ELECTION
Over 46,000 apply for temporary police jobs in Province 1
Over 46,000 apply for temporary police jobs in Province 1
DHANKUTA, Oct 24: A total of 46,302 people have submitted their applications for temporary police in Province 1 alone, for the upcoming provincial and parliamentary elections. According to the Eastern Regional Police Office (ERPO), the number of applicants is nearly three times more than the require...
Oct 24, 2017
ELECTION
Poll alliances trigger dissent in districts
Poll alliances trigger dissent in districts
POKHARA, Oct 24: The electoral alliances formed through the decisions of the central committees of various political parties to stand a better chance in the upcoming parliamentary and provincial elections have led to widespread criticisms at the district level.
Oct 24, 2017
SOCIETY
Former secretary Yubraj Bhusal appointed NRA chief
Former secretary Yubraj Bhusal appointed NRA chief
KATHMANDU, Oct 24: The cabinet on Monday appointed Yubraj Bhusal, a former secretary of the government of Nepal, as the new chief of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), replacing Govinda Pokharel. Pokharel has made an unexpected foray into competitive politics, filing is candidacy in parlia...
Oct 24, 2017
SOCIETY
Hackers steal from NIC Asia Bank via SWIFT
Hackers steal from NIC Asia Bank via SWIFT
KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and NIC Asia Bank Ltd have stepped up efforts to prevent possible losses from a recent cyberattack against NIC Asia using the SWIFT electronic money transfer system.
Oct 24, 2017
POLITICS
Two alliances field just 8 women under FPTP in first phase polls
Two alliances field just 8 women under FPTP in first phase p...
KATHMANDU, Oct 24: Although it is mandatory to ensure at least 33 percent representation of women both in parliament and in the provincial assemblies, major political parties have fielded only a few women candidates in nominations for the First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system under the first...
Oct 24, 2017
ELECTION
Central level leaders contesting provincial assemblies
Central level leaders contesting provincial assemblies
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Some central level leaders filed their candidacies for provincial assembly members on Monday, eyeing top provincial posts including chief ministers and ministers in the new federal setup.
Oct 24, 2017
POLITICS
Govt reshuffles top-level of bureaucracy ahead of polls
Govt reshuffles top-level of bureaucracy ahead of polls
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: The cabinet on Monday appointed Yubraj Bhusal, a former secretary of the government of Nepal, as the new chief of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), replacing Govinda Pokharel. Pokharel has made an unexpected foray into competitive politics, filing is candidacy in parlia...
Oct 24, 2017
SOCIETY
Endangered Indian pangolin found in Kailali
Endangered Indian pangolin found in Kailali
TIKAPUR, Oct 23: Villagers of Bhajani VDC of Kailali district recently found an endangered Indian pangolin and safely released the rare animal in the nearby forest. The locals said they were excited to see the endangered mammal in their village after a long time.
Oct 24, 2017
ECONOMY
NRB, NIC Asia Bank move to counter cyberattack
NRB, NIC Asia Bank move to counter cyberattack
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and NIC Asia Bank Ltd have stepped up efforts to prevent possible losses from a recent cyber attack against NIC Asia using the SWIFT electronic money transfer system .
Oct 24, 2017
SOCIETY
Two children missing after getting drowned in Karnali River
Two children missing after getting drowned in Karnali River
TIKAPUR, Oct 23: Two children from Lamki Chuha Municipality-2, Ganeshpur, have gone missing after drowning in the Karnali River on Monday.
Oct 24, 2017