SOCIETY
The religious roots of Chhaupadi
The religious roots of Chhaupadi
DOTI, July 17: While deaths from chhaupadi shelters in the western region have not ceased to make headlines, initiatives taken to counter the culture are dwarfed in front of its root cause- fear of their kuldevta (clan deity). ‘They can stand death of their girls and women’ but cannot anger their cl...
Jul 17, 2018
SPORTS
UAE’s Mustafa signs for Kathmandu Kings
UAE’s Mustafa signs for Kathmandu Kings
KATHMANDU(Republica): After recently announcing the Irish international Kevin O’Brien, Kathmandu Kings XI has announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s skipper Rohan Mustafa as the second international player for the second edition of the TVS Everest Premier League (EPL) of the team.
Jul 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepal Stock Exchange ends fiscal year on a high
Nepal Stock Exchange ends fiscal year on a high
KATHMANDU, July 17: The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) witnessed a slightly volatile trading day as the index fluctuated between positive and negative territories for most of the session. However, the market posted significant gain in the final hour with the index closing 12.27 points higher...
Jul 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Mero Surakshya introduces mobile insurance service
Mero Surakshya introduces mobile insurance service
KATHMANDU, July 17: Mero Surakshya Pvt Ltd has introduced mobile security system, the first of its kind in the country.
Jul 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Province 7 awaits tourism promotion
Province 7 awaits tourism promotion
DHANGADHI, July 17: Though rich in places of tourist attraction, Province 7 is yet to take benefit from tourism.
Jul 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Kalimati traders move court against government, hearing begins
Kalimati traders move court against government, hearing begi...
KATHMANDU, July 17: Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Board and traders at Kalimati market have submitted their statements at Kathmandu District Court on Monday, regarding a case filed by the traders against the board. It is likely that the court will take one or two more days to give...
Jul 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Balance of payment, current account continue to turn deficit
Balance of payment, current account continue to turn deficit
KATHMANDU, July 17: The balance of payment (BoP) position of the country has slightly improved in the eleventh month of the current Fiscal Year 2017/18, but still remains on the negative side. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the overall BoP turned into a deficit of Rs 4.34 billion in the...
Jul 17, 2018
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels for July 16, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for July 16, 2018
Valley Pollution Levels for July 16, 2018
Jul 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Bank shifted to school building, students in tents
Bank shifted to school building, students in tents
DOLAKHA, July 17: A community school in Dolakha has rented out it's building to a financial institution after being unable to pay salaries to the teachers, forcing students to study under tents.
Jul 17, 2018
POLITICS
NC blocks tabling of Medical Education Bill in House
NC blocks tabling of Medical Education Bill in House
KATHMANDU, July 17: Main Opposition Nepali Congress (NC) obstructed the tabling of the National Medical Education Bill in parliament on Monday, accusing the government of pushing the bill with controversial provisions without holding talks with Dr Govinda KC first.
Jul 17, 2018