SOCIETY
Even elected representatives have chhaugoths at home
Even elected representatives have chhaugoths at home
SURKHET, Aug 23: A year ago, Bedraj Bhandari of Panchpuri Municipality-10 was elected as a ward member during the local polls. Being an elected representative, his responsibility is to take initiatives to abolish ill practices and traditions of society. Instead of discouraging people to continue Chh...
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
Locals of far-flung Rukum build hospital on their own
Locals of far-flung Rukum build hospital on their own
RUKUM, Aug 23: Ram Bikram Budha of Jhumlabang in Bhume Rural Municipality-3 of eastern Rukum had lost his wife ten years ago. She died due to lack of treatment during labor pain. Reportedly, she suffered for five days in want of treatment.
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
‘Plea bargaining’ makes police investigation easier
‘Plea bargaining’ makes police investigation easier
DOLAKHA, Aug 23: Dolakha police chief DSP Basudev Pathak received a tip off from an unidentified source regarding possible smuggling about a month ago.
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
Kalanki underpass closed until Friday
Kalanki underpass closed until Friday
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: Vehicular movement along the recently opened underpass connecting Khasi Bazaar and Bafal Chowk in Kalanki has been halted from 7 am Wednesday to carry out minor construction work. The minor work which should have been completed Wednesday could not be finished after a Chinese worke...
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
NRA to build five integrated settlements for quake victims
NRA to build five integrated settlements for quake victims
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has started preparatory work to set up five integrated settlements for the earthquake victims of marginalized communities in the three most-affected earthquake-hit districts.
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
Mahendranagar tense after mentally-ill man ‘framed’ over rape and murder
Mahendranagar tense after mentally-ill man ‘framed’ over rap...
MAHENDRANAGAR, Aug 23: With the locals continuing protest against the police for ‘framing’ a mentally ill person in the rape and murder of Nirmala Panta, Mahendranagar remained tense even on Wednesday.
Aug 23, 2018
POLITICS
All member states confirm their participation
All member states confirm their participation
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: All member states of BIMSTEC have confirmed their participation in the Fourth Summit and the meetings preceding it. According to a press statement issued by MoFA on Wednesday, President Bidya Devi Bhandari will meet leaders of BIMSTEC member states and host a luncheon in their ho...
Aug 23, 2018
ECONOMY
‘Buddhist Circuit’ high on BIMSTEC agenda
‘Buddhist Circuit’ high on BIMSTEC agenda
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: Nepal as the current chair and host of the fourth summit of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) being held next week has decided to push forward the agenda of Buddhist Circuit among the members of the sub-regional body.
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
Investigation finds 4 to 5 km of Sikta canal vulnerable
Investigation finds 4 to 5 km of Sikta canal vulnerable
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: A four to five kilometer stretch of the Sikta Irrigation Project main canal is largely weak and vulnerable to further damage. The parts of the canal constructed with soil refill are more seriously vulnerable than the parts that have been cut into the ground.
Aug 23, 2018
SOCIETY
A schoolgirl writes a painful letter
A schoolgirl writes a painful letter
Unable to tolerate her drunkard father's regular mistreatment and thrashing, her mother left him for a second marriage.
Aug 23, 2018