Buwa wins Ncell short film competition

Published On: August 30, 2019 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: 'Buwa', a short film by Kamal Subedi and his team has won the first prize at the Ncell Short Film Competition organized by Ncell Pvt Ltd with the theme Buwa, a series of short films on its social media platform.

Nepse tumbles further despite positive dividends outlook

Published On: August 30, 2019 08:03 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: After falling below 1,200 points for the first time in this fiscal year in the previous session, the local equity market witnessed a lackluster trading session on Thursday.

Onus on lawmakers as Media Council Bill tabled in House

Published On: August 30, 2019 07:49 AM NPT By: Ashok Dahal

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: With the government tabling the controversial Media Council Bill in parliament on Thursday, the onus now lies with the parliamentarians whether to ensure press freedom by accommodating the concerns raised by the media fraternity in the new legislation.

Insurgency victims in Rolpa await return of missing kin

Published On: August 30, 2019 07:48 AM NPT By: Dinesh Subedi

ROLPA, Aug 30: Radio journalist Dhan Bahadur Roka, husband of Dil Kumari Roka, was abducted by the Maoists 18 years ago.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Nepal and Malaysia have reached closer to an agreement to resume sending workers from Nepal after a hiatus of some 14 months.

Kushe Aunshi being observed

Published On: August 30, 2019 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Hindu are celebrating Kushe Aunshi today by bringing kush, a holy grass, into their houses. There is a religious belief that keeping kush cut by the priests brings well-being to family members.

Disputed advertisement bill gets parliamentary approval

Published On: August 30, 2019 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The lower house of parliament endorsed the Advertisement Regulation Bill on Thursday amid concerns from media organizations over contentious provisions including jailing media owners for advertisement-related offenses and one-door policy on distributing government advertisements to the private media.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Ten Nepalis working and studying in seven different countries returned to Nepal and worked at the federal, provincial and local governments for three months.

NAC conducts first direct flight to Japan

Published On: August 30, 2019 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has started operating direct passenger flights to Osaka in Japan. The Airbus A330-200 airliner took off in the wee hours of Thursday from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

MG 'Saandar Dashain Tihar' scheme announced

Published On: August 30, 2019 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Paramount Motors Pvt Ltd, authorized importer and distributor of MG vehicles in Nepal, has announced its festival campaign “Saandar Dashain Tihar.”