Govt borrowing Rs 13.73b from WB for employment programs

Published On: November 28, 2019 08:53 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 28: The government is borrowing Rs 13.73 billion, or US$ 120 million, from the World Bank to finance its employment program.

KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Nepal national cricket team is preparing for the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) with a realistic chance of winning its first gold ever, as the Asian heavyweights India and Pakistan withdrew their participation in the event to be held from December 1 to 10 at TU Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.

Four die of postpartum complication in Bajura

Published On: November 28, 2019 08:31 AM NPT By: Krishna Oli

BAJURA, Nov 28: A total of four nursing mothers have died of postpartum complication in Bajura in the first four months of the current fiscal year. Of them, two died in the hospital, while two lost life at health posts, according to a source at Bajura District Hospital.

Silence period begins for by-election

Published On: November 28, 2019 08:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 28: The Election Commission (EC) has enforced 'silence period' from midnight Wednesday for the November 30 by-elections. The silent period was enforced after completing all logistical and administrative preparations from the election body.

NEPALGUNJ, Nov 28: A leopard cub died in a road accident Kohalpur–Babai road section of the Banke National Park. The cub was crossing the road when it was run over by jeep cruising at high speed.

KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Deputy Speaker Shiva Maya Tumbahamphe has initiated the process to recommend office bearers at the National Information Commission (NIC) in breach of her jurisdiction. All three NIC positions will fall vacant after a month.

Medical students reject deal between govt and colleges

Published On: November 28, 2019 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Private medical colleges have agreed to return or readjust the illegal fees charged to MBBS and BDS students following threats of legal action by the government.

Moderate earthquake hits Kathmandu and surrounding areas

Published On: November 27, 2019 10:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale shook Kathmandu and surrounding areas late Wednesday.

ARGHAKHANCHI, Nov 27: The death toll in Arghakhanchi bus accident has climbed to 18, district authorities said here.

Death toll climbs to 15 in Arghakhanchi bus accident

Published On: November 27, 2019 06:40 PM NPT By: Laxman Ghimire

ARGHAKHANCHI, Nov 27: The death toll in Arghakhanchi bus accident has climbed to 15, district authorities said here.