POLITICS
I won't be corrupt, won't tolerate corruption: PM
I won't be corrupt, won't tolerate corruption: PM
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: With questions being raised over the sincerity of the government in combating corruption, Prime Minister KP Oli, on Tuesday said that he would not tolerate corruption in any form, adding that his government would bring stringent measures to fight the menace.
Jan 30, 2019
My City, Entertainment
‘Empire’ cast member alleges homophobic attack in Chicago
‘Empire’ cast member alleges homophobic attack in Chicago
A cast member on the hit television show ‘Empire’ alleged he was physically attacked by men in Chicago who shouted racial and homophobic slurs, police said Tuesday.
Jan 30, 2019
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Index for Jan 29, 2019
Valley Pollution Index for Jan 29, 2019
Valley Pollution Index for Jan 29, 2019.
Jan 30, 2019
SOCIETY
Tipper-trucks threaten commuters and pedestrians
Tipper-trucks threaten commuters and pedestrians
BIRATNAGAR, Jan 30: Laxmi Dhakal, 11, of Sundar Haraincha-9 lost her life on Monday after being crushed by a tipper-truck (Na 3 Kha 3355) heading toward Biratnagar from Biratchowk. Three months ago, thirty-five-year old Gita Katuwal of Rautamai Municipality-2 of Udayapur died after a tipper-truck hi...
Jan 30, 2019
SOCIETY
Gold-smuggling accused Shrestha dragged into disproportionate wealth case
Gold-smuggling accused Shrestha dragged into disproportionat...
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Tuesday filed a case at the Special Court against Shyam Krishna Shrestha, one of the accused in the 33-kg gold smuggling case, of amassing properties without legal means.
Jan 30, 2019
SOCIETY
Dr KC critical, NMA threatens stringent strike
Dr KC critical, NMA threatens stringent strike
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Dr Govinda KC’s condition has become critical and needs intensive care treatment, according to doctors attending to him. However, Dr KC, who was on the 21st day of his hunger strike on Tuesday, has refused intensive care, according to the doctors.
Jan 30, 2019
POLITICS
Govt planning new officials at TJ bodies
Govt planning new officials at TJ bodies
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The government has decided to extend the terms of the two transitional justice (TJ) bodies for a year and is also planning to change the office bearers, through an amendment of the existing law.
Jan 30, 2019
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Corruption still rife despite election of govts at all 3 levels: Survey
Corruption still rife despite election of govts at all 3 lev...
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Nepal has slipped in the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) of Transparency International despite the government’s frequent commitments to crack down on graft. The extent of corruption has worsened at a time when it was expected that the election of governments to federal, p...
Jan 30, 2019
SPORTS
Khadka’s secret of staying motivated: Live life with no baggage, live freely
Khadka’s secret of staying motivated: Live life with no bagg...
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Nepal cricket has been marred by controversies and unaccountability for years. It has lacked basic facilities or requirements to create a proper playing environment for cricketers. The suspension of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) in April 2016 came as the pinnacle of incompete...
Jan 30, 2019
POLITICS
Govt revokes its earlier decision on hospitals named after NC leaders
Govt revokes its earlier decision on hospitals named after N...
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The government has decided to keep two hospitals named after late Nepali Congress (NC) leaders under the central government following protest from the main opposition party against its earlier decision to hand over the hospitals to the provincial government.
Jan 30, 2019