Journalist code of conduct prepared for suicide prevention

Published On: August 19, 2023 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

GANDAKI, Aug 19: A code of conduct for journalists has been prepared for suicide prevention.

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: In a recent operation led by the Central Investigation Bureau of the Nepal Police aimed at curbing the proliferation of counterfeit educational credentials, seven individuals were taken into custody. The suspects were publicized on Friday evening, as they stand accused of fabricating their educational qualifications to gain admission into MBBS courses.

MALEKHU, Aug 19: A total of 26 passengers were injured in a passenger bus accident near Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality-9, Hugdikhola under Prithvi highway.

1,275 cases of crime registered at Kathmandu police in a month

Published On: August 19, 2023 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 19: As many as 1,275 cases of crime have been registered in the country's federal capital, Kathmandu, in a month.

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The government has fully digitized the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and started providing all of its services online. Minister Sharat Singh Bhandari inaugurated the Integrated Labor Management Information System (ILMIS) at a program held today at the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security.

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Regarding the government granting amnesty to the convicts of criminal cases based on political bargains, the Supreme Court (SC) has asked not to give criminal cases a political color. The SC has explained that it is against the constitution and the law to withdraw a criminal case by giving it a political color or to give amnesty to those who have been convicted by a court and sentenced to imprisonment. The government has been criticized for pardoning some people, including Resham Lal Chaudhary, who was pronounced guilty in the Tikapur incident.

71 percent deaths in Nepal caused by non-communicable diseases

Published On: August 18, 2023 02:58 PM NPT By: Republica

Damak, Aug 18: Most of the deaths in Nepal (71 percent) are caused by non-communicable diseases, according to a study.

Mugu, Aug 18: Snakebites patients in Mugu district are facing grave difficulty in availing treatment in their locality in lack of snakebite treatment center.

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The Forest Development Fund, established to bolster the growth, safeguarding, backing, and advancement of forested areas, has amassed a substantial sum of one billion rupees. Despite this accumulation, the allocation has regrettably not been directed towards its intended goal of enhancing and fostering the forestry sector. The Department of Forest reveals that this fund has remained untouched over the past four years.

Chances of heavy rainfall in Koshi, Gandaki

Published On: August 18, 2023 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Rainfall will take place for a few more days throughout the country as the axis of the Monsoon Trough is now located close to the northern parts of the country.