POLITICS, SOCIETY
HLEC recommends turning private schools into non-profits by 10 yrs
HLEC recommends turning private schools into non-profits by...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: If things go as recommended by the High-Level Education Commission (HLEC), private schools will be converted into non-profit trusts within the next 10 years. HLEC on Tuesday submitted its report to Prime Minister KP Oli.
Jan 16, 2019
WORLD
Brexit bedlam: May's EU divorce deal crushed by 230 votes in parliament
Brexit bedlam: May's EU divorce deal crushed by 230 votes in...
LONDON, Jan 16: British lawmakers defeated Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit divorce deal by a crushing margin on Tuesday, triggering political chaos that could lead to a disorderly exit from the EU or even to a reversal of the 2016 decision to leave.
Jan 16, 2019
ECONOMY
Melamchi board fails to meet for lack of quorum
Melamchi board fails to meet for lack of quorum
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Melamchi Water Supply Project is now in a most difficult phase as the contractor has been absent from the project site for about a month and the work has stalled.
Jan 16, 2019
SOCIETY
Dr KC’s pneumonia worsens
Dr KC’s pneumonia worsens
ILAM, Jan 16: With the pneumonia of his right lungs continuously worsening, Dr Govinda KC’s condition has deteriorated further on the seventh day of his fast-unto-death strike.
Jan 16, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Art & Culture, Festivals
Celebrating Maghe Sankranti
Celebrating Maghe Sankranti
The Newar community across the country is celebrating 'Ghiu Chaku Sankranti' today. As the community people especially consume ghiu and chaku on the day, the sankranti is observed after its name.
Jan 16, 2019
POLITICS
Over 62,000 civil servants file applications for adjustment
Over 62,000 civil servants file applications for adjustment
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA) has said that the 21-day deadline given earlier to civil servants to file online applications mentioning the adjustments of their choice in the three tiers of government won't be extended.
Jan 16, 2019
SOCIETY
Symposium on teachers' professional development
Symposium on teachers' professional development
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: British Council Nepal hosted its 2nd Annual Education Symposium on Monday with the theme of teachers' professional development.
Jan 16, 2019
ECONOMY
Administration at a loss as sand smuggling continues
Administration at a loss as sand smuggling continues
BHAIRAWA, Jan 16: District administration has been unable to check sand extraction from Rohini River in Rupendahi district, even as sand smugglers have been extracting sand from the river at Mainahawa of Rohini Rural Municipality - 2, and transporting the loaded tractors to Nepali and Indian markets...
Jan 16, 2019
ECONOMY
Nepse extends gains for second straight day
Nepse extends gains for second straight day
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: Nepalese stocks witnessed steady advance throughout Tuesday's trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index which opened trading at 1,178.03 points climbed more than 8 points by mid-session.
Jan 16, 2019
SOCIETY
Achham celebrates Makar Sakranti performing cultural dances
Achham celebrates Makar Sakranti performing cultural dances
ACHHAM, Jan 16: With an aim to preserve and promote their culture, various indigenous groups on Tuesday performed shows at Baidyanath Dham of Sanfebagar Municipality of Achham coinciding with Makar Sakranti.
Jan 16, 2019