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Mother and relatives mourn murder of ex CA member Sadrul Miya Haque who was killed by an unidentified group. (Mithilesh Yadav)

More spiny babblers sighted in Mahabharat Range

CHANDNI HAMAL
CHITWAN, May 21: Last year, only a handful of spiny babblers, a bird unique to the country, were spotted along the Mahabharat Range in Chitwan district. But lately, the forests in the mountain ranges of the district have been teeming with the rare bird, increasing the chances of the area emerging as a popular bird-sighting destination, say bird experts.

A large number of spiny babblers have been seen in areas such as Shaktikhor, Upardanggadhi, Jyandhala, Kaule and Chisapanitar along the Mahabharat Range in the district, according to them. [More]

	SOCIETY Fender bender: Experimenting with live-in relationships
	BY CILLA KHATRY
	Live-in relationship does provide a remedy for a carefree life free from the hassles of responsibility and commitment which is the very prerequisite of the institution of marriage. Amit Thapa, 28, and Ritu Shrestha*, 27, had been together for two years when their families decided to get them married off. But the two of them had other plans. They wanted to live together for some months before they tied the knot. “Our families were aghast. They couldn’t understand why we couldn’t get married right away,” says Ritu, a Masters-level student who had to convince her parents to let her spend some time with Amit before she decided to take the plunge.

POLITICAL AFFAIRS

CIAA forms committee to monitor work at ministries
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KATHMANDU, May 21: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Monday formed a committee headed by CIAA Commissioner Keshav Baral to monitor the functioning and activities of government ministries.

Forming the monitoring committee, the anti-graft body instructed the chief secretary, the secretaries of the various ministries and the chiefs of the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and National Investigation Department to ensure effective service delivery. The CIAA said the monitoring committee will start its work immediately. [More]

Deuba faction miffed with Koirala over party appointments
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Nepal-India Everest team collects 2,000 kg garbage
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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

3 more ministries to be involved in NTIS implementation
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KATHMANDU, May 20: The government is engaging three more ministries in promotion of goods and services included in the Nepal Trade Integration Strategy (NTIS)--a government blueprint for export promotion.

Additional ministries to be involved in NTIS implementation are: the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Agricultural Development and the Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation. [More]

Chaudhary to invest $75m in S Lanka cement plant
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Imports from Tatopani come to halt
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SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Govt to probe 'illegal' video call from Everest summit
KOSH RAJ KOIRALA

KATHMANDU, May 20: The government has initiated investigation into the incident involving a British national who made a live video call from the top of the Mount Everest without taking prior approval from the authorities.

Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) on Monday sought a written clarification from the local agency-- Summit Nepal Trekking Private Limited -- that coordinated the expedition of British climber Daniel Thomas Hughes over the incident involving live video call with BBC television from the Everest summit without taking due permission from the concerned government agency. [More]

Public vehicle drivers with fake license could get 6 years in jail
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Rising cases of live-in relationship calls for legal provisions
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LIFESTYLE

Improving communication skills in business
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Effective communication helps us better understand a person or situation and enables us to resolve differences, build trust and respect, and create environments where creative ideas, problem solving, affection, and caring can flourish. As simple as communication seems, much of what we try to communicate to others—and what others try to communicate to us—gets misunderstood, which can cause conflict and frustration in personal and professional relationships. By learning these effective communication skills, you can better connect with your spouse, kids, friends, and coworkers. [More]

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SPORTS

ANFA fined US$ 6,000 for fans' misconduct
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KATHMANDU, May 20: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has slapped the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with a fine of US$ 6,000 for the misconduct of Nepali spectators during Nepal´s match against Bangladesh in the Group D qualifiers of AFC Challenge Cup earlier on March 4 at the Dasharath Stadium, Kathmandu.

The AFC Disciplinary Committee´s meeting held on May 14 at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia took a decision to the effect holding ANFA liable for the spectators´ misconduct during the match. [More]

Thapa wins triathlon gold in China
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Kathmandu crashes out of Wai Wai Women's U-19
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INTERNATIONAL

Dozens dead as tornado hits US city
AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

WASHINGTON, May 20: A powerful tornado swept through an Oklahoma City suburb on Monday, tearing down blocks of homes and at least two schools and leaving at least 51 people dead, local officials told US media.

The state medical examiner´s office released the latest death toll but the number was climbing rapidly, as emergency crews combed through smashed homes and the collapsed remains of an elementary school in Moore, Oklahoma. [More]

Pakistan court grants Musharraf bail in Bhutto murder
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India, China vow to end long-running border dispute
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