HURPES wants Dr KC's demands discussed in parliament

Published On: July 21, 2016 04:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 21: The Human Rights and Peace Society (HURPES) has called on the Parliament to initiate discussions on the demands put forth by Dr Govinda KC, who is on a fast-unto-death since July 10, calling for reform in the medical education sector.

Govt-Dr KC talks team begins meeting

Published On: July 21, 2016 03:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 21: A second round meeting between the representatives of Dr Govinda KC, who has been staging a fast-unto-death since last  12 days demanding reforms in the medical sector and the impeachment of  Chief Commissioner  of the Commission for the Investigation of  Abuse of Authority  (CIAA), and the government team has started at the Ministry of Education.

HIV affected Rimal bags International Award

Published On: July 21, 2016 03:28 PM NPT By: Republica

RATANANAGAR, July 21: Dikshya Rimal of Chitwan has been conferred with an international award.

School bus torched in Capital

Published On: July 21, 2016 02:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHAMNDU, July 21: A school bus of Ideal Model School was set on fire by an unidentified gang at KMC-15, Dallu Tahachal on Thursday morning.

International conference on peace and emotional literacy

Published On: July 21, 2016 02:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 21: The Global Peace Foundation and the World Without Anger are organizing the Sixth International Conference on Universal Peace, Emotional Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Goodwill and Behavior Management here on July 23.

Most of Janakpur waterlogged

Published On: July 21, 2016 01:49 PM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPUR, July 21: Most parts of Janakpur Sub-metropolitan City have been waterlogged following incessant rain due to lack of proper outlet. Most of the parts in all the 27 Wards of the sub-metropolis are waterlogged.

Machchhindranath's chariot to be towed from July 26

Published On: July 21, 2016 01:25 PM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, July 21: The traditional ritual of pulling of the chariot of the Rato Machchhindranath deity is to begin in Lalitpur from July 26.

KATHMANDU, July 21: Braving incessant rain, scores of youths staged a sit-in near the parliament building, New Baneshwor in support of Dr Govinda KC who is on a fast-unto-death for the last 12 days.

In memory of BP, tree saplings planted in Sanepa

Published On: July 21, 2016 01:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 21: To commemorate the 34th Memorial Day of the Nepali Congress founder BP Koirala, tree saplings have been planted in the area of Sanepa in the Capital today.

Actions recommended in 738 anti-human rights incidents

Published On: July 21, 2016 10:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 21: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has shared that it has so far recommended the government to take actions against perpetrators in 738 incidents of human rights violation since its inception.