SOCIETY
Devotees throng Pashupatinath temple to observe Janai Purnima festival (In pictures)
Devotees throng Pashupatinath temple to observe Janai Purnim...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: On the occasion of Janaipurnima, devotees have thronged Pashupatinath temple to receive Raksha Bandhan and Janai (i.e. sacred thread worn by male members belonging to Bramhan and Khestri community ) from priests.
Aug 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price drops by Rs 300 per tola
Gold price drops by Rs 300 per tola
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The price of gold in the Nepali market has decreased. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers Association (FENEDOSIDA), the price of gold dropped by Rs 300 on Monday from the record price on Sunday, settling at Rs 152,300 per tola.
Aug 19, 2024
SOCIETY
Policeman dies in a motorcycle accident in Chitwan
Policeman dies in a motorcycle accident in Chitwan
CHITWAN, Aug 19: Senior Constable of Nepal Police Hemant Kumar Shrestha, 43, working at the Area Police Office, Manhari in Makwanpur, has died in a motorcycle accident in Khairahani Municipality in Chitwan.
Aug 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Egg prices fall
Egg prices fall
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association (NLPFA) has reduced the price of eggs by Rs 25 to 75 per crate. The price of eggs, last set on July 12, has been reduced with effect from Monday.
Aug 19, 2024
SOCIETY
Fire in Kumbheshwar, Lalitpur brought under control
Fire in Kumbheshwar, Lalitpur brought under control
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: The fire that broke out in Kumbheshwar, Lalitpur Metropolitan City-16, has been brought under control nearly after two hours.
Aug 19, 2024
SOCIETY
Janai Purnima festival being celebrated today
Janai Purnima festival being celebrated today
KATHMANDU, August 19: The festival of 'Janai Purnima' or 'Rishi Tarpani' is being celebrated across the country today. The festival is basically observed by the majority Hindus in the country.
Aug 19, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s foreign currency reserve reaches Rs 2.041 trillion, sufficient for imports of 13 m...
Nepal’s foreign currency reserve reaches Rs 2.041 trillion,...
KATHMANDU, Aug 19: Nepal’s gross foreign currency reserves increased 32.6 percent to Rs 2.041 trillion as of mid-July this year compared to the same period last year.
Aug 19, 2024
My City, Lifestyle, Travel
Rediscovering the Cultural Paradise of Nepal
Rediscovering the Cultural Paradise of Nepal
Visiting all these places made me regret not appreciating the culture more when I lived in Nepal. I realized that Nepal is an underrated place that most people don't know much about. It has a rich culture and diverse people. It is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and is also home to the world's highest...
Aug 19, 2024
OPINION
Critical literacy education for empowerment and liberation
Critical literacy education for empowerment and liberation
Center for Media Research, Nepal reported 57% of information as fake, 35% as misleading information, 5% as unverified while 3% was correct information out of 285 fact checks between March 2020 to January 2023. Nearly half of all misinformation originated on social media platforms, while approximatel...
Aug 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Consumer price inflation in FY 2023/24 recorded at 5.44 percent
Consumer price inflation in FY 2023/24 recorded at 5.44 perc...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The annual average consumer price inflation stood at 5.44 percent last year, which moderated from 7.74 percent in the previous year.
Aug 18, 2024