Editorial
Severe water crisis in Chure area calls for urgent action
Severe water crisis in Chure area calls for urgent action
There have been alarming reports of parched settlements on the southern slopes of the Chure hills across Madhesh. Once known for their perennial water sources, numerous communities in the Chure region are now grappling with a severe water crisis, especially during the summer season. Dhangadhimai-13...
Jun 15, 2023
SOCIETY
National Dialogue sheds light on challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Nepal
National Dialogue sheds light on challenges faced by persons...
KATHMANDU, June 14: Stakeholders underscored the need for innovative programs and practices to address the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). They made such a remark during the National Dialogue on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities held in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
Jun 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Why politicians in Nepal go abroad for medical treatment
Why politicians in Nepal go abroad for medical treatment
KATHMANDU, June 14: Over the past 15 years, Nepal has made significant progress and advancements in its healthcare services. Doctors claim that all other treatments except for the treatment of rare diseases that need ultra-modern technologies are possible within Nepal. But there is still a tendency...
Jun 14, 2023
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In Pictures: Members of Citizenship-less Struggle Committee holds demonstration in Maitigh...
In Pictures: Members of Citizenship-less Struggle Committee...
KATHMANDU, June 14: The members of the Citizenship-less Struggle Committee have held demonstrations at Maitighar Mandala in the capital on Wednesday, demanding citizenship certificates.
Jun 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Locals agitated after a person gets killed in Indian vehicle-motorbike collision in Sarlah...
Locals agitated after a person gets killed in Indian vehicle...
RAUTAHAT, June 14: Locals are agitated following the death of a person in the collision of a motorbike (JA 2 PA 6452) with a Scorpio having an Indian number plate (BR 39 P 2459) at Khoriyatol, Ishwarpur Municipality-9 on Tuesday. Mahendra Mahato Sudi, a former chairman of Chandra Nagar Rural Municip...
Jun 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Measles spreads in 16 districts
Measles spreads in 16 districts
KATHMANDU, June 14: Measles has spread in 16 districts of the country, infecting over 1,300 people, according to a report published by the Family Welfare Division under the Department of Health Services.
Jun 14, 2023
POLITICS
Ex-home minister Khand’s lawyers continue to put forward their arguments
Ex-home minister Khand’s lawyers continue to put forward the...
KATHMANDU, June 14: The lawyers of former home minister Bal Krishna Khand who has been implicated in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam and is currently in judicial custody for investigation, continued to put forward their arguments at the District Court Kathmandu on Wednesday as well. Khand’s lawyers...
Jun 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Makwanpur police arrest one with illegal gold worth Rs 5.4 million
Makwanpur police arrest one with illegal gold worth Rs 5.4 m...
MAKWANPUR, June 14: The Makwanpur police have arrested a youth along with illegal gold worth Rs 5.4 million. He was made public at a press meet organized by the District Police Office, Makwanpur.
Jun 14, 2023
SOCIETY
Poverty should not be reason for inaccessibility to health services: Minister Basnet
Poverty should not be reason for inaccessibility to health s...
PATAN, June 14: Minister for Health and Population, Mohan Bahadur Basnet, has said his aim is to end the situation of preventing citizens from accessing healthcare services just because of poverty.
Jun 14, 2023
POLITICS
CM Yadav receives vote of confidence in Madhesh Province Assembly
CM Yadav receives vote of confidence in Madhesh Province Ass...
JANAKPURDHAM, June 14: Saroj Kumar Yadav, the chief minister (CM) of Madhesh Province, has received the vote of confidence for a second time. On Tuesday, all 103 provincial assembly members present in the provincial assembly gave their vote of confidence to CM Yadav.
Jun 14, 2023