KATHMANDU, July 28: The country set a new record on Thursday when the government appointed Lila Devi Gadtaula as the chief secretary, the highest position in the civil administration. She became the first woman to attain this coveted position. However, women have already held leadership roles at the highest levels of politics and the judiciary.

Former chief justices say demanding capital punishment that the constitution already prohibits is misguiding. The priority should be to effectively enforce laws against rape that country already has.

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January 30, 2019 18:00 pm

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KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has visited TU Teaching Hospital to express solidarity with agitating Dr Govinda KC.