SOCIETY
Government cancels judges’ foreign trip, raising fears for judiciary independence
Government cancels judges’ foreign trip, raising fears for j...
KATHMANDU, April 5: The cabinet meeting on Tuesday cancelled a foreign visit by two judges on the ground that the trip was not necessary.
Apr 05, 2018
POLITICS
UML, Maoists seek middle path for unification
UML, Maoists seek middle path for unification
KATHMANDU, April 5: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the planned unification between UML and CPN (Maoist Center) would be finalized soon after he returns from India visit.
Apr 05, 2018
SOCIETY
Scarcity of water increasing risk of human-wildlife conflict
Scarcity of water increasing risk of human-wildlife conflict
KOHALPUR, April 5: Scarcity of water in Banke National Park (BNP) has compelled the tigers to venture into human settlements, increasing the risk of human-wildlife conflict.
Apr 05, 2018
SOCIETY
Pancheswar project: Locals hoping PM's visit to kick start it
Pancheswar project: Locals hoping PM's visit to kick start i...
BAITADI/DHANGADI, April 5: In 1996, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his Indian counterpart PV Narsimha Rao signed the Mahakali Treaty, which centered on the integrated development of the Mahakali River.
Apr 05, 2018
ECONOMY
Bihabar Tourism Festival in Kavre from April 28
Bihabar Tourism Festival in Kavre from April 28
KATHMANDU, April 5: Kushadevi Area Development Committee is organizing Bihabar Tourism Festival on April 28-30 for promotion of tourism activities in Bihabar area of Kavre district.
Apr 05, 2018
SOCIETY
Police posts in capital ill-poised for sexual violence cases: NHRC
Police posts in capital ill-poised for sexual violence cases...
KATHMANDU, April 5: A surprise inspection carried out by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has found that police offices in Kathmandu Valley are in a shabby state when it comes to handling cases of sexual violence.
Apr 05, 2018
POLITICS
PM Oli holds consultation with former PMs on his India visit
PM Oli holds consultation with former PMs on his India visit
KATHMANDU, April 5: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli held consultation with former prime ministers and the members of Eminent Persons Group (EPG) ahead of his state visit to India beginning Friday.
Apr 05, 2018
SOCIETY
Govt stands tough against cartel on Arniko Highway
Govt stands tough against cartel on Arniko Highway
KATHMANDU, April 5: Eleven transport committees forming a cartel on the Arniko Highway halted their services on Wednesday, demanding that the government revoke the route permit awarded to Mayur Yatayat, a newly introduced bus service that poses a challenge to the cartel.
Apr 05, 2018
ECONOMY
'We are trying to strenghten SUV section with Captur launch'
'We are trying to strenghten SUV section with Captur launch'
Automobile brand Renault has gained ground in the country by establishing itself as one of the top three brands in the country in less than 18 months.
Apr 05, 2018
ECONOMY
DRI loses additional authority delegated by former finance ministers
DRI loses additional authority delegated by former finance m...
KATHMANDU, April 5: The government has stripped off the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) of additional authorities delegated by ministerial-level decisions of the Ministry of Finance.
Apr 05, 2018