RAUTAHAT. Sept 11: A revelation has surfaced regarding a rural municipality chairman in Sarlahi, who was recently brought to court over discrepancies in his Nepali citizenship certificate. It has come to light that the chairman, Ram Asray Shah of Sarlahi's Dhankaul Rural Municipality, possesses not one, but three Nepali citizenships, each obtained on different dates.

Why is an "NOC" required while going abroad for higher education?

Published On: September 11, 2023 08:45 AM NPT By: Republica

For a long time now, Nepali students have been heading to developed countries for higher education. There has been a significant rise in the number of Nepali students pursuing higher education abroad. The rising number of students seeking higher education abroad has become a matter of concern for the state. However, the relevant authorities have failed to create an environment conducive for them to pursue their studies within the country.

Dispute over film ‘Ek Bhagavad Gita’ resolved

Published On: September 11, 2023 08:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The dispute over the title of the film 'Ek Bhagavad Gita' has been resolved after the producers agreed to change the title of the movie. According to the agreement reached between the complainants and the film producers, the movie will now be called 'Ek Bhagavad ra Ek Gita' (social story).

Mass awareness stressed to prevent suicide

Published On: September 10, 2023 07:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Psychiatrists and psychoanalysts have emphasized the roles of each sector to prevent suicide, stressing making the community aware to discourage suicide tendency.

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: In the Lalita Niwas land-grab scam, the Kathmandu District Court has ordered the release of Min Bahadur Gurung along with 15 other defendants on bail on Sunday. Gurung was ordered to be released on a bail of Rs 24.6 million.

60 kg gold smuggling case: CIB interrogates Bhimkanta Bhandari

Published On: September 10, 2023 03:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has interrogated Bhimkant Bhandari, the owner of BIDH lab, in connection with the 60 kg gold smuggling case.

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: The case of Lalita Niwas land-grab scam has reached its end. According to Deepak Dahal, information officer of the Kathmandu District Court, a defendant will put forward his arguments today and then the district attorney will respond.

Mission Hospital in Parbat remains shut for two decades

Published On: September 10, 2023 02:05 PM NPT By: Republica

PARBAT, Sept 10: The Mission Hospital here has remained closed for around two decades. Established in 2050 BS at Paiyu Rural Municipality-4 in the district with the aim of providing health services to the people of rural areas in the district in particular, the health facility was closed citing insecurity during the Maoist insurgency, it has been said.

SARLAHI, Sept 10: The curfew earlier imposed on Malangwa of Sarlahi district has been lifted. The District Administration Office (DAO), Sarlahi, has lifted the curfew imposed from Saturday and issued a prohibitory order for three more days.

Chances of heavy rain in Sudurpaschim Province today

Published On: September 10, 2023 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces are receiving light rains at some places, with a few places experiencing partial to normal rainfall.