Published On: December 10, 2019 09:20 AM NPT By: Republica
When the government took measures to crack down on the violent activities of the outfit led by Netra Bikram Chand in March this year, it was the right response given the circumstances of the time.
Published On: December 9, 2019 10:18 AM NPT By: Republica
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation to halt the construction work on the proposed Nijgadh airport in Bara district. The court has summoned the writ petitioners and government representatives on December 15 to discuss the issue.
Published On: December 8, 2019 11:48 AM NPT By: Republica
Global IME Bank Limited started its integrated operation on Friday after the successful merger with Janata Bank Limited. This biggest merger has propelled the Global IME Bank to the top among 27 commercial banks in terms of capital, deposit and loans. With this achievement of Global IME Bank, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) officials seem to be happy as they have been pushing for the merger of commercial banks for the past few years.
Published On: December 5, 2019 12:51 PM NPT By: Republica
In not less than 25 days from today, Visit Nepal 2020 will officially start. The VNY 2020 has been one of the most important flagship programs of the government of K P Sharma Oli. It indeed is a landmark event for Nepal to tap into our immense tourism potentials to contribute to nation’s economy and development. The last time Nepal held such an event was in 1998. For ten years, from 1996 to 2006, Nepal could not attract more tourists due to armed insurgency.
Published On: December 4, 2019 11:45 AM NPT By: Republica
Nepali players have demonstrated excellent performance in ongoing 13th South Asian Games (SAG) happening in three main cities of the country—Janakpur, Pokhara and Kathmandu. As of this writing, Nepali players have grabbed as many as 20 golds and several silvers and bronzes.
Published On: December 3, 2019 10:51 AM NPT By: Republica
The results of by-elections held for 52 vacant positions on Saturday have been out. The poll results do not show major change in the strength of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) and the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) than the mandate they had secured in the 2017 elections. But it has sent a significant message to all the parties who contested in these elections. Of the total 52 seats, NCP candidates have won in more than 50 percent seats while opposition Nepali Congress is trailing behind.
Published On: December 2, 2019 10:04 AM NPT By: Republica
Nepal is in the midst of the 13th South Asian Games (SAG). With its formal inauguration by President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday, the country has become the venue of a mega South Asian event happening in Nepal in 20 years.
Published On: December 1, 2019 12:14 PM NPT By: Republica
Increasingly, international community has been showing its concern over the delayed transitional justice process of Nepal. They have, time and again, reminded the government of Nepal’s obligation to the international treaties and drawn the attention of the government to resolve this issue in line with the international standards and the verdict of the Supreme Court.
Published On: November 28, 2019 09:33 AM NPT By: Republica
The price of onions has gone way too high in Nepali market. The retail price of this vegetable product spiked to Rs 230 per kg on Tuesday, in a sharp jump by Rs 30 per kilo in a single day.
Published On: November 27, 2019 09:36 AM NPT By: Republica
The 13th South Asian Games (SAG) is just a few days away. But Kathmandu is still scrambling to ready the needed infrastructure for the South Asian sports festival