SOCIETY
Where did over 762,000 school children go?
Where did over 762,000 school children go?
CHITWAN, Aug 18: In the academic year 2012/13, as many as 1,276,000 students were enrolled in Grade 1. These students were supposed to take their SEE (Secondary Education Examination) in the academic year 2022/23.
Aug 18, 2024
SOCIETY, WORLD
'Thame flood a clear example of the "catastrophic impacts" increasing global temperatures'
'Thame flood a clear example of the "catastrophic impacts" i...
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: A devastating flood that hit a village in Nepal's Everest region was caused by a glacial lake outburst, local government officials and experts said Saturday. Climate change experts said it was a clear example of the "catastrophic impacts" increasing global temperatures were having...
Aug 18, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Dengue kills three people in Gandaki in three weeks
Dengue kills three people in Gandaki in three weeks
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Three people have died of dengue in Gandaki Province within three weeks. Among the deceased, two were the residents of Tanahun and one was of Kaski. The provincial Ministry of Social Development and Health said that dengue infection has increased rapidly in various districts of Ga...
Aug 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Two youths injured in sharp weapon attack in Banke
Two youths injured in sharp weapon attack in Banke
NEPALGUNJ, Aug 18: Two young men have been attacked with sharp weapons in Raptisonari of Banke district.
Aug 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Heavy rain likely in five provinces today
Heavy rain likely in five provinces today
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Monsoon is currently affecting the country. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD,) the monsoon-low pressure line is also around the average place.
Aug 18, 2024
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Rana leaves for India
Foreign Minister Rana leaves for India
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Foreign Minister Dr Arju Rana Deuba has left for an official visit to India.
Aug 18, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
SC justices’ obsession with govt-provided residential quarters
SC justices’ obsession with govt-provided residential quarte...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The government has decided to spend Rs 30 million to provide housing facilities for all Supreme Court (SC) justices at Pulchowk in Lalitpur. Currently, only the Chief Justice gets the privilege to live in government-provided quarters. However, now this privilege will be available...
Aug 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Landslide blocks Mid-Hill Highway
Landslide blocks Mid-Hill Highway
BAGLUNG, Aug 18: The Baglung-East Rukum road along the Mid-Hill highway has been blocked due to landslides triggered by incessant rain which occurred in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-6.
Aug 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Landslides blocks Chhinchu-Jajarkot road
Landslides blocks Chhinchu-Jajarkot road
SURKHET, Aug 18: The Chhinchu-Jajarkot road section along the Bheri corridor has been blocked due to landslides. According to the Jajarkot District Police Office, roads have been blocked after landslides occurred in places under Chedagad Municipality and Bheri Municipality due to rain on Friday even...
Aug 18, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price reaches all-time high of Rs 152,600 per tola
Gold price reaches all-time high of Rs 152,600 per tola
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market on Sunday.
Aug 18, 2024