International Volunteers Day being observed in Nepal today

Published On: December 5, 2019 12:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: International Volunteers Day (IVD) is being observed in Nepal today by organizing various programs.

New UK envoy submits credentials to president

Published On: December 5, 2019 09:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Newly-appointed British Ambassador to Nepal Nicola Kathryn Pollit submitted her credential to President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Wednesday. She is the first female ambassador of UK to Nepal since the two countries established diplomatic relations 200 years ago.  Along with Ambassador Pollit, non-resident ambassadors of Lebanon, Estonia and Iraq also submitted their credentials to President Bhandari on Wednesday.

'Action for SDGs' this Saturday

Published On: December 5, 2019 09:39 AM NPT By: Republica

REPUBLICA, Dec 5: AIESEC, a global platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential, is organizing an event called “Action for SDGs” in Kathmandu on December 7.

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: The Supreme Court (SC) is mulling to set strict criteria for conferring title of 'senior advocate' to lawyers.

Financial irregularities in Khotang

Published On: December 5, 2019 09:33 AM NPT By: Republica

KHOTANG, Dec 5: A committee formed to investigate financial irregularities in Barahapokhari Rural Municipality of Khotang district has found four wards of the local unit distributing social security allowances in the name of deceased senior citizens and widows.

VVIP connection of 'Siddhababa'

Published On: December 5, 2019 09:23 AM NPT By: Amar Khadka

ITAHARI, Dec 5: When he was in Pokhara a few years back and later at Chatara of Sunsari, Krishna Das Giri aka Siddhababa used to tell his followers that he has powers to sit for meditation under the earth (samadhi), fly in the air and even remain under water for some time.

New Dharan mayor plans tax review

Published On: December 5, 2019 09:04 AM NPT By: Rohit Rai

DHARAN, Dec 5: After assuming office on Wednesday, the new mayor of Dharan Sub-metropolitan City Tilak Rai has decided to carry out a study to review municipal taxes as per public demand.

Nepali set to head International Red Cross

Published On: December 5, 2019 09:01 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: A Nepali humanitarian and Red Cross veteran Jagan Chapagain has been selected as the new Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Why Tulasa ditched SAG for Qatar

Published On: December 5, 2019 07:35 AM NPT By: Nagendra Upadhyaya

SURKHET, Dec 5: Padma Khatri, 44, has not eaten properly since the last few days. Neither are her eyes dry. Her tiny house situated near the Bheri River at Lekbeshi Municipality – 3 of eastern Nepal looks forlorn as Padma vents her agony.

‘PM recovering from surgery, needs regular dialysis’

Published On: December 5, 2019 07:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Although Prime Minister KP Oli has been recovering faster than expected, he has to undergo regular dialysis, said sources at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital who are informed about his condition.