‘Alcohol causing 80% of criminal incidents in Salyan’

Criminal incidents have been on the rise in the district lately. According to the Salyan Police Office, criminal incidents have been reported among the relatives and family members. It has been found that 80 per cent of the criminal incidents in the district are due to alcohol.

Electricity system improvement work starts in Province 2

Work to improve the electricity transmission and distribution system has begun in eight districts of Province 2. Foundation stone of the substation to be constructed in Bardibas Municipality-2 of Mahottari under the Rural Electrification and Distribution System Strengthening Project run by Nepal Electricity Authority was laid on Friday. Project coordinator Bodhraj Dhakal and Chief of Provincial Office, Janakpur under Distribution and Customer Service Directorate, NEA Munindra Thakur jointly laid...

Hotel business rebounds in Banke as tourist arrivals rise after lockdown

The hotel business in Banke, which was shut down for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now flourishing. According to the businessman, the hotel business has started flourishing after the arrival of tourists from India and third countries. With the increasing flow of tourists, the process of increasing investment and upgrading of hotels in Nepalgunj, a major city of western Nepal, has also started. Due to which the number of star hotels is increasing.

NC elections today, five in fray for party president

The central representatives of the Nepali Congress assembled in Kathmandu for the 14th general convention of the party will be standing in queues at Bhrikutimandap from early morning on Monday to cast their vote to the candidates of the party president, office-bearers and Central Working Committee members. Polling stations have been set up at three places—City Hall (Rastriya Sabha Griha), the premises of Bhrikutimandap and the hall of Bhrikutimandap. Arrangements have been made for 1,100 booths...

FNCCI to hold post-COVID revival conference

The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) is organising a new post-COVID revival conference on Wednesday, December 15. The conference is being organised to discuss the impact of the global pandemic on the economy and steps required to be taken for the revival of the economy and business. The conference will be focused on the most affected businesses like tourism and recreation, cottage, small and medium enterprises, and export as well as banking. The main theme of the...

Let House Impasse End

With the reinstatement of the House of Representatives (HoR) last July, Nepal’s constitutional process was brought back on track. The Supreme Court had invalidated the HoR dissolution calling it unconstitutional. The judicial activism has amply highlighted the importance of parliament to ensure stability, development and good governance. Considered as one of the pillars of democracy, the parliament articulates concerns of common public. A functional parliament is the key to the sustenan

Freedom Versus Freedom

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Ensure Digital Human Rights

The global digital campaign of #MeToo created heated debates and discussion on sexual violence against women. Many women disclosed the sexual harassments and assaults they faced over times. Similarly, the #BlackLivesMatter brought to light the deep seated racial discrimination in the West. Thanks to the digital platforms, millions of people joined the social movements spurred by these hash tags. There are several other such movements launched via digital spaces focusing particular community, country...

Pay Heed To Ideology

The look of Kathmandu has now changed with the start of the 14th general convention of the Nepali Congress (NC). Most roads and streets of the capital city have turned out to be colorful. One can see a lot of banners hanging around the city, especially Bhrikutimandap where the convention is being held, and nearby areas. More banners and posters with pictures of candidates and the party's founding leaders have been set up after the filing of nominations on Saturday. A total of 548 leaders have fielded...

Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states

A monstrous tornado, carving a track that could rival the longest on record, ripped across the middle of the U.S. in a stormfront that killed dozens and tore apart a candle factory, crushed a nursing home, derailed a train and smashed an Amazon warehouse.