NRA plans to complete housing reconstruction by this year Kathmandu, November 28 Amid concerns from various quarters over the sluggish pace of post-earthquake reconstruction work across the country, National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) CEO Sushil Gyewali today said that reconstruction of private houses... 29 Nov, 2018
Education sector draws most plaints Kathmandu, June 10 The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority has received the highest number of complaints related to the education sector in the fiscal 2017/18. Similarly, the data with the CIAA shows that the Ministry of... Horoscopes 11 Jun, 2018
Local level reps accuse education ministry of being unsupportive Kathmandu, May 18 At an interaction organised by Department of Education and UNESCO here today, local level representatives accused the Ministry of Education of being reluctant to coordinate with the local levels in managing school... Travel 19 May, 2018
CIAA's role sought in stopping institutional corruption BIRGUNJ: Local people's representatives here have urged the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) to be more proactive in preventing corruption from being institutionalised, which is taking place at offices related to... Travel 09 Apr, 2018
NRA authorises CLPIU to spend Rs 9.95 billion Kathmandu, March 22 The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has authorised the Central Level Project Implementation Unit (CLPIU) under the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) to spend Rs 9.95 billion for reconstruction of... 23 Mar, 2018
LETTERS: Control pesticides Pesticides are poison used to kill harmful germs and insects in vegetable farming and fruit growing areas. Besides, these pesticides also harm other non-target animals as well as human beings. Consumption of pesticide-laced vegetables and fruits are... 13 Mar, 2018
India, UNDP, UNOPS tie up for reconstruction The government of India, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) today signed a partnership agreement to expedite the post-earthquake reconstruction process in Nepal. The agreement... 09 Mar, 2018
Ensure teachers return to schools in 15 days, education ministry told Kathmandu, March 3 The Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development has written a letter to the Ministry of Education, requesting it to give directives to district education offices to ensure the presence of all teachers and supporting staff to... Travel 04 Mar, 2018
Local levels, provinces face staff crunch Kathmandu, March 2 Local levels and provincial governments have been operating with 30 per cent of their staff strength, thereby affecting day to day administration of the two tiers of government. Secretary at the Ministry of Federal Affairs and... Travel 03 Mar, 2018
Plastic manufacturers to be brought under law Bhaktapur, February 27 Minister for Population and Environment Lal Babu Pandit has said that the manufacturers of non-biodegradable plastic will be brought under the ambit of law. Pandit said outlets that used plastic bags for everyday... Horoscopes 28 Feb, 2018
EDITORIAL: Power at local level The decision to delegate power to the local units to mange up to one megawatt of power plant will certainly help electrification in rural areas Local level units are getting more power from the federal government which used to take all decisions... 19 Feb, 2018
Hydros of 1 MW to be affiliated to local units Kathmandu, February 17 Hydropower projects of up to one megawatt that have obtained the survey licence or are under construction or already in operation will have to be affiliated with local units from now onward. The Department of Electricity... 18 Feb, 2018