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Nepal pins hopes on new Bhutan govt for refugee repatriation
Published On: November 5, 2018 08:11 AM NPT By: Kosh Raj Koirala
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: As the new government led by Lotay Tshering of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) party gets a full shape in Bhutan after the third democratic elections last month, Nepal looks forward to holding fresh talks with the Druk government to resolve the nearly three-decade-long Bhutanese refugee problem once and for all.
Ranipokhari temple to be opened for Bhai Tika
Published On: November 5, 2018 07:59 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The quake-destroyed Bal Gopaleshwar Temple of Ranipokhari is set to be opened for public on the day of Bhai Tika as per the longstanding tradition, metropolitan officials said.
Samirman’s wife arrested in connection with Gauchan murder
Published On: November 5, 2018 07:56 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Police on Sunday arrested Maya Sherchan, 31, wife of Samirman Singh Basnet for her alleged involvement in many of the crimes that her husband has been linked with including the shooting of the then president of the Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) Sharad Kumar Gauchan.
Men from two Sarlahi villages flee homes fearing reprisal attacks
Published On: November 5, 2018 07:51 AM NPT By: Tanka Chhetri
SARLAHI, Nov 5: Following last week’s violent incident in Ramnagar Rural Municipality of Sarlahi that saw one death and several villagers injured, men from two other villages in the district have fled their homes fearing reprisal attacks.
Tihar festival begins from today
Published On: November 5, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Tihar, the second largest festival of Nepali Hindus is beginning from today. Also known as Yam Panchak, the festival is observed for five days.
The madal-makers of Dhading
Published On: November 5, 2018 04:30 AM NPT By: Sarita Shrestha
DHADING, Nov 5: On any given day, Indra Bahadur Tamang of Thakre Rural Municipality-6 of Dhading is found busy carving madals (a Nepali hand drum) at his workshop. He worked in Katmandu for a year after receiving madal-making training in the capital for three months in 1980. Later, in 1982, he opened a small madal along the Prithvi Highway. Over time, he transformed the little shop into a factory and named it Indra Madal Baja Prashodhan Udyog.
Number of people arrested for smuggling, possessing firecrackers doubles
Published On: November 5, 2018 03:30 AM NPT By: Biken K Dawadi
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Like every year, the cases of confiscation of firecrackers by police have increased with the arrival of Tihar this year. Data maintained by the Police Headquarters, Naxal, shows that the number of firecracker confiscation cases, arrests for smuggling and possessing firecrackers and the number of firecrackers seized during the festive season have doubled over the year.
Hassles in traveling from provincial capital
Published On: November 5, 2018 02:30 AM NPT By: LOKENDRA KHANAL
RUKUM, Nov 5: Karnali Province's Agriculture and Cooperative Minister Bimala KC finds it very inconvenient to travel to her home district Rukum everytime she has to. There is no direct road access to Rukum from the provincial capital Birendranagar. The lack of bridges over Sanibheri and Thulibheri rivers forces travelers to take the detour.
Heart ailments will claim 35 pc of all deaths in Nepal by 2030: Dr Kapoor
Published On: November 5, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: A renowned Indian cardiologist working at India's Medanta Hospital Dr Rajneesh Kapoor has said that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are expected to account for 35 percent of all deaths in Nepal by 2030 given the exponential rise in risk factors responsible for the onset of heart diseases.
Promoting Himalayas, Promoting Nepal: Buddha Air
Published On: November 4, 2018 07:15 PM NPT By: Republica
Among the many attractions and activities to do in Kathmandu, a flight-seeing tour of Nepal's Himalayas is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Mountain flights can be enjoyed by anyone, from young kids to adults.
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