KATHMANDU, August 30: Traffic police took action against 3,116 motorists for violating traffic rules in the Kathmandu Valley on Monday.

Govt committed to promoting festivals: PM Deuba

Published On: August 30, 2022 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 30: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government is working to transform the desire of Nepali people to achieve peace, development and good governance into reality. He also expressed the commitment to protecting and promoting religious and cultural festivals and traditions of the country.

Drug abuse cases on rise in three years in Kanchanpur

Published On: August 30, 2022 09:26 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 30: The cases of drug abuse and smuggling have increased sharply in the past three years in Kanchanpur. Youths carrying the drugs such as brown sugar, charas, and nitro vet are arrested on a daily basis.

KATHMANDU, August 30: The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) is going to reopen the east entrance of Pashupatinath this year for the convenience of the devotees visiting the Pashupatinath Temple on the occasion of Teej festival.

KATHMANDU, August 30: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed the confidence that the Teej festival, also known as Haritalika, would further enhance social, cultural unity and would deepen family ties.

Teej festival being observed across the country

Published On: August 30, 2022 08:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 30: The 'Teej' festival, also known as the 'Haritalika', is being observed by Nepali Hindu women today throughout the country.

Hearing on contempt case against Mayor Shah takes place

Published On: August 29, 2022 04:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 29: Hearing on contempt of court case registered against Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) took place on Monday.

KATHMANDU, August 29:  A memorandum addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres alerting him to “multiple flaws” in the transitional justice amendment bill before Nepal’s Parliament was handed over this morning to the UN Resident Coordinator Richard Howard by a group of conflict victims and human rights defenders.

KATHMANDU, August 29: Kathmandu District Court has remanded standup comedian Apoorwa Kshitiz Singh into custody for 10 days for investigation.  Singh was arrested on Sunday evening on the charge of hurting the sentiments of the Newar community through a comedy video.

UML draws House’s attention to TU incident

Published On: August 29, 2022 02:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 29: The CPN-UML has drawn the attention of parliament, saying a sister organization and individuals close to the ruling party carried out lockout and vandalism at Tribhuvan University (TU) and also attempted an attack on the university’s office-bearers.