SPORTS
Nepal achieves historic victory in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup
Nepal achieves historic victory in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup
KATHMANDU, July 19: Nepal achieved a historic victory in the ACC Women's Asia Cup by defeating the UAE by 6 wickets in the opening match of the Asia Cup on Friday. This marks Nepal's first win in the ACC Women's Asia Cup, having previously participated twice without securing a victory.
Jul 19, 2024
POLITICS
CPN-UML submits 99-point recommendation letter to PM Oli
CPN-UML submits 99-point recommendation letter to PM Oli
KATHMANDU, July 19: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has urged all parties to provide constructive support to the government’s commitment to realizing Nepal’s national aspiration of a ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’.
Jul 19, 2024
POLITICS
Deputy Speaker Rana refutes allegations of taking undue benefits from US Embassy
Deputy Speaker Rana refutes allegations of taking undue bene...
KATHMANDU, July 19: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Indira Rana, has acknowledged requesting the US Embassy for an earlier date for visa interview but dismissed allegations the she requested visas for anyone else. She clarified in a statement on Friday that she did not commit any imm...
Jul 19, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Public debt exceeds Rs 2.434 trillion, increasing by over Rs 305 billion in one year
Public debt exceeds Rs 2.434 trillion, increasing by over Rs...
KATHMANDU, July 19: Nepal's public debt has reached Rs 2.434 trillion, according to data released by the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO). By mid-July of the last fiscal year (FY), this debt amounted to 42.65 percent of Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP), comprising Rs 1.180 trillion in domest...
Jul 19, 2024
WORLD
Global IT disruption grounds planes, hits hospitals, TV and banks
Global IT disruption grounds planes, hits hospitals, TV and...
KATHMANDU, July 19: A massive global IT failure on Friday caused widespread disruptions, grounding planes, interrupting TV coverage, and affecting banks, hospitals, and financial markets. The failure led to flight delays worldwide, card machine breakdowns, a pause in news updates from the London Sto...
Jul 19, 2024
POLITICS
Nepal is a priority under India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy: Indian PM Modi
Nepal is a priority under India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ polic...
KATHMANDU, July 19: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory message to the newly appointed Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and expressed hope that there will be more coordination and cooperation between the two countries.
Jul 19, 2024
SOCIETY
10 people killed in elephant attacks in Koshi in last FY
10 people killed in elephant attacks in Koshi in last FY
JHAPA, July 19: As many as 10 people lost their lives and 25 others were injured in elephant attacks in Koshi Province last fiscal year 2023/24.
Jul 19, 2024
POLITICS
Speaker Ghimire concerned about delay in completion of under-construction parliament build...
Speaker Ghimire concerned about delay in completion of under...
KATHMANDU, July 19: The Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Devraj Ghimire, has shown concerns about the delays in the completion of the under-construction Parliament Building.
Jul 19, 2024
SOCIETY
Locals continue to protest against New Road footpath expansion
Locals continue to protest against New Road footpath expansi...
KATHMANDU, July 19: Locals obstructing the footpath expansion work in Kathmandu's New Road area have continued their protests. Nepal Police, KMC Police, and other security personnel have been deployed in large numbers to manage the situation.
Jul 19, 2024
POLITICS
US envoy pays courtesy call on Foreign Minister Rana
US envoy pays courtesy call on Foreign Minister Rana
KATHMANDU, July 19: Ambassador of the United States of America to Nepal, Dean R Thompson, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, at the latter's office in Singha Durbar on Friday.
Jul 19, 2024