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Ropain at Khokana
Ropain at Khokana
Underneath a dusky sky, the Jyapu farmers had already clustered in small groups by the time I reached Khokana.
Jul 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Dr KC's first night of 15th fast-unto-death in darkness
Dr KC's first night of 15th fast-unto-death in darkness
JUMLA, July 1: Dr Govinda KC’s first night of 15th fast-unto-death has been completed in darkness. Crusader for medical education reform and senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC initiated his 15th fast-unto-death, in Jumla on Saturday afternoon. He began the hunger strike under police custody bu...
Jul 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Various bodies continue occupying Khula Manch space
Various bodies continue occupying Khula Manch space
KATHMANDU, June 30: Various public sector bodies are continuing to occupy the Khula Manch space, threatening the very existence of the historic grounds with open air theatre for public gatherings in the nation’s capital.
Jul 01, 2018
WORLD
Protesters across U.S. call on Trump to reunite immigrant families
Protesters across U.S. call on Trump to reunite immigrant fa...
WASHINGTON, July 1: Tens of thousands of protesters marched in cities across the United States on Saturday to demand the Trump administration reverse an immigration crackdown that has separated children from parents at the U.S-Mexico border and led to plans for military-run detention camps.
Jul 01, 2018
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels for June 30, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for June 30, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for June 30, 2018
Jul 01, 2018
POLITICS
Replacement medical education bill draws flak
Replacement medical education bill draws flak
KATHMANDU, June 30: The government has registered the much-talked-about Medical Education Bill in parliament, laying the ground for hospitals owned by Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leaders and businessmen loyal to the party to run medical colleges of their own.
Jul 01, 2018
ECONOMY
INGOs spending Rs 25b annually outside the govt’s treasury
INGOs spending Rs 25b annually outside the govt’s treasury
KATHMANDU, July 1: A total of 204 international non-government organizations (INGOs) are mobilizing an annual Rs 24.95 billion in Nepal that do not come through the government treasury.
Jul 01, 2018
POLITICS
Govt cracks down on protestors at Maitighar
Govt cracks down on protestors at Maitighar
KATHMANDU, June 30: The government’s decision to ban all kinds of demonstrations at Maitighar Mandala, a roundabout popular for demonstrations given its proximity to Singha Durbar, the government seat, was limited to warnings. But from Saturday, the government has started arresting those demonstrati...
Jul 01, 2018
ECONOMY
Lack of irrigation infrastructure holding back export potential
Lack of irrigation infrastructure holding back export potent...
DHANGADHI, July 1: Around two-thirds of the arable land in Province 7 does not have irrigation facilities. The other problems that farmers are facing include lack of improved seeds and fertilizers, according to Hema Raj Panta, a professor at Kailali Multiple Campus, Kailali.
Jul 01, 2018
SOCIETY
Local government registering Boddhichitta plants
Local government registering Boddhichitta plants
BANEPA, June 30: Roshi and Temal rural municipalities of Kavre have begun registering the Bodhichitta plants of their region. This decision was made as local farmers had to risk their lives while plucking its seeds.
Jul 01, 2018