President, PM extend greetings on Bakar-Eid

President, PM extend greetings on Bakar-Eid

Published On: August 1, 2020 10:32 AM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, August 1:  President Bidya Devi Bhandari has extended her best wishes to all Nepali Muslim sisters and brothers at home and abroad for their happiness, peace, prosperity, long life and good health on the occasion of Bakar-Eid.

As Nepal and China celebrate 65 years of friendship, a great deal of work lie ahead of us

As Nepal and China celebrate 65 years of friendship, a great deal of work lie ahead of us

Published On: August 1, 2020 10:10 AM NPT By: Dr Mahesh K Maskey

The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal and the People’s Republic of China are celebrating 65 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations. These 65 years have been momentous in the history of both countries. China and Nepal have made transition to republic from a feudal system, and took determined efforts to come out of direct and indirect colonial influences.

Hidden reasons behind Khokana protests should be uncovered: CoAS Thapa

Hidden reasons behind Khokana protests should be uncovered: CoAS Thapa

Published On: August 1, 2020 08:01 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 1: Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Purna Chandra Thapa has said that “hidden reasons” behind the problems seen in the construction of the Kathmandu-Tarai Expressway (Fast Track) should be uncovered.

Nepse corrects slightly after four straight weeks of gain

Nepse corrects slightly after four straight weeks of gain

Published On: July 31, 2020 08:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: The local stock market witnessed upbeat trading on the first trading day of the week. On Sunday, stocks closed firmly higher as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index added 1.56 percent. However, the buying pressure receded on Monday as the index pulled back a meager 0.18 percent. The exchange accelerated losses on Tuesday and Wednesday with declines of 0.52 percent and 1.61 percent, respectively, while Thursday was marked by a modest gain of 0.53 percent. Eventually, the index ended at 1,439.06 – down 3.55 points or 0.25 percent against the week earlier.

Six local levels of Siraha fail to bring budget

Six local levels of Siraha fail to bring budget

Published On: July 31, 2020 07:50 PM NPT By: RSS

SIRAHA, July 31: Uncertainty is increasing with six local levels in Siraha district failing to bring the budget for the fiscal year 2020/21. These local levels should have brought their annual estimates of income and expenditure within June 24 but have not been able to due to internal conflict and disagreement between the people's representatives.

Nepal embassy in Malaysia lodges complaint seeking action against the man involved in mercilessly beating Nepali guard (with video)

Nepal embassy in Malaysia lodges complaint seeking action against the man involved in mercilessly beating Nepali guard (with video)

Published On: July 31, 2020 07:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: The Embassy of Nepal in Malaysia has lodged a complaint with local authorities seeking action against a person who mercilessly beat up a Nepali security guard working there.

200,000 people face punishment for not wearing facemask in public

200,000 people face punishment for not wearing facemask in public

Published On: July 31, 2020 07:05 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo

KATHMANDU, July 31: As many as 200,000 people faced punishment as of Friday after they were found defying government order to wear facemask in the public, according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).

I was forced to file a case. I now feel exempted of that guilt: Durga Devi

I was forced to file a case. I now feel exempted of that guilt: Durga Devi

Published On: July 31, 2020 05:45 PM NPT By: Anjali Subedi

KATHMANDU, July 31: Durga Devi was getting ready for work at Bhimdatta Municipality when she received a call early this morning today. Eight police officers, against whom she had filed a case for tampering with evidence in the rape and murder of her 13-year-old daughter Nirmala Panta, got a clean chit from the district court yesterday. This is a rare case where the complainant celebrates victory of defendants. Durga Devi was happy to hear of the court verdict. “I am not aware of the details of the complaint back then, but a sense of guilt later bothered me,” she told Republica.

"Journalists should maintain ethics and credibility under any circumstances"

"Journalists should maintain ethics and credibility under any circumstances"

Published On: July 31, 2020 05:36 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: It has been stressed that media persons should maintain ethics and credibility while discharging their duties under any circumstances.

One Nepali dies in South Africa

One Nepali dies in South Africa

Published On: July 31, 2020 05:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: A Nepali national has died in Johannesburg of South Africa.

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