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Technology has made media effective in its role as watchdog
Published On: April 17, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica
One of the renowned figures in the field of Investigative Journalism, Mohan Mainali is the editor of South Asia Check South which is an independent, non-profit initiative by Panos South Asia that aims to promote accuracy and accountability in public debate. Being a travel writer and journalist, Mainali has so far visited 68 districts of Nepal and has published three books. Of them, “Mantha Darayeko Jug” was awarded the Padmashree Samman in 2015. Republica’s Sonam Lama caught up with Mainali to talk about his experiences and challenges he faced in his career. Excerpts:
President in New Delhi for five-day state visit
Published On: April 17, 2017 10:45 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, April 17: President Bidya Devi Bhandari flew to New Delhi on Monday for a five-day state visit to India at the invitation of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.
10 times Everest summitter Ang Rita shifted to general ward
Published On: April 17, 2017 10:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, April 17: Ang Rita Sherpa, a guide who scaled Mt Everest 10 times without oxygen, has been hospitalized and is under medication, said an official.
Army, APF crowned as men's, women's champions in league volleyball
Published On: April 17, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, April 17: Two departmental teams--Tribhuvan Army Club and Armed Police Force-have lifted the men's and women's titles of the RBB NVA National Women's and Men's League Volleyball on Monday.
Ghampani collects Rs 12 m in 3 days
Published On: April 17, 2017 08:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, April 17: Nepali movie Ghampani, which was released on last Friday, has collected Rs 12 million at the box office in the last three days.
Capital expenditure only 36 per cent in nine months
Published On: April 17, 2017 07:52 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, April 17: The total capital expenditure in the country has stood at 36 per cent in the first nine month of the current fiscal year.
Plight of air passengers over delayed flight schedule
Published On: April 17, 2017 06:58 PM NPT By: Republica
BHAIRAHAWA, April 17: Passengers are facing trouble due to negligence on the part of private airlines. The passengers are bearing the brunt after the airlines do not operate flight services as scheduled.
Govt cancels public holiday announced on Friday
Published On: April 17, 2017 05:24 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU: The widespread public criticism has forced the government to withdraw the public holiday announced on Friday on the arrival of President Bidya Devi Bhandari from India.
Cancer patients likely to get additional monetary assistance from government
Published On: April 17, 2017 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica
BHAKTAPUR, April 17: Health Minister Gagan Thapa has said the government is working on a plan to provide financial assistance of Rs 500,000 to cancer patients.
China provides 11 types of poll materials
Published On: April 17, 2017 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, April 17: The government of China has handed over the various stationery materials, necessary for the upcoming local level election to the Election Commission (EC) on Monday.
Create election-friendly atmosphere: CEC Yadav
Published On: April 17, 2017 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, April 17: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dr Ayodhee Prasad Yadav has called on political parties to reach the people's doorsteps and help create an atmosphere conducive to holding the election.
1 killed, 1 injured in Chitwan road accident
Published On: April 17, 2017 03:07 PM NPT By: Republica
CHITWAN, April 17: One person was killed while another one was injured in a road accident happened at Jugedi of Chitwan along the Mugling-Narayangadh road section today.
Special security plan for local-level election: DPM Nidhi
Published On: April 17, 2017 03:01 PM NPT By: Republica
BANKE, April 17: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bimalendra Nidhi has said the Home Ministry has prepared a special central security plan aims to strengthen the security arrangements for the upcoming local-level election.
President Bhandari lands in New Delhi
Published On: April 17, 2017 02:05 PM NPT By: Republica
INDIA (New Delhi), April 17: President Bidya Devi Bhandari landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport of India a while ago.
DPM Nidhi tweets EC, security arrangements not sufficient for elections
Published On: April 17, 2017 10:10 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, April 17: Deputy Prime Minister Bimalendra Nidhi, who is also taking charge of Ministry of Home Affairs, has said that the Election Commission's as well as security arrangements are not sufficient for holding local polls on May 14.
Govt move to announce holiday denounced
Published On: April 17, 2017 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica
Kathmandu, April 17: The government's decision to announce two-day public holiday on the occasion of President Bidya Bhandari's state visit to India has invited criticism from various quarters.
Pushing it
Published On: April 17, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica
As we have repeatedly said in this space before there is absolutely no reason why the local election cannot be held in two phases, with the first of the two to be held on the scheduled May 14 date.
Nepal bouncing back from economic shocks: WB
Published On: April 17, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, April 17: The World Bank has projected the Nepali economy to grow at 6 percent in the current fiscal year.
Infographics: Arctic sea ice melting
Published On: April 17, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica
Arctic sea ice melting
Guardian names Nepal as No 1 destination for Britons
Published On: April 17, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, April 17: British newspaper The Guardian has suggested the UK travelers visit Nepal as the country is cheaper than other traditional British destinations.
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