Fire destroys furniture warehouse in capital

Published On: November 27, 2018 07:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: A fire which broke out at Buddhanagar of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-14 on Monday afternoon destroyed property worth about Rs 60 million, police said.

TIKAPUR, Nov 27: Mayor Mahadev Bajgain of Lamkichuha Municipality in Kailali disrict has been in the limelight time and again for his pro-citizen decisions and activities. This time, he has diverted funds earmarked for the purchase of vehicles into the construction of a hospital instead.

Dr KC warns of fast-unto-death over Nirmala case

Published On: November 27, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC on Monday warned that he will stage a 16th fast-unto-death if action is not taken against the guilty in the rape and murder of Nirma Panta and also if the agreements signed between him and the government are not implemented.

Kavre local units sign pact with NRA to expedite reconstruction

Published On: November 27, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Local units of Kavrepalanchok district have signed an 11-point agreement with the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) in order to expedite the reconstruction works in the district.

KATHMANDU, Nov 27: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has adopted strict measures to punish those throwing garbage haphazardly in the metropolis.

Four of same family killed in Jhapa fire

Published On: November 27, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: YUVRAJ BIWAS

DAMAK, Nov 27: Four members of the same family were killed when a fire broke out in Laljhoda of Shivasatakshi Municipality-7 of Jhapa on Sunday night.

First gene-edited babies claimed in China

Published On: November 26, 2018 07:17 PM NPT By: Associated Press

HONG KONG, Nov 26: A Chinese researcher claims that he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies — twin girls born this month whose DNA he said he altered with a powerful new tool capable of rewriting the very blueprint of life.

Nov 26: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: November 26, 2018 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

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Fire breaks out at furniture showroom, guts property worth Rs 50 m

Published On: November 26, 2018 05:36 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Property worth around Rs 50 million was reduced to ashes after a fire broke out at a furniture showroom near UN park in Buddhanagar in the capital on Monday.

Teacher faces music for fake educational certificate

Published On: November 26, 2018 05:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 26:  A case has been filed at the Comission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) against Sakuldev Khang, a teacher of BP Madan Primary School in Shripurjabdi, Sunsari, for using a fake educational certificate and enjoying government benefits.