SOCIETY
Nirmala's parents return home with slim hope of justice
Nirmala's parents return home with slim hope of justice
KANCHANPUR, Sept 19: Parents of 13-year-old Nirmala Pant, who was raped and murdered almost two months ago in Kanchapur district, returned home on Tuesday after meeting the prime minister, the home minister and the inspector general of police (IGP), requesting them to deliver justice.
Sep 19, 2018
ECONOMY
Resources, local capacity challenges for fiscal federalism: Experts
Resources, local capacity challenges for fiscal federalism:...
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Experts have said that the lack of financial resources combined with the lack of capacity for service delivery at the local level units could become one of the biggest challenges for Nepal's federalism.
Sep 19, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepse posts modest gain on volatile day
Nepse posts modest gain on volatile day
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index witnessed a volatile trading session on Tuesday.
Sep 19, 2018
SOCIETY
Dang brutal for women if the charge is witchery
Dang brutal for women if the charge is witchery
DANG, Sept 19: Tanki Rawat of Dangisharan Rural Municipality of Dang often used to fall ill. Though she saw several doctors, her illness could not be cured. So, at last, she went to a shaman who told her that the reason behind her illness was her mother-in-law Khopi who 'practiced witchcraft.'
Sep 19, 2018
ECONOMY
51 more traders lose their stalls at Kalimati market
51 more traders lose their stalls at Kalimati market
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market Development Board has scrapped stall license of 51 more traders.
Sep 19, 2018
SOCIETY
4 Nepalis die from suspected alcohol poisoning in Malaysia
4 Nepalis die from suspected alcohol poisoning in Malaysia
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: At least four Nepali nationals have died and several others taken ill in Malaysia due to suspected alcohol poisoning.
Sep 19, 2018
ECONOMY
IFC calls for more safeguards on hydro project shares to locals
IFC calls for more safeguards on hydro project shares to loc...
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: There should be more community education and improved regulation to maximize opportunities and minimize risks for locals who want to invest in hydropower projects in Nepal, according to a recommendation made by a study report by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Sep 19, 2018
SOCIETY
'Transparency a must for prosperous society'
'Transparency a must for prosperous society'
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Representatives from various sectors of the society including politicians, media persons and experts working in the field of governance have stressed on the need of making the government bodies more transparent and accountable.
Sep 19, 2018
ECONOMY
Rupee falls to record low of 117.07 against dollar
Rupee falls to record low of 117.07 against dollar
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: Rupee is showing no sign of a significant recovery as the value of local unit against the US Dollar nosedived to a record low of Rs 117.07 on Wednesday, according to a reference rate set by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Sep 19, 2018
SOCIETY
New Transportation Act compels drivers to switch profession
New Transportation Act compels drivers to switch profession
PALPA, Sept 19: As many as 200 drivers of Palpa handed over copies of their driving license to Chief District Officer (CDO) protesting against the new provisions in the Criminal code and Transportation Act.
Sep 19, 2018