POLITICS
IFJ, FNJ ask govt to drop harsh provisions in proposed media law
IFJ, FNJ ask govt to drop harsh provisions in proposed media...
KATHMANDU, May 12: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the global media watchdog, and the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) have objected to proposed changes in the media law and asked the government to revise the bill it has registered in parliament.
May 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Army starts clearing tornado debris, demarcating land
Army starts clearing tornado debris, demarcating land
BARA, May 12: After laying the foundation stone on May 4, the Nepal Army has started demarcating the land holdings for building the houses of the tornado victims in Bara and Parsa districts.
May 12, 2019
SOCIETY
Bill on Nepal Media: New law seeks up to Rs 10m fine, 15 yrs jail for erring media persons
Bill on Nepal Media: New law seeks up to Rs 10m fine, 15 yrs...
KATHMANDU, May 12: While the media fraternity and civil society are worrying about one piece of legislation after another being drafted with even harsher provisions concerning the media , the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has formulated yet another bill, proposing confiscation...
May 12, 2019
POLITICS
Nepal, Vietnam agree to promote bilateral trade, cooperation
Nepal, Vietnam agree to promote bilateral trade, cooperation
KATHMANDU, May 12: Nepal and Vietnam have agreed to promote trade and enhance cooperation in various sectors between the two countries in the days to come.
May 12, 2019
POLITICS, SOCIETY
National ID cards find no use
National ID cards find no use
PANCHTHAR, May 12: Suman Lama of Phidim was genuinely excited after he received the much-hyped national Identity card some seven months ago. However, Lama now feels that the card has no use at all.
May 12, 2019
ECONOMY
Consultant misses yet another deadline to complete DPR
Consultant misses yet another deadline to complete DPR
JAJARKOT, May 12: The consultant tasked for preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Nalsing Gadh Hydropower Project has not yet completed the task assigned to it, even in the extended deadline.
May 12, 2019
ECONOMY
Expansion of network, definition drives up deprived sector lending of BFIs
Expansion of network, definition drives up deprived sector l...
KATHMANDU, May 12: Bank and financial institutions (BFIs) have floated a total of Rs 161.24 billion in loans to deprived sector in the first eight months of the current Fiscal Year 2018/19, a jump by whooping 17.1 percent, or Rs 23.52 billion, largely driven by expansion of the targeted sectors enti...
May 12, 2019
Editorial
Let the press be free
Let the press be free
It’s becoming official: The government of K P Sharma Oli is turning hostile toward press. One after other press-related bill being registered or under deliberation in the parliament gives this impression.
May 12, 2019
OPINION
Whistle and hum
Whistle and hum
Life in the hills can be hell if it were not for the whistles and hums. Whistle gives strength to people who are out of breathe while traversing a steep trail with a heavy load on their backs
May 12, 2019
OPINION
Stemming terrorism
Stemming terrorism
Poverty, unemployment, corruption, political crime and lack of rule of law are root causes of terrorism in South Asia. To eliminate terrorism, we need to address these causes
May 12, 2019