SOCIETY
Anniversary of first ascent to Mt Annapurna being observed today
Anniversary of first ascent to Mt Annapurna being observed t...
GANDAKI, June 3: The anniversary of the first ascent to Mt Annapurna is being observed today with a variety of programs. On June 3, 1950, Maurice Herzog of France successfully climbed Mt Annapurna.
Jun 03, 2023
WORLD
Indian train crash death toll jumps to 233, another 900 injured
Indian train crash death toll jumps to 233, another 900 inju...
June 3: At least 233 people were killed and 900 were injured when two passenger trains collided in India's Odisha state, a government official said on Saturday, making the rail accident the country's deadliest in more than a decade.
Jun 03, 2023
OPINION
Corruption and Misconceptions
Corruption and Misconceptions
With the revelation of big scandals like fake refugee and Pashupatinath Jalhari Scams, corruption and its antidote, anti-corruption have become a national pastime or a cliché. Day-in, day-out, the political leaders could be heard expressing their commitments to fight corruption, some going even to a...
Jun 03, 2023
SOCIETY
Number of ethnic groups in Nepal increases in national census
Number of ethnic groups in Nepal increases in national censu...
KATHMANDU, May 3: The National Population Census 2078 (2022) has shown an increase in the total number of ethnic groups in Nepal. The census has recorded the number to be 142.
Jun 03, 2023
SOCIETY
KMC officials inspect public schools under ‘Book-Free Friday’ campaign
KMC officials inspect public schools under ‘Book-Free Friday...
Kathmandu, June 3: A team of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) officials led by Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol visited various public schools within the metropolis on Friday to monitor the ‘Book-Free Friday’ campaign launched by the KMC.
Jun 03, 2023
WORLD
At least 98 killed in violence in India's Manipur state
At least 98 killed in violence in India's Manipur state
NEW DELHI, June 3: At least 98 people have been killed and more than 300 injured over the past month in India's north-eastern state of Manipur since violence broke out there, confirmed a government official on Friday.
Jun 03, 2023
POLITICS
President Paudel’s move to certify controversial citizenship amendment bill an insult to P...
President Paudel’s move to certify controversial citizenship...
KATHMANDU, June 3: The CPN-UML, the main opposition party, has taken strong exception to the move of President Ram Chandra Paudel to certify the controversial citizenship amendment bill, stating that it undermines the authority of the sovereign parliament.
Jun 03, 2023
Editorial
A Landmark Agreement
A Landmark Agreement
The long-term energy agreement reached between Nepal and India marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two countries. India’s commitment to purchase 10,000 megawatts of electricity from Nepal over the next decade paves the way for harnessing Nepal’s immense hydro potenti...
Jun 03, 2023
SOCIETY, Lifestyle, Republica Watch
Skin Deep: Exploring Skin Aesthetics in Nepal
Skin Deep: Exploring Skin Aesthetics in Nepal
How do you define beauty? The answer could be anything but objective. The concept of beauty has been debated and redefined throughout history. From the ancient emphasis on symmetry and proportion such as the golden ratio, to the contemporary embracement of individuality and uniqueness, we continue t...
Jun 02, 2023
SOCIETY
Three former officials of BPKIHS found guilty of embezzling money
Three former officials of BPKIHS found guilty of embezzling...
DHARAN, June 2: Three former officials of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan have been found to be involved in corruption.
Jun 02, 2023