ECONOMY
Govt collects Rs 37 million in expedition royalties
Govt collects Rs 37 million in expedition royalties
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: The government has collected Rs 37 million in royalties from mountaineering expeditions in the autumn season of 2018, from 43 different peaks above 6000 meters.
Oct 27, 2018
SPORTS
Nepal defeats India to keep qualification hopes alive
Nepal defeats India to keep qualification hopes alive
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Nepal U-19 Women’s Team, which was in a do-or-die situation, has defeated India 2-0 to keep its hopes alive for the second round of the 2019 AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Qualifications in Thailand, Friday.
Oct 27, 2018
SOCIETY
UN marks its 73rd anniversary
UN marks its 73rd anniversary
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: The Nepal-based office of the United Nations observed the 73rd UN anniversary at the UN House in Lalitpur on Friday by organizing an open house day with the theme “Innovation for Sustainable Development”.
Oct 27, 2018
SOCIETY
CIAA files cases against 25 DoFE officials
CIAA files cases against 25 DoFE officials
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Friday filed corruption cases against 25 officials of the Department of Foreign Employment on the charge of sending women to Gulf countries by forging documents upon the request of recruiting agencies.
Oct 27, 2018
POLITICS
Home Minister instructs NID to step up surveillance on secessionists
Home Minister instructs NID to step up surveillance on seces...
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa has instructed the National Information Department (NID) to intensify surveillance on forces trying to incite instability in the country.
Oct 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Detainees escape police cell through ventilation
Detainees escape police cell through ventilation
BIRATNAGAR, Oct 27: Two persons kept under judicial custody at the Area Police Office, Rani, in connection with a murder investigation, escaped by breaking the ventilation window of the cell on Thursday.
Oct 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Earthquake victims file 650 cases against NRA
Earthquake victims file 650 cases against NRA
OKHALDHUNGA, Oct 27: Lamenting that they have been deprived of government-provided grants, 650 earthquake victims in Okhaldhunga have filed complaint against the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA).
Oct 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Local’s rage forces contractors to use quality materials
Local’s rage forces contractors to use quality materials
JUMLA, Oct 27: In the last one decade, road networks have expanded remarkably across the country. Towns and villages in the hills, plains and mountains have got new motorable roads. With the local government taking charge last year, even remotest areas have begun to feel the change.
Oct 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Women's commission without commissioners for months
Women's commission without commissioners for months
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: While cases of violence against women including rape have been rising in recent months, the National Women Commission (NWC), the statutory body responsible for dealing with such cases, is left without office bearers for months.
Oct 27, 2018
SOCIETY
Dozer fetches salaries of 60 elected representatives
Dozer fetches salaries of 60 elected representatives
DOLPA, Oct 27: A dozer purchased by Tripurasundari Municipality in Dolpa for development activities has instead been a source of earning for the elected representatives.
Oct 27, 2018