POLITICS
UML-Maoist Center merger is need of time: Sherdhan Rai
UML-Maoist Center merger is need of time: Sherdhan Rai
After defeating Nepali Congress candidate Govinda Bahadur Karki in the provincial assembly election in Bhojpur, now Sherdhan Rai of CPN-UML is being viewed as strong contender for chief minister of Province 1. Republic asked the the former information and communications minister about his future pla...
Dec 14, 2017
ECONOMY
Kuber Merchant, Lalitpur Finance taken off 'problematic' list
Kuber Merchant, Lalitpur Finance taken off 'problematic' lis...
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has removed Kuber Merchant Finance Ltd (KMFL) and Lalitpur Finance Ltd (LFL) from its list of 'problematic' financial institutions.
Dec 14, 2017
POLITICS
I will lead the district to prosperity: Sanjay Gautam
I will lead the district to prosperity: Sanjay Gautam
Sanjay Gautam of Nepali Congress (NC) raised a lot of eyebrows in the recently held parliamentary elections by defeating CPN-UML Vice Chairman Bamdev Gautam in constituency 1 of Bardiya. Republica's district correspondent Nirmal Ghimire spoke to Gautam about his stunning victory. Excerpts:
Dec 14, 2017
POLITICS
FSFN, RJPN into unification bid, provincial govt formation
FSFN, RJPN into unification bid, provincial govt formation
LAHAN, December 14: As homework begins to form the government in Province 2, the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) and Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN), which secured the most parliamentary and provincial assembly seats in the province, have initiated talks on merging the two parties.
Dec 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Jumla women deprived of birthing facilities
Jumla women deprived of birthing facilities
JUMLA, Dec 14: Raju Rokaya has two children. Both were born at home. A resident of the Tila Rural Municipality, she states that having delivery services nearby remains a far-fetched dream for the people like her. “We don’t have even a health post here, let alone birthing centers,” she said.
Dec 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Protest in Kalikot as pregnant woman dies
Protest in Kalikot as pregnant woman dies
KALIKOT, Dec 14: Residents of Khandachakra Municipality-1protested in district headquarters on Tuesday after a pregnant woman died in hospital. The protestors accused doctors at the District Hospital of negligence and demanded action be taken against the doctor.
Dec 14, 2017
POLITICS
UML warns govt against making any key decisions, appointments
UML warns govt against making any key decisions, appointment...
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: The main opposition party, CPN-UML, which has emerged as the single largest party in the recently held parliamentary and provincial assembly polls, has warned the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) not to make any key decisions that may have long-term impacts including key appointments a...
Dec 14, 2017
SOCIETY
SC seeks clarifications from govt on medical taxes
SC seeks clarifications from govt on medical taxes
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to the government authorities demanding clarification on why it is planning to collect additional five percent medical tax on top of 13 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) for patients receiving medical service from private hospi...
Dec 14, 2017
SPORTS
Malla to lead Patriots
Malla to lead Patriots
KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Lalitpur Patriots has named national cricket team vice-captain Gyanendra Malla as its skipper for the upcoming TVS Everest Premier League Twenbty20 Cricket Tournament.
Dec 14, 2017
SOCIETY
Criminal activities on rise after the elections in Rautahat
Criminal activities on rise after the elections in Rautahat
RAUTAHAT, Dec 14: Even though the parliamentary and provincial elections were largely peaceful, incidents of crime and violence have increased noticeably in various parts of Rautahat after the polls, it has been observed.
Dec 14, 2017