POLITICS
US unimpressed with govt's Venezuela statement
US unimpressed with govt's Venezuela statement
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Even as the government's official statement on the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela tried to distance itself from the ruling party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal's statement criticizing US and its allies, this has failed to impress the US officials in Kathmandu.
Feb 01, 2019
POLITICS
Two ministers dismissive of Dr KC’s fast
Two ministers dismissive of Dr KC’s fast
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Two government ministers have responded in dismissive fashion to the fast-unto-death staged by Dr Govinda KC, following the approval of controversial Medical Education Bill by the upper house of parliament on Thursday.
Feb 01, 2019
POLITICS
JC forms panel to investigate judges
JC forms panel to investigate judges
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: In an initiative to bring reforms in the judiciary, the Judicial Council (JC) has formed an inquiry panel to investigate complaints filed against district judges.
Feb 01, 2019
POLITICS
Upper house passes Medical Education bill amid protest
Upper house passes Medical Education bill amid protest
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The National Medical Education Bill was endorsed by the National Assembly, the upper house of parliament, on Thursday, paving the way for its implementation.
Feb 01, 2019
POLITICS
PM: World is astounded by our achievements
PM: World is astounded by our achievements
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: The government is striving to steer the country toward peace, equality and prosperity, Prime Minister KP Oli said on Thursday, claiming that his government is laying the groundwork for overall development of the country.
Feb 01, 2019
SOCIETY
Ward chief wooing locals with his generosity
Ward chief wooing locals with his generosity
SARLAHI, Jan 31: One of the ward chiefs of Sarlahi is not just spending the government budget but also his salary and allowances on social service as promised during his election campaign.
Feb 01, 2019
The Week
Great kitchen techniques
Great kitchen techniques
Some incredibly useful cooking tips that you will wish you had come to know sooner
Feb 01, 2019
SOCIETY
Court official caught red-handed while taking bribe
Court official caught red-handed while taking bribe
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Thursday caught Bholanath Chalise, a non-gazetted official of Kathmandu District Court, while he was taking a bribe from a service seeker.
Feb 01, 2019
SOCIETY
Rally, sit-in and relay hunger strike at BPKIHS in support of Dr KC
Rally, sit-in and relay hunger strike at BPKIHS in support o...
DHARAN, Feb 1: Doctors at the Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) on Thursday organized a rally in support of senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC, who is currently undertaking his 16th fast-unto-death demanding crucial reforms in the medical education sector.
Feb 01, 2019
SOCIETY
Security beefed up in national forest following rampant smuggling
Security beefed up in national forest following rampant smug...
RAUTAHAT, Jan 31: The District Forest Office (DFO), Rautahat has tightened security along the national forest areas following repeated complaints from the locals regarding increasing number of cases of timber smuggling. With this, the DFO has been successful in seizing more than 200 cubic feet of lo...
Feb 01, 2019