POLITICS
Accountability Watch Committee expresses concern over suspicious death of Russian oppositi...
Accountability Watch Committee expresses concern over suspic...
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The Accountability Watch Committee (AWC) has expressed concern about the suspicious death of Alexei Navalny, who was in a Russian prison. Navalny was a prominent political critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Feb 24, 2024
SOCIETY
'Bone Marrow Transplant Unit' being set up at BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital
'Bone Marrow Transplant Unit' being set up at BP Koirala Mem...
CHITWAN, Feb 23: A four-bed bone marrow transplant unit is to be constructed at BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital. The unit is going to be built with the financial support of the Chinese government.
Feb 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Decapitated head of Kurmi found six days after murder
Decapitated head of Kurmi found six days after murder
KAPILVASTU, Feb 24: The decapitated head of a young man, who was killed and buried in Pipri Village of Kapilvastu Municipality-4, has been found six days after the recovery of the body.
Feb 24, 2024
SOCIETY
Japan’s National Day celebrated with grand reception
Japan’s National Day celebrated with grand reception
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Japanese Ambassador to Nepal, Kikuta Yutaka, hosted a National Day Reception at his official Residence in Tahachal on Friday to celebrate the 64th auspicious birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.
Feb 24, 2024
POLITICS
National Assembly endorses Bill Relating to Legislation
National Assembly endorses Bill Relating to Legislation
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The upper house has endorsed the Bill Relating to Legislation. A meeting of the National Assembly on Friday endorsed the proposal tabled by Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dhanraj Gurung, seeking the passage of the bill. The document was passed unanimously.
Feb 24, 2024
Editorial
Teacher crisis is hurting medical colleges
Teacher crisis is hurting medical colleges
It is alarming to learn of the crises that continue to plague government medical colleges across the country. According to a report by Prothom Alo, some of these colleges lack their own hospitals. The lack of importance given to fundamental courses as opposed to clinical subjects, which hold allure...
Feb 24, 2024
SOCIETY
'Conservation of Chure must for lasting solution of drinking water problems'
'Conservation of Chure must for lasting solution of drinking...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Minister for Water Supply, Mahindra Raya Yadav, has said that the conservation of the Chure region can be the lasting solution of drinking water problems in Terai-Madhesh.
Feb 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt struggles to turn two dozen tunnel plans into reality despite budget allocation
Govt struggles to turn two dozen tunnel plans into reality d...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Despite making ambitious plans for expanding the tunnels in the country, the government is facing obstacles in implementation of the plans. Although the government has planned the construction of two dozen tunnels, only one such project is currently underway.
Feb 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Haste in inauguration of under-construction Dharahara courts controversy
Haste in inauguration of under-construction Dharahara courts...
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: The controversy continues as the then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the Dharahara before completing its construction. A dispute is ongoing between the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the Ministry of Urban Development regarding this issue.
Feb 23, 2024
POLITICS
Banking Offense and Punishment Bill in parliamentary committee for clause-wise discussion
Banking Offense and Punishment Bill in parliamentary committ...
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The House of Representatives (HoR) has sent the 'Banking Offense and Punishment (second amendment), Bill-2080 BS to the respective committee for clause-wise deliberation.
Feb 23, 2024