POLITICS
Proposal on political quick fix for transitional justice draws flak
Proposal on political quick fix for transitional justice dra...
KATHMANDU, Nov 15: Alleging that a conspiracy is being hatched at the behest of the ruling party to grant a general amnesty to those involved in Maoist armed insurgency-era crimes against humanity, a section of civil society leaders has said that any such move could be a great betrayal of the insurg...
Nov 15, 2018
POLITICS
Provinces struggle to decide their names, capitals
Provinces struggle to decide their names, capitals
KATHMANDU, NOV 15: Nearly a year after the election of the provincial assemblies and nine months after the first meetings of the assemblies, four of the seven provinces have yet to choose their own names or their provincial capitals.
Nov 15, 2018
POLITICS
Prez Bhandari to visit Poland to address climate change conference
Prez Bhandari to visit Poland to address climate change conf...
KATHMANDU, Nov 15: President Bidya Bhandari is visiting Poland next month to address the Katowice Climate Change Conference being held from December 2-14.
Nov 15, 2018
SOCIETY
Tilganga organizes awareness program to mark World Diabetes Day
Tilganga organizes awareness program to mark World Diabetes...
KATHMANDU, Nov 15: Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology initiated a program on Wednesday to create awareness regarding the effects of diabetes on eyes and ways to prevent them as the country marked the World Diabetes Day.
Nov 15, 2018
SOCIETY
Provincial minister was sacked for having 'illicit relations'
Provincial minister was sacked for having 'illicit relations...
DHANGADHI, Nov 15: A day after Social Development Minister of Far-western Province Dirgha Sodari was sacked, leaders close to the ruling Nepal Communist Party have said he was sacked for having 'illicit relationship' with a local woman.
Nov 15, 2018
SOCIETY
New Friendship Bridge in Rasuwagadhi within 6 months
New Friendship Bridge in Rasuwagadhi within 6 months
RASUWA, Nov 15: The construction of a new friendship bridge that connects Nepal with its northern neighbor China has kicked off in Rasuwagadhi.
Nov 15, 2018
SOCIETY
Locals take initiative to conserve Phewa Lake's water sources
Locals take initiative to conserve Phewa Lake's water source...
POKHARA, Nov 15: After extensive efforts by various organizations to conserve water sources of Phewa Lake turned futile, locals of Pokhara metropolis have joined hands in the same endeavor to preserve the lake that has become their identity.
Nov 15, 2018
ECONOMY
Locals of Nagarkot protest against local units for double taxation on tourists
Locals of Nagarkot protest against local units for double ta...
BHAKTAPUR, Nov 15: The locals of Nagarkot have initiated “Save Nagarkot Campaign” to protest against the local government's decision to impose dual taxes on tourists visiting a single destination.
Nov 15, 2018
SOCIETY
Chhath concludes with obeisance to the rising sun
Chhath concludes with obeisance to the rising sun
LAHAN, Nov 15: This year's Chhath festival concluded on Wednesday after the devotees made offerings to the rising sun in the morning.
Nov 15, 2018
Editorial
Moral question to former bureaucrats
Moral question to former bureaucrats
Can you head a constitutional body, after retirement from civil service, and yet claim allowances and benefits in both capacities?
Nov 15, 2018