POLITICS
PM assures Oli of poll date before House resumes
PM assures Oli of poll date before House resumes
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has assured the main opposition CPN-UML that the date for local level polls would be announced before the ongoing House session resumes on February 21.
Feb 11, 2017
SPORTS
Shivaram lifts Surya Nepal Western Open, wins third title of season
Shivaram lifts Surya Nepal Western Open, wins third title of...
POKHARA, Feb 11: Nepal number one pro Shivaram Shrestha won the 17th Surya Nepal Western Open, the third major title of the season, at the par-70 Himalayan Golf Course in Pokhara on Friday.
Feb 11, 2017
POLITICS
PM wants CIAA probes to respect standing of individuals
PM wants CIAA probes to respect standing of individuals
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Friday asked the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) to respect the standing of the individuals concerned while investigating corruption charges.
Feb 11, 2017
POLITICS
TRC, CIEDP terms extension without Act amendment meaningless: ICJ
TRC, CIEDP terms extension without Act amendment meaningless...
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: While criticizing the government for its failure to grant real powers to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission for Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), various human rights organizations have said the extension of the terms of the transitio...
Feb 11, 2017
SOCIETY, SPECIAL
75% drug users between 15 to 30 year olds
75% drug users between 15 to 30 year olds
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Drug addiction among students has been emerging as a challenge for the country. Admission trends at rehab centers indicate that 75 percent of drugs users are between 15 to 30 years of age.
Feb 11, 2017
SOCIETY
The Trump 'Effect' on Nepali students applying for US
The Trump 'Effect' on Nepali students applying for US
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Rakesh Bista, an ambitious youngster, shook his head in great despair and disappointment after the results of the recent US presidential election. Bista, who aspired to have an American degree ever since he discovered his aim to be a successful computer engineer, thought the US el...
Feb 11, 2017
POLITICS, Interview
“Women representation in Nepal's parliament is an example for others”
“Women representation in Nepal's parliament is an example fo...
Moushira Mahmoud Khattab, Ph.D, is Egypt's former Minister for Family & Population, the country's former ambassador to South Africa, the Czech Republic and Slovakia and has also worked for various diplomatic missions. She visited Nepal recently and held meetings with President Bidya Devi Bhandari, m...
Feb 11, 2017
SOCIETY
Man held for trying to sell woman
Man held for trying to sell woman
UDAYPUR, Feb 11: A guy has been arrested on the charge of swindling and then trying to sell a woman to India.
Feb 11, 2017
ECONOMY
2nd International Women's Trade Expo from Tuesday
2nd International Women's Trade Expo from Tuesday
KATHMANDU, Feb 11: The 2nd International Women's Trade Expo is being organized at the Tribhuwan Army Officer's Club in Kathmandu from February 14 to 18.
Feb 11, 2017
ECONOMY
Preparation in full swing to bring Birgunj ICP into operation
Preparation in full swing to bring Birgunj ICP into operatio...
BIRGUNJ, Feb 11: Preparations are in full swing to bring the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Birgunj into operation.
Feb 11, 2017