ECONOMY

Preparation to up licensing fee draws flak from recruiting firms

Preparation to up licensing fee draws flak from recruiting firms

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A new provision in the Foreign Employment Bill that envisages doubling the amount of guarantee for gra...

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A new provision in the Foreign Employment Bill that envisages doubling the amount of guarantee for gra...

Aug 01, 2018

POLITICS

NC stages nationwide anti-govt protests

NC stages nationwide anti-govt protests

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Nepali Congress (NC), the main opposition party, has staged protests across the country, accusing the...

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Nepali Congress (NC), the main opposition party, has staged protests across the country, accusing the...

Aug 01, 2018

SOCIETY

Chinese Embassy marks PLA anniversary

Chinese Embassy marks PLA anniversary

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Kathmandu-based Chinese Embassy marked the 91st anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese People...

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Kathmandu-based Chinese Embassy marked the 91st anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese People...

Aug 01, 2018

SOCIETY

Abortion less of a 'stigma' for women in Dadeldhura

Abortion less of a 'stigma' for women in Dadeldhura

DADELDHURA, Aug 1: The feeling of shame regarding abortions that existed in the rural parts as early as a few years ago...

DADELDHURA, Aug 1: The feeling of shame regarding abortions that existed in the rural parts as early as a few years ago...

Aug 01, 2018

POLITICS

Senior BJP leader wants Nepal to adopt "look south" policy

Senior BJP leader wants Nepal to adopt "look south" policy

KATHMANDU, Aug 1:  A senior leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India has suggested to Nepal to pursue...

KATHMANDU, Aug 1:  A senior leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India has suggested to Nepal to pursue...

Aug 01, 2018

SOCIETY

Shrinking civic space in Nepal is worrying: US envoy

Shrinking civic space in Nepal is worrying: US envoy

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: US Ambassador to Nepal Alaina B Teplitz has expressed concern over the shrinking civic space in Nepal...

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: US Ambassador to Nepal Alaina B Teplitz has expressed concern over the shrinking civic space in Nepal...

Aug 01, 2018

POLITICS

RPP picks members of publicity, finance departments

RPP picks members of publicity, finance departments

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Kamal Thapa on Tuesday nominated members of the party's publicity...

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Kamal Thapa on Tuesday nominated members of the party's publicity...

Aug 01, 2018

SOCIETY

Sajha GM Sharma at odds with unpaid ex-staff

Sajha GM Sharma at odds with unpaid ex-staff

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Reinstated Sajha Prakashan General Manager Dolindra Prasad Sharma is now in the crosshairs of ex-staff...

KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Reinstated Sajha Prakashan General Manager Dolindra Prasad Sharma is now in the crosshairs of ex-staff...

Aug 01, 2018

SOCIETY

Ilam Municipality imposes 50 paisa tax on petroleum products

Ilam Municipality imposes 50 paisa tax on petroleum products

KATHMANDU, Aug1: At a time when there is criticism from various quarters over the increasing burden of tax on ordinary p...

KATHMANDU, Aug1: At a time when there is criticism from various quarters over the increasing burden of tax on ordinary p...

Aug 01, 2018

SOCIETY

Encroachment of forest continues unabated

Encroachment of forest continues unabated

ITAHARI, Aug 1: Around a decade and half ago, Anu Shrestha's family in Bahuni village of Morang district moved into a hu...

ITAHARI, Aug 1: Around a decade and half ago, Anu Shrestha's family in Bahuni village of Morang district moved into a hu...

Aug 01, 2018