https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/23/cronyism-to-the-maximum The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:40+05:45 Cronyism to the maximum Blatant cronyism is continually displayed in the medical education sector, despite the efforts of individuals such as Dr Govinda KC, who recently conducted his 11th hunter strike in protest of the politics involved in healthcare education. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/23/snakebite-cases-up-in-kanchanpur The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:37+05:45 Snakebite cases up in Kanchanpur Snakebite cases in Kanchanpur district are rising in recent months, according to the Mahakali Zonal Hospital. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/23/dharan-flood-survivors-off-govt-relief-radar The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:35+05:45 Dharan flood survivors off govt relief radar The flood-displaced families of Dharan Sub-metropolis in Sunsari district have been surviving on food donated by Nepal Red Cross Society and other social organisations for the last 13 days. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/23/bajura-launches-campaign-to-end-child-marriage The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:35+05:45 Bajura launches campaign to end child marriage A district-wide awareness campaign has been launched in Bajura to end child marriage. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/23/oli-urges-pm-to-take-up-matters-of-natl-interest-with-india The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:33+05:45 Oli urges PM to take up matters of nat’l interest with India Chairman of the main opposition CPN-UML KP Oli has urged Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to take up the matters of national interest, including recent inundations in the Tarai, energy development, 1950 Peace and Friendship Treaty, border river dams and extradition treaty, during his five-day India visit beginning Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/23/house-panel-directs-govt-to-prepare-integrated-working-plan The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:31+05:45 House panel directs govt to prepare integrated working plan The Development Committee of the Legislature-Parliament on Tuesday directed the government to prepare integrated working plan and assessment of damage caused by recent floods in the southern plains. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/23/ec-suggests-govt-to-hold-elections-separately The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:30+05:45 EC suggests govt to hold elections separately A day after the government announced that both the provincial and federal parliamentary elections will be held together on November 26, the Election Commission (EC) has said the polls might have to be held in two phases. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/23/acharya-panel-dominates-fnj-board The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:29+05:45 Acharya panel dominates FNJ board The Govinda Acharya-led alliance of democratic and progressive journalists has swept most of the positions in the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) during its 25th National Convention which concluded on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/23/nfc-to-bring-2500-goats-for-dashain The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:28+05:45 NFC to bring 2,500 goats for Dashain The state-owned Nepal Food Corporation is planning to bring 2,500 goats into Kathmandu to address the demand for meat during Dashain. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/23/rpp-to-book-18-erring-lawmakers The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:27+05:45 RPP to book 18 erring lawmakers The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided to take disciplinary action against 18 lawmakers who skipped the voting on the Constitution Amendment Bill on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/23/uml-seeks-to-gain-from-polarisation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:26+05:45 ‘UML seeks to gain from polarisation’ The ruling CPN (Maoist Centre) has accused the main opposition CPN-UML of trying to gain a political mileage by voting against the constitution amendment proposal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/23/special-court-summons-tsc-men-in-graft-case The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:25+05:45 Special Court summons TSC men in graft case The Special Court has issued summons to three members of the Tax Settlement Commission (TSC) to appear at the court for trial on a corruption case filed by the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/23/poll-backers-outweigh-in-rjp-n-meet The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:24+05:45 Poll backers outweigh in RJP-N meet Most office bearers of the Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal have spoken for participation in the upcoming phase of local level elections in Province 2, suggesting that the leadership launch necessary preparations for the same. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/23/nationals-ghattekulo-hospital-run-illegally The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:23+05:45 National’s Ghattekulo hospital run illegally The Kathmandu National Medical College, which the Tribhuvan University recently permitted to run an MBBS programme, is found to have been running its teaching hospital illegally in Ghattekulo. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/23/pm-leaves-for-india-on-state-visit-today The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:22+05:45 Prime Minister Deuba off to India for state visit Leading a delegation of more than 50 members, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Wednesday left for New Delhi for a five-day state visit to India. This is Deuba’s first foreign tour after taking office in June. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/23/deubas-cabinet-largest-ever The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-23T08:12:21+05:45 Deuba’s Cabinet largest ever Back in 1996, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba had set a record by forming a 48-member Cabinet. Two decades later, he broke all records by installing a 50-strong Council of Ministers, the largest ever in Nepal’s history. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/22/house-gave-verdict-in-favour-of-nationality-oli The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T20:07:12+05:45 House gave verdict in favour of nationality: Oli CPN-UML Chairman KP Oli has remarked that the Legislature-Parliament gave its verdict in favour of nationality by rejecting the constitution amendment bill. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/22/naya-shakti-deserters-join-maoist-centre The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T19:38:18+05:45 Naya Shakti deserters join Maoist Centre Central Council members of Naya Shakti Nepal who recently quit the party have joined CPN (Maoist Centre) on Tuesday. Those joining Maoist Centre includes 18 central leaders among dozens other leaders and cadres. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/22/south-korea-to-donate-200000-usd-to-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T18:50:53+05:45 South Korea to donate 200,000 USD to Nepal The Government of the Republic of Korea, upon the request of the Government of Nepal, decided to provide 200,000 US dollars in humanitarian assistance to Nepal in response to the damages incurred from floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall throughout the country. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/22/probe-panel-to-study-natl-medical-college The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T18:38:33+05:45 Probe panel to study Nat’l Medical College The Ministry of Health on Tuesday formed a probe panel to look into the controversy surrounding Ghattekulo-based National Medical College. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/22/oli-urges-pm-deuba-to-raise-issues-of-national-interest-during-india-visit The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T17:17:35+05:45 Oli urges PM Deuba to raise issues of national interest during India visit Main opposition CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has called on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to raise the issues of national interest including the problem of inundations in the Tarai-Madhes, energy development, 1950's treaty, border river dams and the extradition treaty during his state visit to India beginning from tomorrow. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/22/deuba-to-add-15-more-state-ministers-cabinet-size-swells-to-49 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T14:19:24+05:45 Deuba inducts 15 more state ministers; Cabinet size swells to 50 Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday expanded his Cabinet for the third time by inducting 15 more state ministers. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/22/acharya-elected-new-fnj-chairperson The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T13:05:27+05:45 Acharya elected new FNJ chairman Govinda Acharya has been appointed new chairman of Federation of Nepali Journalist (FNJ), the umbrella body of Nepali journalists. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/22/another-one-horned-rhino-rescued-from-india The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T12:43:38+05:45 Another one-horned rhino swept to India repatriated A rare one-horned rhino swept downstream across the border to India has been repatriated. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/22/fresh-tremor-rocks-bajura The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T10:16:29+05:45 Fresh tremor rocks Bajura A fresh earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale shook Bajura on Monday night. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/22/nepal-hit-maldives-for-six The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:38+05:45 Nepal hit Maldives for six Nepal opened the Saff U-15 Championship with a 6-0 demolition of Maldives at the Anfa Complex in Satdobato on Monday that secured the hosts’ place in the semi-finals. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/22/post-quake-art-exhibit-this-week The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:37+05:45 Post-quake art exhibit this week Earlier this year, in May, a three-month community art project kicked off in the Valley, where 18 artists in residency eventually travelled to Sipapokhare village in Sindhulpalchowk, a settlement hard-hit by the 2015 earthquakes. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/22/bad-apple The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:35+05:45 Bad apple The process of weeding out the ‘bad apples’ continued on the Himalaya Roadies as the game show travelled on from Jomsom to Nepal’s Apple Capital of Marpha. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/22/insurance-policy-for-theatre-artists The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:34+05:45 Insurance policy for theatre artists The Association of Nepali Theatre Artists—Natyakarmi Mahasangh—has announced insurance worth Rs 100,000 for accidents theatre artists may suffer while performing a drama. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/22/kalo-pothi-fundraiser-for-flood-relief The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:30+05:45 Kalo Pothi fundraiser for flood relief The producers of the acclaimed Nepali feature film Kalo Pothi have announced an event, House Film Party, to raise funds in support of the victims of last-week’s floods in the Tarai. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/22/root-and-stem The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:28+05:45 Root and STem I just got a new smartphone but its screen has already lost its smoothness and anti-dust quality. Even when I clean it every now and then, my fingerprints are smeared onto it. I don’t like my phone screen sticky. Is there any solution to this problem? https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/22/high-returns-lure-farmers-to-growing-ashwagandha The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:27+05:45 High returns lure farmers to growing ashwagandha Locals of Rupandehi have switched to commercial farming of Withania somnifera, a medicinal herb commonly known as ashwagandha, because of higher returns compared to traditional crops. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/22/new-radar-at-bhatte-danda-to-be-commissioned-in-sept The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:26+05:45 New radar at Bhatte Danda to be commissioned in Sept Civil aviation authorities will be able to keep track of each and every aircraft flying in the Nepali skies after the next-generation radar installed on Bhatte Danda in Lalitpur becomes fully operational next month. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/22/nea-goes-digital-introduces-online-bill-payment-system-in-valley The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:24+05:45 NEA goes digital, introduces online bill payment system in Valley The days of standing in line to pay your power bills are over, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) said, unveiling a pilot version of the online payment system for customers in the Kathmandu Valley at the Energy Ministry on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/22/sebon-mulls-enforcing-separate-regulation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:22+05:45 Sebon mulls enforcing separate regulation The Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) is mulling to enforce a separate regulation to take action against listed companies that fail to report to the regulatory body on time. Currently, https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/22/annual-inflation-cools-to-12-yr-low-of-45pc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T09:06:21+05:45 Annual inflation cools to 12-yr low of 4.5pc Annual inflation cooled down to 12-year low of 4.5 percent in fiscal year 2016-17, as prices of food and non-food items went up moderately. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/22/bailey-bridge-construction-halts-in-larcha The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:24+05:45 Bailey bridge construction halts in Larcha Construction of a Bailey bridge over the Bhotekoshi river in Larcha, Sindhupalchok, has halted after a landslide from Pangsherpu hillside struck the site four days earlier. Engineer Shila Neupane, of the Division Road Office, said all works had to be stopped after the landslide deposited large boulders on the site. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/22/viral-diseases-stalk-people-in-landslide-affected-areas The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:22+05:45 Viral diseases stalk people in landslide-affected areas Viral diseases have downed hundreds of people in the landslide-affected areas of Phalelung Rural Municipality in Panchthar. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/22/wildlife-affected-in-floods-across-protected-areas The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:21+05:45 Wildlife affected in floods across protected areas The recent floods hit hard not only thousands of people in the plains but also wildlife across the Tarai. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/22/sc-clears-way-for-rpp-p-registration The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:19+05:45 SC clears way for RPP (P) registration The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (Prajatantrik) led by Pashupati Shumsher Rana to be registered at the Election Commission after the court on Monday legitimised the signatures of the RPP parliamentarians and central committee members submitted to the EC earlier. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/22/ec-asks-govt-to-ready-logistics-for-phase-3-polls The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:17+05:45 EC asks govt to ready logistics for Phase 3 polls Election Commissioner Ishwari Prasad Poudel has expressed his worry that the damage caused by the recent floods and inundation could pose problems in successfully holding the third phase of local elections. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/22/tu-panel-falsified-national-college-inspection-report The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:16+05:45 TU panel ‘falsified’ National College inspection report The committee that recommended Tribhuvan University affiliation to National Medical College, Ghattekulo, had apparently submitted a fake inspection report listing non-existent infrastructure and services. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/22/police-arrest-main-accused-in-33kg-gold-haul The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:14+05:45 Police arrest main accused in 33kg gold haul Police have nabbed the main accused in the 33kg gold smuggling case. Nepal Police in coordination with Dubai police arrested Rajan Prasad Panta from the Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday, Meera Chaudhary, spokesperson for the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), said. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/22/debris-to-be-cleared-from-tundikhel-in-a-week The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:13+05:45 Debris to be cleared from Tundikhel ‘in a week’ The debris from Dharahara and other heritage sites that were damaged by the April 2015 earthquake is set to be removed from Tundikhel, authorities said on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/22/govt-calls-two-major-elections-for-nov-26 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:12+05:45 Govt calls two major elections for Nov 26 The government on Monday announced elections of provincial assemblies and federal parliament for November 26. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/22/house-panel-directive-puts-dotm-in-dilemma The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:10+05:45 House panel directive puts DoTM in dilemma In a move that hightlights lack of homework, the Development Committee of the Legislature-Parliament on Monday directed the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) to establish Vehicle Fitness Test Centre in all seven provinces within a month. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/22/7-9-mous-to-be-signed-during-pms-india-visit The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:09+05:45 7-9 MoUs to be signed during PM’s India visit Seven to nine Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will be signed during Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s state visit to India beginning Wednesday, according to officials involved in preparations of the visit. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/22/constitution-amendment-bill-fails-in-parliament The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:33:08+05:45 Constitution amendment bill fails in Parliament The constitution amendment bill failed in Parliament on Monday, as the ruling alliance could not ensure 395 votes in the 592-strong Parliament. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/22/not-my-candidate The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:30:49+05:45 Not my candidate Nepal is all set to institutionalise the democratic system, with local elections almost completed. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/22/turning-black-into-white The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:28:34+05:45 Turning black into white Money laundering entails masking the original source of funds and letting money fly into the market in secrecy. People involved in money laundering depend on key elements such as expected revenues, laundering costs, https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/22/sdg-17-partnerships-to-transform-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:28:32+05:45 Partnerships to transform Nepal The world today is a global village. Unimaginable amounts of information are accessible at the click of a mouse. This means no country is isolated—we are all interconnected and inter-dependent. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/22/things-to-do-in-delhi The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:28:30+05:45 Things to do in Delhi With Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s official visit to India approaching, the general public is concerned about whether there will be an attempt to check Nepal, https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/22/focus-on-implementation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-22T08:28:28+05:45 Focus on implementation Over the past month, Parliament has ratified two crucial bills. The Social Security Bill was endorsed on July 24 and the Labour Bill less than two weeks ago. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/constitution-amendment-bill-fails-to-get-through The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T20:07:15+05:45 Constitution Amendment Bill fails to get through House The much-awaited Constitution Amendment Bill (second amendment) failed to get through the Legislature-Parliament on Monday, after falling short of 48 votes. In the 592-member House, 395 votes are required to pass the amendment bill. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/voting-begins-on-amendment-bill-cpn-ml-boycotts The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T19:41:19+05:45 Voting begins on amendment bill, CPN (ML) boycotts The voting process for the Constitution Amendment Bill (second amendment) has begun at the Legislature-Parliament on Monday. CPN (ML) has boycotted the voting, sources confirmed. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/21/aftershock-felt The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T19:37:47+05:45 Aftershock felt An aftershock of Gorkha Earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale occurred at 5:58 this evening, according to National Seismological Centre of Department of Mines and Geology. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/rpp-prajatantrik-registration-row-sc-issues-order-in-favour-of-pashupati-shumsher The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T19:30:17+05:45 RPP (Prajatantrik) registration row: SC issues order in favour of Pashupati Shumsher The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order directing the Election Commission (EC) to begin the process for registration of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (Prajantantrik) led by Pashupati Shumsher Rana. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/nma-to-launch-nationwide-stir-if-affiliation-to-natl-college-not-revoked The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T19:05:49+05:45 NMA to launch nationwide stir if affiliation to Nat’l College not revoked National Medical College (NMC), the umbrella body of Nepali doctors, has warned of stern nationwide protests if the government didn’t revoke the affiliation granted to National Medical College (NMC). https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/21/saff-u-15-championship-nepal-defeat-maldives-6-0 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T18:38:36+05:45 Saff U-15 Championship: Nepal defeat Maldives 6-0 Nepal youth team got off to a flying start in their Saff U-15 Championship by defeating Maldives 6-0 at Anfa Complex on Monday. Nepali team had taken a lead of 4-0 lead until the half time. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/2-dead-20-injured-in-kailali-bus-accident The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T17:31:22+05:45 2 dead, 20 injured in Kailali bus accident Two people died while 20 others were injured when a bus met with an accident at Kailali Sahadpur Rural Municipality along the Bhimdutta Highway on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/21/president-bhandari-donates-one-months-salary-for-flood-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T15:15:04+05:45 President Bhandari donates one month's salary for flood victims President Bidya Devi Bhandari has donated her one month's salary for the flood and landslides survivors. The amount was deposited in the Prime Minister's disaster relief fund. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/33-kg-gold-smuggling-case-main-accused-pantha-arrested The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T14:46:02+05:45 33 kg gold smuggling case: Main accused Panth arrested Police have finally managed to nab the main accused behind the 33 kg gold smuggling case. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/pm-deubas-india-visit-itinerary-made-public The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T14:00:07+05:45 PM Deuba’s India visit itinerary made public The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday made public the itinerary of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s India visit beginning on August 23. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/rpp-issues-whip-to-vote-against-amendment-proposal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T13:25:13+05:45 RPP issues whip to vote against amendment proposal The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has issued a whip to all its members of Parliament to vote against the constitution amendment proposal tabled in the Parliament. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2017/08/21/kushe-aunshi-at-gokarneshwor-photo-feature The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T12:58:06+05:45 Kushe Aunshi at Gokarneshwor (Photo feature) Hindus in the country are collecting kush, a holy grass used while performing various holy rituals as Shraddha [holy rituals remembering the departed ancestors] and religious rituals, across the country on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/govt-to-hold-provincial-and-federal-parliamentary-polls-on-nov-26 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T12:48:46+05:45 Govt to hold provincial and federal parliamentary polls on Nov 26 The government has decided to hold both provincial and federal parliamentary elections in a single phase on November 26. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/21/man-dies-after-being-swept-away-by-river-in-dadeldhura The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T11:47:17+05:45 Man dies after being swept away by river in Dadeldhura A man died after being swept away by the Puturu River at Parasuram Municipality in Dadeldhura Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/21/nepali-migrant-worker-dies-in-india-road-accident The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T11:42:29+05:45 Nepali migrant worker dies in India road accident A Nepali migrant worked died in a road accident in India on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/21/anfa-hands-futsal-mgmt-to-turnpike The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:58+05:45 Anfa hands futsal management to Turnpike All Nepal Football Association (Anfa) announced on Sunday that an event management company—Turnpike Event Pvt Ltd—will conduct all Anfa-recognised futsal tournaments for the next five years. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/21/bhutan-stroll-into-semis The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:57+05:45 Bhutan stroll into semis Bhutan hammered Sri Lanka 6-0 to secure a semi-final berth in the Saff Under-15 Championship at the Anfa Complex in Satdobato on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/21/nada-auto-show-2017-from-august-29 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:55+05:45 NADA Auto Show 2017 from August 29 Nepal Automobiles Dealers’ Association (NADA) is organising Nepal’s biggest auto show, NADA auto show from August 29 till September 3 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/21/nepal-bound-cargo-stranded-in-india The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:53+05:45 Nepal-bound cargo stranded in India Nearly 900 Nepal-bound cargo containers have been stranded at India’s Kolkata port after last week’s floods damaged railway tracks, halting the consignment in different parts of Indian states. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/21/no-id-card-required-to-deposit-up-to-rs100k The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:52+05:45 No ID card required to deposit up to Rs100k The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the banking sector regulator, has directed banks and financial institutions not to seek identity cards from people who come to deposit up to Rs100,000. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/21/distribution-of-embossed-licence-plates-begins The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:50+05:45 Distribution of embossed licence plates begins The government will start replacing hand-painted vehicle licence plates, which are in use for more than century, with embossed registration number plates from Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/21/govt-allows-everyone-to-extend-loans The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:49+05:45 Govt allows everyone to extend loans Individuals seeking loans from now onwards will not necessarily have to visit banks and financial institutions, as the government has allowed everyone to extend credit on the back of any movable asset, including cars, mobile phones, wrist watches and even crops and livestock. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/21/nepal-defers-pact-signing-with-chinese-firm The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:48+05:45 Nepal defers pact signing with Chinese firm The Investment Board Nepal has deferred the process of signing a crucial agreement with a Chinese company, which is all set to invest Rs37 billion in a cement factory in the country, ahead of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s official visit to India. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/21/sixth-natl-hr-conference-to-explore-hrs-evolving-landscape The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:46+05:45 Sixth Nat’l HR Conference to explore HR’s evolving landscape Human Resources Society Nepal (HRSN), a non-profit organisation tailored for HR professionals, is set to organise the sixth iteration of the National HR Conference at Soaltee Crowne Plaza on September 12. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/21/learners-are-earners The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:44+05:45 ‘Learners are earners’ Growth Leadership Academy, a venture by Growth Sellers, organised the second iteration of Sales Summit (2017) in the Capital on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/landslides-block-barhabise-tatopani-road The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:42+05:45 Landslides block Barhabise-Tatopani road Vehicular movement along the Barhabise-Tatopani road has come to a complete standstill following a series of landslides at Sakhuwa area in Sindhupalchok. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/21/traffic-resumes-on-major-highways-and-roads-dor The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:41+05:45 Traffic resumes on major highways and roads: DoR Traffic on major highways, which was disrupted owing to floods for the past several days, has resumed from Sunday, according to the Department of Roads. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/21/eight-state-ministers-sworn-in The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:40+05:45 Eight state ministers sworn in Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expanded the Cabinet, inducting on Sunday eight state ministers from the CPN (Maoist Centre). https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/21/preparations-for-pms-india-visit-complete The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T09:00:39+05:45 Preparations for PM’s India visit ‘complete’ All preparations related to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s upcoming five-day visit to India are complete, according to the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi. Both sides are likely to make an official announcement on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2017/08/21/pm-deuba-will-have-to-demonstrate-independence-in-nepals-foreign-policy The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T08:01:23+05:45 PM Deuba will have to demonstrate independence in Nepal’s foreign policy With China and India locked in a high-stakes border standoff over the Doklam plateau, Nepal has been caught between two powerful neighbours. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/21/silk-road-to-the-southeast The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T07:57:10+05:45 Silk Road to the Southeast The two-day ministerial meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multisectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec), that wrapped up in Kathmandu on 11 August has pushed for a free trade agreement among the seven member countries. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/21/aid-in-collaboration The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T07:54:42+05:45 Aid in collaboration It was in the aftermath of the 2015 earthquakes that the government instituted a “one-door” policy for the first time, according to which international organisations, NGOs and volunteer groups would not be allowed to directly hand out aid but would be required to channel all relief through government mechanisms. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/21/206-naya-shakti-central-council-members-quit The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T07:54:39+05:45 206 Naya Shakti central council members quit In yet another setback to Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shakti Party-Nepal (NSP-N), 206 central council members under the leadership of Provincial Council member Balram Pun have joined forces with the Devendra Poudel faction. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/21/ec-investigates-into-budhanilkantha-voter-registration-dispute The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T07:54:35+05:45 EC investigates into Budhanilkantha voter registration dispute After CPN-UML local leaders and Election Commission (EC) officials were caught registering new voters at the house of a UML leader on Saturday night in Budhanilkantha Municipality, other parties have padlocked the municipality office on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/21/quake-hit-nuwakot-palace-surveyed The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T07:51:27+05:45 Quake-hit Nuwakot palace surveyed A technical team from China has initiated survey of the earthquake-ravaged Nuwakot Durbar for its reconstruction. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/21/dr-kc-warns-against-new-medical-affiliation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T07:51:25+05:45 Dr KC warns against new medical affiliation Expressing serious reservations over the Tribhuvan University’s “secret” move to grant affiliation to a new medical college in Kathmandu, Dr Govinda KC has warned of stern protests including a hunger strike if the decision is not scrapped. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/21/rpp-stands-against-charter-revision-bill The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-21T07:51:19+05:45 RPP stands against charter revision bill The Rastriya Prajatantra Party has decided to vote against the constitution amendment bill registered in the Legislature-Parliament, making endorsement of the bill an uphill task for the government. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/20/baidya-baburam-and-biplav-will-be-wiped-if-they-do-not-return-to-mother-party-dahal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T20:58:51+05:45 Baidya, Baburam and Biplav will be wiped if they do not return to mother party: Dahal CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has remarked that those who deserted the party would be wiped out if they do not return to the party. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/206-central-council-members-of-naya-shakti-join-devendra-poudel-faction The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T20:15:03+05:45 Another setback to Naya Shakti, 206 central council members join Poudel faction In yet another setback to Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shakti Nepal (NSN) party, 206 central council members under the leadership of Provincial Council member Balram Pun have joined forces with Devendra Poudel faction. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/dr-kc-warns-of-stern-protests-including-hunger-strike The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T19:39:14+05:45 Dr KC warns of stern protests including hunger strike Expressing serious reservations over the Tribhuvan University (TU)’s “secret decision” to grant affiliation to a new medical college in Kathmandu, Dr Govinda KC has warned of stern protests along with hunger strike if the decision is not scrapped. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/pm-deuba-expands-cabinet-inducts-8-state-ministers-from-cpn-mc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T18:49:31+05:45 PM Deuba expands Cabinet, inducts 8 state ministers from CPN (MC) Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Sunday expanded his Cabinet by inducting eight state ministers from the CPN (Maoist Centre). https://kathmandupost.com/world/2017/08/20/23-killed-40-injured-in-india-train-accident The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T17:42:37+05:45 23 killed, 40 injured in India train accident At least 23 people were killed and over 40 others injured, some of them critically, on Saturday after a passenger train derailed in northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/road-caves-in-along-araniko-highway-vehicular-movement-halted The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T16:59:41+05:45 Road caves in along Araniko Highway, vehicular movement halted Vehicular movement has come to a grinding halt after a road caved in at Sakhuwa along the Barabise-Tatopani road section in Araniko Highway on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/rpp-to-vote-against-constitution-amendment-bill The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T16:48:46+05:45 RPP to vote against constitution amendment bill The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided to vote against the Constitution Amendment Bill that is under consideration at the Legislature Parliament. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/rain-affects-upper-tamakoshi-works-cost-expected-to-rise The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T16:30:42+05:45 Rain affects Upper Tamakoshi works, cost expected to rise Monsoon rain coupled with other factors have affected the construction works of Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Project. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/20/pm-deuba-to-add-21-state-ministers The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T14:43:10+05:45 PM Deuba to add 21 state ministers Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is adding 21 state ministers to his cabinet. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/over-60000-new-voters-enrolled-in-kailali The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T13:30:27+05:45 Over 60,000 new voters enrolled in Kailali Over 60,000 new voters have registered themselves in the biometric voter list of the Election Commission of Nepal in Kailali district following the recently held local level elections. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/20/govt-will-not-control-media-pm-deuba The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T13:21:23+05:45 Govt will not control media: PM Deuba Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said that the government would not control the media. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/20/wild-elephant-destroys-two-houses-in-morang The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T12:23:57+05:45 Wild elephant destroys two houses in Morang A wild elephant destroyed two houses in Urlabari, Morang, on Saturday night, destroying property worth around Rs. 1.2 million. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/20/child-dies-of-diarrhoea-in-kapilvastu The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T12:08:23+05:45 Child dies of diarrhoea in Kapilvastu A child died of diarrhoea at Maharajgunj Municipality in Kapilvastu on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/20/over-500-families-taken-ill-due-to-viral-fever-in-surkhet The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T12:02:47+05:45 Over 500 families taken ill due to viral fever in Surkhet More than 500 families of Narsi and Jamu villages in Surkhet have fallen sick due to viral fever which spread in the settlements two days ago. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/20/boy-drowns-in-siraha-pond The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T11:52:14+05:45 Boy drowns in Siraha pond An eight – year – old boy has drowned in a pond at Damdaha Tole of Lahan Municipality – 13 in Siraha on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/20/all-systems-go The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T10:11:52+05:45 Biratnagar Airport resumes operations after a week Biratnagar Airport, which had remained closed for the past one week after being inundated with flood water, resumed operations yesterday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/tu-grants-affiliation-to-medical-college-in-valley The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T09:56:12+05:45 TU grants affiliation to new medical college in Valley It has been revealed that Tribhuvan University decided to grant affiliation to a new medical college in the Kathmandu Valley when Dr Govinda KC was staging his 11th round of hunger strike. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/india-rout-maldives-9-0 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T09:49:41+05:45 Saff U-15 Championship: India rout Maldives 9-0 Indian youth team made a flying start to their Saff U-15 Championship campaign with a 9-0 rout of Maldives at the Anfa Complex on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/20/nda-strike-deal-with-shivam The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T09:41:58+05:45 NDA strike deal with Shivam One of the most successful volleyball clubs of Nepal, New Diamond Academy (NDA), has struck Rs 800,000 sponsorship deal with Shivam Cement for its women’s team on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/20/nepse-sinks-2378pts-as-floods-hit The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T09:13:09+05:45 Nepse sinks 23.78pts as floods hit Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) dipped 23.78 points to close at 1,629.75 points last week, as demand for shares fell outside Kathmandu Valley due to floods in Terai. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/20/hetauda-factories-lose-rs20m-in-rain-landslides The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T09:13:00+05:45 Hetauda factories lose Rs20m in rain, landslides Torrential rain has inflicted losses worth around Rs20 million on seven manufacturing units located inside the Hetauda Industrial Estate. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/20/power-cables-to-be-laid-underground-in-central-ktm The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T09:11:48+05:45 Power cables to be laid underground in central Ktm Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the state-owned power utility, has geared up to install underground power cables in the central part of the Kathmandu Valley. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/20/noc-chief-defiant-about-controversial-land-deals The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T09:11:46+05:45 NOC chief defiant about controversial land deals The defiant chief of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), who is embroiled in a corruption case worth millions of rupees, has challenged journalists to prevent him from wrapping up controversial land purchase deals. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/20/paleti-to-feature-aavaas-and-meena-niraula The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T09:06:45+05:45 Paleti to feature Aavaas and Meena Niraula The August edition of the Paleti Concert will feature musician Aavaas and singer Meena Niraula on August 25 at Nepalaya’s ‘r’ sala. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/20/neerphul-to-explore-post-quake-ruby-valley The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T09:06:43+05:45 Neerphul to explore post-quake Ruby Valley The last few years in Nepali film industry have seen some notable film journalists and critics taking to directing feature films: https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/20/diarrhoea-claims-two-in-kapilvastu The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:56:05+05:45 Diarrhoea claims two in Kapilvastu Two persons have died and many others taken ill of diarrhoea at Maharajgunj Municipality-7 in the district. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/20/minor-dies-of-snake-bite The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:56:02+05:45 Minor dies of snake bite An 11-year-old boy died of snake bite at Sakhuwanatti in Siraha district on Friday evening. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/20/landslides-obstruct-barhabise-ktm-road The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:55:58+05:45 Landslides obstruct Barhabise-Ktm road Landslides since Friday have obstructed vehicular movement along Barhabise-Kathmandu road of the Araniko Highway. The landslides have obstructed road sections at Mahabhir and Juro in Sindhupalchok district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/women-children-deprived-of-treatment The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:55:55+05:45 Women, children deprived of treatment Jarina Khatun, 22, had come to her maternal home at Musaharniya, Dhanusa, for prenatal care. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/govts-languid-approach-leaves-flood-victims-hungry-and-angry The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:55:50+05:45 Govt’s languid approach leaves flood victims hungry and angry Having waited in vain for authorities to arrive in her settlement in Bijayapur Phatuwa-3 for a week, 60-year-old Darsaniya Devi Ram came to Area Police Office in Laxminiya on Friday, expecting relief materials that would be sufficient at least for a week. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/poudel-led-naya-shakti-team-to-merge-with-maoist-centre The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:55:43+05:45 Poudel-led Naya Shakti team to merge with Maoist Centre Dissidents of the Naya Shakti Nepal led by Devendra Poudel are all set to join the CPN (Maoist Centre) by Tuesday along with some 150 central members. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/50-amendments-to-be-presented-in-house-today The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:55:42+05:45 50 amendments to be presented in House ‘today’ Lawmakers registering revisions to the constitution amendment bill will present their proposals at the Legislature-Parliament on Sunday while voting on the bill and the alterations will take place on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/20/lesson-for-disaster-preparedness The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:35:38+05:45 Lesson for disaster preparedness This year’s disaster, stemming from landslides in the hills and floods in the plains has been the most severe in several years, but it is not a new phenomenon. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/20/al-jazeera-in-trouble The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:35:29+05:45 Al Jazeera in trouble One of the demands made by the Saudi-led coalition after it imposed a sudden blockade against its tiny neighbour Qatar last June was that Al Jazeera television be shut down. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/20/nepali-millennial-dreams The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:35:27+05:45 Nepali millennial dreams Nagarkot hill was buffeted by freezing minuscule hurricanes in the last afternoon of the year 1999. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/positive-environment-for-elections-mahato The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:23:47+05:45 Positive environment for elections: Mahato Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal presidium member Rajendra Mahato has said a positive environment for elections was building up. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/over-1-million-new-voters-registered The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:23:44+05:45 Over 1 million new voters registered The Election Commission has registered over one million new voters for the upcoming provincial and federal parliamentary elections as the extended deadline for enlisting ended on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/ex-pm-calls-for-release-of-nepali-held-in-india The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:23:36+05:45 Ex-PM calls for release of Nepali held in India Former prime minister Jhala Nath Khanal has demanded immediate release of a Nepali youth who arrested in India while he was there for medical treatment of his mother. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/20/fire-destroys-property-worth-rs2-million The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:23:25+05:45 Fire destroys property worth Rs2 million Property worth Rs2 million was reduced to cinder in a fire that broke out in a cosmetic and clothing store at Loharpatti Rural Municipality in Mahottari district on Saturday morning. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/20/bagmati-river-festival-draws-huge-crowds The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:23:21+05:45 Bagmati river festival draws huge crowds Nepal River Conservation Trust in association with Friends Club Kupandole on Saturday organised the Bagmati river festival—Maha Jal Yatra—on the bank of Bagmati River in Kupandole to mark the 223rd week the Bagmati Mega Clean-Up Campaign. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/nra-starts-resurvey-of-quake-hit-private-houses The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:23:18+05:45 NRA starts resurvey of quake-hit private houses Engineers deputed by the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) have started resurvey of quake-damaged private homes in 14 districts worst affected by the disaster in 2015. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/20/internet-forum-stresses-wider-collaboration The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:23:14+05:45 Internet forum stresses wider collaboration The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Nepal-2017 concluded in the Capital on Saturday with a commitment to collaboration among stakeholders for advancement of internet, expansion of internet accessibility and reaping multiple benefits. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/low-pressure-monsoon-causing-extensive-rains The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:23:11+05:45 Low-pressure monsoon causing extensive rains The effects of low-pressure monsoon caused nationwide cloud and resulted in rainfall in some parts of the country on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/dr-kc-warns-of-fresh-protest The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:23:03+05:45 Dr KC warns of fresh protest Less than a week after calling off his fast-unto-death after 23 days, Dr Govinda KC on Saturday expressed his serious concern over what he said ongoing efforts by lawmakers to endorse the Health Profession Education (HPE) Bill without incorporating some key recommendations made by a team of experts. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/after-flood-fury-sauraha-struggles-to-get-back-on-its-feet The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:12:42+05:45 After flood fury, Sauraha struggles to get back on its feet A week after floods hit Sauraha, a tourist hub close to the Chitwan National Park and Rapti River, locals here are struggling to come to terms with the impact of the disaster that is said to have caused damage worth millions of rupees. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/20/ex-pms-advise-deuba-to-raise-flooding-issue-with-india The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-20T08:12:40+05:45 Ex-PMs advise Deuba to raise flooding issue with India Former prime ministers have advised Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to raise contemporary issues, including inundation problems in the Tarai region, during his high-level meetings in New Delhi. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/19/low-pressure-monsoon-causing-rainfall The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T19:42:49+05:45 Low-pressure monsoon causing rainfall The effects of low-pressure monsoon has caused nationwide cloud and resulted in rainfall in some parts of the country on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/19/noc-md-says-land-purchase-deal-wont-be-stopped The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T19:42:48+05:45 NOC MD says land purchase deal won't be stopped Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) Managing Director Gopal Bahadur Khadka said the land purchase deal made by NOC won't be stopped at any cost and challenged media persons to stop it if they can. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/19/prez-calls-for-prioritising-rescue-works The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T19:42:46+05:45 Prez calls for prioritising rescue works President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has withdrawn the attention of political leaders over the issue of rescue and relief to floods and landslides victims, constitution amendment and foreign policy. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/19/traffic-along-barhabise-kathmandu-section-halted-after-landslide-at-juro The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T19:42:35+05:45 Traffic along Barhabise-Kathmandu section halted after landslide at Juro Vehicular movement along the Barhabise-Kathmandu section of Arniko Highway has been halted on Saturday after landslides at Mahabhir and Juro of Sindhupalchok district. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/bank-of-kathmandu-appoints-panta-as-new-ceo The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T19:42:25+05:45 Bank of Kathmandu appoints Panta as new CEO The management committee of Bank of Kathmandu appointed Shovan Dev Panta as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/19/fnj-general-convention-calendar-out The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T18:36:28+05:45 FNJ general convention calendar out The general convention calendar of the Federation of Nepali Journalists has been made public. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/ex-pm-khanal-calls-for-release-of-nepali-arrested-in-siliguri-india The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T14:27:57+05:45 Ex-PM Khanal calls for release of Nepali arrested in Siliguri, India Former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal has demanded immediate release of a Nepali youth, who was arrested in India while he was there for medical treatment of his mother. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/19/bagmati-river-festival-kicks-off The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T13:30:16+05:45 Bagmati River Festival kicks off One-day Bagmati River Festival ‘Maha Jal Yatra’ has kicked off on the bank of Bagmati River in Kupondole on Saturday morning. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/19/positive-environment-building-up-for-elections-mahato The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T13:13:19+05:45 Positive environment building up for elections: Mahato Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJP) presidium member Rajendra Mahato has said a positive environment for election is building up. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/19/biratnagar-airport-resumes-air-services-partly The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T13:09:31+05:45 Biratnagar Airport resumes air services partly The Biratnagar airport has resumed its services partly from Saturday, more than a week after it was inundated by flood water. The runway including the check-in counters were all covered by mud and sand due to inundation caused by incessant rainfall last week. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/man-killed-as-jeep-hit-bike-in-siraha The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T10:51:11+05:45 Man killed as jeep hits bike in Siraha A man died after a jeep hit a bike he was riding on at Karjanha Rural Municipality – 2 in Siraha along the East–West Highway on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/manual-worker-electrocuted-in-morang The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T10:44:03+05:45 Manual worker electrocuted in Morang A manual worker was electrocuted in Morang on Friday evening. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/unlikely-heroes The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T09:20:04+05:45 Unlikely heroes When floods triggered by incessant rainfall this week gushed into homes and began sweeping people away, many residents in the flood-hit regions in the Tarai were caught flat footed. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/19/ghca-team-to-play-in-uae The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T09:14:07+05:45 GHCA team to play in UAE The Under-19 team of Great Himalaya Cricket Academy (GHCA) left for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday for the first leg of a bilateral series with Emirates Cricket Training Dubai. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/19/holders-bdesh-crush-sri-lanka The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T09:14:05+05:45 Holders B’desh crush Sri Lanka Defending champions Bangaldesh began their Saff U-15 Championship title defence with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Sri Lanka at the Anfa Complex on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/19/singh-shrestha-dazzle-pool The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T09:14:04+05:45 Singh, Shrestha dazzle pool Gaurika Singh of Tribhuvan Army Club (TAC) and Suvam Shrestha of Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) Club shattered more records as Anubhav Subba stamped Army’s domination in the 20th National Swimming Championships with a haul of eight gold medals at the International Swimming Complex on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/after-the-flood The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T09:06:14+05:45 After the flood Floods are devastating but its aftermath can be just as deadly. Even as homes and properties remain submerged, the threat of the outbreak of diseases, many of them life-threatening, looms large. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/let-there-be-light-20170819080416 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T09:06:11+05:45 Let there be light Who’s afraid of the dark? Or rather who does not have the fear of facing the star-lit night, staring at them in deafening silence in the midst of their utter loneliness? The breeze caressing one’s shin like a cat brushing past with its fluffy tail, the wind howling, two shiny eyes fixing a gaze on you. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/lessons-learnt The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T09:06:08+05:45 Lessons learnt? This week, the government imposed restrictions on non-governmental agencies and private individuals from dispensing relief materials to those affected by the floods that have inundated large ports of the Tarai without coordination with the authorities. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/in-government-we-dont-trust The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T09:05:58+05:45 In Government We Don’t Trust! Our incompetent government has decided to release a billion Rupees from the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund to our Home Ministry to help the folks affected by floods and landslides in the country. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/deluged The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T09:02:42+05:45 Deluged On Thursday, Sunita Rai of Itahari Submetropolitan City, Gairigaun-4, spent the whole day digging through her home, now caked with a thick layer of mud and debris. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/19/traffic-congestion-at-tia-stokes-safety-concerns The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:41:57+05:45 Traffic congestion at TIA stokes safety concerns Air traffic controllers (ATCs) and pilots are bracing themselves for the upcoming peak travel season which begins in September as record high aircraft movements have been projected. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/19/insurers-told-to-settle-flood-damage-claims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:41:54+05:45 Insurers told to settle flood damage claims The Insurance Board (IB) has instructed insurance companies to settle claims for damages caused by the recent record floods which submerged large parts of the country, particularly the southern Tarai plains, as soon as possible. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/19/mcc-board-approves-500m-grant-for-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:39:03+05:45 MCC board approves $500m grant for Nepal Nepal has achieved another key milestone in securing a grant of $500 million (approximately Rs51.5 billion) from the United States, as the board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an independent US government agency working to reduce global poverty through economic development, has approved the proposal to extend financial support to the country. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/19/veg-prices-in-ktm-rise-despite-hike-in-supply The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:35:46+05:45 Veg prices in Ktm rise despite hike in supply Vegetable prices have continued to go up in the Kathmandu Valley despite rise in supply from various parts of the country. The Kalimati Vegetable Market, the largest vegetable market in the country, is currently receiving around 600 tonnes of vegetables per day. Around three days ago, the daily supply stood at around 400 tonnes. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/19/global-ime-provides-rs65m-to-flood-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:35:28+05:45 Global IME provides Rs6.5m to flood victims Global IME Bank has contributed Rs6.5 million to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund to provide aid to victims of the floods in the country’s southern Tarai belt. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/19/budget-smartphones-under-rs15000 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:35:02+05:45 Budget smartphones under Rs15,000 The smartphone is now ubiquitous in today’s society, with people from all walks of life using one. From reading news to video calling with loved ones, a smartphone offers the ability to do things that were considered ‘sci-fi’ just a few decades ago. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/hoping-against-hope The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:34:12+05:45 Hoping against hope Even a river flows backwards once every twelve years,” says Parbati Rajak, a 41-year-old tea shop operator in Hatkhola, Biratnagar, quoting a Nepali adage on resilience, “So, is there any option but to pick ourselves up and try to restart all over again?” https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/swept-away The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:33:13+05:45 Swept away Almost a week since the floods, the water levels in affected districts have been gradually receding. In the past one week, 35 districts were affected, displacing more than 18,300 families, and affecting at least 75,000 families. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/on-the-streets-my-sorrow-breathes The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:31:46+05:45 On the streets, my sorrow breathes When I walk through the always open doors at work, I take off the heaviness in my heart, put on a smile, some kajal, https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/all-aboard The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:23:48+05:45 All aboard How do you go about striking a conversation with a total stranger without sounding like a creep? Imagine the stranger is elegant, composed and beautiful, one who immediately strikes your fancy and then captures the better part of your mind. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/measure-impact-not-adulation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:20:00+05:45 Measure impact, not adulation Rajendra Parajuli, whose collection of short stories—Shukraraj Shashtri ko Chasma—has been nominated for this year’s Madan Puraskar, has four story collections, one poetry anthology and a novel to his name. Parajuli, https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/nepals-battle-for-souls The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T08:18:44+05:45 Nepal’s battle for souls Ram Maya Sunar had two miscarriages. Then she had a daughter, who died of pneumonia when she was one. “My second child died from tuberculosis at just six months. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/19/meagre-ration-infuriates-flood-survivors The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T07:51:35+05:45 Meagre ration infuriates flood survivors A litre of bottled water, a small bucket with beaten rice, a packet containing 1kg of savoury snack “Dalmoth”, and a sheet of tarpaulin were what each flood displaced families of Rautahat’s Fatuwa Bijaypur Rural Municipality received as relief from the state on Friday, a week after the disaster. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/19/sc-orders-govt-not-to-adopt-one-door-policy The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T07:51:22+05:45 SC orders govt not to adopt one-door policy The Supreme Court on Friday issued an interim order to the government to not implement its earlier decision to adopt one-door policy in relief distribution to flood victims. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/19/evm-use-ruled-out-in-upcoming-polls The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T07:51:15+05:45 EVM use ruled out in upcoming polls The Election Commission has ruled out the possibility of using electronic voting machines (EVMs) for the upcoming provincial and federal parliamentary elections after it failed to convince three major parties for the same. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/army-to-get-12-more-aircraft The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T07:51:12+05:45 Army to get 12 more aircraft The Nepal Army, which is running short of aircraft, will soon have additional 12 choppers and fixed wing planes, taking the fleet size to 24. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/naya-shakti-party-ousts-poudels-team The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T07:51:00+05:45 Naya Shakti Party ousts Poudel’s team Following the decision of the party’s former organisational department chief Devendra Poudel to form the Brihat Dhrubikaran Samayojan Samiti, the Naya Shakti Nepal has ousted all the 17 members from the party. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/19/govt-decides-to-accept-foreign-aid The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T07:50:57+05:45 Govt decides to accept foreign aid The government has decided to accept foreign aid and support for the management of recent floods that have killed at least 135 people, mostly in the Tarai. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/viral-haemorrhagic-fevers-claim-lives-of-four-children The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T07:50:31+05:45 Viral haemorrhagic fevers claim lives of four children Four children have died of viral haemorrhagic fevers at BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) in Dharan over the past two weeks. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/19/displaced-cnp-rhino-rescued-from-india The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-19T07:50:24+05:45 Displaced CNP rhino rescued from India A one-horned rhino from the Chitwan National Park, which was swept away by the Rapti river flood on August 11, has been rescued from Bagaha area in India on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/biplav-maoist-cpn-mc-cadres-clash-in-janakpur-over-spat-on-programme-venue The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T20:01:55+05:45 Biplav Maoist, CPN (MC) cadres clash in Janakpur over spat on programme venue Cadres of CPN (Maoist Centre) and Netra Bikram Chand-led CPN Maoist engaged in a scuffle at Barmajhiya, Janakpur on Friday where both the parties had picked the same venue to commemorate the 23rd memorial day of martyr Ram Briksha Yadav. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/landslides-obstruct-bahrabise-kathmandu-road-section The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T19:41:44+05:45 Landslides obstruct Bahrabise-Kathmandu road section Vehicular movement in Bahrabise-Kathmandu road section along the Araniko Highway has been obstructed following landslides triggered by torrential rainfall at Mahabhir and Jure of Sindhupalchok district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/modi-calls-up-deuba-extends-condolences-to-families-of-nepal-flood-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T19:40:06+05:45 Modi calls up Deuba, extends condolences to families of Nepal flood victims Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up his Nepali counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba on Friday and extended his condolences to the families of those killed in the recent floods in Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/make-special-arrangement-of-security-for-phase-iii-polls-ec-to-govt The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T18:53:12+05:45 Make special arrangement of security for phase III polls: EC to govt The Election Commission (EC) has directed the Home Ministry to make special arrangement of security to conduct the third phase of local level elections in a free and fair manner. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/18/one-held-for-murder-of-a-woman-in-kathmandu The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T18:34:01+05:45 One held for murder of Rasuwa woman in Kathmandu Police on Wednesday arrested a man for his alleged involvement in the murder of a woman. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/18/naya-shakti-expels-15-dissident-leaders The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T18:14:17+05:45 Naya Shakti expels 15 dissident leaders Naya Shakti Nepal has expelled its 15 leaders including the party’s federal council member Devendra Poudel. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/rpp-p-moves-court-against-ec-decision The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T17:58:10+05:45 RPP-P moves court against EC decision The recently formed Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Prajatantrik (RPP-P) on Friday filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s decision to verify the signatures of the central members submitted by the party. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/govt-to-give-rs70-food-expenses-to-flood-affected-people The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T17:27:01+05:45 Govt to provide Rs 70 daily for food to flood affected people The government has decided to provide a daily food expense of Rs 70 for a month to the flood affected people of Tarai districts. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/sc-directs-govt-to-no-adopt-one-door-policy-in-relief-distribution The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T16:34:52+05:45 SC directs govt to not adopt one-door policy in relief distribution The Supreme Court on Friday issued an interim order directing the government to not implement its earlier decision to adopt one-door policy in relief distribution for flood victims. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/naya-shakti-leaders-form-polarisation-committee The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T16:29:58+05:45 Naya Shakti leaders form ‘polarisation committee’ Disgruntled leaders of Naya Shakti Nepal, including the party’s former Organisational Department chief Devendra Poudel, on Friday formed a Broader Polarisation Coordination Committee to determine the party’s future political roadmap. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/landslide-obstructs-narayangadh-muglin-road-section-20170818162138 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T16:21:38+05:45 Landslide obstructs Narayangadh-Muglin road section The Narayangadh-Muglin road section has been obstructed following a landslide at Ichhakamana Rural Municipality-6, Chitwan, on Friday afternoon. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/unknown-disease-claims-four-children-in-sunsari The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T16:00:27+05:45 Unknown disease claims four children in Sunsari Four children have died of unidentified disease at Dharan-based BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Sunsari. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/18/mcc-approves-500-million-compact-programme-with-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T15:23:40+05:45 MCC board approves $500 million ‘compact programme’ with Nepal The US Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has approved a $500 million (approximately Rs52 billion) ‘compact programme’ with Nepal. This is MCC’s first compact in South Asia. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/18/bhandari-sworn-in-as-attorney-general The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T14:25:58+05:45 Bhandari sworn in as Attorney General Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Attorney General Basanta Ram Bhandari in the presence of President Bidya Devi Bhandari amidst a ceremony held at the Office of President, Sheetal Niwas on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/2000-children-suffering-from-malnutrition-in-bajura-says-dpho The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T14:15:17+05:45 2,000 children suffering from malnutrition in Bajura: says DPHO At least 2,000 children are suffering from malnutrition, according to data with the District Public Health Office (DPHO). https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/one-horned-rhino-rescued-unharmed-from-indian-village The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T12:32:23+05:45 One-horned rhino rescued unharmed from Indian village The rare one-horned rhino which was swept during the recent Tarai flooding to India has been rescued unharmed. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/students-deprived-of-education-due-to-floods The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T12:24:05+05:45 Students deprived of education due to floods Around 15,000 students have been deprived of studies in Banke after 81 schools were inundated due to floods triggered by monsoon rains. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2017/08/18/travelers-face-brunt-of-overwhelming-dust-along-narayangadh-muglin-road-in-photos The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T12:12:17+05:45 Travelers face brunt of dust along Narayangadh-Muglin road (In photos) People travelling by the under-construction Narayangadh-Muglin road section that connects Kathmandu with Tarai are bound to take a dusty journey along with the risk of dry landslide. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/landslide-displaces-3-families-in-tripura-sundari-rural-municipality The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T09:02:29+05:45 Landslide displaces 3 families in Tripura Sundari Rural Municipality A landslide at Khadkatol, Piskar in Tripura Sundari Rural Municipality of Sindhupalchok district has displaced five families and put the entire village at risk. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/18/afc-preparations-and-trophy-in-sight The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:46:17+05:45 AFC preparations and trophy in sight The Saff U-15 Championship kicks off with a match between defending champions Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Anfa Complex in Satdobato on Friday with more in stake than the title itself. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/18/20th-national-swimming-championships The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:45:43+05:45 20th national swimming championships: Singh, Lama set nat’l records Teen swimming sensation Gaurika Singh continued to break national records as Anubhav Subba struck four gold medals on the opening day of the 20th National Swimming Championships at the International Swimming Complex on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/18/mikus-mitho-tour-starting-this-saturday The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:45:29+05:45 MiKu’s Mitho Tour starting this Saturday MiKu, a Lalitpur-based contemporary folk band, is slated to perform in a month-long tour around the Valley, starting on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/18/group-print-exhibit-at-newa-chen The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:45:13+05:45 Group print exhibit at Newa Chen A group exhibition, which will showcase works by five artists, is slated to go live at the premises of Newa Chen Art Gallery in Patan beginning Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/over-200-ill-of-unknown-cause The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:26:18+05:45 Over 200 ill of unknown cause More than 200 people have been taken ill in the Khadi settlement of Aathbiskot Munici-pality-3 in Rukum for the past one week. Health officials have failed to identify the disease. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/landslide-displaces-five-families-entire-village-at-risk The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:26:03+05:45 Landslide displaces five families; entire village at risk A landslide at Ghumthang Bimbu in Barhabise Municipality of Sindhupalchok district has displaced five families and put the entire village at risk. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/18/indonesias-independence-day-observed The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:25:50+05:45 Indonesia’s independence day observed The Office of the Honorary Consul of Indonesia in Kathmandu observed the 72nd anniversary of the Proclamation of the Independence of Indonesia by hoisting the flag at IME Complex premises on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/18/health-insurance-bill-forwarded-to-house-panel The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:25:31+05:45 Health insurance bill forwarded to House panel Parliament on Wednesday forwarded the Health Insurance Bill-2017 to the Parliamentary Committee on Women, Children, Senior Citizens and Social Welfare for deliberation. The Ministry of Health (MoH) had last week presented the bill before Parliament for endorsement. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/18/dhakal-new-padt-member-secy The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:25:17+05:45 Dhakal new PADT member secy Newly appointed Member Secretary at the Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) Pradeep Dhakal has promised a new roadmap to transform the area into a spiritual tourist hub. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/18/rjp-n-allocate-rs26b-for-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:25:02+05:45 RJP-N: Allocate Rs26b for victims The Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal has demanded the government allocate at least Rs 26 billion for rescue, relief and rehabilitation of the flood victims in the Tarai. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/rights-defenders-object-to-lamas-promotion The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:24:34+05:45 Rights defenders object to Lama’s promotion Human rights defenders have taken exception to a recent government decision of promoting Kumar Lama to the post of brigadier general, saying the move violates the ruling of a Kapilvastu District Court and a verdict on human rights violation case by the Supreme Court. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/susta-locals-try-to-breach-gandak-canal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:23:36+05:45 Susta locals try to breach Gandak canal Security personnel foiled the attempt of Susta locals to dig a channel on the western canal of Gandak Barrage to drain the floodwaters on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/life-after-deaths The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:23:04+05:45 Life after deaths The grief of losing six family members in a single tragedy weighs heavily on the heart of Ramsewak Yadav. But more than the untimely deaths of his wife, a son, two daughters-in-law and two grandchildren, the root of his anguish lies somewhere else: his orphaned five-year-old granddaughter, Sanju. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/additional-2264-cases-registered-with-trc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:22:45+05:45 Additional 2,264 cases registered with TRC As many as 2,264 additional cases have been registered with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, taking the total complaints to 60,316 as the second deadline for insurgency victims to file their pleas ended on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/india-likely-to-announce-new-projects-during-pms-visit The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:21:54+05:45 India likely to announce new projects during PM’s visit Nepal and India are exploring possibilities of signing new infrastructure projects and new areas of cooperation between the two countries while pushing for the implementation of already signed big projects during Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s visit to the southern neighbour next week. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/18/yamahas-new-fz25-launched-in-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:13:01+05:45 Yamaha’s new FZ25 launched in Nepal MAW Enterprises, authorised distributor of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters in Nepal, has launched the much awaited FZ25 to its hugely popular FZ Series. The price of the new model is Rs344,900. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/18/biratnagar-airport-operations-likely-to-resume-from-tomorrow The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:11:45+05:45 Biratnagar Airport: Operations likely to resume from tomorrow Biratnagar Airport, which has been closed since last Friday after being deluged by floods, is expected to resume its operations from Saturday, according to the airport authority. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/18/labour-act-includes-no-work-no-pay-principle The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:10:06+05:45 Labour Act includes ‘no work, no pay’ principle The private sector and trade unions on Thursday welcomed the recently endorsed Labour Act that incorporates the principle of ‘no work, no pay’. The provision means that employees will not be paid when no work is done. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/18/nea-electricity-leakage-down-to-229-percent The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:05:06+05:45 NEA: Electricity leakage down to 22.9 percent Intense efforts by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to slash electricity leakage in the last fiscal year resulted in a loss reduction of 2.88 percentage points, which translates into savings of more than Rs2 billion. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/18/visit-nepal-year-put-off-due-to-rebuilding-delays The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T08:03:15+05:45 Visit Nepal Year put off due to rebuilding delays The Tourism Ministry has postponed the Visit Nepal Year 2018 campaign to 2020 due to the slow pace of road and airport upgradation projects and reconstruction of historical monuments and cultural heritage sites. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/18/paving-the-way The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T07:57:37+05:45 Paving the way Creating genuine opportunities for all vulnerable youth groups is the next important step https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/18/nepal-among-countries-with-worst-lungs The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T07:55:36+05:45 Nepal among countries with worst lungs Nepal was one of the countries with the highest concentration of people disabled by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 2015, according to a new study published by The Lancet Respiratory Medicine on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/fear-of-diseases-looms-in-the-wake-of-floods The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T07:45:50+05:45 Fear of diseases looms in the wake of floods As flood survivors struggle to come to terms with the disaster, they fear disease outbreaks, for they lack proper shelter, food, clean water, sanitation and basic medicines. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/18/both-polls-to-be-held-together-most-likely-on-november-20 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T07:44:18+05:45 Both polls to be held together most likely on November 20 After the Election Commission (EC)’s nod to conduct elections of provincial assemblies and federal parliament on the same date, three major parties have said third week of November would be the best time. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/18/old-soldiers-new-battles The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T07:43:45+05:45 Old soldiers, new battles Gurkhas fought for the British in various wars, now they are fighting for equal rights https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/18/sabre-rattling-in-the-himalayas The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T07:43:05+05:45 Sabre-rattling in the Himalayas Nepal should develop a policy that addresses the interests of China and India while protecting its own interests first https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/18/surviving-the-flood The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-18T07:42:01+05:45 Surviving the flood Hazards of floodwaters could carry into future crop cycles in the absence of proper initiatives https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/ec-agrees-to-hold-parliamentary-federal-elections-at-one-go-elections-likely-on-nov-20 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T20:49:10+05:45 EC agrees to hold provincial, federal elections at one go; elections likely on 3rd week of Nov The Election Commission has agreed to hold provincial and federal parliamentary elections at one go. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/17/govt-releases-rs-1-billion-for-flood-and-landslide-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T20:12:25+05:45 Govt releases Rs 1 billion for flood and landslide victims Government on Thursday decided to release Rs 1 billion from the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund to the Ministry of Home Affairs to mitigate the disasters caused by recent floods and landslides across the country. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/under-construction-dam-on-kankai-river-collapses The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T19:37:16+05:45 Under construction dam on Kankai River collapses An under construction dam on Kankai River has collapsed due to sheer negligence of the contractor. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/susta-locals-try-to-break-western-barrage-of-gandak-canal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T18:37:27+05:45 Susta locals try to break Gandak Canal to extricate floodwaters from village Locals of Susta tried to break a part of Gandak Canal on Thursday saying that floodwaters gushed into their settlements and farmlands. The locals were trying to channelise the floodwaters to the Gandak canal by digging another small canal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/naive-about-tragedy-5-yr-old-sanju-hopes-her-parents-will-bring-home-a-brother The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T18:07:44+05:45 Naive about tragedy, 5-yr-old Sanju hopes her parents will bring home a brother Five-year-old Sanju Yadav of Laukaha in Rautahat district has still hopes that her father, mother, grandfather and sister will return home. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/17/govt-asks-help-from-donors-for-flood-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T18:06:26+05:45 Govt asks help from donors for flood victims The government has sought help from donors agencies and social organisations to combat landslides, floods and inundation. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/17/over-200-of-a-same-village-taken-ill-due-to-unknown-disease The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T18:00:02+05:45 Over 200 of a same village taken ill due to unknown disease More than 200 locals from a same village in Khadi of Aathbiskot Municipality-3 in Rukum district have fallen sick over a week due to an unidentified disease. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/darnal-trying-to-come-to-terms-with-loss-of-his-wife-daughter The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T17:19:46+05:45 Monsoon floods: Darnal tries to cope with loss of his wife, daughter Tek Bahadur Darnal, of Simalbari village in Jhapa Rural Municipality-3, has been dealing with a nightmare after he lost his wife and a three-year-old daughter in the massive flooding in Kankai River Last Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/17/viral-fever-grips-flood-hit-banke The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T16:03:47+05:45 Viral fever grips flood-hit Banke Viral fever has gripped Banke district following floods triggered by incessant rainfall. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/dahal-urges-political-parties-to-unite-in-time-of-natural-disaster The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T15:27:45+05:45 Dahal urges political parties to unite in time of natural disaster CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged all political parties to come together and engage in rescue operation and relief distribution in the wake of flooding and landslides that have wreaked colossal havoc in Tarai districts. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/kanya-puja-marked-by-worshiping-little-girls-in-photos The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T15:20:58+05:45 Kanya Puja marked by worshiping little girls (in photos) The 115th edition of Kanya Puja, an annual tradition of worshiping pre-pubescent girls, was observed amidst fanfare in Banepa, Kavrepalanchok district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/pm-deuba-visits-flood-hit-banke-distributes-relief The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T15:18:31+05:45 PM Deuba distributes relief in flood-hit Banke Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Thursday reached Banke to take stock of flood-hit areas in the Tarai districts of mid-western Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/200-taken-ill-in-rukum-to-unknown-disease The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T15:04:23+05:45 200 taken ill to unknown disease in Rukum Around 200 persons at Khadi in Aathbiskot Municipality of Rukum district have taken ill due to unknown disease. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/17/natl-swimming-cship-gaurika-bivida-set-natl-records-during-heat The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T13:50:48+05:45 Nat’l Swimming C’ship: Gaurika, Joanna set nat’l records during heat Teenage swimmers Gaurika Singh and Joanna Lama have set national record in the selection heats of their respective events on the first day of National Swimming Championships on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/17/young-pakistani-cricketer-dies-after-being-hit-on-head-by-a-bouncer The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T13:18:17+05:45 Young Pakistani cricketer dies after being hit on head by a bouncer In yet another cricket tragedy, Pakistani batsman Zubair Ahmed has died after being hit by a bouncer during a domestic match at Mardan, media reports said. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/cleaning-biratnagar-airport-after-monsoon-mayhem-video The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T13:17:37+05:45 Cleaning Biratnagar Airport after monsoon mayhem [Video] Flights to and from Biratnagar Airport have been disrupted since Saturday after the flooding triggered by incessant rainfall submerged the airport area. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/jhapa-reports-13-deaths-by-floods-relief-materials-distributed The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T11:27:28+05:45 Jhapa reports 13 deaths by floods, relief materials distributed A total of 13 people have been confirmed dead in the recent floods caused by monsoon rains in Jhapa while two have gone missing. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/chinese-vice-premier-wang-returns-home The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T11:21:43+05:45 Chinese Vice-Premier Wang returns home Vice-Prime Minister of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yang, returned home on Thursday after wrapping up his four-day official visit to Nepal. He left for Beijing on a special aircraft. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/one-way-traffic-resumes-in-daunne-after-repairing-collapsed-road-section The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T10:30:48+05:45 One-way traffic resumes in Daunne after repairing collapsed road section Vehicular movement along the Nawalparasi-Daunne road section of the East-West highway which remained inoperative time and again due to road cave-ins has resumed on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/17/anfa-exco-meet-stalled-a-div-league-to-kick-off-on-nov-30 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:45:11+05:45 Anfa exco meet: Stalled ‘A’ Div league to kick off on Nov 30 The long-stalled Martyrs Memorial ‘A’ Division League football tournament is set for November 30 kick off. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/17/nominees-for-glocal-teen-heroes-announced The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:40:09+05:45 Nominees for Glocal Teen Heroes announced The nominees for the Glocal Teen Hero 2017—the third iteration of a programme designed to recognise dedicated, passionate, and innovative teenagers—was announced recently. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/17/celebrating-individuality-through-paintings The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:40:07+05:45 Celebrating individuality through paintings An exhibit titled Beauty and the Beast is slated to be held at Nepal Art Council from Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/17/shilpee-begins-staging-of-nirdosh-ma The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:39:30+05:45 Shilpee begins staging of Nirdosh Ma It’s a norm at Shilpee Theatre to organise a staging at the end of each quarterly acting classes. As part of which, the Battisputali-based theatre house is staging a play titled Nirdosh Ma, starting on Thursday. The play features students from the seventh batch of Shilpee’s theatre workshop. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/17/disaster-nation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:28:45+05:45 Disaster nation Perhaps the recent flood disaster will awaken the ruling class and push them in the right direction https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/17/private-sector-joins-flood-relief-effort The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:24:15+05:45 Private sector joins flood relief effort The private sector has joined the flood relief effort and has announced donations of cash and materials to help the victims of record flooding and landslides in various parts of the country. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/17/chameliya-hydro-wet-test-slated-for-sept The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:18:38+05:45 Chameliya hydro wet test slated for Sept The Chameliya Hydropower Project plans to conduct a wet test of the plant and machinery by the third week of September as most of the civil works have been completed. The 30 MW scheme is located in Darchula district in western Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/17/over-100-tonnes-of-food-rushed-to-disaster-areas The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:18:16+05:45 Over 100 tonnes of food rushed to disaster areas The Supplies Ministry has rushed more than 100 tonnes of food to flood affected areas in eastern Nepal. The ministry said it started sending provisions for the flood victims from Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/17/ifc-requests-energy-minister-to-expedite-ppa The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:17:20+05:45 International Finance Corporation requests Energy Minister to expedite PPA International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector wing of the World Bank Group and one of the promoters of Upper Trishuli-1 Hydroelectric Project have requested the Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi to expedite the power purchase agreement (PPA) of the project. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/17/new-provision-to-exert-pressure-on-interest-rates The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:16:56+05:45 New provision to exert pressure on interest rates Interest rates on both deposit and credit, which were showing signs of moderating following jump in liquidity level, are likely to remain at the same level or go up further, https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2017/08/17/coming-to-terms-with-flood-disaster The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:10:48+05:45 Coming to terms with flood disaster Coming to terms with flood disaster https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/cnp-prepares-to-rescue-four-rhinos-swept-away-by-rapti The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:10:32+05:45 CNP prepares to rescue four rhinos swept away by Rapti The Chitwan National Park is preparing to rescue the endangered one-horn rhinos that were swept away to by the Rapti river flood recently. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/jhapa-flood-victims-under-viral-fever-grip The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:10:16+05:45 Jhapa flood victims under viral fever grip Flood victims have started falling sick due to viral fever in Jhapa Rural Municipality of Jhapa district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/long-recovery-ahead-for-baijanapur-folk The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:09:58+05:45 Long recovery ahead for Baijanapur folk With floodwaters gradually receding, the flood-affected people of Baijanapur village in Banke are now staring at a mammoth task of recovery, of restoring normalcy to their lives Baijanapur villagers were salvaging their belongings and getting rid of mud from their flooded homes on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/ec-says-difficult-to-hold-two-major-polls-together The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:09:42+05:45 EC says difficult to hold two major polls together The Election Commission (EC) has said it will be difficult to hold two elections—provincial and federal—on the same date. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/call-for-removing-monkey-from-house The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:09:21+05:45 Call for removing ‘monkey’ from House Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Narayan Bahadur Karki, who was standing in for Speaker Onasari Gharti on Wednesday, directed the Parliament Secretariat to remove some words spoken by some lawmakers from Parliament’s records. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/pm-nepal-committed-to-past-deals-with-china The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:08:38+05:45 PM: Nepal committed to past deals with China Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has assured the visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang that his government remains committed to implementing the past agreements, including the Belt and Road Initiative, signed with China. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/17/intl-meet-on-airport-safety-begins The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:08:12+05:45 Int’l meet on airport safety begins An international conference on ‘Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF)’ kicked off in the Capital on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/cross-party-leaders-seek-solutions-to-flooding The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:07:56+05:45 Cross-party leaders seek solutions to flooding Cross-party lawmakers have blamed lack of preparedness and over a dozen dams built by the Indian side across the border for a massive loss of lives and properties in the rain-induced disaster over the past week. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/dr-kc-being-treated-in-icu The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:07:29+05:45 Dr KC being treated in ICU A day after breaking his fast-unto-death, Dr Govinda KC is undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit of the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/clause-wise-discussion-on-amendment-bill-starts The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:05:51+05:45 Clause-wise discussion on amendment bill starts Clause-wise discussion on the constitution amendment bill started on Wednesday, four months after it was tabled in Parliament. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/flood-survivors-feel-snubbed-as-they-wait-for-relief-to-arrive The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:05:14+05:45 Flood survivors feel snubbed as they wait for relief to arrive “All I want now is a tarpaulin sheet,” said Dev Narayan Yadav, a flood victim of Shivanarayan Tole Ward 10 of Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City in Sunsari. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/17/floodwaters-wipe-out-rs-8b-worth-of-crops The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T08:04:39+05:45 Floodwaters wipe out Rs 8b worth of crops Floodwaters have wiped out Rs 8.11 billion worth of crops as the country suffered record floods following torrential rain from August 11-14 that inundated huge tracts of land in 31 districts, the Ministry of Agricultural Development said on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/17/trans-himalayan-handshake The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T07:59:27+05:45 Trans-himalayan handshake China and Nepal should move ahead with trans-Himalayan development, with or without India https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/17/go-for-the-doctor The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-17T07:58:51+05:45 Go for the doctor Time to start a public debate to stop lawmakers from profiteering at the expense of the people https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/16/pradeep-dhakal-appointed-padt-member-secretary The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T20:52:44+05:45 Pradeep Dhakal appointed PADT member secretary Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Jitendra Narayan Dev appointed Pradeep Dhakal as the member secretary of Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT). https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/flood-survivor-sanumayas-struggle-for-life The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T20:41:31+05:45 Flood survivor Sanumaya’s struggle for life Sanumaya Rai (22) had gone to visit her nephew Nimesh Rai, who would be celebrating his fourth birthday the next day. But, his birthday never came. Instead of celebration, mourning followed the Rai family, residents of Gairigaun, Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City-4. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/donation-starts-pouring-in-for-kamalu-yadavs-family The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T20:41:08+05:45 Donation starts pouring in for Kamalu Sada's family Donations started pouring in for the family of an eight-year-old Kamalu Sada, who was taken ill due to the flood and died for want of treatment in Koiladi, Saptari on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/16/1-dies-over-300-others-taken-ill-due-to-seasonal-influenza-in-gorkha The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T20:03:28+05:45 1 dies, over 300 others taken ill due to seasonal influenza in Gorkha A child has died and over 300 persons have taken ill due to seasonal influenza in Barkar of Gorkha district, the epicentre of Gorkha earthquake. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/flood-affected-people-to-be-provided-with-pure-drinking-water-healthy-food The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T19:48:12+05:45 Flood-affected people to be provided with pure drinking water, healthy food Government officials affiliated to public health said that the flood-affected people would be provided with pure drinking water and healthy food to curb possible outbreak of water-borne diseases. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/16/chinese-vice-premier-pays-courtesy-call-on-president-bhandari The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T19:42:16+05:45 Chinese vice premier pays courtesy call on President Bhandari Chinese Vice-premier of the State Council Wang Yang paid a courtesy call on President Bidhya Devi Bhandari in the Capital on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/16/chinese-vice-premier-wang-pledges-support-to-ayurved-sector The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T19:19:58+05:45 Chinese Vice-Premier Wang pledges support to Ayurved sector Visiting Vice-Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Wang Yang has promised full support from the Chinese government to the development and promotion of Ayurved in Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/big-three-agree-to-hold-provincial-central-parliamentary-elections-at-once The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T18:50:04+05:45 Big three agree to hold provincial, central parliamentary elections at once A meeting of three major parties—Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre)—summoned by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Wednesday has decided to hold the provincial and federal parliamentary elections at one go. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/sada-family-yet-to-get-succour The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T18:28:41+05:45 Family of 8-yr-old boy left into Koshi yet to get succour Phudan Sada, father of Kamalu Sada who was killed in the floods triggered by incessant rainfall and whose body was released in the Koshi River as part of the last rites due to lack of dry land, is not in a condition to speak with anyone. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/16/china-wants-to-take-nepal-along-on-the-development-path-wang The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T18:16:20+05:45 China wants to take Nepal along on the development path: Wang Visiting Chinese Vice-premier Wang Yang said that China will always stand in favour of political stability and development in Nepal. He said so during a meeting with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/senior-lawyer-basanta-ram-bhandari-appointed-attorney-general The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T18:10:16+05:45 Basanta Ram Bhandari appointed Attorney General President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed Basanta Ram Bhandari as the Attorney General on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/pm-inquires-ec-about-possibility-of-both-polls-in-single-phase The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T17:35:18+05:45 PM inquires EC about possibility of both polls in single phase Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has inquired about the possibility of holding the election to provincial assemblies and the House of Representatives in a single phase. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/mother-daughter-drown-in-banke-canal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T15:53:38+05:45 Mother, daughter drown in Banke canal A woman and her daughter drowned at the Gangapur Kuderbetwa-based Singaiya canal in Narainapur Rural Municipality, Banke on Wednesday. Another daughter has gone missing. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/16/child-drowns-in-jhapa-pit The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T15:37:47+05:45 Child drowns in Jhapa pit A seven-year-old boy drowned in a water-filled pit at Nalbari of Damak Municipality-10, Jhapa, on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/16/relief-materials-distributed-to-500-flood-affected-families-in-saptari The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T15:34:18+05:45 Relief materials distributed to 500 flood-affected families in Saptari Relief materials have been distributed to 500 flood-affected families of Inaruwa of Hanumannagar Kankalani Municipality-11 in Saptari district on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/one-more-killed-in-jhapa-flood The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T15:25:27+05:45 One more killed in Jhapa flood One more person died due to flood in Jhapa district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/preparations-underway-to-bring-back-rhinos-swept-to-india-during-floods The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T14:26:33+05:45 Preparations underway to bring back rhinos swept to India during floods Preparations are underway to bring back the endangered one-horn rhinos that were swept away or dislocated to various places in the country and bordering India by the recent floods. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/flood-hit-people-trying-to-return-to-normal-life The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T14:03:20+05:45 Flood-hit people trying to return to normal life Residents of Baijanapur in Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality, Banke district, have been trying to return to normal life after the floods receded. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/bharatpur-narayangadh-declared-no-horn-zone The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T13:47:36+05:45 Bharatpur, Narayangadh declared no-horn zone Chitwan Traffic Police has decided to implement no-horn zone in the district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/dahal-reaches-saptari-with-2-ministers-distributes-relief-materials The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T13:43:30+05:45 Dahal in Saptari with 2 ministers to distribute relief CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, accompanied by two government ministers, reached Saptari district on Wednesday, to distribute relief to the flood affect people. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/500-industries-in-morang-shut-down-following-floods The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T13:34:21+05:45 500 industries shut down in Morang after flooding Around 500 industries at Morang Industrial Corridor that were inundated in the recent flooding in the Tarai have been shut down for the past three days. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/constitution-amendment-bill-2nd-amendment-2073-to-be-tabled-in-parliament-today The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T13:07:05+05:45 Constitution Amendment Bill to be tabled in parliament today The Constitution Amendment Bill (second amendment)-2073 is being tabled in the Legislature-Parliament on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/tarai-floods-prez-asks-govt-to-prevent-shortage-of-food-meds The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T12:10:50+05:45 Tarai floods: Prez urges govt to prevent shortage of food, medicines President Bidya Devi Bhandari has drawn the government's attention towards preventing the shortage of food supplies and medicines in the flood hit areas. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/12-yr-old-raped-and-murdered-in-dhanusa The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T11:00:35+05:45 12-yr-old raped and murdered in Dhanusa A 12-year-old girl was raped and murdered by a tenant living in her home here in Dhanusha on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/electric-power-restored-in-morang-and-sunsari The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:51:33+05:45 Electric power restored in Morang and Sunsari Power supply has been restored in Morang and Sunsari districts after five days of blackout. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/16/nepal-complete-final-preparations The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:46:57+05:45 Nepal complete final preparations Nepali youth team on Tuesday completed their final preparation for the Saff U-15 Championship with a 3-1 loss to top tier football club Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) Club. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/16/disconnected The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:46:56+05:45 Disconnected Enter the 21st century: smartphones, laptops, tech gears, and exploding ‘Samsung Note 7s’. We, the teens, are usually the only Generation Z kid in our family. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/16/all-new-suzuki-dzire-launched-in-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:46:54+05:45 All new Suzuki Dzire launched in Nepal CG Motocorp, authorised distributor of Suzuki cars has launched the all new 2017 Dzire. The new Dzire has been given a facelift that is sure to cement its position as one of the top subcompact sedans available in Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/16/loan-to-value-ratio-lowered-in-the-capital The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:46:53+05:45 Loan-to-value ratio lowered in the Capital Those seeking home loan to build or purchase residential houses in the Kathmandu Valley will not get credit in excess of 50 percent of the fair market value of the property, says a directive issued by the Nepal Rastra Bank, the financial sector regulator, on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/16/himalaya-offers-direct-ktm-dammam-flights The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:46:51+05:45 Himalaya offers direct Ktm-Dammam flights Privately-owned Nepali carrier Himalaya Airlines has announced the launch of its first direct flight from Kathmandu to the Saudi Arabia city of Dammam from September 1. The Kathmandu-Dammam airfare will start from Rs23,800 for one-way and Rs38,000 for a round trip, exclusive of taxes, the airline said. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/16/mind-the-gap-20170816081541 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:31:50+05:45 Mind the gap Are the characters in the animated movie real?” My grandma once asked me. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/16/dr-kc-anthem-hits-youtube The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:31:48+05:45 ‘Dr KC anthem’ hits YouTube A music video in support of surgeon and social activist Dr Govinda KC’s struggle to reform medical education in Nepal has been released via Youtube on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/16/archana-thapas-katputala-launched The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:31:47+05:45 Archana Thapa’s Katputala launched Archana Thapa, a noted litterateur and columnist, has come up with an anthology of short stories, titled Katputala. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/16/mainrimo-a-gurung-feature-film-premieres The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:31:45+05:45 Mainrimo, a Gurung feature film premieres A Gurung feature film, Mainrimo, was screened for the first time in Nepal amid a function held in Chitwan on Sunday and Monday. The film Mainrimo (which translates to ‘Miss You’ in English) is based on the rampant migration that several districts in the west have in the last decade. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/16/winners-of-toronto-film-fest-honoured The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:31:44+05:45 Winners of Toronto Film Fest honoured Toronto Nepal Film Festival (TNFF), which is being organised annually by a group of Nepali expats residing in Canada, hosted its 2017 iteration in April this year. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/16/boot-epcf-modalities-recommended-for-nijgadh-airport-project The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:31:42+05:45 Boot, EPCF modalities recommended for Nijgadh airport project Two financial modalities for the construction of an international airport in Nijgadh have been recommended—build, own, operate and transfer (Boot) and engineering, procurement, construction and finance (EPCF). https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/16/veggies-dearer-as-floods-cripple-transportation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:31:41+05:45 Veggies dearer as floods cripple transportation Prices of some seasonal vegetables in the Kathmandu Valley have swelled following a disruption of shipments caused by floods in the Tarai plains. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/16/nrb-board-on-the-path-to-wreck-the-institution The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:31:39+05:45 NRB board on the path ‘to wreck the institution’ The board of directors of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank, is mulling over taking a decision that is expected to be detrimental not only to the institution but other state-owned commercial banks operating in the country as well. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/fire-destroys-properties-worth-rs-13m The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:53+05:45 Fire destroys properties worth Rs 1.3m Properties worth around Rs 1.3 million were destroyed when a fire that broke out from an eatery spread to three adjacent shops at Naladobato in Banepa-8, Kavre, on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/na-soldier-killed-by-fellow-rank The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:52+05:45 NA soldier killed by fellow rank A Nepal Army lance corporal was shot dead by a fellow soldier in Pokhara on early Tuesday morning. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/people-camp-out-on-postal-highway-awaiting-relief The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:49+05:45 People camp out on postal highway awaiting relief Around 2,500 flood-displaced families of Bhajani Municipality in Kailali district are living on the Postal Highway with their cattle for the last four days with little or nothing to eat. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/six-members-of-family-still-missing-in-makwanpur-landslide The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:46+05:45 Six members of family still missing in Makwanpur landslide Six people of a family are still missing in a landslide that buried their home at Manthali of Bakaiya Rural Municipality-10 in Makwanpur on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/16/essential-medicines-health-workers-wanting-dhurmus-suntali-foundation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:45+05:45 Essential medicines, health workers wanting: Dhurmus Suntali Foundation Dhurmus Suntali Foundation is carrying out relief distribution and medical services in the flood-affected districts in the Tarai with the help of volunteers and health officials. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/threat-of-diseases-looms-in-southern-plains The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:42+05:45 Threat of diseases looms in southern plains Stagnant and slow-receding waters pose a substantial disease threat along the southern plains hit by one of the worst floods in decades. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/16/cabinet-extends-cdcs-tenure-by-15-days The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:38+05:45 Cabinet extends CDC’s tenure by 15 days The government has extended the tenure of the Constituency Delimitation Commission by 15 days as it failed to submit its report within the given time. The commission received the extension letter on Tuesday following the Cabinet decision of Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/16/nepal-china-sign-three-pacts The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:37+05:45 Nepal, China sign three pacts Nepal and China on Tuesday signed three agreements related to economic and technical cooperation, promotion of Chinese investment and economic cooperation, and oil and gas exploration in Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/16/diversions-bailey-bridges-to-resume-vehicular-flow The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:34+05:45 Diversions, Bailey bridges to resume vehicular flow The Department of Roads is preparing to construct diversions and to install Bailey bridges in places of the East-West highway that were severely hit by massive floods triggered by downpours in the past few days. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/16/tilathi-villagers-not-to-accept-govt-relief The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:31+05:45 Tilathi villagers not to accept govt relief Tilathi, a small village with around 400 households on the south of Saptari district bordering India, has in recent years become synonymous with flooding. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/16/dr-kc-breaks-his-fast-vows-to-continue-fight The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:25:29+05:45 Dr KC breaks his fast, vows to continue fight Dr Govinda KC decided to call off his 11th fast-unto-death on Tuesday after 23 days “in view of the ongoing crisis due to floods and landslides in different parts of the country”. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/16/rain-drain The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:20:24+05:45 Rain drain Relief efforts for flood victims have been deployed faster than they were during the 2015 earthquake; the Home Ministry has announced the deployment of more than 26,000 relief personnel, 8,000 of which are trained security forces. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/16/ldc-graduation-a-milestone-not-a-goal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:20:22+05:45 LDC graduation a milestone, not a goal Acknowledging the special socio-economic and developmental needs of certain countries, the Committee for Development Policy (CDP), a subsidiary advisory body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/16/reconstruction-fiasco The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-16T08:20:19+05:45 Reconstruction fiasco The crow of a rooster serves as a wakeup call for Gombu Lama, 62, and his wife Yangchen Tamang, 58, who have been living under a tin roof in a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) at Dhunche, Rasuwa since their home was flattened by the 2015 earthquake. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/floods-throw-life-out-of-gear-in-saptari The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T21:05:40+05:45 Floods throw life out of gear in Saptari (in photos) Floods have thrown life out of gear in various parts of Saptari district. People have been left with nothing but the clothes on their body. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/dr-kc-ends-hunger-strike-on-23rd-day The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T20:00:18+05:45 Dr KC suspends hunger strike on 23rd day Dr Govinda KC, who has been staging indefinite hunger strike for the past 23 days at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, has suspended his fast on the 23rd day on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/ec-officials-urge-pm-to-announce-date-for-parliamentary-election The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T19:59:22+05:45 EC officials urge PM to announce date for parliamentary election Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ayodhee Prasad Yadav along with other officials of the Election Commission held a meeting with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba at Singha Durbar in the Capital on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/dr-kc-likely-to-end-his-fast-this-evening The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T19:04:55+05:45 Dr KC likely to end his fast this evening Dr Govinda KC, who has been staging indefinite hunger strike for the past 23 days, is likely to end his hunger strike for now in view of the ongoing crisis due to floods and landslides in different parts of the nation. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/dr-kc-falls-unconscious-twice-today The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T19:03:22+05:45 Dr KC falls unconscious twice today Dr Govinda KC, who has been staging hunger strike for the past 23 days, fell unconscious for two times on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/dr-kcs-supporters-police-scuffle-in-baneshwor The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T18:33:40+05:45 Dr KC’s supporters, police scuffle in Baneshwor Supporters of agitating Dr Govinda KC scuffled with security personnel on Tuesday when the former tried to enter into the prohibited zone outside Parliament Building in Baneshwor, Kathmandu. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/dharan-reeling-under-acute-shortage-of-drinking-water The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T17:57:40+05:45 Dharan reeling under acute shortage of drinking water Various places of Dharan have been reeling under acute shortage of drinking water for the past four days after the floods triggered by incessant rainfall swept away pipelines and water sources. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/docs-begin-relay-hunger-strike-in-dharan-to-express-solidarity-with-dr-kc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T17:56:26+05:45 Docs begin relay hunger strike in Dharan to express solidarity with Dr KC Doctors at BP Koirala Institute of Health and Sciences on Tuesday began an eight-hour relay hunger strike to express solidarity with Dr Govinda KC. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/nepal-china-seal-agreements-on-petroleum-products-survey-investment-and-promotion The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T16:19:01+05:45 Nepal, China seal agreements on petroleum products survey, investment & promotion Nepal and China have sealed three important agreements with long term impact on Nepal's socio-economic development. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/15/mahottari-schools-closed-for-two-days The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T15:50:12+05:45 Mahottari schools closed for two days All community-run schools in the Mahottari district have been closed for two days as the torrential downpour since last Friday continues to affect the normal life. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/rpp-calls-cwc-meet-for-august-18 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T15:46:46+05:45 RPP calls CWC meet for August 18 The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has called an emergency meeting of its Central Working Committee (CWC) for August 18. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/flood-death-toll-climbs-to-5-in-dang The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T15:41:15+05:45 Flood death toll climbs to 5 in Dang Death toll from floods in Dang district has reached five after two more persons were found dead on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/death-toll-in-tarai-floods-reaches-111 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T15:34:13+05:45 Death toll in Tarai floods reaches 120 The death toll from floods and landslides across the country over the past four days has reached 120 and at least 35 people have been missing, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/dr-kcs-unfeasible-demands-cannot-be-addressed-uml The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T15:13:02+05:45 Dr KC’s unfeasible demands can't be addressed: UML The main opposition party CPN-UML has urged the government to address agitating Dr Govinda KC’s demands that can be fulfilled. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/rjp-n-lawmakers-to-donate-a-months-salary-for-flood-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T15:10:07+05:45 RJP-N lawmakers to donate a month's salary for flood victims The Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) has decided to donate relief amount tantamount to one month's salary of its all lawmakers for flood victims. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/minister-sharma-at-tia-to-inspect-supply-of-relief The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T13:42:32+05:45 Minister Sharma at TIA to inspect supply of relief Home Minister Janardan Sharma on Tuesday reached the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, to inspect the supply of relief to the regions affected by floods and landslides. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/fire-destroys-four-shops-in-kavre The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T13:30:15+05:45 Fire destroys four shops in Kavre Property worth Rs 1.3 million was gutted when a fire broke out from an eatery and spread to nearby shops at Naladobato in Banepa-8, Kavre. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/nma-warns-of-stern-protest-demands-decisive-talks-to-save-dr-kcs-life The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T13:23:58+05:45 NMA warns of stern protest, demands decisive dialogue to save Dr KC’s life Nepal Medical Association has warned that it will resort to stern protests if the government failed to create an environment to end the hunger strike of TUTH senior surgeon Dr Govinda KC by holding decisive dialogue. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/15/reconstruction-of-historic-nine-storey-palace-underway The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T12:59:36+05:45 Reconstruction of historic nine-storey palace underway The reconstruction of the historic nine-storey palace at the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square - a world heritage site - has been launched two years after the massive earthquake inflicted considerable damages on its structure. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/15/chinese-govt-to-provide-one-million-us-dollar-as-emergency-fund The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T12:56:25+05:45 Chinese govt to provide one million US dollar as emergency fund Chinese government has announced a donation of one million US dollar as emergency fund, expressing its sadness over loss of lives and properties in the floods and landslides in Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/15/indian-embassy-observes-71st-independence-day-of-india The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T12:04:17+05:45 Indian Embassy observes 71st Independence Day of India On this occasion the 71st Independence Day of India, India has gifted 30 ambulances and six buses to various hospitals, non-profit charitable organisations and educational institutions of different districts in Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/gamblers-arrested-with-11-million-cash The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T12:03:49+05:45 Gamblers arrested with 1.1 million cash Police on Monday night arrested 28 persons from two different places in Pokhara on gambling charges. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/cleaning-the-mess-after-the-floods-photo-feature The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T11:47:21+05:45 Cleaning the mess after the floods (Photo feature) Sunsari has been one of the most flood-affected districts this year. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/7-bodies-recovered-from-dasgaja-in-jogabani-border-point The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T11:40:56+05:45 7 bodies recovered from no man's land at Jogabani border Seven dead bodies swept by recent floods in Tarai have been recovered from no man's land near Jogbani border point on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/na-soldier-shoots-colleague-to-death-in-ratna-temple The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T10:54:17+05:45 NA soldier shoots colleague death in Pokhara A Nepal Army soldier shot dead his colleague while on duty at Ratna Temple on the bank of Phewa Lake, Pokhara. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/one-way-traffic-resumes-at-daunne-along-mahendra-highway The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T10:46:41+05:45 One-way traffic resumes at Daunne along Mahendra Highway Vehicular movement along the Nawalparasi-Daunne road section of the East-West highway which has been inoperative time and again since Friday due to landslides has resumed on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/15/church-boys-win-pathivara-gold-cup The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T10:12:41+05:45 Church Boys win Pathivara Gold Cup Church Boys Club of Kathmandu won the Pathivara Gold Cup football tournament with a 3-0 drubbing of Sagarmatha Youth Club of Biratnagar in the final on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/15/airee-koju-among-5-nominees The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T10:12:40+05:45 Airee, Koju among 5 nominees Teen-aged swimmer Gaurika Singh and cricketer Dipendra Singh Airee were among the five athletes unveiled by the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) on Monday for the People’s Choice Award under the Pulsar Sports Award. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/15/high-drama-in-jomsom The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:57:29+05:45 High drama in Jomsom This week saw many firsts for Himalaya Roadies. Having spent the past six episodes confined to auditions and introductions, the reality show is now finally getting down to business, with the thirteen remaining contestants making their first journey—a gruelling ride to Jomsom in Lower Mustang. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/15/litterateurs-honoured-in-kavre The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:57:27+05:45 Litterateurs honoured in Kavre Kavre-based literary magazine Akshyarmarg Quarterly has honoured six litterateurs for their contribution to Nepali literature amid a function held to mark the magazine’s anniversary in Kavre over the weekend. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/15/bhuimanchhe-to-dissect-fresh-themes The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:57:26+05:45 Bhuimanchhe to dissect ‘fresh themes’ Director Nawaraj Budhathoki’s second feature film, Bhuimanchhe, is slated to hit theatres this Friday, August 18. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/15/rare-books-artworks-and-archives-lost-during-ku-flood The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:57:24+05:45 Rare books, artworks and archives lost during KU flood Rare books, art works and valuable archives of Nepali artists were lost on Saturday when floods triggered by incessant rainfall entered the Kathmandu University premises in Hattiban, Lalitpur, inundating the entire university complex. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/15/back-to-school-20170815084639 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:55:33+05:45 Back to school Smartphones have become indispensable. When they first burst into our lives, they were lauded for being tools that would make our day to day communication exponentially efficient. Unfortunately, most of us use it less to manage our lives and more to get our schedules even more entangled. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/15/normalcy-returns-to-sauraha The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:55:31+05:45 Normalcy returns to Sauraha Life is gradually coming back to normal in the famous tourist hub of Sauraha in Chitwan after water level, which had gone up due to incessant rain and floods, started subsiding. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/15/nepali-chinese-companies-sign-deals-worth-21165m The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:55:30+05:45 Nepali, Chinese companies sign deals worth $21.165m Nepali and Chinese companies have signed 33 trade agreements worth around $21.165 million. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/15/market-monitoring-drive-stepped-up The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:55:28+05:45 Market monitoring drive stepped up The Department of Supplies Management (DoSM) said it had started aggressive market monitoring in the Kathmandu Valley due to the possibility of black markets emerging following supply disruptions caused by floods in several Tarai districts. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/15/power-restored-in-most-districts-in-eastern-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:55:26+05:45 Power restored in most districts in eastern Nepal Power has been restored in almost all districts in eastern Nepal as most of the damage caused to the distribution system by floods resulting from last week’s torrential rains has been fixed, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) said. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/15/floods-shave-rs29b-off-farm-sector-govt The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:55:25+05:45 Floods shave Rs2.9b off farm sector: Govt The farm sector is expected to suffer losses to the tune of Rs2.86 billion due to flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall in the Tarai districts since last Thursday, according to preliminary estimates of the Ministry of Agricultural Development. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/supporters-of-dr-kc-start-relay-hunger-strike-in-pokhara The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:23+05:45 Supporters of Dr KC start relay hunger strike in Pokhara The supporters of Dr Govinda KC have started a relay hunger protest in Pokhara to show their solidarity with the doctor, who has been staging a hunger strike at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) in the Capital for the past 22 days. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/over-35-taken-ill-with-diarrhoea-and-dysentery-in-mahottari The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:21+05:45 Over 35 taken ill with diarrhoea and dysentery in Mahottari More than 35 people from the Musahar community have been taken ill since Sunday evening in the flood affected Bhangaha village of Mohattari district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/thousands-displaced-in-central-tarai-districts The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:18+05:45 Thousands displaced in central Tarai districts Floods, triggered by incessant rain over the past four days, have displaced thousands of families in the central Tarai. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/kantipur-staff-killed-in-morang-flood The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:17+05:45 Kantipur staff killed in Morang flood A Kantipur Publications’ staff has died in a flood at Biratnagar Metropolitan City-19 in Morang. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/delay-in-relief-puts-flood-hit-people-at-risk The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:15+05:45 Delay in relief puts flood hit people at risk Most of the flood displaced families from Tikaulipur settlement of Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality in Banke have been left with nothing but the clothes on their backs. They have been living in temporary shelters for the last three days with little or nothing to eat. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/15/discussion-on-statute-revision-bill-delayed The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:14+05:45 Discussion on statute revision bill delayed With much of the country coming under a deluge caused by days of cloudburst, lawmakers are busy visiting flood-hit areas, affecting discussion on the constitution amendment proposal that could be delayed by a few more days. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/15/govt-to-work-with-local-level-on-water-supply The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:12+05:45 Govt to work with local level on water supply The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has asked local governing bodies in the Valley to take initiatives for supplying clean and hygienic drinking water. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/15/sharma-faces-special-court-summons The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:11+05:45 Sharma faces Special Court summons The Special Court is preparing to issue a notice in the name of Chudamani Sharma, the suspended director general of the Inland Revenue Department, to face a trial in the court on a corruption case filed by the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/15/govt-adopts-one-door-policy-for-relief-distribution The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:09+05:45 Govt adopts one-door policy for relief distribution The government has adopted a one-door policy for distribution of relief materials in the flood and landslide affected areas, imposing restrictions on non-governmental agencies and individuals from dispensing support without coordination with the authorities. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/15/parties-bicker-as-dr-kcs-health-deteriorates The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:08+05:45 Parties bicker as Dr KC’s health deteriorates Political parties were at odds on Monday over the Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences (MMIHS), as condition of Dr Govinda KC, who has been on a hunger strike for the last 22 days, further deteriorated with doctors warning of severe health complications. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/15/flood-toll-soars-to-91-victims-await-relief The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:31:07+05:45 Flood toll soars to 91, victims await relief The death toll from floods across the country over the past four days has reached 91, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Monday. At least 38 people are missing. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/15/assess-the-situation-fast The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:17:15+05:45 Assess the situation fast The torrential rain that triggered massive floods and landslides has inundated thousands of hectares of farmland in the southern Tarai belt, also known as the country’s food basket. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/15/ministry-of-human-capital The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:17:14+05:45 Ministry of Human Capital Each year in August, the Global Education & Leadership Foundation (tGELF) hosts an event in Delhi for young leaders from around the world. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/15/keep-on-voting The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:17:12+05:45 Keep on voting This is the year of elections for Nepal. In order to implement the new constitution, the country needs to complete a series of elections by January. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/15/sdg-16-if-you-want-peace-work-for-justice The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:17:10+05:45 If you want peace, work for justice The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set by world leaders at the United Nations after intensive deliberation, negotiation and reviews of the experiences of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/15/crisis-brewing The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-15T08:17:08+05:45 Crisis brewing Gita Chaudhary is in her early 20s and works as domestic help in my house. A few days ago, I overheard her telling my wife that she wanted to buy a house in the city as she was tired of her landlady’s tantrums. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/death-toll-from-flood-landslide-climbs-to-91-38-missing The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T22:16:23+05:45 Death toll from flood, landslide climbs to 91; 38 missing The death toll from the floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains across the country for the past few days has reached 91, according to the latest report of Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA). https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/14/dr-kcs-health-deteriorates-20170814220848 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T22:08:48+05:45 Dr KC's health deteriorates The health condition of Dr Govinda KC whose fast-unto-death entered 22nd day on Monday is steadily deteriorating. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/14/maoist-lawmakers-to-donate-one-months-salary-for-flood-landslide-affected-people The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T21:10:14+05:45 Maoist lawmakers to donate one month's salary for flood, landslide affected people The lawmakers of the CPN (Maoist Centre) have decided to donate their one month's salary for the flood and landslide affected people across the country. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/rhino-deer-swept-by-narayani-river-found-dead The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T21:04:20+05:45 Rhino, deer swept by Narayani River found dead A rhinoceros swept away by flooded Narayani River at Nandapur in Nawalparasi district was found dead near Triveni on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/sunsari-flood-death-toll-climbs-to-11-five-missing The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T19:54:39+05:45 Sunsari flood death toll climbs to 11, five missing As the floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall wreak havoc across the southern plains, the death toll from floods has reached 11 in Sunsari district while five others have gone missing. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2017/08/14/hindu-devotees-observe-krishna-janmastami-with-photos The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T19:41:10+05:45 Hindu devotees observe Krishna Janmastami Sri Krishna Janmastami, the birthday of Hindu God incarnation Krishna, was celebrated with devotion by the Hindus throughout the country on Monday https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2017/08/14/gaur-inundated-in-pictures The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T19:02:47+05:45 Gaur inundated – in pictures Rautahat district headquarters Gaur has been inundated by floodwaters triggered by torrential rainfall for the past few days. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/14/chinese-vice-premier-arrives The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T18:40:41+05:45 Chinese vice-premier arrives in Kathmandu Vice-premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yang arrived in Kathmandu on Monday for a four-day official visit to Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/14/no-further-threat-from-koshi-in-sunsari-and-saptari The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T18:12:22+05:45 'No further threat from Koshi in Sunsari and Saptari' Sunsari and Saptari's government officials on Monday inspected the Koshi Barrage and spurs. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2017/08/14/monsoon-fury-in-pictures The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T18:04:52+05:45 Monsoon fury Heavy monsoon rains that began on Friday wrecked havoc in districts spanning from the eastern, central to the western regions of country, resulting in loss of lives and damage to properties. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/pm-deuba-in-sunsari-to-assess-damage-caused-by-floods The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T17:02:54+05:45 PM Deuba in Sunsari to assess damage caused by floods A team under the leadership of Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba arrived in Sunsari on Monday afternoon to take stock of the situation in the flood affected areas. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/14/individuals-ngos-barred-from-flood-relief-distribution The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T14:58:20+05:45 Individuals, NGOs barred from flood relief distribution Minister for Home Affairs Janardan Sharma has said that relief materials will be dolled-out in the flood-affected areas only by the government agencies, barring any individuals and the non-governmental organisations from distributing. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/no-dry-land-to-bury-photo-story The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T14:29:07+05:45 No dry land to bury (Photo story) A photo story by photographer Narendra Shrestha for the European Press Photo Agency has caught the eye and broken the hearts of many where a person lets go of his deceased 8-year-old nephew at the flooded Koshi River as there was no dry land to bury him. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/265-houses-submerged-in-susta-of-nawalparasi The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T14:04:26+05:45 265 houses submerged in Susta of Nawalparasi Around 265 houses in Susta of Nawalparasi district have been inundated after the flooded Narayani River gushed into the human settlements. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/14/devotees-throng-shiva-temples-on-last-shrawan-sombar The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T13:35:36+05:45 Devotees throng Shiva temples on last Shrawan Sombar Devotees, especially women, of different ages thronged to Pashupatinath among other Shiva temples across the country from early morning, the last Monday of Shrawan, the fourth month of Nepali calendar. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/14/nsa-enforces-regulation-in-bid-to-restrict-gaurka-singhs-participation-in-multiple-events The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T13:34:22+05:45 NSA enforces regulation in bid to restrict Gaurka Singh’s participation in multiple events In a decision that would shock country's swimming community, Nepal Swimming Association (NSA) has introduced a regulation barring swimmers from participating in more than four events, which according to NSA insiders serves a sole purpose to deny national teenage swimming sensation Gaurika Singh from participating in multiple events. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/bridge-over-babai-river-caves-in The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T12:36:51+05:45 Bridge over Babai River caves in A bridge over the Babai River has collapsed on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/monsoon-to-be-weak-from-today The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T11:34:59+05:45 Weathermen predict monsoon to subside from Monday Weather men have predicted that the monsoon rains that remained active for the past few days will gradually subside from Monday, providing the much-needed relief from the rainy conditions. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/landslide-obstructs-narayangadh-muglin-road-section-20170814092538 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T09:25:38+05:45 Traffic resumes along Narayangadh-Muglin road section Traffic along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section has resumed since this morning after police personnel removed the landslide debris deposited on the road. https://kathmandupost.com/escalate/2017/08/14/stay-open-to-challenges-and-take-them-on The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T09:08:20+05:45 ‘Stay open to challenges and take them on’ Lajana Tuladhar was always fascinated with the corporate and professional culture of the banking industry. However, she initially went on to pursue a career in IT and began her career at technological firm. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/14/hondas-africa-twin-makes-waves-in-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:56:14+05:45 Honda’s Africa Twin makes waves in Nepal Honda has finally brought the iconic and legendary 1000 cc motorcycle, Africa Twin to Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/14/flood-leaves-tourists-stranded-in-sauraha The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:56:12+05:45 Flood leaves tourists stranded in Sauraha Tourism in Sauraha, a popular tourist destination has seen a sharp decline in business after the area was inundated by incessant rainfall that triggered massive flood. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/14/govt-says-no-food-shortage-in-disaster-hit-areas The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:56:11+05:45 Govt says no food shortage in disaster-hit areas The government on Sunday directed state-owned companies that supply essential commodities, such as food and petroleum products, to stay on their toes and ensure areas affected by floods and landslides do not experience shortage of those products. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/14/communication-infra-in-eastern-tarai-in-disarray The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:56:08+05:45 Communication infra in Eastern Tarai in disarray The flooding caused by incessant rainfall for past few days has caused a wide-scale breakdown of communication infrastructure in the eastern Tarai since Saturday evening. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/14/parts-of-east-nepal-crippled-by-floods The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:56:07+05:45 Parts of East Nepal crippled by floods Massive flooding and landslides triggered by a continuous downpour since Thursday have knocked out power to many parts of east Nepal and crippled normal life. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/14/41-domestic-flights-cancelled The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:56:06+05:45 41 domestic flights cancelled At least 41 domestic flights were cancelled and three other flights had to be diverted on Sunday due to deteriorating weather condition, especially incessant rainfall in various parts of the country. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/14/floods-landslides-to-hit-agri-output-raise-food-prices The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:41:36+05:45 Floods, landslides to hit agri output, raise food prices Food prices are likely to shoot up in the coming days building inflationary pressure, as incessant rain, floods and landslides of the past few days have damaged or destroyed cereal crops, vegetables and legumes planted on thousands of hectares of land in the southern Tarai belt, which is considered as the country’s food basket. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/14/landslides-block-traffic-along-muglin-road The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:41:34+05:45 Landslides block traffic along Muglin road Traffic along the Narayangadh-Muglin road has been obstructed from Saturday afternoon due to landslides at different places. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/14/two-arrested-with-8kg-gold The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:41:32+05:45 Two arrested with 8kg gold Police has arrested two men with 8kg of contraband gold smuggled from China via the Rasuwagadhi border. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/14/ku-schools-at-hattiban-inundated The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:41:29+05:45 KU schools at Hattiban inundated Properties worth around Rs30 million have been damaged in the Kathmandu University School of Arts (SoA) and School of Education (SoE) when the floods triggered by incessant rainfall on Saturday afternoon entered the university premises in Hattiban, Lalitpur. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/nrna-sets-up-fund-for-flood-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:41:18+05:45 NRNA sets up fund for flood victims The Non-Resident Nepali Association has decided to establish a relief fund for flood victims. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/lalitpur-worst-hit-in-valley-by-monsoon The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:41:11+05:45 Lalitpur worst hit in Valley by monsoon Three members of a family, who were buried in a landslide at Ekudole in Lalitpur, were rescued by a Nepal Army (NA) team and airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/health-experts-warn-of-disease-outbreaks The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:40:59+05:45 Health experts warn of disease outbreaks Health experts have warned of possible outbreak of diseases in the flood-affected districts, given their poor sanitation and hygiene conditions in the wake of the disaster. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/rpp-p-seeks-more-time-for-registration The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:40:43+05:45 RPP-P seeks more time for registration The breakaway faction of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has registered an application at the Election Commission (EC), seeking 10 more days to collect and verify the signatures of 40 percent members of the party’s central committee to legitimise the break-up and to register a new party. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/14/ag-shrestha-resigns The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:40:37+05:45 AG Shrestha resigns More than two months after the formation of the new government, Attorney General Raman Kumar Shrestha tendered his resignation on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/govt-to-ec-give-rjp-n-single-election-symbol The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:40:34+05:45 Govt to EC: Give RJP-N single election symbol The government has urged the Election Commission to manage one out of the six election symbols proposed by the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJP-N). https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/parties-ask-cadres-to-go-help-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:40:30+05:45 Parties ask cadres to go help victims Ruling and opposition parties have urged their leaders and cadres to reach out to the flood victims and offer help in their respective constituencies. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2017/08/14/lawmakers-shouldnt-serve-on-parliamentary-committees-if-theres-conflict-of-interest The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:29:36+05:45 Lawmakers shouldn’t serve on parliamentary committees if there’s conflict of interest Dr Govinda KC, currently on his 12th fast-unto-death, is protesting against amendments to a health reform Bill that would essentially weaken one of the main recommendations of the report published by the Mathema Committee; to ban the establishment of more medical colleges inside Kathmandu Valley. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/14/disastrous-disaster-preparedness The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:29:30+05:45 Disastrous disaster preparedness Nepal is one of the very few countries in the world that has failed to learn any lessons from her history of disaster and her unpreparedness for them, thanks primarily due to the absence of institutional memory in this nation. Natural disasters in Nepal—earthquakes, floods, landslides and fires in particular—occur largely in predictable cycles. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/14/troubled-waters The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:29:29+05:45 Troubled waters Extreme rainfall over much of Nepal has caused significant damage and suffering these past few days. According to the Home Ministry, at least 32 people have been killed in floods and landslides this past month, and scores are missing. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/govt-offers-to-buy-manmohan-college The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:13:37+05:45 Govt offers to buy Manmohan College The ruling Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre) on Sunday proposed purchasing the Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences after fasting surgeon Dr Govinda KC remained firm on his demand for barring the establishment of new medical schools in Kathmandu Valley for the next 10 years. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/kantipur-foundation-sets-up-emergency-relief-fund The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:13:35+05:45 Kantipur Foundation sets up emergency relief fund Kantipur Foundation, the non-profit philanthropic organisation of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), has established a fund, “Kantipur Badhi-Pahiro Rahat Kosh”, to offer emergency relief to the communities affected by floods and landslides across the country. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/chinese-vice-premier-arrives-today The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:13:32+05:45 Chinese vice-premier arrives today Nepal and China will sign some deals related to reconstruction and investment on infrastructure, among others, during the visit of Wang Yang, vice-premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. Wang is arriving in Kathmandu on an official visit on Monday evening. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/14/floods-claim-57-lives-across-country The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-14T08:13:16+05:45 Floods claim 57 lives across country Massive floods following incessant rains in the past few days have claimed 57 lives while thousands have been displaced across the country. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/free-sms-services-in-flood-hit-areas The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T19:33:56+05:45 Free SMS services in flood-hit areas SMS services have been made free in flood-affected areas, according to Mahendra Bahadur Gurung, Secretary at Ministry of Information and Communication. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/elephants-used-for-rescuing-tourists-stranded-in-sauraha-floods The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T19:25:08+05:45 Elephants used for rescuing tourists stranded in Sauraha floods Efforts are underway to rescue the tourists stranded in floods in Sauraha of Chitwan. The tourists are being rescued with the help of elephants and boat, according to Chitwan District Police Office. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/kmg-sets-up-relief-fund-for-flood-landslide-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T19:20:40+05:45 KMG sets up relief fund for flood, landslide victims Kantipur Foundation, a philanthropic initiative of Kantipur Media Group, has established “Kantipur Flood-Landslide Relief Fund” to provide relief to the flood-landslide hit families in various parts of the country including Tarai immediately. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/bagmati-river-bursts-through-dam-to-enter-settlements-in-rautahat The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T19:06:55+05:45 Bagmati River bursts through dam to enter settlements in Rautahat The rain-fed Bagmati River has burst through a dam at Laxmi Ghat to enter human settlements in Gadhimai Rural Municipality, Rautahat on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/13/water-gushes-through-ku-school-of-arts The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T19:06:41+05:45 Water gushes through KU School of Arts & Education - with pictures Properties worth around Rs30 million has been damaged in Kathmandu University School of Arts (SoA) and School of Education (SoE) when the floods triggered by incessant rainfall on Saturday afternoon entered the university premises in Hattiban, Lalitpur. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/health-experts-warn-of-epidemic-in-flood-affected-areas The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T18:58:36+05:45 Health experts warn of epidemic in flood-affected areas Public health experts have warned of occurrence of water-borne epidemic in the flood affected areas across the nation. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/13/nc-lawmakers-to-contribute-one-months-salary-for-flood-relief The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T18:44:30+05:45 NC lawmakers to contribute one month’s salary to flood relief Nepali Congress has announced that the party lawmakers would contribute one month salary to relief fund for flood victims. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/13/narayani-flood-sweeps-away-a-rhino-7-deers The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T18:37:32+05:45 Narayani flood sweeps away a rhino, 7 deer A Flood in Narayani River has swept away one rhinoceros and seven deer. One another rhino has been stranded in an island in Chitwan National Park. Authorities say they have rescued an injured deer. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/13/nrna-establishes-relief-fund-for-flood-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T17:29:50+05:45 NRNA establishes relief fund for flood victims Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has decided to establish a relief fund for flood victims. An emergency meeting of the NRNA on Sunday took the decision. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/13/fligts-resume-from-all-airports-except-biratnagar The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T16:30:31+05:45 Flights resume from all airports except Biratnagar Almost all airports in the country have come into operation on Sunday. Many airports across the country were shut on Saturday due to torrential rains and adverse weather conditions. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/flood-landslides-obstruct-jayprithivi-highway The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T16:07:40+05:45 Flood, landslides obstruct Jayprithivi Highway The Jay Prithvi Highway that connects Bajhang district to other districts of the nation has been obstructed due to landslides at multiple places and increased water levels at various rivers. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/six-of-a-family-members-missing-as-landslides-buries-house-in-makwanpur The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T15:48:02+05:45 Six of a family missing as landslides buries house in Makwanpur Six people from a same family are missing when a massive landslide buried their house in Manthali of Bakaiya Village Council in Makwanpur district on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/13/am-always-in-favour-of-dr-kcs-demands-dahal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T15:26:32+05:45 Am always in favour of Dr KC’s demands: Dahal CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that he has always been in favour of the issues and demands raised by agitating Dr Govinda KC. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/one-way-traffic-resumes-in-daunne-after-2-days The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T15:21:43+05:45 One-way traffic resumes in Daunne after 2 days The collapsed section of East West Highway at Daunne, Nawalparasi, has resumed for one way traffic after two days. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/home-minister-visits-flood-hit-western-region The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T15:10:16+05:45 Home Minister visits flood-hit western region Home Minister Janardan Sharma visited western Nepal on Sunday for an onsite inspection of flood-hit areas. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/bridge-over-gandhaili-river-in-banke-collapses The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T14:55:36+05:45 Bridge over Gandhaili river in Banke collapses A bridge over Gandhaili River along the East West Highway in Sonari Rural Municipality in Banke district has caved in due to heavy rainfall on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/attorney-general-shrestha-resigns The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T14:31:26+05:45 Attorney General Shrestha resigns Attorney General Raman Shrestha has stepped down from his post. He submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/2-swept-away-in-chitwan The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T14:19:17+05:45 2 swept away in Chitwan Two persons have been swept away at separate places of Chitwan district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/police-make-public-two-held-in-possession-of-8kg-gold The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T14:09:26+05:45 Police make public two held in possession of 8kg gold Police on Sunday made public two persons arrested with 8 kg illegal gold from Bhainse in Nuwakot district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/hundreds-of-families-stranded-in-bara-floods-call-for-help The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T13:12:14+05:45 Hundreds of families stranded in Bara floods, call for help Hundreds of family have been left in lurch due to flood waters in Bara district after rivers in the district flooded following heavy rainfall. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/13/flood-landslides-toll-climbs-to-41 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T12:31:10+05:45 Death toll from flood, landslide climbs to 58 [UPDATE] Continuous rainfall across the country for the past two days and resulting floods and landslides have claimed 58 lives while dozens others are missing across the country. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/makawanpur-landslide-minor-dead-seven-others-missing The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T12:07:46+05:45 Makwanpur landslide: Two including minor killed, eight missing Two people including a child were killed and eight others went missing following a landslide at in Makwanpur district on Saturday night. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/6-of-a-family-die-after-jeep-drowns-in-floodwaters The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T12:05:54+05:45 Six of a family dead as jeep carrying woman in labour drowns in floodwaters Six persons of a single family, including a pregnant woman in labour pain and a minor, were killed when a jeep they were traveling drowned in floodwaters at Parora Rural Council in Rautahat district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/700-tourists-stranded-in-sauraha The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T11:41:05+05:45 700 tourists stranded in Sauraha Some 700 foreign and national tourists have been stranded in Sauraha, Chitwan, after water from flooded Rapti River entered settlements bringing the city to a grinding halt and severely affecting rescue works. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/bridge-along-east-west-highway-sinks-traffic-comes-to-a-grinding-halt The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T11:20:44+05:45 Bridge along East West Highway sinks, traffic comes to a grinding halt A bridge along the East West Highway has sunk at Pathlaiya-Nijgadh road section. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/landslide-claims-four-of-a-family-in-sindhuli The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T11:03:13+05:45 Landslide claims four of a family in Sindhuli Four members of a family were buried when a landslide struck a temporary hut they were residing at the district headquarters Sindhulimadi on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/torrential-rain-inundates-over-1000-houses-in-janakpur The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T10:32:42+05:45 Torrential rain inundates over 1000 houses in Janakpur Over 1000 houses have been inundated in Janakpur Sub-metropolitan City after flood waters from Purano Jalad River entered into human settlements on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/13/x-mantra-release-war-in-my-head The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T09:24:02+05:45 X-mantra release War in my Head X-mantra—the band widely credited for bringing the heavy metal sound to the mainstream—released their sixth studio album War in my Head at an event held at the Reggae Bar in the Capital on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/13/toilet-to-fund-toilets The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T09:23:59+05:45 Toilet to fund toilets Coinciding with the Akshay Kumar-starrer Toilet-Ek Prem Katha’s international release, Zonta Club of Kathmandu held a charity premiere show for the movie at QFX Kumari in the Capital on Friday evening. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/13/a-joy-ride-at-mandala The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T09:23:59+05:45 A joy ride at Mandala Mandala Theatre in Anamnagar is currently staging a musical drama Ko Ek Chha Chha Ek Chha. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/13/johnny-gentleman-goes-to-chitwan The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T09:23:58+05:45 Johnny Gentleman goes to Chitwan As part of the preliminary promotional stint, the cast and crew of the film Johnny Gentleman travelled to Chitwan on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/13/bringing-innovation-to-education The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T09:23:57+05:45 Bringing innovation to education The second iteration of the Innovation in Education Fair is currently ongoing at the Nepal Art Council in the Capital. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/13/tika-pahari-marking-theatre-comeback-with-lati-ko-chhoro The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T09:23:56+05:45 Tika Pahari marking theatre comeback with Lati ko Chhoro Upcoming play Lati ko Chhoro is slated to mark a long overdue comeback for veteran theatre actor Tika Pahari. https://kathmandupost.com/fiction-park/2017/08/13/spilled-milk The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T09:23:55+05:45 Spilled milk For fourty years, Maila Sahu had had more or less the same daily schedule. He woke up at six in the morning, went to the ghaat beside Shwet Barahi Temple to freshen up, said his prayers, went around the tole and came back home to start his day. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/13/three-new-faces-in-judo-team The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T09:23:35+05:45 Three new faces in judo team Three new faces have secured place for national judo team through Ambika Bahadur Chhetri Memorial Open Judo Championship at the National Sports Council training hall in Satdobato on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/13/parliament-enacts-law-to-govern-power-sector The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T09:23:28+05:45 Parliament enacts law to govern power sector After more than a decade of planning, the Parliament on Friday endorsed the Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill 2017, paving the way to establish Nepal Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), an independent body to regulate the power sector of the country. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/13/nepse-slips-marginally-at-042pc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T09:23:25+05:45 Nepse slips marginally at 0.42pc Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) fell 7.05 points to close at 1,653.53 points last week, with banks reluctant to reduce interest rate for loan against shares. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/at-least-30-killed-in-floods-landslides The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:11:13+05:45 At least 30 killed in floods, landslides Floods and landslides triggered by severe monsoon rains have killed at least 30 people across the country, with the highest death toll of seven reported from Sunsari. Four have gone missing. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/resolute-in-determination-dr-kc-refuses-to-budge The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:11:11+05:45 Resolute in determination, Dr KC refuses to budge On the 20th day of his fast-unto-death, Dr Govinda KC lay calmly on a bed in a room on the premises of the TU Teaching Hospital on Saturday even as doctors attending to him expressed serious concern about his health condition. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/election-authority-writes-to-govt-to-purchase-evms The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:11:10+05:45 Election authority writes to govt to purchase EVMs The Election Commission has formally asked the government to purchase electronic voting machines (EVMs) for the upcoming provincial and federal parliamentary elections. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/13/garbage-collection-obstructed The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:11:09+05:45 Garbage collection obstructed Garbage collection has been disrupted in Kathmandu Valley due to incessant rainfall and damage to roads leading to Okharpauwa, Kathmandu Metropolitan City officials have said. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/rpp-p-asked-to-verify-signatures The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:11:08+05:45 RPP-P asked to verify signatures Amid the struggle to prove 40 percent share of the Central Working Committee in the newly announced party, the Pashupati Shumsher Rana-led Rastriya Prajatantra Party (Prajatantrik) is refusing to receive the Election Commission’s letter calling for verification of the signatures it submitted for party registration. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/13/us-embassy-extends-support-for-heritage-restoration The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:11:07+05:45 US Embassy extends support for heritage restoration The US Embassy will extend financial support totalling $500,000 (Rs50 million) for the restoration of Kaiser Mahal Palace and Char Narayan Temple at Patan Durbar Square. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/13/heavy-rains-to-continue-for-a-few-days-dohm The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:11:06+05:45 Heavy rains to continue for a few days: DoHM Incessant rainfall, which s wreaked devastation across the country since Friday, is likely to continue for next few days. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/13/lack-of-bridge-hits-school-going-children The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:11:05+05:45 Lack of bridge hits school-going children Schoolchildren of Rithapata and Subeda in Bajhang have been facing difficulties going to their schools in Chainpur, the district headquarters. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/13/women-can-have-it-all The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:10:57+05:45 Women can have it all A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation on the bricks that are thrown at her. In the current context, women all over the world are succeeding in ground breaking activities. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/13/love-comes-to-everyone The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:10:50+05:45 Love comes to everyone From our early childhood, we are so used to people being in a relationship with the opposite sex that we tend to believe it is the only norm of life. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/13/passing-on-the-light The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:10:48+05:45 Passing on the light On July 15 2017, the National Rural and Renewable Energy Programme (NRREP) concluded after 20 years of renewable energy development in the country. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/13/alarming-surge-of-swine-flu-in-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:10:36+05:45 Alarming surge of swine flu in Nepal The flow of patients with influenza-like-illness (ILI) has been increasing throughout the country. Dozens of patients are visiting the Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital in Teku each day for the treatment of such flu like cases. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/13/young-gifted-and-held-back The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:10:25+05:45 Young, gifted and held back For the first time in its history, Nepal is experiencing a huge demographic dividend. According to Nepal’s National Youth Policy, https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/13/agro-import-bill-close-to-hitting-rs200b-mark The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:09:53+05:45 Agro import bill close to hitting Rs200b mark Nepal’s raw and processed agricultural import bill is close to hitting the psychological level of Rs200 billion, way higher than what the country spends on oil imports on which it is totally dependent. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/13/most-districts-in-eastern-central-tarai-sans-power The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:09:52+05:45 Most districts in eastern, central Tarai sans power Flash floods, triggered by heavy rains since Thursday, have severely affected the electricity distribution system, crippling normal life in many parts of the eastern and central Tarai. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/13/nepal-tourism-excited-by-prospect-of-boom-year The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-13T08:09:50+05:45 Nepal tourism excited by prospect of boom year Tourist arrivals to Nepal jumped 41.50 percent to 460,237 individuals in the first half of 2017, raising expectations that the total figure will hit the 1-million mark by the end of the year. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/12/pm-directs-authorities-to-immediately-begin-rescue-works The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T20:32:41+05:45 PM directs authorities to immediately begin rescue works Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday directed Chief District Officers to immediately move flood-affected people to higher and safer places. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/12/dahal-bhattarai-discuss-political-issues-unification The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T20:12:10+05:45 Dahal, Bhattarai discuss political issues, unification CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Naya Shakti Nepal Chairman Baburam Bhattarai held discussion on contemporary political issues on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/12/dpm-shrestha-urges-dr-kc-to-end-fast-onto-death The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T19:58:20+05:45 DPM Shrestha urges Dr KC to end fast-onto-death Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Gopalman Shrestha has urged Dr. Govinda KC, who is on a fast-unto-death, to break the fast, saying his demands have been met. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/12/foreign-ministry-urges-india-to-open-all-doors-of-koshi-barrage The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T19:14:34+05:45 Foreign Ministry urges India to open all doors of Koshi barrage Nepal has requested India to open all the doors of Koshi barrage to prevent any further damages. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/12/dr-kcs-supporters-take-out-massive-rally-in-kathmandu-with-photos The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T18:12:52+05:45 Dr KC's supporters organise massive rally in Kathmandu (With photos) Supporters of Dr Govinda KC have taken out a massive rally in Kathmandu pressurizing the government to fulfill his demand. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/12/minister-sharma-urges-to-initiate-diplomatic-measures-to-open-saptakoshi-doors The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T17:56:51+05:45 Minister Sharma urges to initiate diplomatic measures to open Saptakoshi doors Home Minister Janardan Sharma urged Foreign Ministry to take diplomatic initiatives with India to open the doors of Saptakoshi barrage. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/flood-landslides-30-dead-across-country-home-ministry The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T16:57:51+05:45 17 dead due to flood, landslides across country in 2 days: Nepal Police At least 17 persons have died across the country on Friday and Sunday due to flood and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, Nepal Police said. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/incessant-rainfall-inundates-biratnagar-airport-in-photos The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T14:42:03+05:45 Incessant rainfall inundates Biratnagar Airport (with photos and video) Flights to and from the Biratnagar Airport has been obstructed as the incessant rainfall for the past two days submerged the airport area on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/student-found-murdered-in-kailali-college-hostel The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T14:26:36+05:45 Student found murdered in Kailali college hostel A student of the Siddhanath Science Campus has been found murdered at his hostel in Kailali on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/road-caves-in-at-multiple-places-in-dannue-section-along-mahendra-highway The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T14:20:02+05:45 Road caves in at multiple places in Daunne section along Mahendra Highway Vehicular movement along the Mahendra Highway has been obstructed due to landslides at multiple places on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/9-killed-100-houses-inundated-in-sunsari-morang-floods The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T14:05:01+05:45 9 killed, 100 houses inundated in Sunsari, Morang floods Floods triggered by incessant rainfall for the past two days have killed nine persons in Sunsari and Morang districts. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2017/08/12/nepals-preparedness-to-mitigate-cloudburst-effects-is-below-average-upadhyay The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T13:50:23+05:45 Nepal’s preparedness to mitigate cloudburst effects is below average: Upadhyay There is prediction for cloudburst in different parts of the country. TKP online talked about cloudburst phenomenon with watershed practitioner and climate change expert Madhukar Upadhya. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/10000-houses-inundated-500-families-displaced-in-saptari The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T13:11:33+05:45 10,000 houses inundated, 500 families displaced in Saptari Floods trigged by torrential rain in various rivers have inundated 10,000 houses and displaced 500 families in Saptari district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/rainfall-to-continue-today-as-well-water-level-in-many-rivers-to-cross-danger-mark-mfd The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T12:51:32+05:45 Rainfall to continue today as well, water level in many rivers to cross danger mark: MFD Water level in most of the rivers across the country has crossed danger mark due to incessant rainfall since Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/flood-wrecks-havoc-across-country-numerous-villages-inundated-in-tarai-districts The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T11:06:08+05:45 Flood wrecks havoc across country; numerous villages inundated in Tarai Floods triggered by incessant rainfall have created havoc in most of the Tarai districts. Numerous lives, properties, rice crops and livelihoods have been shattered by the floods. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/1-killed-1-injured-as-landslide-buries-motorbike-in-palpa The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T11:03:09+05:45 1 killed, 1 injured as landslide buries motorbike in Palpa A man died and another sustained critical injuries when a landslide triggered by incessant rainfall buried a motorbike they were riding on at Dobhan Siddhababa in Tinau-2 of Palpa along the Siddhartha Highway on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/woman-killed-as-landslide-buries-house-in-morang The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T10:54:27+05:45 Woman killed in Morang landslide A woman died after landslide triggered by incessant rainfall for the past two days buried her house at Letang Municipality-1 in Morang district. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/man-dies-after-being-swept-away-by-lohandra-river-in-morang The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T10:43:54+05:45 Man dies after being swept away by Lohandra River in Morang A man died after being swept away by the Lohandra River in Morang district on Friday evening. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/4-of-single-family-killed-in-sindhuli-landslide The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T10:39:11+05:45 4 of single family killed in Sindhuli landslide Four members of a single family died after a landslide buried their house at Sindhulimadhi-2, Sindhulu, in the wee hours of Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/3-children-killed-mother-missing-as-house-collapses-in-flood-in-banke The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T10:09:07+05:45 3 children killed, mother missing, as house collapses in flood in Banke Three children died when a house collapsed due to a flood in Rapti River in Baijapur village of Sonari Rural Municipality on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/donning-divinity The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:59:53+05:45 Donning Divinity The age-old cultural practice of the Nil Barahi Dance, which has been continually observed for the past 1500 years, kicked off in Bode, from Wednesday night. The ritual is observed every day at midnight for four days a year. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/heartless-hoodlums The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:59:07+05:45 Heartless hoodlums Every year, hundreds of thousands of families are displaced due to landslides and floods in this country but our incompetent government never takes any initiative to minimise such disasters. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/a-transient-affair The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:58:13+05:45 A transient affair I am a city dweller, I suppose. In the sense that I look to the city I live in to stir me, whether it is through certain spots that catch my eye, or certain smells and sounds that I can attach with a certain place. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/money-rules The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:54:42+05:45 Money Rules Those who live in their castles in the air need not think about what goes on below. They are the rulers of the world, owners of the future. They don’t care what the hoi polloi think. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/12/vegetable-prices-double-in-biratnagar The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:51:37+05:45 Vegetable prices double in Biratnagar Prices of vegetables have doubled in the eastern Nepali city of Biratnagar due to heavy rainfall, which has inundated most of the vegetable fields. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/12/foreigners-working-in-airlines-allowed-to-repatriate-income The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:51:35+05:45 Foreigners working in airlines allowed to repatriate income Foreigners working in airline companies in Nepal can now repatriate up to 75 percent of their net income to their home countries. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/12/house-sub-committee-says-noc-violated-procedure The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:51:34+05:45 NOC land purchase scam: House sub-committee says NOC violated procedure A sub-committee under the parliamentary Bill Committee has concluded that Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) violated procedure when buying land to build fuel storage plants. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/one-buried-to-death-in-landslide The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:47:13+05:45 One buried to death in landslide A woman was killed in a landslide when a landmass buried her home in Letang Municipality, Morang district on Saturday morning. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/12/petro-dealers-end-protest The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:18:20+05:45 Petro dealers end protest after deal with NOC Operators of the gasoline stations called off their protest on Friday after the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) agreed to increase the commission margin on the shrinkage loss. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/12/lengthy-checks-ward-off-traders-from-bhairahawa The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:17:10+05:45 Lengthy checks ward off traders from Bhairahawa Nepali traders have started shunning the Bhairahawa border crossing point to conduct trade with India due to lengthy security checks on the Indian side which have led to higher transportation costs, delayed deliveries and deterioration in the quality of goods. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/safe-haven The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:11:26+05:45 Safe haven Rakib arrived in Nepal in April last year with just a mobile phone and few change of clothes in his small backpack. Among many countries, he chose Nepal because the country is progressive in regards to LGBTI rights and because he could afford the air tickets and living expenses for a short while https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/a-meet-contrived-cute The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:07:38+05:45 A meet-contrived-cute I wasn’t always immune to the charms of Shah Rukh Khan. Having come of age in the 90s, right when Bollywood had entered the Khan Era, if I’d been asked to pick my favourite of the lot, it would invariably be SRK. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/a-messy-affair The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T08:06:50+05:45 A messy affair Because much of Nepali history remains obscure and largely anecdotal, any extrapolation tends to invite genuine curiousity. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/12/sc-orders-release-of-chudamani-sharma The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T07:55:04+05:45 SC orders release of Chudamani Sharma The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday ordered the police administration to release Chudamani Sharma, who is facing a corruption case at the Special Court, on general date, saying there was no sufficient ground to keep him in custody. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/fresh-changes-in-hpe-bill-fail-to-convince-dr-kc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T07:55:00+05:45 Fresh changes in HPE Bill fail to convince Dr KC As Dr Govinda KC’s 11th fast-unto-death entered its 19th day on Friday, there were serious concerns about his health condition, with doctors attending to him continuously warning of possibility of life-threatening infections. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/fast-track-project-handed-over-to-army-officially The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T07:49:35+05:45 Fast track project handed over to Army officially The government has handed over the much-talked about Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track Road Project to the Nepal Army. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/12/rjp-nepal-agrees-to-take-part-in-phase-iii-local-polls The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T07:48:18+05:45 RJP-Nepal agrees to take part in Phase III local polls The Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) has agreed to participate in the third phase of local elections scheduled for September 18 in Province 2. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/three-killed-in-landslides The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T07:47:55+05:45 Three killed in landslides At least three people have died and as many are feared dead in separate landslide-related incidents across the country. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/12/bimstec-issues-kathmandu-declaration The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-12T07:47:01+05:45 Bimstec issues Kathmandu Declaration The 15th Bimstec ministerial meeting on Friday adopted a Kathmandu Declaration on various areas of cooperation even as the seven-country meet failed to clinch a concrete deal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/govt-sends-letter-to-dr-kc-proposing-him-to-end-his-fast The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T20:34:33+05:45 Govt sends letter to Dr KC proposing him to end hunger strike The government has sent a letter to Dr Govinda KC, who has been staging hunger strike for the past 19 days, proposing him to end his hunger strike. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2017/08/11/flood-hit-saptari-in-pictures The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T20:33:40+05:45 Flood-hit Saptari in pictures Monsoon has created havoc in most of the Tarai districts as floods have swept away river banks and destroyed rice crops. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/11/zonta-club-kathmandu-organises-charity-show The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T20:12:07+05:45 Zonta Club Kathmandu organises charity show Zonta Club Kathmandu, Nepal on Friday organised a premiere show for Bollywood flick 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' in Kathmandu, with intent to spread a positive message in the society that the movie carries. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/govt-prepares-to-add-9-more-local-levels-in-province-2 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T20:06:57+05:45 Govt prepares to add 9 more local levels in Province 2 After the Supreme Court paved the way for the government to increase number of local units, the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development has started homework to increase local levels in Province 2. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/three-killed-one-missing-in-landslides The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T19:05:18+05:45 1 killed, 3 missing in landslides in eastern Nepal The incessant rainfall for the past few days has risked hilly settlements in the eastern region of the country. The landslides have already damaged over a dozen houses while locals living in landslide-prone areas are forced to leave the settlements. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/11/udayhang-fago-arrest-relatives-urge-govt-to-take-initiative-for-his-early-release The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T19:04:05+05:45 Udayhang Fago arrest: Relatives urge govt to take initiative for his early release Kith and kin of Udayhang Fago, a Nepali who was arrested by Siliguri police on Tuesday on charge of stimulating violence in Gorkhaland protest, have demanded the government to immediately take initiative to release him. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/11/2-killed-3-injured-in-syangja-truck-accident The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T18:31:00+05:45 2 killed, 3 injured in Syangja truck accident Two persons died and three others were injured in a truck accident at Malunga in Syangja district along the Siddhartha Highway on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/11/rainfall-to-continue-for-a-few-more-days-mfd The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T17:55:44+05:45 Rainfall to continue for a few more days: MFD The monsoon which had remained weak for nearly a month has become more active beginning Thursday resulting in precipitation throughout the country, the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) stated. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/house-panel-endorses-health-profession-education-bill The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T17:43:42+05:45 House panel endorses Health Profession Education Bill Women, Children, Senior Citizens and Social Welfare committee under the Legislature-Parliament endorsed the long-awaited Health Profession Education (HPE) Bill 2073 on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/petro-dealers-withdraw-protest-programmes The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T17:42:03+05:45 Petro dealers withdraw protest programmes Nepal Petroleum Dealers’ Association, the apex body of private petrol pumps, withdrew its protest programmes on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/release-chudamani-sharma-on-general-date-sc-20170811165122 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T16:51:22+05:45 Release Chudamani Sharma on general date: SC The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday ordered the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) to release suspended Director General of Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Chudamani Sharma on general date. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/ssfn-chair-yadav-stresses-provincial-polls-before-parliamentary The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T16:14:13+05:45 SSFN Chair Yadav stresses provincial polls before parliamentary Sanghiya Samajbadi Forum Nepal (SSFN) Upendra Yadav has said that it would be appropriate to hold provincial elections after the completion of local level polls. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/11/photo-contest-announced-to-celebrate-intl-literacy-day The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T15:49:13+05:45 Photo contest announced to celebrate Int’l Literacy Day UNESCO, in partnership with the Non-formal Education Center (NFEC) and the Ministry of education, is organising a photo competition to mark the International Literacy Day that falls on September 8. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/expedite-rescue-works-in-flood-affected-areas-home-minister The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T14:16:53+05:45 Expedite rescue works in flood-affected areas of Saptari: Home Minister Home Minister Janardan Sharma on Friday directed the concerned authorities to expedite rescue works after the Khado River changed its natural path and entered into human settlements at Deuribharuwa in Rajbiraj Municipality-15, Saptari. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/water-flow-crosses-warning-level-in-kankai-and-koshi The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T13:57:34+05:45 Water levels in Kankai, Koshi cross danger mark The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DOHM) has issued a warning to locals living along the river banks, mainly in Tarai, following a surge in water level at various rivers on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/grandfather-grandson-killed-in-baglung-landslide The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T13:12:06+05:45 Grandfather, grandson killed in Baglung landslide Two people died after their house collapsed due to a landslide triggered by incessant rainfall at Badagaun in Galkot Rural Municipality-9 here in the district on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/govt-rjp-n-agree-to-put-amendment-proposal-to-vote The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T12:38:57+05:45 Govt, RJP-N agree to put amendment proposal to vote The ruling coaliation—Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre)—and agitating Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) have agreed to present the constitution amendment proposal for a floor test in the parliament. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/political-parties-demand-release-of-nepali-man-from-indian-custody The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T12:09:56+05:45 Political parties demand release of Nepali man from Indian custody Political parties here have issued a joint appeal for the release of Nepali youth arrested by the Indian police who reached India for his mother's medical treatment. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/british-tourist-dies-while-trekking-in-mustang-region The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T11:55:53+05:45 British tourist dies while trekking in Mustang region A British tourist died after being struck by a rolling boulder while trekking at Ghoptebhir in Thasang Rural Municipality-4 in Mustang region on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/govt-docs-halt-opd-services-across-country The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T11:51:31+05:45 Docs halt OPD services in all govt hospitals across country Government Doctors’ Association of Nepal (GODAN) has halted OPD services except emergency care in all government hospitals across the country from Friday to put pressure on the government to address Dr Govinda KC’s demands. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/govt-to-bar-cargo-trucks-mini-trucks-from-plying-on-ring-road The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T11:20:10+05:45 Govt to bar cargo, mini-trucks from plying on Ring Road The government is all set to ban cargo trucks and mini-trucks from plying at the Ring Road in the Capital from August 17. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/11/footballers-gear-up-for-valuable-exposure The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T09:16:27+05:45 Footballers gear up for valuable exposure A 30-member Nepali national football team is leaving for Japan on Friday as part of their preparations for the AFC Asia Cup Championships Qualifiers. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/11/seema-aavaas-poems-discussed-in-biratnagar The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T09:16:13+05:45 Seema Aavaas’ poems discussed in Biratnagar Poet Seema Aavaas’ new anthology of poetry, Ma Stree Arthat Aaimai, which has been nominated for this year’s Madan Puraskar, was discussed amid a function held at Aarohan Gurukul in Biratnagar on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/11/gangster-blues-crew-on-a-nationwide-tour The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T09:15:57+05:45 Gangster Blues crew on a nationwide tour The cast and crew of upcoming Nepali crime drama Gangster Blues is currently on a nationwide tour as part of the film’s promotional stint. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/11/samrakshan-set-for-release The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T09:15:41+05:45 Samrakshan set for release The highly-anticipated feature film Samrakshan, which promises to bring to the screen a unique take on the Madhes-Pahad issue, is slated to release this Friday. The film will release in 80 theatre houses across the country. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/11/pulsar-dare-venture-gears-up-for-manang The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T09:15:23+05:45 Pulsar Dare Venture gears up for Manang The third season of the bike reality television show, Pulsar Dare Venture, has announced a call for participation. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/11/documentary-on-nepal-plane-hijacking-screened The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T09:15:02+05:45 Documentary on Nepal plane hijacking screened A political and historical documentary titled Hijacking for Democracy was screened at the Nepal Tourism Board Hall in Bhrikutimandap on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/11/yamaha-to-roll-out-fz25-in-nepal-soon The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:50:31+05:45 Yamaha to roll out FZ25 in Nepal soon Morang Auto Works (MAW) Enterprises, the authorised distributor of Yamaha two-wheelers in Nepal, will be launching the new Yamaha FZ25 in Nepal soon. It is the first 250cc motorcycle in Yamaha’s stable. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/11/nepal-business-excellence-awards-to-be-given-in-nov The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:50:09+05:45 Nepal Business Excellence Awards to be given in Nov Business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) on Thursday announced that the first edition of the Nepal Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) would be held on November 14 in Kathmandu. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/11/cross-border-power-line-added-to-pms-wish-list The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:48:57+05:45 Cross-border power line added to PM’s wish list Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba will request India to expedite construction of the 400 kV Butwal-Gorakhpur cross-border transmission line during his upcoming visit to New Delhi. The power line project has lain in limbo since the southern neighbour began having second thoughts about its commercial viability. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/11/shree-to-launch-commercial-flights-today The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:48:39+05:45 Shree to launch commercial flights today Nepal’s largest helicopter operator, Shree Airlines, is scheduled to officially start fixed-wing services on Friday by launching flights to Nepalgunj and Bhairahawa. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/11/gas-stations-launch-protest-programme The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:48:06+05:45 Gas stations launch protest programme Gasoline stations have launched a protest by stopping to receive deliveries of fuel over a dispute with Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) regarding compensation for shrinkage loss. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/11/3rd-nepal-higher-education-fair-kicks-off-tomorrow The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:47:29+05:45 3rd Nepal Higher Education Fair kicks off tomorrow The third Nepal Higher Education fair, showcasing domestic colleges and universities, is set to kick off in the Capital on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/11/anti-child-marriage-campaign The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:47:15+05:45 Anti-child marriage campaign Nepal is among the top ten countries in the world with the highest rate of child marriage, where one-third of the girls are married before the age of eighteen, according to a 2016 Unicef report. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/11/bhattarai-faces-the-heat-in-party The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:47:01+05:45 Bhattarai faces the heat in party As many as 15 leaders of the Naya Shakti Party Nepal including Devendra Poudel have asked coordinator Baburam Bhattarai to forge alliances with pro-change forces including the CPN (Maoist Centre). https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/400-houses-inundated-in-tilathi The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:46:31+05:45 400 houses inundated in Tilathi Around 400 homes got flooded and a man went missing when the rain-swollen Khado river breached its embankment in Rajbiraj, Saptari, on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/govt-docs-to-boycott-outpatient-services The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:45:00+05:45 Govt docs to boycott outpatient services As the indefinite fast of Dr Govinda KC entered the 18th day on Thursday with no clear breakthrough in addressing his demands, government doctors have decided to boycott all hospital services except emergency care across the country. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/pms-india-visit-follow-up-on-deals-high-on-agenda The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:43:47+05:45 PM’s India visit: Follow-up on deals high on agenda Implementation of past pacts and several pending bilateral issues is expected to figure prominently during Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s upcoming visit to India along with discussions on strengthening bilateral ties, according to officials. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/11/bimstec-members-agree-to-deepen-cooperation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:43:19+05:45 Bimstec members agree to deepen cooperation The 18th session of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) senior officials’ meeting held in Kathmandu on Thursday underlined the need for early finalisation of the Bimstec Free Trade Area Agreement, signing of a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of grid connection, and conclusion of memorandum of association on the establishment of a technology transfer facility. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/sc-vacates-its-earlier-interim-order The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:42:25+05:45 Increasing number of local units: SC vacates its earlier interim order The Supreme Court on Thursday vacated its May 26 interim order against the Cabinet’s May 22 decision to add 22 local units in 12 Tarai districts, paving the way for the government to increase the number of local units. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/parliamentary-taskforce-ignores-dr-kcs-calls The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:41:57+05:45 Parliamentary taskforce ignores Dr KC’s calls Ignoring the calls from Dr Govinda KC, who has risked his life stretching his hunger strike to 18 long days, a parliamentary taskforce on Thursday finalised the Health Profession Education (HPE) Bill with amendments. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/11/lets-focus-on-concrete-outcome-pm-to-swaraj The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:41:21+05:45 Let’s focus on concrete outcome: PM to Swaraj Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said Nepal and India should focus on result-oriented approach and work together for concrete outcome of various past understandings and pacts, including implementation of various India-funded projects in Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/11/constituency-conundrum The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:33:11+05:45 Constituency Conundrum Balancing population and geography will be the biggest challenge in ensuring proportionate representation https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/11/going-nowhere-20170811075801 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:32:44+05:45 Going nowhere Trade unions have made no significant contribution to the country’s development https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/11/ending-bad-blood The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:31:20+05:45 Ending bad blood Criminalising the practice of Chhaupadi is a milestone in Nepali women’s fight against patriarchy https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/11/vote-of-confidence The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:30:43+05:45 Vote of confidence The Election Commission should be strengthened to make it a bulwark of democracy https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/11/drawing-lines-20170811075455 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-11T08:28:59+05:45 Drawing lines Kalapani is often lost in the chorus of centuries-old Nepal-India relations or in the din of Indian meddling https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/health-secy-fears-dr-kc-could-be-physically-unwell The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T20:50:08+05:45 Health Secy fears Dr KC could be physically unwell As Dr Govinda KC’s fast-unto-death enters 18th day on Thursday, his health condition has deteriorated. Health Secretary Kiran Regmi has said that if his hunger strike continues, Dr KC could be physically unwell. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/bimstec-underlines-early-finalisation-of-free-trade-area-accord The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T19:53:55+05:45 BIMSTEC underlines early finalisation of free trade area accord The 18th session of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Senior Officials’ meeting held in Kathmandu on Thursday, has underlined the need of early finalisation of BIMSTEC free trade area agreement. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/10/gosaikunda-trek-in-photos The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T19:17:46+05:45 Gosaikunda trek (in photos) Gosaikunda Lake, perched at an altitude of 4,380 metres above the sea level, is a famous pilgrimage in Rasuwa district of Nepal. It is a popular tourist destination that offers a blend of majestic nature and local culture. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/10/sc-scarps-writ-against-govt-decision-to-increase-local-units-in-province-2 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T19:05:01+05:45 SC scarps writ against govt decision to increase local units in Province-2 A Supreme Court (SC) verdict has paved the way for increasing the number of local units in Madhes. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/10/minor-drowns-in-morang-pond The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T18:50:04+05:45 Minor drowns in Morang pond A four-year-old boy has drowned in a pond near his home in Pokhariya of Jahada Rural Municipality-6, Morang. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/directive-against-plotting-of-arable-land The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T18:33:23+05:45 Directive against plotting of arable land The government has issued a directive prohibiting the plotting of arable land without permission of the concerned authority. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/indian-minister-sushma-swaraj-meets-pm-deuba The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T18:25:49+05:45 Indian Minister Sushma Swaraj meets PM Deuba India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/chitwan-folks-begin-relay-hunger-strike-in-support-of-dr-kc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T18:16:48+05:45 Chitwan folks begin relay hunger strike in support of Dr KC Solidarity for Dr KC Alliance has organised a relay hunger strike in Chitwan expressing support for Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC who has been staging an indefinite hunger strike. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/30-nc-district-leaders-resign-en-masse The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T18:07:04+05:45 30 NC district leaders resign en masse Expressing dissatisfaction with the party leaderhship, thirty Nepali Congress (NC) leaders based in Bajura including the chief and members of the district working committee's organisation department and former secretary Dhan Raj Pundit have resigned en masse. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/10/naya-shaktis-dissident-leaders-to-hold-separate-meeting The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T16:38:01+05:45 Naya Shakti’s dissident leaders to hold separate meeting Dissident leaders of Dr Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shakti Nepal are holding a separate meeting on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/10/rpp-to-hold-provincial-convention-next-month The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T16:00:21+05:45 RPP to hold provincial convention next month Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) is set to hold its provincial convention next month to adjust the party's organisational structures in seven provinces. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/10/apf-constable-among-2-killed-in-saptari-road-accident The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T15:48:36+05:45 APF constable among 2 killed in Saptari road accident An Armed Police Force (APF) constable died after a bus hit a bike he was riding on in Sambhunath Municipality-6 of Saptari district along the East-West Highway on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/10/31-cdos-transferred The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T15:13:01+05:45 31 CDOs transferred The government on Thursday transferred 31 Chief District Officers. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/bimstec-senior-official-level-meet-kicks-off-in-kathmandu The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T15:02:30+05:45 BIMSTEC senior official level meet kicks off in Kathmandu The 18th session of the BIMSTEC senior official level meeting kicked off in Kathmandu on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/10/indias-external-affairs-minister-sushma-swaraj-arrives-in-kathmandu The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T14:08:00+05:45 Indian Minister Sushma Swaraj arrives in Kathmandu India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has arrived in Kathmandu to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/flood-in-saptaris-khadi-khola-bursts-through-temp-dam-to-enter-settlements The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T11:35:37+05:45 One missing as flooded Khado Khola enters Saptari settlements Flood water from Khado Khola in Saptari district has entered several settlements of Rajbiraj Municipality after a temporary dam built to hold the rain-fed river gave way on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/road-section-collpases-along-araniko-highway-halts-vehicular-movement The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T09:22:15+05:45 Road section collapse along Araniko Highway halts vehicular movement Vehicular movement has been obstructed along the Araniko Highway since Wednesday morning after a road section caved in at Mahabhir along the Barabise-Kathmandu stretch. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/10/lomba-to-premiere-at-nepal-indigenous-film-festival The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:50:42+05:45 Lomba to premiere at Nepal Indigenous Film Festival Written and directed by Anil Budha Magar, the film Lomba (The Leadership), which brings a seldom-told story from the Himalayas, is slated to premiere at the Nepali Indigenous Film Festival to be held in New York, starting August 25. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/10/bringing-modern-day-buddhism-to-canvas The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:50:40+05:45 Bringing modern-day Buddhism to canvas The third edition of the painting exhibition Art without Borders will open at the Newa Chen Art Gallery in Patan on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/10/third-otaku-convention-to-be-held-this-weekend The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:50:38+05:45 Third Otaku Convention to be held this weekend Cosplay, the subculture of anime and manga, which started in Japan, now has a passionate fan following all over the world. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/10/pulsar-dare-venture-season-iii-announced The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:24:37+05:45 Pulsar Dare Venture season III announced HH Bajaj, the sole distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Nepal, in association with Samsung has announced the third season of ‘Pulsar Dare Venture’ with a tagline ‘New Route, New Thrills—A call for fearless riders’. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/10/travel-around-in-style-with-new-tata-tigor The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:24:19+05:45 Travel around in style with new Tata Tigor Tata Motors announced the commercial launch of its new Tata Tigor, a car that is meant for the young and fast-paced generation of Nepal. Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd is the sole authorised distributor for Tata Motors in Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/10/credit-demand-subdued-despite-rise-in-stock-of-loanable-fund The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:23:51+05:45 Credit demand subdued despite rise in stock of loanable fund Commercial banks have finally managed to replenish the stock of funds that could be immediately extended as loans, providing big relief to bankers who were anticipating a fall in profitability due to inability to disburse credit. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/10/petrol-pumps-go-on-strike The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:22:09+05:45 Petrol pumps go on strike Motorists may have to experience queuing for fuel once again as petroleum dealers have decided to go on strike by not buying fuel from Nepal Oil Corporation beginning Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/10/pm-to-ask-india-to-amend-power-trade-guidelines The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:21:53+05:45 PM to ask India to amend power trade guidelines The Energy Ministry has requested Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to urge India to remove discriminatory provisions in the Guidelines on Cross Border Trade of Electricity which prohibit private and third country hydropower developers in Nepal from exporting electricity to India with a one-time approval. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/10/ciaa-names-investigation-officer-as-it-boosts-probe The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:21:34+05:45 CIAA names investigation officer as it boosts probe The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has named an investigation officer to conduct a detailed enquiry into Nepal Oil Corporation’s (NOC) controversial land deal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/a-deal-that-disregards-dr-kcs-demand The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:04:07+05:45 A deal that disregards Dr KC’s demand A parliamentary taskforce has decided to grant affiliation to medical colleges “that meet the criteria” before a law enforcing a 10-year moratorium on establishing new medical schools in Kathmandu Valley comes into force. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/new-law-criminalises-chhaupadi-custom The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:03:03+05:45 New law criminalises Chhaupadi custom More than a decade after the Supreme Court outlawed Chhaupadi, an ancient Hindu practice that banishes women from the home during menstruation and after childbirth, the Legislature-Parliament on Wednesday enacted a new law criminalising the centuries-old custom. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/10/unproductive-associations The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:01:26+05:45 Unproductive associations Nepal should chart its own development course and not depend on Saarc or Bimstec https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/narayani-hospital-without-lab-kits-to-test-swine-flu The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:00:43+05:45 Narayani Hospital without lab kits to test swine flu The Narayani Sub Regional Hospital in Birgunj has run out of lab kits for testing swine flu (Influenza ‘A’ H1N1), making diagnosis of the disease difficult. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/probe-into-drowning-deaths-of-children-in-rautahat-underway The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:00:28+05:45 ‘Probe into drowning deaths of children in Rautahat underway’ Minister for Home Affairs Janardan Sharma said on Wednesday that investigation into the deaths of four children in Rautahat is underway. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/10/investment-sees-increase-by-sevenfold-in-five-years The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T08:00:09+05:45 Investment sees increase by sevenfold in five years The government’s investment in development plans meant for addressing climate change impacts has gone up over the years. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/get-a-move-on-pm-tells-melamchi-staff The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:59:52+05:45 Get a move on: PM tells Melamchi staff Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has directed the Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP) to carry out the construction works without worrying about financial constraints. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/10/ntnc-installs-cameras-at-tikauli-to-study-wildlife The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:59:35+05:45 NTNC installs cameras at Tikauli to study wildlife The National Trust for Nature Conversation (NTNC) has installed close-circuit cameras along the Tiakuli biological corridor in Chitwan in a bid to conserve wildlife and monitor their movement. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/10/snow-leopards-spotted-in-gorkhas-chum-valley The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:59:13+05:45 Snow leopards spotted in Gorkha’s Chum Valley Snow leopards have been spotted at Chhekampar and Chumchet areas of Chum Valley in Gorkha. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/flash-flood-wreaks-havoc-in-kaski-village The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:58:49+05:45 Flash flood wreaks havoc in Kaski village Fifteen homes were destroyed when a flash flood struck Pathre settlement of Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality-5 in Kaski on Tuesday night. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/10/foundation-stone-laid-for-ministry-building The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:58:33+05:45 Foundation stone laid for Ministry building Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of a new building for the Ministry of Defence on the premises of Singha Durbar. The construction is expected to complete in the next three years. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/free-visa-free-ticket-scheme-a-dud-panel The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:58:12+05:45 ‘Free visa free ticket’ scheme a dud: Panel The highly ambitious government scheme of “free visa free ticket” introduced in for migrant workers has been a complete failure, a House panel report has concluded. The government had announced the scheme in June 2015 with an aim to facilitate migrant workers leaving the country in search of jobs. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2017/08/10/nepali-society-will-rise-to-ensure-justice The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:58:07+05:45 Nepali society will rise to ensure justice Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people, campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. It has long been working in Nepal defending for human rights, rule of law and freedom of expression. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/10/sc-verdict-on-sharma-habeas-corpus-writ-tomorrow The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:57:25+05:45 SC verdict on Sharma habeas corpus writ tomorrow The hearing on a writ of habeas corpus filed at the Supreme Court (SC) seeking the release of Chudamani Sharma, the suspended director general of the Inland Revenue Department, concluded on Wednesday and the apex court is set to pass its judgment on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/10/experts-say-doklam-standoff-opens-avenue-for-nepal-to-settle-its-boundary-issues The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:51:37+05:45 Experts say Doklam standoff opens avenue for Nepal to settle its boundary issues Amid a seven-week military standoff between India and China over Doklam plateau, Beijing on Tuesday upped the ante, with the Press Trust of India quoting a senior Chinese official as saying “what New Delhi would do if China enters Kalapani region in Uttarakhand or Kashmir”. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/10/voice-of-the-people-20170810074626 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:50:12+05:45 Voice of the people The UML promotes one type of nationalism in Nepal, but will all their cadres follow? https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/10/human-distress The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-10T07:47:27+05:45 Human distress Govt needs to do more to protect migrant workers in the Gulf region https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/pac-directs-nac-to-submit-plane-purchase-documents The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T20:36:04+05:45 PAC directs NAC to submit plane purchase documents The Public Accounts Committee of the Legislature-Parliament on Wednesday asked Nepal Airlines Corporation to submit the documents relating to the decision to purchase aircrafts and the process initiated thereof within five days. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/flood-landslide-displace-15-families-in-kaski The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T20:31:08+05:45 Flood, landslide displace 15 families in Kaski At least 15 families have been displaced due to flood and landslide at Pathrebasti in Ribhan of Machhapuchhare Rural Municipality, Kaski. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/probe-committee-formed-to-look-into-deaths-of-4-children-in-rautahat The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T19:07:10+05:45 Probe committee formed to look into deaths of 4 children in Rautahat Minister for Home Affairs Janardan Sharma on Wednesday said that a three-member probe committee has been formed to look into deaths of four children in Garuda Municipality-4 of Rautahat district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/house-passes-long-awaited-criminal-code-2074 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T18:45:09+05:45 House passes long-awaited Criminal Code 2074 The Legislature-Parliament meeting has passed the long-awaited Criminal Code 2074 on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/habeas-corpus-writ-on-sharma-sc-to-issue-verdict-on-friday The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T18:25:54+05:45 Habeas Corpus writ on Sharma: SC to issue verdict on Friday The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to issue the final verdict on a habeas corpus writ on suspended Director General of Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Chudamani Sharma on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/wont-take-medical-expenses-from-state-coffer-bhattarai The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T18:21:18+05:45 Won’t take medical expenses from state coffer: Bhattarai Former Prime Minister and Naya Shakti Party, Nepal, Coordinator Baburam Bhattarai has been discharged from hospital following a prostate surgery. He had undergone a surgery for prostate gland on Friday (Aug 4) at Gatthaghar-based Nagarik Community Hospital. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/kupa-launches-stir-to-press-their-demands The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T17:11:16+05:45 KUPA launches stir to press their demands Kathmandu University Professors' Association (KUPA) has announced protest to press their demand for promotion. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/petro-dealers-announce-fresh-protest-programmes The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T16:41:58+05:45 Petro dealers announce fresh protest programmes Nepal Petroleum Dealers’ Association, the apex body of private petrol pumps, on Wednesday announced fresh protest programmes demanding increment in technical loss the petroleum dealers have been facing while transporting the petroleum products. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/pm-directs-authorities-concerned-to-complete-melamchi-project-pronto The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T16:12:16+05:45 PM directs authorities concerned to complete Melamchi Project pronto Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has directed the concerned authorities to complete the Melamchi Drinking Water Project, one of the most eagerly awaited infrastructure projects of the country, at the earliest. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/dahal-proposes-advancing-debate-on-presidential-system The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T16:00:11+05:45 Dahal proposes advancing debate on presidential system CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stressed on advancing the debate of directly elected executive presidential system. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/cctv-installed-along-biological-corridor-in-chitwan The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T14:17:59+05:45 CCTV installed along biological corridor in Chitwan CCTV cameras have been installed along the biological corridor inside Tikauli forest in Chitwan, in a bid to monitor and conserve wildlife. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/flood-and-landslide-damage-13-houses-in-kaski The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T14:17:07+05:45 Flood and landslide damage 13 houses in Kaski Landslide and flooding triggered by heavy rain last night have damaged 13 houses at Rivan Lampata of Machhapuchchhre Rural Municipality in Kaski district. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/09/10-yr-old-dies-after-bring-swept-away-in-dhangadi The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T13:26:40+05:45 10-yr-old dies after bring swept away in Dhangadi A 10-year-old boy died after he was swept away by a local river at Dhangadhi Sub Metropolitan City-15 in the district on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/09/man-electrocuted-while-fishing The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T13:25:23+05:45 Man electrocuted while fishing A person died of electric shock during fishing at Sunbal municipality – 7 on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/09/investigation-into-death-of-55-yr-old-reveals-a-murder-case The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T13:24:38+05:45 Investigation into death of 55-yr-old reveals a murder case A police investigation into the death of a 55-year-old man has revealed a murder case. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/students-padlock-mid-western-university The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T13:23:02+05:45 Students padlock Mid-Western University A joint students' union here on Tuesday padlocked the Mid – Western University at Birendranagar protesting the decision to grant affiliation to the private colleges against the instruction of the University Grant Commission. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/09/m70-quake-strikes-chinas-sichuan-province The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T11:12:11+05:45 M7.0 quake strikes China's Sichuan province At least 13 persons have been killed and scores other injured when a earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck at Jiuzhaigou county in China's province of Sichuan. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/nepali-man-arrested-in-siliguri-india-was-there-for-mothers-treatment The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T11:10:33+05:45 ‘Nepali man arrested in Siliguri was there for mother’s treatment’ Relatives of Udayhang Fago, a Nepali who was arrested by Siliguri police on Tuesday on the charge of inciting violence in Gorkhaland protest, have claimed that he was in West Bengal, India, to get treatment for his mother. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/09/play-raising-funds-for-damak-theatre-house The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T09:28:48+05:45 Play raising funds for Damak theatre house There is a anecdotal phrase popular among the Limbu community in eastern Nepal—Khyal khyal ma chaar inch—which means that no matter the nature of the dispute, there is nothing a glass of raksi can’t fix. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/09/dhurmus-suntali-appeal-support-for-namuna-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T09:28:46+05:45 Dhurmus-Suntali appeal support for Namuna Nepal This past June, the acting duo of Sitaram Kattel and Kunjana Ghimire, widely hailed for their philanthropic work, announced their fourth project, Namuna Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/09/anamol-manis-unnais-number-released The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T09:28:45+05:45 Anamol Mani’s Unnais Number released Author and poet Anamol Mani’s second anthology of short stories, Unnais Number, has hit the shelves. Comprising of a total of nine stories, the book revolves around motifs such as the effect of technology on the Nepali society, and manifold social ills prevalent in the society. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/09/everyone-struggles-the-same The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T09:17:18+05:45 Everyone struggles the same Nothing comes easy in this world. If we want something, we have to reach out and claim it. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/09/the-last-flicker-dies The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T09:17:16+05:45 The last flicker dies The sun poured out onto the streets. The wind, crisp and dry, howled like a fire storm. And if you blundered to venture out in the sun, you could feel the fiery fingers of heat slip towards your throat to strangle you. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/09/tipping-the-scales-20170809085701 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T09:17:14+05:45 Tipping the scales How I wish I could go back in time and see the reaction of my parents, of my relatives, and everyone present at the moment of my birth. Were they happy? https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/09/ciaa-suspects-foul-play-in-nocs-land-purchase-deals The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:36:28+05:45 CIAA suspects foul play in NOC’s land purchase deals The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has suspected foul play in deals sealed by Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) at the time of buying land to build oil storage facilities at four locations. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/09/india-agrees-to-reduce-energy-prices The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:36:26+05:45 India agrees to reduce energy prices India has agreed to reduce the price of electricity that is exported to Nepal. Electricity from India is imported from different Indian states via cross-border transmission lines. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/09/eastern-sugar-mill-continues-to-delay-farmers-payment-again The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:36:24+05:45 Eastern Sugar Mill continues to delay farmers’ payment, again Panna Lal Tharu of Barju Rural Municipality sold the sugarcane produced in his field to a sugar mill more than two months ago but he has yet to get full payment from the sale. He had sold 700 kg of sugarcane produced in five biggas of land to Eastern Sugar Mill. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/09/nepal-india-railway-project-goes-off-track The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:36:22+05:45 Nepal-India railway project goes off track Construction of cross-border broad gauge railway line from Katahari in the eastern Nepali district of Morang and Bathnaha in the Indian state of Bihar has come to a halt after landowners, who were not happy with compensation extended by the government, moved the Supreme Court. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/09/tibet-airlines-starts-chengdu-ktm-flights The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:36:20+05:45 Tibet Airlines starts Chengdu-KTM flights After a successful proving flight on June 19, Lhasa-based Tibet Airlines has commenced its direct flight service on Chengdu–Kathmandu-Chengdu sector beginning Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/09/samsung-introduces-galaxy-j7-max-in-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:36:19+05:45 Samsung introduces Galaxy J7 Max in Nepal Samsung Electronics has expanded its best-selling Galaxy J series line-up by introducing the Samsung Galaxy J7 Max. It is priced at an introductory price of Rs28,290 and will be available in two colours, Black or Gold. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/09/police-silence-upsets-families-of-deceased The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:24:02+05:45 Police silence upsets families of deceased Police has remained suspiciously quiet about the death of three children who were found dead in a fish pond at Arun Rural Municipality in Bhojpur on June 26. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/blood-shortage-in-bajura-hospital The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:24:00+05:45 Blood shortage in Bajura hospital With no blood bank and blood transfusion centre in Bajura, health workers at the district hospital in Martadi, the district headquarters, face a tough time when they have patients in need of blood. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/09/govts-ratification-delay-raises-fears The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:59+05:45 Govt’s ratification delay raises fears Nearly four years after signing a global convention aimed at protecting human and environment from harmful effects of mercury, the government is still unsure of ratifying it. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/09/glimpses-of-gaijatra The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:57+05:45 Glimpses of Gaijatra The scenes of Gaijatra celebrations seen in Kathmandu Valley and Hetauda of Makwanpur district on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/09/thapa-led-rpp-decides-to-pull-support-from-govt The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:55+05:45 Thapa-led RPP decides to pull support from govt Two days after the faction led by Pashupati Shumsher Rana broke off, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party headed by Kamal Thapa on Tuesday decided to withdraw its support to the government. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/09/govt-should-prepare-position-paper-on-lipulek-pass-issue The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:54+05:45 ‘Govt should prepare position paper on Lipulek Pass issue’ Experts have stressed the need for ending the Lipulek Pass controversy through the diplomatic channel, days ahead of high-level visits by officials from India and China, the two nations engaged in the Doklam border dispute. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/09/icj-calls-for-reforms-in-transitional-justice-bodies The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:52+05:45 ICJ calls for reforms in transitional justice bodies Nepal’s transitional justice mechanisms must undergo serious reforms in line with international human rights standards and the directives of Nepal’s Supreme Court in order to provide justice for victims of conflict-era human rights violations and abuses, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has said. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/09/edu-staff-warn-of-quitting-en-masse The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:51+05:45 Edu staff warn of quitting en masse Over four dozen officials from the Ministry of Education have threatened to resign en masse if the government does not roll back its decision to deploy them at the local level under an executive head from the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/no-progress-in-cargo-flow-via-bhairahawa-border-point The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:49+05:45 No progress in cargo flow via Bhairahawa border point Country’s imports and exports via the Nepal-India border point in Bhairahawa have taken a hit despite repeated requests to the Indian side to remove obstacles. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/landslide-threat-looms-large-over-dhading-village The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:48+05:45 Landslide threat looms large over Dhading village More than two dozen families have been displaced after a fresh landslide hit Hindung of Ruby Valley Rural Municipality-4 in Dhading. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/09/probe-panel-seize-bpkihs-documents The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:47+05:45 Probe panel seize BPKIHS documents The Medical Education Probe Commission has confiscated documents from the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan following complaints of alleged financial misappropriation and leakage of question papers in the institution. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/09/construction-resumes-at-melamchi-project The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:45+05:45 Construction resumes at Melamchi project Construction works on the Melamchi Water Supply Project (MWSP) have resumed after a negotiation between the government and the agitating parties. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/09/ghale-among-3-journos-picked-for-fonij-award The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:44+05:45 Ghale among 3 journos picked for FONIJ Award Head of ekantipur.com Khim Ghale and two others have been selected for the Indigenous Nationalities National Journalism Award to be presented by the Federation of Nepali Indigenous Nationalities Journalists (FONIJ). https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/09/mofa-failed-to-act-says-house-panel-report The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:42+05:45 MoFA failed to act, says House panel report The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) failed to act despite reports about human trafficking and officials from other state agencies, including the immigration department, colluded with human traffickers to send Nepali migrant workers to the Gulf, according to a parliamentary report released on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/09/no-headway-in-talks-as-dr-kcs-health-continues-to-deteriorate The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:23:40+05:45 No headway in talks as Dr KC’s health continues to deteriorate There has not been any breakthrough on addressing the demands of Dr Govinda KC even as his 11th fast-unto-death entered its 16th day on Tuesday, with doctors attending to him saying the fasting surgeon might need emergency intervention anytime as his health is deteriorating fast. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/09/between-right-and-wrong The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:19:12+05:45 Between right and wrong While the negotiations to amend the Health Profession Education Bill have made headlines, a damaging report on Nepal Medical Council’s (NMC) recent licensing exam results has highlighted the need for strong and uncompromising regulations in the education sector as well. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/09/no-one-wants-war The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:19:10+05:45 No one wants war The on-going standoff between India and China in the Doklam region has fuelled debate and controversy. Belligerent statements abound in both Indian and Chinese media, hinting at an impending and inevitable conflict. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/09/tired-of-waiting The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-09T08:19:08+05:45 Tired of waiting Survivors of the killer earthquake of 2015 have already spent two monsoons and winters in temporary shelters, and yet there is no sign of their homes being rebuilt. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/08/bhandari-appointed-ddg-of-dohs The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T19:34:13+05:45 Bhandari appointed DDG of DoHS Chudamani Bhandari has been appointed the Deputy Director General of the Department of Health Services. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/nsu-urges-govt-to-address-demands-of-dr-kc-pronto The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T19:26:05+05:45 NSU urges govt to address demands of Dr KC pronto Nepal Students Union (USU), the student wing of ruling Nepali Congress, has urged the government to immediately address the demands of Dr Govinda KC. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/gorkhaland-protest-one-nepali-arrested-for-enticing-violence-in-siliguri The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T19:26:02+05:45 Gorkhaland protest: One Nepali arrested for enticing violence in Siliguri West Bengal Police on Tuesday arrested two persons, including a Nepali, on the charge of enticing violence in Gorkhaland protest. https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2017/08/08/gaijatra-celebration-2017-in-pictures The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T18:02:01+05:45 Gaijatra celebration - 2017 [in pictures] The traditional Gaijatra festival (cow festival) is being observed from Tuesday in the three cities of Kathmandu Valley and some other places. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/nc-lawmaker-among-21-face-music-for-betraying-party-in-local-polls The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T17:30:57+05:45 NC lawmaker among 21 face music for betraying party in local polls The ruling Nepali Congress has taken action against its 21 leaders and cadres including former State Minister and lawmaker Muthi Malla for betraying the party in the local level elections. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/nepals-transitional-justice-mechanisms-have-failed-to-ensure-justice-for-victims-icj The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T17:04:19+05:45 Nepal’s transitional justice mechanisms have failed to ensure justice for victims: ICJ International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has said that Nepal’s transitional justice mechanisms must undergo serious reform in line with international human rights standards and the directives of Nepal’s Supreme Court in order to provide justice for victims of conflict-era human rights violations and abuses. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/probe-commission-confiscates-documents-from-bpkihs-over-irregularities The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T16:58:45+05:45 Probe commission confiscates documents from BPKIHS over irregularities Medical Education Probe Commission on Tuesday confiscated documents from the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences following complaints that claimed monetary misappropriation and leakage of question papers in the institution. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/08/khim-ghale-selected-for-indigenous-journalism-award The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T16:44:48+05:45 Khim Ghale selected for Indigenous Journalism Award Khim Ghale, In-charge of ekantipur.com, and two others have been selected for the Indigenous Nationalities National Journalism Award to be presented by Federation of Nepali Indigenous Nationalities Journalists (FONIJ). https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/rpp-withdraws-support-extended-to-govt The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T16:37:07+05:45 RPP withdraws support to govt Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) led by Kamal Thapa withdrew its support extended to the government. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/4-missing-in-rasuwa-landslide-found-dead The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T16:18:48+05:45 4 missing in Rasuwa landslide found dead Four persons, who had gone missing in a landslide at Pairebesi in Uttargaya Rural Municipality-4 of Rasuwa district on Sunday night, have been found dead. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/dahal-bhattarai-hold-talks-on-contemporary-issues The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T14:49:55+05:45 Dahal, Bhattarai hold talks on contemporary issues CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Naya Shakti Party coordinator Baburam Bhattarai on Tuesday held talks on contemporary political issues. https://kathmandupost.com/world/2017/08/08/india-police-pair-sacked-for-faking-mt-everest-summit The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T14:21:42+05:45 India police pair sacked for faking Mt Everest summit Two police officers have been sacked after an inquiry found their claim to be the first Indian couple to climb Everest was fake, BBC reported. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/08/kafle-elected-nrna-canada-chairman The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T13:38:52+05:45 Kafle elected NRNA Canada Chairman The 10th Convention of NRNA Canada has elected Gopi Kafle as its chairman and Chirinjivi Ghimire as general secretary. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/two-families-displaced-6-under-high-risk-of-landslides-in-taplejung The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T13:30:25+05:45 Two families displaced, 6 under high risk of landslides in Taplejung Two households were displaced and other six were under a high risk of landslides at Phaktyanglung Rural Municipality-3 in the district. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/passenger-bus-rams-bike-killing-22-year-old-youth The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T13:29:17+05:45 Passenger bus rams bike killing 22 – year – old youth A youth was killed after a passenger bus rammed a motorbike in front of the Kalanki temple on Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/two-killed-in-separate-accidents-20170808132843 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T13:28:43+05:45 Two killed in separate accidents Two persons including a woman were killed in separate accidents in Arnama and Karjanha rural municipalities here in Siraha. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/teacher-arrested-in-accusation-of-raping-14yrold-student The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T13:27:50+05:45 Teacher arrested on charge of raping 14-yr-old student A teacher has been arrested in accusation of raping a 14 – year – old student here in the district. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/gaijatra-festival-being-celebrated The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T13:25:04+05:45 Gaijatra festival being celebrated today The traditional festival of Gaijatra or the 'cow festival' is being observed from Tuesday in the three cities of Kathmandu Valley and some other places in the country amidst fun, gaiety, humor, satire and entertainment. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/kmc-hospital-drugs-store-sealed-for-selling-expired-meds The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T13:23:38+05:45 KMC hospital drugs store sealed for selling expired meds Department of Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health today sealed Sinamangal based drugstore of Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) hospital. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/remote-school-running-classes-under-tent-cover The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T13:21:24+05:45 Remote school running classes under tent cover A school at Kulabhanyjang of Badakadiyale area in Khotehang rural municipality – 4 is running regular classes under makeshift roof cover after failing to replace the roof blown away during a windstorm four months ago. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/08/open-judo-for-natl-team The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T09:22:42+05:45 Open Judo for nat’l team The eighth Ambika Bahadur Chhetri Memorial Open Judo Championships is set to from August 11 to 13 at the National Sports Council’s training hall in Satdobato. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/08/ddcs-biratnagar-plant-doubles-output-capacity The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T09:22:40+05:45 DDC’s Biratnagar plant doubles output capacity Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) has doubled the capacity of its milk powder production plant in Biratnagar and plans to produce four types of milk products from next month. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/08/passenger-chaos-at-nepalgunj-airport The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T09:22:39+05:45 Passenger chaos at Nepalgunj airport The number of air passengers has swelled in Nepalgunj-Humla sector after experiencing a surge in Indian tourists travelling to Kailas Manasarovar in China via Nepali air route. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/08/ghising-off-to-delhi-to-negotiate-prices The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:56:30+05:45 Ghising off to Delhi to negotiate prices A Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) delegation led by Managing Director Kulman Ghising has left for New Delhi to participate in a meeting of the Nepal-India Power Exchange Committee scheduled for Tuesday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/08/truckers-upset-by-multiple-taxation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:56:28+05:45 Truckers upset by multiple taxation Public fear that newly-formed local bodies would start imposing various taxes and fees rampantly has come true with several rural municipalities in Dhading district levying taxes on the extraction and transportation of natural resources like sand and aggregates. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/08/heightened-security-hits-nepal-india-trade The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:56:27+05:45 Heightened security hits Nepal-India trade Indian border security personnel have put a damper on Nepal’s cross-border trade with India once again, as they have started conducting thorough checks of cargo vehicles entering India via the border point in the western Nepali city of Bhairahawa. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/08/scholarship-in-memory-of-artist-shrestha The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:56:25+05:45 Scholarship in memory of artist Shrestha This past week, Prashant Smriti Samaj, a fine-arts foundation established in the memory of artist Prashant Shrestha, announced a scholarship grant—Prashant Pratibha Scholarship. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/08/education-fair-at-the-nac-this-week The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:56:24+05:45 Education Fair at the NAC this week The second edition of the Innovation in Education Fair (IEF), 2017, will take place at Nepal Art Council in Babarmahal, starting August 10. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/08/novel-on-the-jhapa-sangharsha-unveiled The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:56:23+05:45 Novel on the Jhapa Sangharsha unveiled In early 1970s, inspired by the Naxalite movement across the border—a movement that led to the foundation of Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)— leaders such as RK Mainali and CP Mainali started their own movement, which they dubbed the Jhapa Sangharsha. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/08/himalaya-roadies-clicks-into-gear-vote-outs-begin The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:56:21+05:45 Himalaya Roadies clicks into gear, vote outs begin The race to become the first ever Himalaya Roadies is heating up. Having completed a gruelling five-legged audition that travelled to five different cities around the country, the show has now finally moved into the ‘Journey Round’; https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/08/the-flagships-have-arrived The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:56:20+05:45 The flagships have arrived In the last couple of months, five flagship phones have arrived in Nepal. Everybody has had their eyes on what the heavy hitters have brought out into the market and you probably can’t wait to pounce upon your favourite phone. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/08/universal-digital-identity The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:23+05:45 Universal digital identity Whether people shop online, engage in e-services or post on social media channels, everyone has a digital identity that represents a person as a unique individual: https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/rautahats-killer-ditches-claim-11-lives-in-3-weeks The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:22+05:45 Rautahat’s killer ditches claim 11 lives in 3 weeks As many as 11 children, aged below 12, drowned in rain-filled ditches in separate incidents in Rautahat district in past three weeks. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/home-minister-bemoans-valleys-dismal-traffic-infra The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:20+05:45 Home Minister bemoans Valley’s dismal traffic infra Home Minister Janardan Sharma has said that dysfunctional traffic infrastructure and poor state of road are hindering the works of traffic police in Kathmandu. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/3-killed-another-feared-dead-in-rasuwa-landslide The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:19+05:45 3 killed, another feared dead in Rasuwa landslide Three persons perished and another is feared dead in a Sunday night’s landslide at Uttargaya Rural Municipility-4 in Rasuwa. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/08/nra-plan-falls-through-as-line-ministries-baulk The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:17+05:45 NRA plan falls through as line ministries baulk The National Reconstruction Authority’s plan of bringing the central level project implementation units (CLPIUs) under its jurisdiction has failed to materialise following reluctance of line ministries. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/uml-mps-also-patrons-of-mmihs-block-buyout The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:16+05:45 UML MPs, also patrons of MMIHS, block buyout Strong lobby from CPN-UML parliamentarians and their refusal to sell the Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences (MMIHS) has re-stoked the controversy of party cadres vying to run a medical college inside Kathmandu Valley. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/08/nepal-adopts-proposal-on-accession-to-itt-lldcs The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:14+05:45 Nepal adopts proposal on accession to ITT-LLDCs The Legislature Parliament has unanimously adopted the proposal on the accession of Nepal to the Multilateral Agreement for the Establishment of an International Think Tank for Land Locked Developing Countries (ITT-LLDCs). https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/drug-dealer-dies-in-shootout-with-cops The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:13+05:45 ‘Drug dealer’ dies in shootout with cops An alleged drug dealer was gunned down when he reportedly opened fire at police at Kusunti in Lalitpur on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/rpp-prajatantrik-to-join-govt-after-registration The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:12+05:45 RPP Prajatantrik to join govt after registration Leaders of the newly formed Rastriya Prajatantra Party (Prajatantrik) that broke away from the RPP on Sunday have said they would join the Nepali Congress-led government as soon as the party is registered with the Election Commission. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/08/15th-bimstec-ministerial-meeting-on-friday The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:10+05:45 15th Bimstec Ministerial Meeting on Friday The 15th Bimstec Ministerial Meeting will take place in Kathmandu this Friday where the participants are expected to finalise the date of the 4th Bimstec Summit that Nepal, the current chair of the sub-regional grouping, is playing host later this year. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/08/mahara-unveils-work-plan-on-foreign-policy The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:09+05:45 Mahara unveils work plan on foreign policy Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara has unveiled a work plan of the ministry, stating that Nepal’s foreign policy should have two immediate missions. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/08/104-test-positive-for-swine-flue-in-western-region The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:07+05:45 104 test positive for swine flue in western region As many as 104 patients are found suffering from swine flue (Influenza ‘A’ H1N1) in the western region. Of them, 86 patients are from Kaski alone, according to the District Public Health Office (DPHO). https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/08/sdg-15-conserving-terrestrial-ecosystems The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:06+05:45 Conserving terrestrial ecosystems Forests cover 30 percent of the earth’s surface and in addition to providing food security and shelter, forests are also important in combatting climate change, and protecting biodiversity and the homes of the indigenous population. 13 million hectares of forests are being lost every year and the persistent degradation of dry lands has led to the desertification of 3.6 billion hectares. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/prepare-for-both-polls-together-deuba-tells-ec The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:04+05:45 Prepare for both polls together, Deuba tells EC Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has asked the Election Commission to make necessary preparations for holding both the provincial and federal polls at one go. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/kmcs-meddling-in-rebuild-plan-flayed The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:03+05:45 KMC’s meddling in rebuild plan flayed A recent decision of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City to co-opt the rebuilding of the historic Kasthamandap has drawn ire from the local community who have called the decision “arbitrary” and against the spirit of a legally-binding agreement signed in May that recognised the locals’ initiative for rebuilding the site. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/08/nepal-wont-take-sides-on-china-india-row The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:29:02+05:45 ‘Nepal won’t take sides on China-India row’ Amid the long-running India-China military face-off in Doklam plateau, Nepal will not get “influenced” either by India or China and “get dragged” into their border dispute, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Krishna Bahadur Mahara said on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/08/2-med-schools-to-be-affiliated-before-ban-on-new-colleges The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:28:59+05:45 2 med schools to be affiliated before ban on new colleges The parliamentary Committee on Women, Children, Social Welfare and Elderly Citizens is close to an agreement on granting affiliations to medical colleges that meet the criteria prior to imposing a 10-year moratorium on new schools in the Valley. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/08/opportunity-for-sustained-growth The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:25:57+05:45 Opportunity for sustained growth While presenting the budget at Parliament last May, the Finance Minister informed Members of Parliament that they could look into the amount of resources that had been allocated to the local governments of their respective constituencies. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/08/undeclared-borders The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:25:55+05:45 Undeclared borders The Tarai-Madhes region lies along Nepal’s geographical border with India. This geographical proximity to India has resulted in cultural and linguistic commonalities that the people of the Madhes share with people across the border. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/08/dont-let-them-escape The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-08T08:25:52+05:45 Don’t let them escape Nepal Oil Corporation, the state-owned petroleum monopoly, has made a mockery of the country’s laws by bypassing standard procedures whilst purchasing land to build fuel storage facilities in four different places. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/07/evms-essential-to-conduct-both-elections-together-ec The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T19:09:30+05:45 EVMs essential to conduct both elections together: EC Election Commission (EC) officials have underscored the need for using electronic voting machines if the elections of both federal assembly and parliament are to be conducted together. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/illegal-drugs-trader-khatri-killed-in-gunfire-exchange-with-police The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T16:09:35+05:45 Drug trader Khatri killed in 'encounter' with cops in Kusunti Notorious illegal drug trader, Prabin Khatri, was killed in what was said to be a 'confrontation' with police at Kusunti, Lalitpur on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/07/rpp-expels-17-lawmakers-cc-members The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T14:53:28+05:45 RPP expels 17 lawmakers, CC members Kamal Thapa-led Rastriya Prajatantra Party has expelled 17 party leaders following a split in the party. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/elected-uml-representatives-from-bharatpur-metropolis-take-oath The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T14:07:49+05:45 Elected UML representatives from Bharatpur metropolis take oath The elected representatives of CPN-UML in Bharatpur Metropolitan City took the oath of office and secrecy on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/4-missing-4-injured-in-rasuwa-landslide-with-photos The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T13:59:50+05:45 4 missing, 4 injured in Rasuwa landslide (With photos) Four persons have been buried and four others injured in a landslide triggered by incessant rainfall occurred at Uttargaya Rural Municipality-4, Rasuwa on Sunday night. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/scrub-typhus-claims-1-infects-3-in-dhankuta The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T13:44:57+05:45 Scrub typhus claims 1, infects 3 in Dhankuta A child died and three others were taken ill due to scrub typhus in Khalsa Chintang Sahidbhumi Rural Municipality and Parkhibas Municipality in Dhankuta. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/1-killed-4-injured-in-dhading-tipper-hit The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T10:16:47+05:45 1 killed, 4 injured in Dhading tipper hit A person died and three others were injured when a tipper hit them at Khatripauwa of Dhunibesi Municipality – 9 of Dhading along the Prithvi Highway on Monday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/07/man-electrocuted-in-morang The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T10:12:25+05:45 Man electrocuted in Morang A man was electrocuted at Bansbari in Sundarachauha Municipality – 4, Morang, on Sunday night. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/07/4-members-of-single-family-missing-as-landslide-buries-house-in-rasuwa The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T09:12:41+05:45 4 members of single family missing as landslide buries house in Rasuwa Four members of a single family have reportedly been missing after a landslide triggered by incessant rainfall buried their house at Pairebeshi of Uttargaya Rural Municipality-4 of Rasuwa on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/07/taplejung-rout-red-horse-3-0 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T09:00:13+05:45 Taplejung rout Red Horse 3-0 Taplejung made a winning start to the Pathivara Gold Cup football tournament by beating Red Horse Club of Ilam 3-0 on the inaugural day match in Taplejung on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/07/golden-gate-prime-triumph The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T09:00:09+05:45 Golden Gate, Prime triumph Golden Gate ‘B’ and Prime College ‘D’ clinched the titles of NeBA President Cup 3x3 Nation-wide Basketball Championships at the National Sports Council covered hall on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/07/magar-khadka-win-poy-awards The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T09:00:08+05:45 Magar, Khadka win PoY awards Purna Bahadur Magar of Tribhuvan Army Club and Sony Khadka of Bhaktapur were awarded with the Player of the Year (PoY) Award by the Nepal International Taekwondo Federation (NITF) on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/07/yak-dairy-products-find-market-in-china The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:49:03+05:45 Yak dairy products find market in China Dinesh Ghale of Tipling in Dhading district spends most of his days attending to his herd of yaks. Yak farming has been his family profession and he has not been able to abandon it. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/07/probe-panel-to-make-site-visits The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:49:02+05:45 Probe panel to make site visits The parliamentary Industry, Commerce and Consumer Welfare Committee has formed a five-member probe panel under lawmaker Subhash Chandra Thakuri to conduct a field study of Nepal Oil Corporation’s controversial land purchase deal. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/07/govt-to-extend-rs150m-in-districts-facing-scant-rainfall The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:48:53+05:45 Govt to extend Rs150m in districts facing scant rainfall The government has finally decided to address the problem of scant rainfall faced by eight eastern and central Tarai districts during the ongoing rice plantation season, as it has introduced a relief package worth Rs150 million to purchase various equipment to irrigate dry paddy fields. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/07/shahi-to-talk-to-chinese-envoy-about-contractor The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:48:45+05:45 Shahi to talk to Chinese envoy about contractor The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has appealed to Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi to talk to Chinese Ambassador Yu Hong about the Chinese contractor for the hydro and electro mechanical works of the Kulekhani 3 Hydropower Project who has repeatedly missed the construction deadline. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/07/noc-deliberately-ignored-procedure The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:48:41+05:45 ‘NOC deliberately ignored procedure’ The parliamentary Industry, Commerce and Consumer Welfare Committee has declared that Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) decided unilaterally and ignored procedure when buying land to build storage plants at four locations. https://kathmandupost.com/escalate/2017/08/07/learn-together-grow-together-and-perform-together The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:44:55+05:45 ‘Learn together, grow together and perform together’ Govinda Gurung, the recently appointed CEO of Civil Bank, joined the institution six years ago as its deputy CEO. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/07/93-pints-of-blood-collected-in-donation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:32+05:45 93 pints of blood collected in donation Hamro Gaurav Hamro Ramechhap and Nepal Red Cross jointly organised a blood donation programme on the occasion of the International Youth Day in Duwakot, https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/07/noah-to-build-100-water-filter-systems The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:30+05:45 Noah to build 100 water filter systems Project Noah: The Betterment of Humanity has declared to build 11 water filter systems in Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/07/limbuwan-banda-hits-life-in-east The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:28+05:45 Limbuwan banda hits life in East Limbuwan State Council affiliated to the Rastriya Janamukti Party (RJP) enforced a banda in nine eastern districts across the Arun river on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/investment-in-climate-change-adaptation-yielding-results The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:26+05:45 ‘Investment in climate change adaptation yielding results’ The government investment to help farmers adapting with the impacts of climate change is bearing fruits, recent studies have reported. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/07/4-cops-hurt-in-ambush The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:24+05:45 4 cops hurt in ambush Four police personnel were injured when an armed group detonated an improvised explosive device targeting a patrol van at Surunga Municipality-5 in Saptari on Saturday night. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/maoist-nc-take-out-victory-rally-in-bharatpur The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:22+05:45 Maoist, NC take out victory rally in Bharatpur The CPN (Maoist Centre) and the Nepali Congress (NC) on Sunday organised a victory rally in Bharatpur Metropolitan City following the triumph of their mayor and deputy mayor candidates in the re-election held on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/flu-scare-schools-in-palpas-kaseni-closed-for-three-days The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:20+05:45 Flu scare: Schools in Palpa’s Kaseni closed for three days In view of the growing cases of seasonal influenza in Kaseni area of Mathagadhi Rural Municipality-3 in Palpa, an all-party meeting on Sunday decided to close the local schools for three days. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/nra-initiates-process-for-resurvey The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:17+05:45 NRA initiates process for resurvey The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has started training engineers for carrying out resurvey of private homes impacted by the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake. The three-day training kicked off in Kathmandu on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/provincial-federal-polls-should-be-held-in-nov-dahal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:14+05:45 Provincial, federal polls should be held in Nov: Dahal CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal said that the federal and provincial elections should be held in November. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/450-leaders-cadres-quit-chand-led-party The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:13+05:45 450 leaders, cadres quit Chand-led party At least 450 district leaders and cadres have defected the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal. The defection was announced at a press conference organised by Rafat Sanchar Club in Bhaktapur today. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/renus-victory-fails-to-impress-maoist-leaders The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:28:12+05:45 Renu’s victory fails to impress Maoist leaders Renu Dahal’s victory as the mayor of Bharatpur Metropolitan City has failed to impress many CPN (Maoist Centre) leaders who feel that the incident of tearing up ballot papers has disgraced the party. https://kathmandupost.com/interviews/2017/08/07/politicians-hand-pick-bureaucrats-so-that-they-can-work-together-for-personal-gain The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:17:33+05:45 Politicians hand-pick bureaucrats so that they can work together for personal gain Recently, a number of incidents have revealed the troubling levels of corruption and collusion that are currently plaguing Nepal, resulting in poor state of governance. https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/07/monsoon-madness The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:17:32+05:45 Monsoon madness Most places in the country have turned into massive infrastructure development sites. Due to dug-up roads and ditches, large swathes of the Capital have become almost unlivable. Each day, there are reports and photos in the press of people having to cross or drive through roads that have turned into muddy rivers. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/07/errant-nrb The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:17:32+05:45 Errant NRB The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) should ideally operate without courting much controversy over its internal management, operational modality, assessment of the economy, and the regulatory and supervisory mandate. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/rjp-n-teams-to-talk-about-polls The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:07:52+05:45 RJP-N teams to talk about polls A confused Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal has divided around 1,000 participants into 30 groups to discuss whether to participate in the upcoming phase of local level elections in Province 2 as the RJP-N’s central committee meeting kicked off in the Capital on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/speaker-directs-govt-to-respond-to-minors-death The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:07:49+05:45 Speaker directs govt to respond to minors’ death Speaker Onasari Gharti has directed the government to furnish its response to Parliament in its next meeting to the deaths of four children on Saturday in a pit dug up during road expansion at Garuda of Rautahat district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/health-insurance-bill-in-house The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:07:47+05:45 Health insurance bill in House The Health Ministry on Sunday presented the Health Insurance Bill-2017 for parliamentary approval. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/07/rana-splits-rpp-to-form-new-party The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-07T08:07:44+05:45 Rana splits RPP to form new party Nine months after unification, the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, the fourth largest force in Parliament, faced another split on Sunday with senior leader Pashupati Shumsher Rana applying for party registration at the Election Commission. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/06/bharatpur-to-be-made-model-metropolis-of-asia The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T20:17:46+05:45 'Bharatpur to be made model metropolis of Asia' Mayor of Bharatpur metropolis Renu Dahal has said that the metropolis would be developed into a model metropolis of the country, and of Asia. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/house-committee-team-to-carry-out-onsite-visit-of-land-purchased-by-noc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T18:31:03+05:45 House Committee team to carry out onsite visit of land purchased by NOC The Industry, Commerce and Consumer Welfare Committee under the Legislature-Parliament is to carry out an onsite visit of the land purchased by Nepal Oil Corporation in four districts for petroleum storage. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/rastriya-prajatantra-party-splits-pashupati-shamsher-forms-new-party The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T18:10:04+05:45 Rastriya Prajatantra Party splits, again Kamal Thapa-led Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), the fourth largest party in the Parliament, has split on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/06/partial-lunar-eclipse-tomorrow The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T17:37:53+05:45 Partial lunar eclipse tomorrow A partial lunar eclipse will take place on the night of August 7. In Kathmandu, the eclipse will begin at 11:07pm and ends at 1:03am. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/uml-boycotts-swearing-in-ceremony-in-bharatpur The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T17:32:07+05:45 UML boycotts swearing-in ceremony in Bharatpur The elected representatives of CPN-UML in Bharatpur Metropolitan City have boycotted the swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/govt-asked-to-respond-to-rautahat-incident The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T16:23:49+05:45 Govt asked to respond to Rautahat incident Speaker Onsari Gharti drew the attention of the government to the drowning of four children in an open pit at Garuda in Rautahat. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/06/lawmakers-stress-to-make-election-system-cost-friendly The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T16:16:18+05:45 Lawmakers stress to make election system cost-friendly Deliberations on the amendment bill related to the election of members of provincial assembly has continued in the meeting of the State Affairs Committee under the Legislature-Parliament on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/06/south-asian-womens-conference-kicks-off The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T16:02:33+05:45 South Asian Women's Conference kicks off The South Asian Women's Conference-2017 began in the Capital on Sunday. The All Nepal Women's Association has organised the conference with an objective of increasing women's participation in local governments of South Asian Countries. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/provincial-federal-election-in-mid-november-dahal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T15:14:15+05:45 Provincial, federal election in mid-November: Dahal CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal that said that the federal and provincial elections should be held by mid-November. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/mc-nc-mark-victory-in-bharatpur-with-mass-rally-with-photos The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T15:13:23+05:45 MC, NC mark victory in Bharatpur with mass rally (With photos) The CPN (Maoist Centre) and Nepali Congress (NC) on Sunday organised a joint victory rally in Bharatpur Metropolitan City following the election of their respective candidates to the post of mayor and deputy mayor in the metro city. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/govt-to-table-health-insurance-bill-at-house The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T14:27:17+05:45 Govt to table Health Insurance Bill at House The government has decided to table the Health Insurance Bill at the Legislature-Parliament on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/06/teenage-gulmi-boy-missing-from-kumaripati The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T14:12:18+05:45 Teenage Gulmi boy missing from Kumaripati A 15-year-old boy from Marbhung in Gulmi district, now living in Kumaripati, Lalitpur, has been missing for the past four days. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/global-policy-forum-for-nepal-express-solidarity-with-dr-kc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T13:40:45+05:45 Global Policy Forum for Nepal expresses solidarity with Dr KC Global Policy Forum for Nepal has expressed its solidarity with Dr Govinda KC and urged the government to address the demands of Dr KC without delay. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/06/over-400-cadres-quit-chand-led-cpn The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T13:37:55+05:45 Over 400 cadres quit Chand-led CPN Over 400 cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal quit the party on Sunday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/four-policemen-injured-in-rajbiraj-explosion The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T12:41:33+05:45 Four policemen injured in Rajbiraj explosion Four police personnel terveling on a police van were injured when a pressure cooker bomb went off at Surunga Municipality-6 in Rajbiraj on Sunday night. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/banda-affects-life-in-nine-eastern-districts The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T12:34:37+05:45 Banda affects life in nine eastern districts The general strike called by the Limbuwan State Council affiliated to Rastriya Janamukti Party on Sunday crippled life in nine eastern districts across the Arun River. https://kathmandupost.com/fiction-park/2017/08/06/the-ice-machine The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T10:31:04+05:45 The ice machine With clear intentions Kira starts packing up his bags. He knows it is definitely the right time to end it all, with a one-way ticket. It has been planned and thoroughly examined with nothing left to do. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2017/08/06/bajracharya-koirala-the-u-16-champs The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T09:02:07+05:45 Bajracharya, Koirala the U-16 champs Prerana Koirala and Samrakshyak Bhusan Bajracharya clinched the Under-16 singles titles of the ANLTA-JTI National Junior Tennis Championships on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/06/being-free The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T09:01:38+05:45 Being free Improving mental and physical health will help us achieve true freedom https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/06/rainbow-of-kcs-satyagraha The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T09:01:32+05:45 Rainbow of KC’s Satyagraha Dr KC seeks to tear through the conundrum of self-serving political elites in government https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/06/the-rise-of-organic-roofs The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T09:01:30+05:45 The rise of organic roofs Can we create a critical mass of rooftop organic vegetable farming in sprawling Kathmandu, thus reducing our reliance on pesticides laced vegetables? https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/06/neither-toys-nor-collectibles The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T09:01:30+05:45 Neither toys nor collectibles I hate seeing fish in small cramped tanks in offices and homes. Their large eyes stare at me, begging me to release them into their original homes. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/06/recasting-history-on-stage The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T09:01:15+05:45 Recasting history on Stage Daraundi ko Pani, a play that recasts an overlooked snippet of history, is currently being staged at Shilpee Theatre in Battisputali. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/06/nepse-gains-steam-up-1405-points The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:33:31+05:45 Nepse gains steam, up 14.05 points Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) rose 14.05 points to close at 1,660.58 points last week, as banks started reducing the lending rate and most of the listed companies posted good financial report, increasing investor confidence. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/06/works-resume-on-upper-trishuli-3a-project The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:33:28+05:45 Works resume on Upper Trishuli 3A project China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC), the contractor for Upper Trishuli 3A Hydroelectric Project has resumed construction of the project which was halted after the devastating earthquake in April 2015. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/06/government-forms-special-cell-to-tackle-financial-crime The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:33:25+05:45 Positive Step: Government forms special cell to tackle financial crime The government has formed a special cell to monitor the progress made by various bodies in combating financial crime, such as money laundering and terror financing, in a bid to prevent the country from falling back into the watch-list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body that creates standards to fight global financial crime. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/06/contractor-okays-dhalkebar-project-october-deadline The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:33:24+05:45 Contractor okays Dhalkebar project October deadline Central Power Grid International Economic and Trade Corporation, the Chinese contractor that is working on 220 kV Substation Project at Dhalkebar has agreed to meet the completion deadline of October 2017. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/06/govt-to-issue-bonds-early The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:33:22+05:45 Govt to issue bonds early For the first time in recent years, the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority, is raising debt from the domestic market from the first month of the fiscal year, as transfers made to local bodies have raised the spectre of government facing shortage of funds. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/national-denies-merit-students-admission-again The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:22+05:45 National denies merit students admission, again The Birgunj-based National Medical College has denied admission to post-graduate students from the second list of merit published by the Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, demanding extra payment. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/06/uml-won-most-seats-with-vote-share-like-ncs The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:20+05:45 UML won most seats with vote share like NC’s There is no huge gap between the total number of votes received by the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress in the first and second phases of local level elections but the former has outmatched the ruling party in the number of seats won. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/people-living-near-babai-karnali-banks-fear-for-life The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:19+05:45 People living near Babai, Karnali banks fear for life People living in settlements near the Karnali and Babai riverbanks in Bardiya are worried about possible floods as the rain is relentless. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/4-girls-drown-in-rain-filled-pit The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:18+05:45 4 girls drown in rain-filled pit Four children, including three of a family, drowned in a rain-filled pit dug during road expansion at Garuda Municipality-4 in the district, on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/rs500000-aid-to-khimti-flood-victims The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:17+05:45 Rs 500,000 aid to Khimti flood victims Home Minister Janardan Sharma has said the government will help the flood victims of Khimti, Ramechhap to rebuild their homes. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/monsoon-causes-deluge-deaths The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:15+05:45 Monsoon causes deluge, deaths There has been no respite from floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains in various parts of the country. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/abductors-of-5-year-old-boy-arrested The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:12+05:45 Abductors of 5-year-old boy arrested Police arrested the kidnappers of a five-year-old boy, Bibek Chaudhary, who was rescued by police four days after his abduction on July 27. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/06/hundreds-lend-support-to-dr-kc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:11+05:45 Hundreds lend support to Dr KC Hundreds of Dr Govinda KC’s supporters participated in a mass rally in the Capital on Saturday, urging the government to immediately address the demands of senior orthopaedic surgeon. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/06/the-swayambhupurana-restoring-the-shantipur-murals The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:08+05:45 The Swayambhupurana: Restoring the Shantipur murals Even those who have been to the Swayambhu Mahachaitya Complex repeatedly will most likely have missed the nondescript, white plaster and stucco Shantipur temple north of the stupa. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/06/gender-aware-policies-needed The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:06+05:45 Gender-aware policies needed Any gender equality policy is an economic policy,” said a former finance secretary at an informal discussion with a group of policy analysts and advocates. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/nine-killed-seven-hurt-in-doti-jeep-accident The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:05+05:45 Nine killed, seven hurt in Doti jeep accident Nine persons were killed and seven others injured, four critically, in a jeep accident at Bogatan Rural Municipality-6 in Doti district on Friday night. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/swine-flu-claims-one-more-life The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:05+05:45 Swine flu claims one more life A 74-year-old man from Palpa has died of swine flu. Dr Uma Shankar Prasad Chaudhary, chief of the District Health Office, said Man Bahadur Chidi of Kaseni in Mathagadhi-3 died on Saturday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kathmandu. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/probe-committee-lacks-adequate-authority The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:04+05:45 Irregularities in Sajha Prakashan: Probe committee ‘lacks adequate authority’ Members of a probe panel formed by the government to investigate into alleged irregularities in Sajha Prakashan by its chairman and general manager are finding themselves at their wit’s end, as they say they lack ‘adequate authority’ and that they are not authorised to conduct raids and search. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/06/renu-dahal-turns-the-tables-on-devi-gyawali The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-06T08:08:02+05:45 Bharatpur re-election: Renu Dahal turns the tables on Devi Gyawali CPN (Maoist Centre)’s Renu Dahal has defeated CPN-UML’s Devi Gyawali by 203 votes to become the mayor of Bharatpur Metropolitan City. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/05/4-kids-drown-in-pit-dug-for-road-expansion The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T17:25:28+05:45 4 girls drown in pit dug for road expansion Four girls drowned in a water-filled pit dug during expansion of roads at Garuda Municipality-4 in Rautahat district. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/bharatpur-19-vote-counting-underway-devi-gyawali-leads The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T16:06:17+05:45 Bharatpur mayoral race: Dahal takes lead from Gyawali CPN (Maoist Center) candidate has taken lead in vote count of Bharatpur Metropolitan City's mayoral race. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/two-found-dead-in-nawalparasi The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T15:10:15+05:45 Two found dead in Nawalparasi Two persons, who had gone missing since yesterday, have been found dead at Palhinandan Rural Municipality-3 on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/rr-in-rolpa-and-rukum The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T15:06:25+05:45 R&R in Rolpa and Rukum Located some 280 kilometres west of Kathmandu are the remote and parched, yet surprisingly enchanting, districts of Rolpa and Rukum. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/bridge-linking-nuwakot-rasuwa-swept-away-in-floods The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T13:54:03+05:45 Bridge linking Nuwakot-Rasuwa swept away in floods A suspension bridge at Betrabati over Phalakhu River linking Nuwakot and Rasuwa district was swept away by the flood last night. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/05/rally-organised-in-capital-in-support-of-dr-govinda-kc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T13:39:09+05:45 Rally organised in Capital in support of Dr Govinda KC Supporters of Dr Govinda KC organised a mass rally in the Capital on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/one-dies-of-swine-flu-four-others-from-unknown-disease-in-palpa The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T12:41:05+05:45 One dies of swine flu, four others from unknown disease in Palpa An elderly man from Palpa district has died of swine flu in course of treatment at the Vayodha Hospital in Balkhu, Kathmandu, on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/pedestrian-killed-in-new-baneshwor-vehicle-hit The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T11:00:23+05:45 Pedestrian killed in New Baneshwor vehicle hit A pedestrian died on the spot after an unidentified vehicle hit him in front of the Everest Hotel in New Baneshwor of the Capital on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/pillion-rider-killed-as-truck-hits-bike-in-sunsari The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T10:41:18+05:45 Pillion rider killed as truck hits bike in Sunsari A man died after a truck hit a bike he was riding on at Shiva Chok of Ramdhuni Municipality in Sunsari on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/05/nine-killed-after-jeep-veers-off-slippery-trail-in-doti The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T09:32:32+05:45 9 killed, 4 injured as jeep veers off slippery road in Doti As many as nine persons including the driver died and four others were injured when a jeep met with an accident in Doti on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/gumboots-for-all The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T09:17:59+05:45 Gumboots for all! Our honorable Prime Monster Deuba goes to Chitwan to see for himself if our hardworking contractors are doing their job right along the Narayangadh-Muglin stretch. Whom are we kidding? https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/a-dog-lives-on The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T09:17:56+05:45 A dog lives on I buried my dog after he died after a long night of seizure. Buried him by the side of a small, https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/think-twice-its-not-alright The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T09:13:17+05:45 Think twice, it’s not alright Kathmandu’s summers are unforgiving. The sun at its zenith is a callous god, streaming down sweltering heat that brings beads to any unadorned shoulders. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/learning-the-art-of-showing The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T09:13:13+05:45 Learning the art of showing Pranisha Gurung, a fourth year student at Sirjana College of Fine Arts, Uttar Dhoka, felt something like panic when her teacher reminded the class that their BFA final-year exhibition was to be held in a month-and-a-half’s time. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/05/chaudhary-group-starts-waiwai-production-in-serbia The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T09:10:15+05:45 Chaudhary Group starts WaiWai production in Serbia Chaudhary Group, manufacturer of Wai Wai Noodles, has started production of the noodle in Serbia, a European Country. Chaudhary Group’s Chairman Binod Chaudhary inaugurated the production plant on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/05/langtang-sees-tourist-numbers-rebound The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:53:22+05:45 Langtang sees tourist numbers rebound Tourist arrivals to the popular trekking destination of Langtang Valley in Rasuwa have rebounded after plunging steeply following the 2015 earthquake. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/pm-appoints-karki-as-ibn-vc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:53:20+05:45 PM appoints Karki as IBN VC Finance Minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki has been appointed as the vice chairman of the Investment Board of Nepal (IBN), a government body formed to promote investment in the country. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/05/sajha-prakashan-told-to-furnish-financial-records The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:53:17+05:45 Sajha Prakashan told to furnish financial records The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Friday directed Sajha Prakashan to submit its financial records for the last five years as it begins a probe into suspected embezzlement by Chairperson and General Manager Dolindra Prasad Sharma. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/05/house-adjourned-for-lack-of-quorum The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:53:13+05:45 House adjourned for lack of quorum Parliament faced another instance of lawmakers’ insincerity towards their job on Friday as they abandoned a meeting after recording their attendance. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/land-purchased-by-nepal-oil-corporation-inundated The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:53:09+05:45 Land purchased by Nepal Oil Corporation inundated The land purchased by Nepal Oil Corporation on the banks of Rohini River in Bhairahawa of Rupandehi district to build a fuel storage facility has been inundated due to torrential rains. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/05/home-minister-to-sweep-crime-clean The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:53:06+05:45 Home minister to ‘sweep crime clean’ Home Minister Janardan Sharma has said the government will act tough against “anti-national” elements, punishing people or groups that indulge in activities that harm the nation. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/unidentified-gunmen-attack-tile-shop The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:53:02+05:45 Unidentified gunmen attack tile shop Two unidentified persons opened fire at a tile shop in Manigram, Rupandehi, on Friday. Police said the motorcycle-borne assailants fired three shots at the shop owned by Durga Lal Bhandari but no one was hurt. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/05/project-details-signage-mandatory-at-site-kmc The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:52:59+05:45 Project details signage mandatory at site: KMC Any construction spanning over 5,000 sq feet in Kathmandu must mandatorily install signage of project details at the site from now onwards. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/rosie-in-real-life The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:27:01+05:45 Rosie in real life At 55, the widowed Usha (Ratna Pathak-Shah) has morphed into one of those tough-as-nails matriarchs you mess with at your own peril. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/05/internal-dispute-in-rjp-n-hits-its-decision-on-polls The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:20:55+05:45 Internal dispute in RJP-N hits its decision on polls An internal dispute has made the newly formed Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal indecisive whether to participate in the third phase of local level elections scheduled to be held in Province 2 on September 18. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/muglin-road-landslides-cleared The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:20:29+05:45 Muglin road landslides cleared Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section, which was obstructed since Wednesday night, resumed after 42 hours on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/kavre-transport-operators-warn-of-blocking-sajha The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:20:23+05:45 Kavre transport operators warn of blocking Sajha Bus operators in Kavre have threatened to block Sajha Yatayat’s plan of extending its route up to Dhulikhel. Sajha, which recently launched its bus service up to Sanga from Suryabinayak of Bhaktapur, is now aiming to expand the service up to Dhulikhel Municipality in Kavre. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/05/no-extension-of-indias-small-development-project-deal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:19:56+05:45 ‘No extension of India’s Small Development Project deal’ The Ministry of Finance has declined to further extend the agreement on the Small Development Projects undertaken by the government of India as the terms of agreement between the two countries expire on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/05/committee-to-recommend-modality-for-urea-plant The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:10:42+05:45 Committee to recommend modality for urea plant Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has decided to form a high-level committee to recommend the modality for establishing a fertiliser plant in Dhalkebar under public-private partnership and whether the government should provide viability gap funding to set it up. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/05/wb-defends-neas-move-to-hire-chinese-firm The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:10:32+05:45 WB defends NEA’s move to hire Chinese firm The World Bank has defended the decision taken by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to hand over 25-megawatt solar plant project to a Chinese company amidst parliamentary committee’s instruction to scrap the process of appointing the firm and restart works related to contractor selection. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/05/house-panel-tells-ciaa-to-probe-noc-land-deals The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:10:14+05:45 House panel tells CIAA to probe NOC land deals The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ruled that there have been irregularities in Nepal Oil Corporation’s (NOC) controversial land purchase deal and directed the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) to investigate and take action against those involved. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/after-five-minutes-of-fame The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:10:02+05:45 After five minutes of fame Last summer, Durge Kami became an overnight internet sensation. As a 69-year-old high-schooler enrolled in the tenth grade with students the age of his grandchildren, Kami’s story had all the right ingredients for a viral hit—he was born into poverty; faced marginalisation throughout his life; lived alone in a house without electricity; walked three hours to school and back each day; and he doggedly refused to give up on his dream. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/nepals-cleanest-city The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:09:56+05:45 ‘Nepal’s cleanest city’ As the clock strikes 6 am, a municipal tractor in Hile, Dhankuta winds its way across town, collecting waste destined for a landfill 13 kilometres downhill. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/05/torrential-rains-set-off-floods-in-west The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:02:04+05:45 Torrential rains set off floods in West Continuous rains in western Nepal have set off a series of floods in rivers and human settlements. In Kailali, around 200 homes were inundated after floodwaters from the Patharaiya river entered the settlements in Tikapur Municipality and Janaki Rural Municipality on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/05/7558pc-voter-turnout-in-bharatpur-19 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:01:57+05:45 75.58pc voter turnout in Bharatpur-19 Re-election in Ward 19 of Bharatpur Metropolitan City on Friday saw a 75.58 per cent voter turnout. A total of 2,870 votes were cast. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/05/parties-agree-to-endorse-hpe-bill-in-a-week The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:01:52+05:45 Parties agree to endorse HPE Bill in a week Top leaders of major parties on Friday agreed to endorse the Health Profession Education (HPE) Bill, which is in Parliament since September last year, within a week. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/05/8-killed-in-landslides-floods The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-05T08:01:48+05:45 8 killed in landslides, floods At least eight people were killed in separate incidents of flood and landslide across the country in the past 24 hours. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/7558-pc-votes-cast-in-bharatpur The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T20:42:27+05:45 75.58 pc votes cast in Bharatpur The re-election Bharatpur Metropolitan City-19 held on Friday saw 75.58 per cent voter turnout. The total number of votes cast today was 2,870. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/04/noc-managing-director-khadka-threatens-journalist-paudel The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T20:29:50+05:45 NOC Managing Director Khadka threatens journalist Paudel Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) Managing Director Gopal Khadka has allegedly threatened Nagarik Daily Newspaper journalist Dilip Paudel of destroying his career. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/1-killed-1-missing-in-bajhang-flood-landslide The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T20:28:12+05:45 1 killed, 1 missing in Bajhang flood, landslide A two-year-old child died after he was swept away by a flooded river in Bajhang district on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/land-purchased-by-noc-in-bhairahawa-inundated The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T19:16:15+05:45 Land purchased by NOC in Bhairahawa inundated The land purchased by Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) on the bank of Rohini River in Bhairahawa of Rupandehi district to build fuel storage facility has been inundated due to torrential rain on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/save-dr-govinda-kcs-life-nhrc-to-govt The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T17:47:47+05:45 Save Dr Govinda KC’s life: NHRC to govt The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to save the life of Dr Govinda KC, who has been staging hunger strike for the past 12 days, demanding reforms in the medical sector. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/04/clean-sweep-campaign-on-the-cards-to-curb-crime-minister-sharma The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T17:03:56+05:45 Clean sweep campaign on the cards to curb crime: Minister Sharma Minister for Home Affairs Janardan Sharma has said that the government will soon launch a “Clean Sweep Campaign” to control gangsters and crime. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/baglung-landslides-death-toll-climbs-to-5 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T16:40:40+05:45 Baglung landslides: Death toll climbs to 6 Death toll in Baglung landslides have reached six after police recovered two more bodies on Friday afternoon. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/obstructed-narayangadh-muglin-road-section-resumes The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T15:57:45+05:45 Obstructed Narayangadh-Muglin road section resumes Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section, which was obstructed since Wednesday evening, has resumed from Friday afternoon. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/rjp-n-will-take-part-in-phase-iii-local-polls-says-pm The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T15:30:10+05:45 RJP-N will take part in phase III local polls, says PM Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed his confidence that agitating Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) will take part in the third phase of local level elections slated for September 18. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/200-houses-submerged-as-swollen-river-enter-tikapur-janaki The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T14:57:53+05:45 200 houses submerged as swollen river enter Tikapur, Janaki Around 200 houses have been submerged after the overflowing waters of Patharaiya River entered human settlements at Tikapur Municipality and Janaki Rural Municipality. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/there-has-been-irregularity-in-nocs-land-purchase-deal-pac The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T13:57:42+05:45 PAC says there was irregularity in NOC’s land purchase deal The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Legislature-Parliament has concluded that there has been irregularity during the land purchase deal to build fuel storage facilities for Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC). https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/3-dead-3-missing-in-separate-landslides-in-baglung The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T13:54:08+05:45 3 dead, 3 missing in separate landslides in Baglung Three persons have died after three houses were buried by two separate landslides that occurred at Dhorpatan Municipality and Nisikhola Rural Municipality in Baglung on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/two-swept-away-by-flood-in-nawalparasi The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T13:14:57+05:45 Two swept away by flood in Nawalparasi Two persons have been missing after they were swept away by floods in southern border region in Nawalparasi district. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/shots-fired-at-businessman-in-rupandehi-escapes-unscathed The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T13:06:09+05:45 Shots fired at businessman in Rupandehi, escapes unhurt Two unidentified persons opened fire at a businessperson in Manigram of Tilottama Municipality, Rupandehi on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/ward-member-dies-after-slipping-off-a-tree The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T13:02:26+05:45 Ward member dies after slipping off a tree A newly elected ward member died after slipping off a tree here on Thursday afternoon. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/nawalparasi-border-areas-inundated-due-to-incessant-rain-lack-of-drainage The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T12:30:54+05:45 Incessant rain inundates Nawalparasi border areas Hundreds of houses have been inundated and hectors of paddy fields have been destroyed as rainfall continues to accumulate across the border areas of Nawalparasi district due to lack of drainage system. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/vehicular-movement-affected-as-flood-waters-enter-nepalgunj-gulariya-highway-in-photos The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T12:14:39+05:45 Vehicular movement affected as flood waters enter Nepalgunj-Gulariya highway (In photos) Vehicular movement along the Nepalgunj-Gulariya postal highway has been severely affected following inundation of the road section by the rain-fed Pedari canal on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/grade-12-science-stream-results-published The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T11:10:32+05:45 Grade 12 Science stream results published The National Examiniation Board (NEB) has published the results of grade 12 under science stream on Friday. 44,897 examinees had appeared in the exams held on May 2017. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/woman-dies-as-flood-destroys-house-in-rupandehi The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T11:02:40+05:45 Woman crushed to death as flood destroys house section in Rupandehi A woman was crushed to death after a section of her house fell down following a flood at Rohini River in Rupandehi on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/flood-swollen-rivers-enter-various-road-sections-in-dang-transportation-halted The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T10:54:16+05:45 Vehicular movement halted in Dang as flooded rivers flow into roads Vehicular movement along the Lamahi-Ghorahi-Tulsipur road section has been obstructed after floods from various rivers flowed into the road on Friday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/re-election-in-bharatpur-metropolitan-city-19-underway The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T09:22:41+05:45 Re-election in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-19 underway The re-election in Ward No 19 of Bharatpur Metropolitan City is underway under the first phase of local level elections. The voting commenced in six voting centres of the three polling stations at 7 am today, Chief ElectionOfficial, Kavi Prasad Neupane said. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/security-tightened-for-bharatpur-re-polling The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T09:03:49+05:45 Security tightened for Bharatpur re-polling The local administration has heightened security for Friday’s re-election in Ward No 19 of Bharatpur Metropolitan City. Election officials said all the preparations have been over. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/04/bard-of-bhojpuri-to-be-honoured The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T09:00:29+05:45 Bard of Bhojpuri to be honoured Birgunj-based Bhojpuri Samaj has founded a 51-member committee to honour Pandit Deep Narayan Mishra, one of the most prominent writers in the Bhojpuri language. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/04/nobel-quiz-mania-gearing-for-asia-level-contest The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T09:00:00+05:45 Nobel Quiz Mania gearing for Asia-level contest Reality television show Nobel Quiz Mania, a quiz competition which has pitted college students from Nepal in a battle for general knowledge supremacy since 2015, expanded the show into South-Asia level competition last season as a one-off experiment. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/04/luxury-pickup-amarok-launched-in-nepal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:32:28+05:45 Luxury pickup Amarok launched in Nepal Pickup trucks are undergoing a fascinating shift compared to pickups of yesteryear. No longer are pickup trucks just used as a drivable wheelbarrow, carrying a load from point A to B. Now, the folks at Volkwagen are reinventing the idea of a pickup in the form of their latest creation, the Amarok. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/04/npc-should-evolve-into-policy-think-tank-of-govt The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:31:48+05:45 ‘NPC should evolve into policy think-tank of govt’ A Cabinet meeting held on Thursday appointed Swarnim Wagle as the vice chairman of the National Planning Commission (NPC), the apex body that frames the country’s development plans and programmes. Wagle, 43, who has a PhD in economics from Australian National University, was first appointed as the member of the NPC when late Sushil Koirala was the head of the government. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/04/noc-fumbles-trying-to-defend-its-land-deal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:31:23+05:45 NOC fumbles trying to defend its land deal Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), which is facing charges of allegedly embezzling millions of rupees while purchasing land to build fuel storage facilities, hurriedly called a press meet on Thursday to defend its controversial move. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/04/nepal-bags-500m-us-grant The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:30:24+05:45 Nepal accepts $500m US grant A Cabinet meeting held on Thursday endorsed the Ministry of Finance’s proposal to accept a grant of $500 million from the US government to build robust energy and transport infrastructure in the country. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/04/migrant-worker-killed-in-road-accident-in-qatar The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:08:38+05:45 Migrant worker killed in road accident in Qatar A 40-year-old Nepali migrant worker has died in a road accident in Qatar. The deceased has been identified as Lila Jung Gurung of Dordi Rural Municipality-9 in Lamjung district. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/04/contraband-chickens-seized The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:08:06+05:45 Contraband chickens seized Police seized 2,600 contraband chickens and arrested five Indian men from Danfe in Badhaiyatal Rural Municipality, Bardiya, on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/04/scholarship-fund-set-up The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:07:53+05:45 Scholarship fund set up The Non Resident Nepali Association of Thailand and Civil Initiative have set up a Civil Scholarship Fund to support in the education of needy students from the disadvantaged communities. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/multiple-landslides-strike-narayangadh-muglin-road The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:07:39+05:45 Multiple landslides strike Narayangadh-Muglin road The Narayangadh-Muglin road section has been obstructed due to multiple landslides since Wednesday night. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/rain-fed-streams-kill-3-people-in-kapilvastu The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:07:10+05:45 Rain-fed streams kill 3 people in Kapilvastu Three persons died and another went missing in separate incidents of floods triggered by heavy rains in Kapilvastu on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/bridge-collapse-causes-hardship-in-tatopani The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:06:54+05:45 Bridge collapse causes hardship in Tatopani People in Tatopani area of Sindhupalchok are facing hardship after the Larcha bridge along the Araniko Highway collapsed in the July 23 landslide. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/04/gerrymandering-warned The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:05:00+05:45 ‘Gerrymandering’ warned Experts have warned members of the Constituency Delimitation Commission that there could be attempts at “gerrymandering” while delineating the constituencies, in a way to cluster the electorate to favour a political party. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/ig-appointment-hearing-postponed The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:04:04+05:45 IG appointment hearing postponed The Supreme Court on Thursday postponed till August 10 hearing on a petition against promotion filed by DIG Nawaraj Silwal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/ec-weighs-fptp-block-voting-for-natl-assembly The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T08:03:42+05:45 EC weighs FPTP block voting for Nat’l Assembly The Election Commission has decided to propose the first-past-the-post Bloc Voting Electoral system, similar to the one adopted for local level elections, to elect members of the National Assembly. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/okharpauwa-locals-lift-obstructions The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:53:52+05:45 Okharpauwa locals lift obstructions Okharpauwa locals on Thursday reached an agreement with the Kathmandu Metropolitan City to let the metropolis dump garbage at the Sisdole landfill site in the district. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/04/nepal-morocco-sign-mou-on-cooperation The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:53:35+05:45 Nepal, Morocco sign MoU on cooperation The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Morocco entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on consultations and cooperation on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/04/barbara-adams-investigative-journalism-award The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:52:42+05:45 Kantipur journo collects award for 2016 Kantipur daily journalist Krishna Gyawali has been awarded with the Barbara Adams Investigative Journalism Award 2016. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/04/kasthamandap-rebuild-campaign The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:51:44+05:45 Kasthamandap rebuild campaign disappointed with NRA decision The Campaign to Rebuild Kasthmandap (CRK), a non-profit and community-led movement, has expressed its concerns over the National Reconstruction Authority’s decision to hand over the reconstruction of Kasthmandap to the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/04/dr-kcs-condition-deteriorating-fast-medics-warn The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:51:22+05:45 Dr KC’s condition deteriorating fast, medics warn Doctors attending Dr Govinda KC have warned that the orthopaedic surgeon might develop life threatening condition and might require emergency medical interventions. Dr KC has been staging fast-unto-death protest for the last 11 days. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/nc-organises-gathering-in-janakpur The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:51:07+05:45 NC organises gathering in Janakpur In view of the third phase of local level elections in Province 2 scheduled for September 18, political parties have started their campaigns. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/04/govt-promotes-11-digs-to-the-post-of-aig The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:44:09+05:45 Govt promotes 11 DIGs to the post of AIG The government on Thursday promoted 11 deputy inspectors general (DIGs) to the post of additional inspector general (AIG). https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/swine-flu-death-toll-reaches-eight The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:43:32+05:45 Swine flu death toll reaches eight The death toll from swine flu (Influenza ‘A’ H1N1) has reached eight across the country over the past two weeks. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/cec-logistical-issues-if-two-polls-held-together The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:42:21+05:45 CEC: Logistical issues if Provincial, federal elections polls held together Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Ayodhee Prasad Yadav said on Thursday that holding provincial and federal elections at one go will be difficult from the logistical point of view and proposed delaying the two polls by two weeks than the dates the Election Commission (EC) had earlier floated. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/04/so-much-to-do-only-a-few-days-in-hand The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:41:04+05:45 Constituency delimitation: So much to do, only a few days in hand The Constituency Delimitation Commission (CDC), formed on July 20, has only 12 days left to submit its report, but it is yet to formulate the basis for determining the constituencies for the elections of provincial assemblies and House of Representatives, which must be held by January 21 next year. https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/04/a-potential-investor The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:37:58+05:45 A potential investor AIIB has vowed to invest in multiple infrastructure projects; Nepal should utilise this opportunity https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/04/whither-past-deals The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:34:21+05:45 Whither past deals? Ignoring Madhesi grievances will not make them go away; they have to be addressed https://kathmandupost.com/opinion/2017/08/04/media-malpractice The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:31:33+05:45 Media malpractice? Mass media is not merely a means of disseminating news; it is also very important for moulding opinions https://kathmandupost.com/editorial/2017/08/04/to-better-protect The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-04T07:28:56+05:45 To better protect Amendments to Foreign Employment Act must be implemented to safeguard migrant workers https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/policeman-who-threw-away-bomb-felicitated The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T20:44:27+05:45 Policeman who threw away bomb felicitated Recently promoted Nepal Police Assistant Sub-Inspector Durga Bahadur Rana, who caught a bomb hurled at a polling centre in Dang during local polls with bare hand and threw away preventing casualties, has been felicitated amid a programme in the Capital on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/three-die-of-swine-flu-in-pokhara-scores-infected The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T20:21:14+05:45 Three die of swine flu in Pokhara Three people have died while many others have taken ill due to swine flu in Pokhara of Kaski district. https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2017/08/03/woman-dies-after-being-swept-away-by-bhaktapur-rivulet The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T18:40:19+05:45 Woman swept away by Bhaktapur rivulet A woman died after being swept away by the flooded Thado Rivulet at Dadhikot Khadka Village of Suryabinayek Municipality-4, Bhaktapur on Thursday afternoon. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/bad-weather-affects-flights-at-bharatpur-airport The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T18:31:05+05:45 Bad weather affects flights at Bharatpur Airport Flights to and from Bharatpur Airport have been disrupted since Thursday morning due to bad weather. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/butcher-shop-worker-kidnapped-for-ransom The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T18:24:28+05:45 Butcher shop worker ‘kidnapped’ for ransom In a surprising incident, a worker at a butcher shop has been kidnapped for ransom in Dharan Sub-metropolis of Sunsari district on August 1. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/narayangadh-muglin-road-section-to-be-remained-closed-till-friday-morning The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T16:49:49+05:45 Narayangadh-Muglin road section to be remained closed till Friday morning The Narayangadh-Muglin road section which was obstructed following landslides in 10 different places will not be opened till Friday morning, security personnel informed on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/5-indians-arrested-on-smuggling-charge The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T16:39:27+05:45 5 Indians arrested on smuggling charge Bardiya police on Thursday arrested five Indian nationals for smuggling chicks into the Nepali border. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/nepali-man-dies-in-qatar-accident The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T16:27:41+05:45 Nepali man dies in Qatar accident A Nepali man died in an accident in Qatar. The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Lilajung Gurung of Dordi Rural Municipality -9, Lamjung. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/increasing-investment-is-govts-priority-pm-deuba The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T15:34:25+05:45 Increasing investment is govt’s priority: PM Deuba Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that increasing both domestic and foreign investment into the country has been the government’s priority. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/landslide-buries-jeep-in-dhading-obstructs-prithvi-highway The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T13:38:59+05:45 Landslide buries jeep in Dhading, obstructs Prithvi Highway A landslide triggered by incessant rain that occurred at Tinggrang Jogimara of Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-10, Dhading has buried a Bolero jeep at 6am on Thursday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/major-marketplaces-in-nawalparasi-inundated-in-photos The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T13:18:02+05:45 Major marketplaces in Nawalparasi inundated (In photos) Majority of the market area in Nawalparasi has been inundated following incessant rainfall since Wednesday afternoon. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/road-networks-in-myagdi-disrupted-after-landslides The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T12:35:10+05:45 Road networks in Myagdi disrupted after landslides Vehicular movement to and from Myagdi district headquarters Beni has been disrupted after landslides blocked all the connecting roads. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/govt-decides-to-accept-rs-52b-grant-from-us The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T11:10:12+05:45 Govt decides to accept Rs 52b grant from US The government has decided to accept the assistance amount of Rs 51.38 billion to be received from the United States' Millennium Challenge Corporation for road and electricity transmission line in Nepal. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/landslide-buries-2-trucks-along-narayangadh-mugling-road-section-no-casualties-reported The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T10:58:09+05:45 Landslide buries 2 trucks along Narayangadh-Muglin road section, no casualty (In photos) Two trucks were buried in a landslide that occurred Wednesday night at Chepang Daanda along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section. No casualties have been reported. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/govt-promotes-11-digs-to-aig-post The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T10:39:01+05:45 Govt promotes 11 DIGs to AIG post The government on Thursday appointed 11 Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) to the post of Additional Inspector General (AIG). https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/swarnim-wagle-appointed-npc-vice-chair The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T10:12:32+05:45 Swarnim Wagle appointed NPC vice chair The government on Thursday appointed senior economist and former member of the National Planning Commission Swornim Wagle as the vice chairman of the National Planning Commission (NPC), the apex body that frames the country’s development plans and policies. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/03/printmaking-workshop-for-kids-at-art-market The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T09:36:08+05:45 Printmaking workshop for kids at Art Market The Yellow House Art Market, a bi-monthly bazaar for artists, art entrepreneurs, and art enthusiasts, is taking place this Saturday at its usual venue in Yellow House, Sanepa. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/03/musician-raiman-rai-passes-away The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T09:35:43+05:45 Musician Raiman Rai passes away Singer/musician Raiman Rai, who championed and helped popularise a unique flavour of folk-adhunik music in the east, was found dead in Dharan on Tuesday. Rai, 38, killed himself by hanging in his aunt’s home in Srijana Chowk-11, in Dharan, the police said. He was suffering from a mental debaliation since long, his friends said. https://kathmandupost.com/art-entertainment/2017/08/03/imago-mundi-book-launched-in-the-capital The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T09:35:25+05:45 Imago Mundi book launched in the Capital Imago Mundi, an Italian arts initiative seeking to map contemporary artists around the world unveiled the catalogue featuring the work of Nepali artists on Wednesday, at Siddhartha Art Gallery. At the book launch the organisers also honoured late artist Dina Bagdel whose essay is featured in the catalogue. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/03/cabbage-farmers-traders-stand-to-lose-rs100m The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T08:36:59+05:45 Cabbage farmers, traders stand to lose Rs100m Cabbage farmers and traders based in Dhankuta, Tehrathum and Dharan are likely to suffer losses to the tune Rs100 million this year, as the vegetable has been decaying within a day of being harvested. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/03/govts-fish-farming-project-flounders The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T08:26:42+05:45 Govt’s fish farming project flounders The government’s plan to develop a fishery block under the Prime Minister Agriculture Modernisation Project in Chitwan district has hit a snag due to lack of interest shown by farmers in digging ponds. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/03/lawmakers-turn-up-the-heat-on-nocs-land-purchase-deal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T08:26:15+05:45 Legal trouble: Lawmakers turn up the heat on NOC’s land purchase deal Lawmakers on Wednesday raised their concern regarding Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC)’s controversial land purchase deal, blaming the enterprise for adopting unlawful procedure just to fulfill their vested interest. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/03/ibn-tells-forest-ministry-to-grant-forest-clearance The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T08:25:55+05:45 IBN tells Forest Ministry to grant forest clearance Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has directed the Forest Ministry to provide forest land to the Arun 3 and Upper Karnali hydropower projects which have lain in limbo due to a dispute between their Indian developers and the ministry over its new guideline which conflicted with past agreements. https://kathmandupost.com/money/2017/08/03/pokharas-4-decade-old-dream-within-grasp The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T08:25:15+05:45 Pokhara’s 4-decade-old dream within grasp The four-decade-old dream of Pokhara residents to build an international airport in their city is coming closer to fruition, with the construction of the project formally beginning on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/ecs-voter-registration-boosts-citizenship-applicant-numbers The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T08:00:41+05:45 EC’s voter registration boosts citizenship applicant numbers The number of citizenship certificates issued daily by Bajhang District Administration Office has increased by ten-fold after the Election Commission began voter registration, according to officials. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/jajarkot-without-anti-rabies-vaccines The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:54:59+05:45 Jajarkot without anti-rabies vaccines People infected with rabies virus in Jajarkot are compelled to travel all the way to Banke or Surkhet for anti-rabies shots as the District Hospital is without anti-rabies vaccines for the past two months. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/pm-complete-expansion-project-as-early-as-possible The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:54:10+05:45 PM: Complete expansion project as early as possible Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba inspected the Narayangadh-Muglin road section on Wednesday. He took stock of an ongoing road expansion works at Dasdhunga area and inquired the project officials about the progress so far. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/03/maoist-centre-deploys-top-leaders-for-phase-iii-polls The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:53:10+05:45 Maoist Centre deploys top leaders for Phase III polls The CPN (Maoist Centre) on Wednesday decided to deploy its top leaders, including Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, in Province 2 in view of the local elections scheduled for September 18. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/03/lawmakers-for-letting-ec-decide-poll-dates The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:52:26+05:45 Lawmakers for letting EC decide poll dates Majority of lawmakers during a meeting of the State Affairs Committee (SAC) of the Legislature-Parliament on Wednesday supported the Election Commission (EC)’s proposal that it should be given the authority to announce poll dates in future. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/compensation-period-extended-for-migrants The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:51:35+05:45 Compensation period extended for migrants Family of the migrant workers, who died or got injured or contracted any serious disease within one year of their return or end of the contract, will be eligible for the compensation meant for migrant workers. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/03/decks-cleared-for-setting-up-three-commissions The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:51:14+05:45 Decks cleared for setting up three commissions Nearly two years after the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal, the Legislature-Parliament on Wednesday endorsed three bills related to formation of inclusive commissions. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/okharpauwa-locals-obstruct-waste-disposal The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:50:41+05:45 Okharpauwa locals obstruct waste disposal Locals in Okharpauwa on Wednesday created obstructions at the landfill site, stopping pick-up trucks carrying waste from Kathmandu Valley from dumping waste there. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/iom-giving-final-touches-to-its-autonomy-plan The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:49:23+05:45 IoM giving final touches to its autonomy plan The Institute of Medicine is finalising a plan to become an autonomous body in terms of many administrative and fiscal decisions from the Tribhuvan University. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/govt-in-fix-over-extending-indias-umbrella-agreement The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:48:04+05:45 Govt in fix over extending India’s ‘umbrella agreement’ The government is in a fix over giving an extension to Small Development Projects undertaken by the government of India as the term of an agreement between the two countries expires on Saturday. https://kathmandupost.com/miscellaneous/2017/08/03/panel-to-table-bill-for-endorsement-on-aug-7 The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:45:58+05:45 Panel to table bill for endorsement on Aug 7 The parliamentary committee on Women, Children, Senior Citizens and Social Welfare is set to submit the Health Profession Education (HPE) Bill at the House for endorsement on August 7 after completing its discussion on Wednesday. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2017/08/03/a-weakened-rjp-says-its-agenda-still-alive The Kathmandu Post en 2017-08-03T07:35:23+05:45 A ‘weakened’ RJP says its agenda still alive The Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N), a little over three months old now, on Wednesday inaugurated its new party office in Babarmahal, but the glum was palpable than the glee, as party leaders appeared convinced that their movement “was weakened by the state”.