Republica Watch
The price of peace: Rs 166 billion and still counting
The price of peace: Rs 166 billion and still counting
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: While the decade-long Maoist armed insurgency played a major role in the transformation of Nepal's political landscape, the price this impoverished country had to pay for the peace process that began once the Maoists laid down their arms in 2006 is found to be way high.
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Ex-combatants regret taking up arms for Maoist cause
Ex-combatants regret taking up arms for Maoist cause
DANG, Nov 21: In 2001, Yogendra KC of Ramechhap joined the then Maoist insurrection with a strong determination to bring revolution and overthrow the state. He was a Maoist platoon commander and put his life on the line for the sake of so-called change.
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Finalists for Integrity Idol 2018 announced
Finalists for Integrity Idol 2018 announced
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: The finalists for the Integrity Idol 2018, which aims to encourage the most honest government job holders of Nepal, have been announced on Tuesday.
Nov 21, 2018
POLITICS
No general amnesty for serious rights violations: Minister
No general amnesty for serious rights violations: Minister
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal has said that the government will resolve the issues of transitional justice without granting a general amnesty to those involved in serious human rights violations during the Maoist armed insurgency.
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
District attorney Niraula caught taking bribe
District attorney Niraula caught taking bribe
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Tuesday arrested district government attorney of Rupandahi, Koshhari Niroula, with Rs 80,000 in bribe.
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
No more remote: Road reaches Dolpa
No more remote: Road reaches Dolpa
DOLPA, Nov 21: Road networks have finally embraced the remote district of Dolpa. To a great excitement and joy of the locals, Deputy PM and Defense Minister Ishwor Pokharel inaugurated the 103-kilometer Jajarkot-Dolpa road constructed by Nepal Army on Tuesday.
Nov 21, 2018
POLITICS
House committees hampered by lack of quorum
House committees hampered by lack of quorum
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Various parliamentary committees have been struggling to achieve quorum for their meetings as many lawmakers have not returned to Kathmandu after the festive season.
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
Ex-Maoist combatants doing business
Ex-Maoist combatants doing business
SURKHET, Nov 21: In 1998, Ramesh Paudel of Lekbesi Municipality-1 joined the 'People's Liberation Army (PLA)' formed by the then Maoist rebels at the tender age of 16.
Nov 21, 2018
SOCIETY
48 gamblers held, Rs 1.77m seized in three days in Valley
48 gamblers held, Rs 1.77m seized in three days in Valley
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Upon raiding the house belonging to Jiban Bahadur Thapa Magar, 42, of Tokha Municipality-8, on Tuesday, police found 15 people including Magar gambling in the house.
Nov 21, 2018
POLITICS
Mahato named RJPN presidium coordinator
Mahato named RJPN presidium coordinator
KATHMANDU, Nov 21: Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) has appointed Rajendra Mahato as the coordinator of the party presidium on Tuesday.
Nov 21, 2018