SOCIETY
Fire destroys furniture warehouse in capital
Fire destroys furniture warehouse in capital
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: A fire which broke out at Buddhanagar of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14 on Monday afternoon destroyed property worth about Rs 60 million, police said.
Nov 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Mayor diverts vehicle purchase funds to hospital construction
Mayor diverts vehicle purchase funds to hospital construct...
TIKAPUR, Nov 27: Mayor Mahadev Bajgain of Lamkichuha Municipality in Kailali disrict has been in the limelight time and again for his pro-citizen decisions and activities. This time, he has diverted funds earmarked for the purchase of vehicles into the construction of a hospital instead.
Nov 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Former PM Bhattarai visits Nirmala Panta's father at TUTH
Former PM Bhattarai visits Nirmala Panta's father at TUTH
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Naya Shakti Party Nepal coordinator and former prime minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai visited Yagya Raj Panta, the father of rape victim Nirmala Panta who was found murdered in Kanchanpur, and inquired about his health at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital on Monday.
Nov 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Dr KC warns of fast-unto-death over Nirmala case
Dr KC warns of fast-unto-death over Nirmala case
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC on Monday warned that he will stage a 16th fast-unto-death if action is not taken against the guilty in the rape and murder of Nirma Panta and also if the agreements signed between him and the government are not implemented.
Nov 27, 2018
POLITICS
Ministry declines funds to parliament for 23 new vehicles
Ministry declines funds to parliament for 23 new vehicles
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Turning down parliament's request for funds to buy 23 new vehicles for the National Assembly chairperson and other office bearers, the Ministry of Finance has given its nod to release budget for only five new vehicles.
Nov 27, 2018
POLITICS
MPs for halting KTM-tarai fast track work until DPR is ready
MPs for halting KTM-tarai fast track work until DPR is ready
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Lawmakers have demanded to halt the construction process of the Kathmandu-tarai fast track, citing protests by locals in Khokana and Pharsidole areas of Lalitpur district.
Nov 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Kavre local units sign pact with NRA to expedite reconstruction
Kavre local units sign pact with NRA to expedite reconstruct...
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Local units of Kavrepalanchok district have signed an 11-point agreement with the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) in order to expedite the reconstruction works in the district.
Nov 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Those littering in KMC may face up to 3 months in jail or Rs 100,000 fine
Those littering in KMC may face up to 3 months in jail or Rs...
KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has adopted strict measures to punish those throwing garbage haphazardly in the metropolis.
Nov 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Four of same family killed in Jhapa fire
Four of same family killed in Jhapa fire
DAMAK, Nov 27: Four members of the same family were killed when a fire broke out in Laljhoda of Shivasatakshi Municipality-7 of Jhapa on Sunday night.
Nov 27, 2018
Editorial
Stop bullying media
Stop bullying media
Nepali political parties and their leaders have one consistent take on media: They express commitment to press freedom and make it a part of their policy.
Nov 27, 2018