MEGHALAYA, Aug 2: Indigenous women in northeastern India are calling on the Meghalaya state government to block a bill that would deny them rights, including the ability to inherit land if they marry outside their tribe.

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Various leaders have suggested discouraging political influence in development of local-levels.

KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Bankers have said that bank and financial institutions (BFIs) are eager to provide credit to any small and medium enterprises (SMEs) if there is reasonable return and risk in their investment.

KATHMANDU, July 19: The Association of Private Medical and Dental Colleges of Nepal has said that the demands raised by Dr Govinda KC were an effort to discourage private sector investment in the health sector.