New street protests in France amid pension strikes PARIS: Opponents of President Emmanuel Macron's proposed overhaul of France's pension system marched in Paris and other French cities Thursday on what is the 43rd day of strike action that has hobbled trains and public transport. At the call of... Women 17 Jan, 2020
EDITORIAL: Give justification Instead of amending the Civil Service Rules, it would be better for the government to provide ex gratia payment to the affected families A Cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to amend the Civil Service Rules, enabling the families of civil... 28 Mar, 2019
Deceased govt officials� kin to be entitled to full pension Kathmandu, March 26 The government will soon amend the Civil Service Rules, enabling families of civil servants, who die while serving the government, to claim the entire pension amount. The new provision will have retrospective effect, a... Travel 27 Mar, 2019
Former FBI No 2 McCabe fired; claims he is being targeted WASHINGTON: US Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired the FBI’s former No 2 official Andrew McCabe Friday, prompting McCabe to say he is being targeted because he is a crucial witness into whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct the Russia... Women 17 Mar, 2018
Government mulling over contributory pension scheme Kathmandu, August 14 The government is preparing to introduce an act to enforce the contributory pension scheme as the government’s expenses in distributing pensions and gratuities have been increasing at an alarming rate over the... 15 Aug, 2017
Ex-Gurkhas write letter to British MPs Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, July 4:Ex-British Gurkhas today sent a letter to all 659 members of British House of Commons explaining how the British government has been ‘discriminating’ against the Gurkhas who have served in British Army.... Travel 05 Jul, 2005
