POLITICS
Chinese envoy calls for policy stability to bring more investment in Nepal
Chinese envoy calls for policy stability to bring more inves...
KATHMANDU, Nov 17: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Yu Hong has called for policy stability in Nepal to further promote trade and investment between the two countries.
Nov 18, 2017
SPORTS
There is more than meets the eye for Barcelona
There is more than meets the eye for Barcelona
BARCELONA, Nov 18: Barcelona on Saturday travels to the Estadio Butarque Stadium to take on Leganes in the 12th round of match in La Liga. Having won 10 matches and drawn one, Barcelona would want to win this match and put extra pressure on its arch-rivals Real Madrid, who will play against Atletico...
Nov 18, 2017
SOCIETY
EC urges govt to ensure foolproof security for polls
EC urges govt to ensure foolproof security for polls
KATMANDU, Nov 17: Worried by the series of attacks on election candidates, the Election Commission (EC) has urged the government to ensure foolproof security for parties, candidates, campaigners and voters by adopting all possible measures for making the upcoming elections a success.
Nov 18, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Vehicle in Mahat's poll campaign ambushed, five injured
Vehicle in Mahat's poll campaign ambushed, five injured
NUWAKOT, Nov 17: Amid continuing attacks on election candidates in districts, one of the vehicles used by the election campaign of senior Nepali Congress leader and former finance minister Nepali Congress leader Ram Sharan Mahat was ambushed in Nuwakot district on Friday. While Mahat escaped unhurt,...
Nov 18, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Candidates promise infrastructural development
Candidates promise infrastructural development
As the election date draws closer, candidates of the provincial and parliamentary election are seen more vocal and clearer about their agenda. Those in the contest have been trying to woo voters with all their might. In this context, Republica talked to the candidates from Ilam. Excerpts.
Nov 18, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Eight poll candidates are private school owners
Eight poll candidates are private school owners
Among the eight candidates, seven belong to the Private and Boarding Schools Organization Nepal (PABSON) while one belongs to the National Private and Boarding Schools Association Nepal (NPABSAN).
Nov 18, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Vote counting after completion of both rounds: EC
Vote counting after completion of both rounds: EC
KATMANDU, Nov 17: The Election Commisison (EC) has said that counting of votes of parliamentary and provincial assembly elections will be conducted only after conclusion of both rounds of the elections. The first round of the elections will be held in 32 districts on November 26 and the second round...
Nov 18, 2017
OPINION
Suffocating city
Suffocating city
The human-centered “modernist” promises make us ignore age-old beliefs that value coexistence.
Nov 18, 2017
OPINION
Ferry tales
Ferry tales
Ferry, in aviation parlance, is a task of delivering an aircraft to a designated location. A new aircraft on its first ferry might mostly carry spares/tools and a few personnel trained for its upkeep. On a day-to-day basis, such flights can be nothing more than “repositioning” of an aircraft due to...
Nov 18, 2017
OPINION
Homeless in Silicon Valley
Homeless in Silicon Valley
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA: In the same affluent, suburban city where Google built its headquarters, Tes Saldana lives in a crowded but tidy camper she parks on the street.
Nov 18, 2017