SOCIETY
Fire claims life at Sikma Metal Industry in Hattiban
Fire claims life at Sikma Metal Industry in Hattiban
KATHMANDU, April 6: One person died in a fire at a metal industry in Hattiban, Lalitpur.
Apr 06, 2024
POLITICS
Family members of those recruited in Russian army seek Home Minister Lamichhane's support...
Family members of those recruited in Russian army seek Home...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister, Rabi Lamichhane has said that he will immediately talk to the Prime Minister regarding taking the necessary initiatives for rescuing the Nepali nationals affiliated with the Russian Army.
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal's trade deficit soars to Rs 929 billion
Nepal's trade deficit soars to Rs 929 billion
KATHMANDU, April 6: Nepal has a total trade deficit of Rs 929.61 billion after the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Islington College awards 157 students with AAA scholarships
Islington College awards 157 students with AAA scholarships
KATHMANDU, April 6: Islington College Kathmandu celebrated the AAA Scholarship Award Ceremony 2024, honoring 157 outstanding students who excelled in academics, discipline, and active participation throughout the year.
Apr 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Pakistani nationals arrested for holding Sri Lankan citizens hostage
Pakistani nationals arrested for holding Sri Lankan citizens...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Four Pakistani nationals who brought Sri Lankan citizens to Nepal and held them hostage under false promises of foreign employment have been apprehended by the police.
Apr 06, 2024
POLITICS
Nominations being filed for the by-elections today
Nominations being filed for the by-elections today
KATHMANDU, April 6: Nominations are being registered today for the by-election of members of the House of Representatives to be held on April 27 in Ilam-2 and Bajhang 1(1).
Apr 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Team from Nepal and South Korea to climb Mt Jugal for the first time
Team from Nepal and South Korea to climb Mt Jugal for the fi...
KATHMANDU, April 6: A joint team of Nepal and the Republic of Korea (RoK) is to climb the 6,591 meters tall Mt Jugal. The team comprising three Nepali and seven Koreans is leaving today for Sindhupalchok for the mountaineering expedition, Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) said.
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Construction of major road projects undertaken by Chinese companies faces inordinate delay...
Construction of major road projects undertaken by Chinese co...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Chinese construction companies have been delaying the construction of significant and strategically important road projects in Nepal, with several issues arising in road projects contracted to Chinese firms.
Apr 06, 2024
OPINION
Hunger is a Serious Problem in South Asia
Hunger is a Serious Problem in South Asia
At the ending point of 500 years of Western dominations, the "Asia Century" is believed to begin any time soon. In this matter, India is one of the decisive forces in Asia, in shifting the power and prosperity from west to east. However, unfortunately millions of Indians are still starving and hung...
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
National pride projects’ costs skyrocket by Rs 1,050 billion, putting strain on state econ...
National pride projects’ costs skyrocket by Rs 1,050 billion...
KATHMANDU, April 6: The cost of the projects of national pride has increased by over Rs 1,050 billion due to the non-completion of their construction within the stipulated timelines, imposing a financial burden on the state.
Apr 06, 2024