SOCIETY
New leadership elected in Patan Jaycees
New leadership elected in Patan Jaycees
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Mijash Chitrakar has been elected unopposed new president of Patan Jaycees for year 2019 amid a function organized last week.
Jan 09, 2019
SOCIETY
Public housing program picks up pace
Public housing program picks up pace
TERHATHUM, Jan 9: As part of a public housing program (PHP), 50 houses are being built in Terhathum to rehabilitate families of poor, marginalized and underprivileged communities.
Jan 09, 2019
SOCIETY
KMC campaign to promote use of pedestrian bridges, zebra crossings
KMC campaign to promote use of pedestrian bridges, zebra cro...
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) launched a week-long campaign beginning last Sunday (Jan 6) to promote the use of pedestrian bridges to ensure pedestrian safety while crossing roads in the capital city.
Jan 09, 2019
My City, Lifestyle, Entertainment
Urmila Koirala launches her first song collection
Urmila Koirala launches her first song collection
Lyricist, Urmila Koirala launched her first song collection titled ‘Dilko Gajur’. The event was held amidst a special program organized at the premises of meeting hall of Banepa Municipality.
Jan 09, 2019
SOCIETY
NC MPs register public importance motion on road carnage
NC MPs register public importance motion on road carnage
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Nepali Congress lawmakers registered a public importance motion at parliament on Tuesday, demanding that parliament direct the government to take immediate steps for road safety.
Jan 09, 2019
POLITICS
NC to pressure govt to punish wide-body scam guilty
NC to pressure govt to punish wide-body scam guilty
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The main opposition party, Nepali Congress (NC), has decided to exert pressure on the authorities concerned to take action against those involved in the Nepal Airlines Corporation wide-body aircraft purchase scam.
Jan 09, 2019
SOCIETY
Sindhupalchowk police takes the lead in Bomjan probe
Sindhupalchowk police takes the lead in Bomjan probe
SINDHUPALCHOWK, Jan 9: The District Police Office (DPO), Sindhupalchowk, has been assigned to take the lead in the investigation of the Bandegaun-based ashram of Ram Bahadur Bomjan, a self-proclaimed ascetic who has been charged with sexual assaults and disappearance of several of his disciples.
Jan 09, 2019
SOCIETY
Ganga Maya meeting UN official today
Ganga Maya meeting UN official today
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: As part of her efforts to internationalize her struggle for justice, Ganga Maya Adhikari is holding a discussion with UN Resident Coordinator to Nepal, Valerie Julliand in Kathmandu on Wednesday. Lawyers will accompany her during the meeting.
Jan 09, 2019
SOCIETY
Losses from calamity up 74% in 2018
Losses from calamity up 74% in 2018
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: The losses and casualties caused by calamity (both natural and man-made) have risen sharply in recent years. Data maintained by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) show that the total estimated losses inflicted by calamities across the country increased by 74 percent from 2017 to 2...
Jan 09, 2019
SOCIETY
Commuters bear brunt of pick-and-drop
Commuters bear brunt of pick-and-drop
KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Kamala Khadka, 39, a commuter on public transport on the Jamal-Lainchaur road section has started facing problems catching her bus after the pick-and-drop rule came into effect.
Jan 09, 2019