WORLD
12 arrested in London's night of terror; IS claims attack
12 arrested in London's night of terror; IS claims attack
LONDON, June 5: British police arrested a dozen people Sunday in a widening terrorism investigation after attackers using a van and large knives turned a balmy evening of nightlife into a bloodbath and killed seven people in the heart of London. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility.
Jun 05, 2017
Lifestyle
Grande returns to Manchester to honor victims with benefit
Grande returns to Manchester to honor victims with benefit
MANCHESTER, June 5: Ariana Grande paid tribute to the city of Manchester, England, on Sunday with an energetic, all-star concert that raised millions for victims of a suicide bombing that tore through her last performance in the city nearly two weeks ago.
Jun 05, 2017
ECONOMY
China EXIM Bank approves loan for Pokhara Regional International Airport
China EXIM Bank approves loan for Pokhara Regional Internati...
POKHARA, June 4: China’s Export and Import (EXIM) Bank has approved concessional loan for the Pokhara Regional International Airport.
Jun 05, 2017
SPORTS
India thrashes Pakistan by 124 runs to lead CT group
India thrashes Pakistan by 124 runs to lead CT group
BIRMINGHAM, June 5: India thrashed rival Pakistan by 124 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method on Sunday to go top of Group B in the Champions Trophy.
Jun 05, 2017
DIASPORA
Nepali diaspora in Israel extends support for Pariyar
Nepali diaspora in Israel extends support for Pariyar
RATNANAGAR (CHITWAN), June 5: The Nepali diaspora in Israel has extended financial support for Krishna Bahadur Pariyar, who suffered serious head injury after getting struck by a cycle.
Jun 05, 2017
ECONOMY
Why Ncell paid the CGT?
Why Ncell paid the CGT?
KATHMANDU, June 5: Ncell has paid the Capital Gain Tax (CGT) amidst a debate over whether the tax should be paid or not and who should pay the tax as there was no clear provision on acquiring CGT on offshore transactions. The amount paid by the Ncell as the CGT calculates to be the 15 percent of the...
Jun 05, 2017
SPORTS
NNIPA submits a memo
NNIPA submits a memo
KATHMANDU, June 4: Nepal National and International Players Association (NNIPA) submitted a memorandum to National Sports Council (NSC) over various issues on Sunday.
Jun 05, 2017
ECONOMY
Ncell pays additional Rs 13.6 billion in CGT
Ncell pays additional Rs 13.6 billion in CGT
KATHMANDU, June 4: Ncell has paid an additional Rs 13.6 billion to the government as capital gains tax (CGT) on its share buyout that took place over two years ago. Spokesperson for the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Chandra Kala Paudel informed Republica that the private sector telecom company pai...
Jun 05, 2017
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels
Valley Pollution Levels
The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day.
Jun 05, 2017
ELECTION
Over Rs 4 billion spent for first round of elections
Over Rs 4 billion spent for first round of elections
KATHMANDU, June 4: The Election Commission (EC) has spent Rs 4.73 billion so far in elections management. According to the details compiled by the election body, nearly half of the total funds allotted by the government has already been spent. The expenditure, however, includes some of costs incurr...
Jun 05, 2017