School warden of Sarbanam Sikshyala accused for sexual harassment

Kathmandu: Students and parents have staged a protest at the Jorpati School in Kathmandu accusing the warden of sexually abusing three girls. Students and parents have accused Warden Ramji Basnet of sexually abusing 15-, 13- and 12-year-old girls about four months ago. The situation became tense when the principal of the school and the students… Continue reading School warden of Sarbanam Sikshyala accused for sexual harassment

Govt warns to fine for keeping arable land barren

A farmer uses a traditional tool of "Henga" to flatten the field after sowing wheat seeds in Kanchanpur district, on Friday, November 11, 2016. Photo: Rastriya Samachar Samiti

Kathmandu: A fine of up to Rs 100,000 will be levied for keeping arable land barren. The cabinet has approved the land use regulations and has made arrangements to impose a fine of up to one lakh rupees on those who keep the land barren. According to the regulations, the government will classify the land… Continue reading Govt warns to fine for keeping arable land barren

Two pilots mandatory for single engine chopper

Kathmandu: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has made it mandatory to have two pilots even in single engine chopper. Currently, there is a rule of operating chopper flights with single pilot only.But now, the CAAN has decided to make it mandatory to have two pilots even in small helicopters. Due to the geographical location… Continue reading Two pilots mandatory for single engine chopper

5-member commission forms to probe Tara Air plane crash

Kathmandu: The government has formed a five-member commission to find out the cause of the Tara Air plane crash.Senior Aeronautical Engineer Ratish Chandra Lal Suman is the Chairman of the Commission and in charge of Accident Investigation. The members of the commission formed by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation are Captain Dipu… Continue reading 5-member commission forms to probe Tara Air plane crash

Tara air aicraft missing; Rescuers halt searching for today

Kathmandu: Resucuers have halted searching of missing aircraft due to the poor weather condition. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the search for the aircraft has been focused on possible locations, but the situation is still unknown due to the complex geography and bad weather. According to Nepali Army, the search operation… Continue reading Tara air aicraft missing; Rescuers halt searching for today