THT 10 years ago: KMC court deciding cases at record speed Kathmandu, August 31, 2006 The legal department of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) decided 81 cases out of 162 heard in a month. The metropolis had decided only 66 cases throughout last year. “This is the first time that the KMC has... 01 Sep, 2016
THT 10 years ago: King to lose power to appoint judges Kathmandu, July 5, 2006 The Judicial Council led by Chief Justice Dilip Kumar Paudel and its member judges today agreed on taking away from the King his power to appoint judges. “The Chief Justice and the Judicial Council members have agreed to... 06 Jul, 2016
CF launches initiative for skill development Kathmandu, January 18 Chaudhary Foundation (CF) — the philanthropic arm of the Chaudhary Group — has announced it will soon begin conductingvocational trainings for earthquake victims. The move is aimed at linking them with economic... 19 Jan, 2016
Chaudhary Foundation hands over 129 transitional shelters Kathmandu, August 6 Chaudhary Foundation — a charitable organisation promoted by Chaudhary Group — handed over 129 transitional shelters to earthquake survivors in Dolalghat of Kavre district, today. Managing Director of Chaudhary Group... 07 Aug, 2015
Women need to speak up against domestic violence KATHMANDU: A large number of victims of domestic violence are scared to lodge complaint against the perpetrators though the Domestic Violence and Punishment Bill 2065 ensures punishment for the perpetrators. Women experts and women human rights... 01 Dec, 2009
Licences of nine shelter homes cancelled; 50 blacklisted Kathmandu, April 4:The District Child Welfare Committee (DCWC), Kathmandu chapter, has scrapped the licences of nine shelter homes and is in the process of cancelling the same of nine other orphanages. Action will be taken against them for not... Travel 05 Apr, 2007
Call to review adoption policy Lalitpur, February 23:Laws and government policies on adoption should be revised to check malpractices in shelter homes, experts said today, urging the government to act to curb the malpractices.Punya Prasad Neupane, acting secretary, Ministry of... Travel 24 Feb, 2007
237 missing kids found in valley Kathmandu, February 3:The Kathmandu valley has recorded the highest number of missing children in the country since December 8, the National Centre for Children at Risk says.The centre was set up to forge coordination with police stations in 75... Horoscopes 04 Feb, 2007
Dhangadi sings with Nepathya KATHMANDU: The band Nepathya, which embarked on its ‘Shanti ka lagi Shikshya’ tour on December 21, performed in Dhangadi on January 8 and 9, stated a nepalaya press release.Nepathya performed it’s free invitation show on January 8 for about 1,000... Travel Abroad 10 Jan, 2007
After the twilight The Pashupati Bridhashram, the sole government-managed old age home in Kathmandu, is facing a dire shortage of living space. Most of the elderly people who knock its doors are turned back with promises of accommodation should a vacancy open up. To wit:... 02 Jan, 2007
1,500 Humla kids live in City shelter homes Kathmandu, December 14:The government has identified at least 1,500 children from Humla living in shelter homes in Kathmandu. The children were brought to Kathmandu by agents over the period of many years. The agents had assured the children’s... Horoscopes 15 Dec, 2006
Shelter business The trend of setting up orphanages and the lucrative ‘shelter business’ is catching increased pace in Kathmandu and elsewhere. People are supposed to open orphanages with ideally a service intent but it has become a difficult ball game as their... 16 Nov, 2006
