POLITICS
Saptari locals urging parties to take part in elections
Saptari locals urging parties to take part in elections
RAJBIRAJ, May 30: Despite having a keen desire to take part in the elections like all other Nepalis, locals of Saptari fear that they might lose the opportunity to exercise their voting right in the historic elections announced after two decades.
May 31, 2017
POLITICS
OBOR will end Nepal's dependence on one country: Oli
OBOR will end Nepal's dependence on one country: Oli
KATHMANDU, May 30: While terming Nepal's decision to join the Chinese-initiated One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, Chairman of CPN-UML K P Sharma Oli has said that it would help reduce Nepal's heavy reliance on India.
May 31, 2017
SPECIAL
Rampant deforestation threatens community forests in Kailali
Rampant deforestation threatens community forests in Kailali
TIKAPUR, May 30: Some years ago, Prabhunarayan Chaudhari would not dare to walk alone through the dense jungle near Tikapur. Rampant deforestation in the recent years has helped him overcome his fear. “Now I have a new fear in my heart. I fear if the present trees will be around in the next few year...
May 31, 2017
POLITICS
Law placing prez, veep above litigation proposed
Law placing prez, veep above litigation proposed
KATHMANDU, May 30: The government has registered a bill in parliament proposing to bar the filing of any case in court questioning any acts of the incumbent or former presidents or vice presidents of the country.
May 31, 2017
SOCIETY
NA cargo plane crashes, pilot killed
NA cargo plane crashes, pilot killed
NEPALGUNJ, May 30: Flight Commander Kailash Gurung of Nepal Army died in a cargo aircraft accident on Monday. The aircraft crashed near the Bajura-based Kolti airport while trying to land.
May 31, 2017
SOCIETY
Dr KC to begin hunger strike from Friday
Dr KC to begin hunger strike from Friday
KATHMANDU, May 30: After the ruling parties withdrew the impeachment motion filed against Chief Justice Sushila Karki in parliament, Dr Govinda KC, a professor at the Institute of Medicine (IOM), has rescheduled his hunger strike. Now Dr KC Will go for a fast-unto-death from the coming Friday.
May 31, 2017
SOCIETY
Quitting job paid off only for eight
Quitting job paid off only for eight
SINDHULI, May 30: Results of the first round of local polls have shattered the dreams of many candidates in Sindhuli who had resigned from their government jobs hoping to be elected as the new representative of their local units.
May 31, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Kathmandu mayor to assume office today
Kathmandu mayor to assume office today
KATHMANDU, May 30: Mayor-elect Bidya Sundar Shakya of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is all set to assume office from Wednesday.
May 31, 2017
SOCIETY
Grade 11 exams being rescheduled for third time
Grade 11 exams being rescheduled for third time
KATHMANDU, May 30: The Ministry of Education (MoE) is working to again reschedule the Grade 11 exams.
May 31, 2017
POLITICS
UML threatens protest if Bharatpur goes for re-polls
UML threatens protest if Bharatpur goes for re-polls
KATHMANDU, May 30: The main opposition CPN-UML has warned that it will launch protests if the Election Commission (EC) decides to go for re-polling in the disputed ward of the Bharatpur Metropolitan City.
May 31, 2017