SOCIETY, SPECIAL
17th-century window set at Patan Durbar Square restored
17th-century window set at Patan Durbar Square restored
KATHMANDU, Sept 23: A group of conservationists have restored two windows of a centuries-old building located inside the Patan Durbar Square following three years of continuous efforts.
Sep 24, 2016
SOCIETY
US pedophile arrested in Nepal had a history of sexual misconduct: Interpol
US pedophile arrested in Nepal had a history of sexual misco...
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: A US national arrested recently in Nepal on charge of molesting children has had a history of sexual misconduct, according to the Interpol.
Sep 24, 2016
ECONOMY
Upper Marshyangdi 'A' to be inaugurated on Monday
Upper Marshyangdi 'A' to be inaugurated on Monday
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Sinohydro-Sagarmatha Power Company (SSPC) Pvt Ltd is inaugurating the Upper Marsyangdi A Hydropower Project amid a function in Kathmandu on Monday.
Sep 24, 2016
POLITICS
Draft CIEDP-TRC Act amendment 'seeks to overlook' crimes against humanity
Draft CIEDP-TRC Act amendment 'seeks to overlook' crimes aga...
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The government has been preparing to amend the Commission on Investigation of Enforced Disappearance (CIEDP) and Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Act, removing crimes against humanity from the heinous crimes category.
Sep 24, 2016
SOCIETY
NRA campaign partial success in Sindhuli
NRA campaign partial success in Sindhuli
SINDHULI, Sept 24: A month-long special campaign of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) to distribute the first tranche of the relief amount has been partial success in Sindhuli as the campaign concluded without meeting its objectives in several VDCs of the district.
Sep 24, 2016
ECONOMY
Trade deficit widens by 14 percent to Rs 63.76 billion
Trade deficit widens by 14 percent to Rs 63.76 billion
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The country faced trade deficit of Rs 63.76 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year, thanks to merchandise imports which has been on an upward trend.
Sep 24, 2016
SOCIETY, DIASPORA
10 Nepali workers stranded in Dubai desperate for rescue
10 Nepali workers stranded in Dubai desperate for rescue
UAE, Sept 24: Human traffickers, police officers at Tribhuvan International Airport, and immigration staffers have been found working hand in glove to dupe outbound migrant workers. This fact came to light after 10 Nepalis who are stranded in Dubai filed an application seeking early rescue at the Ne...
Sep 24, 2016
SPORTS
Narendra Shrestha announces candidacy for ANFA president
Narendra Shrestha announces candidacy for ANFA president
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: Narendra Shrestha has announced his candidacy for the post of ANFA president on Friday for the upcoming elections. Mani Kunwar is vying for the post of vice-president from Shrestha's panel in the election for president and vice-president scheduled for October 24.
Sep 24, 2016
SOCIETY
Locals forced to visit shaman in absence of health workers
Locals forced to visit shaman in absence of health workers
MUGU, Sept 22: Despite having health posts in the villages, locals of Mugu district are forced seek help from shamans to cure diseases.
Sep 24, 2016
POLITICS
PM's office submits file on CIAA chief Karki's appointment
PM's office submits file on CIAA chief Karki's appointment
KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) on Friday produced a file related to the appointment of Lokman Singh Karki as chief commissioner at the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA).
Sep 24, 2016