SOCIETY
KAHS nurses protest against low pay, shun duties
KAHS nurses protest against low pay, shun duties
JUMLA, Jan 17: Protesting against their low pay, the nurses of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS) and Teaching Hospital have been boycotting their duties for three hours a day.
Jan 17, 2018
POLITICS
MKN’s indifference ups presidential hopes for Khanal, Gautam
MKN’s indifference ups presidential hopes for Khanal, Gautam
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Former prime minister and UML senior leader Jhalanath Khanal and party Vice-chairman Bamdev Gautam have emerged as two frontrunners for president as the UML intensifies internal discussions to pick the party’s nominee for the next head of state.
Jan 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Govt marks earthquake safety day
Govt marks earthquake safety day
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: As the country marked the 20th earthquake safety day on Tuesday, Nepal has achieved a lot already in terms of raising awareness about earthquake safety and preparedness, especially after the devastating 2015 earthquakes, but there is still a long way to go in preparation for a pot...
Jan 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Revenue target met, but capital expenditure very low
Revenue target met, but capital expenditure very low
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The government has met the target of revenue collection but spending in development projects remains very low.
Jan 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Water canyoning in Parbat to attract tourists
Water canyoning in Parbat to attract tourists
PARBAT, Jan 17: Water canyoning sport has been started at Mahabhir River of Durlung in Parbat district, targeting both domestic and foreign tourists.
Jan 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Foreign dependence on agri goods shoots up
Foreign dependence on agri goods shoots up
JHAPA, Jan 17: The country's dependence on other countries for agricultural goods, despite plentiful production possibilities within the country, has been ever increasing.
Jan 17, 2018
SPORTS
APF, Far-western into semis
APF, Far-western into semis
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Departmental team Armed Police Force (APF) and Far-western Region have advanced into the last four of the ongoing 28th Men’s National Football Tournament under the National Sports Council (NSC) Championship on Tuesday.
Jan 17, 2018
SPORTS
Second edition of Pinkathon in Feb 24
Second edition of Pinkathon in Feb 24
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The second Nepali edition of Pinkathon, Nepal’s biggest women’s run to raise awareness about women’s health, is set to be organized in Kathmandu next month.
Jan 17, 2018
SOCIETY
20th Earthquake Safety Day being marked today
20th Earthquake Safety Day being marked today
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Commemorating the pains and devastations caused by the 1990 BS (1934 AD) mega earthquake, the country is marking the 20th Earthquake Safety Day on Tuesday expecting to have better preparation to cope with such natural disasters in the days ahead.
Jan 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Army rejects Indian firm's DPR for fast track
Army rejects Indian firm's DPR for fast track
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Nepal Army (NA) has decided not to purchase the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Kathmandu-Terai/Madhes Expressway prepared by an Indian consortium, citing technical shortcomings and exorbitant price.
Jan 17, 2018