ECONOMY
NEA extends national grid power to Gosainkunda for the first time
NEA extends national grid power to Gosainkunda for the first...
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Electricity from the national transmission line has reached Gosainkunda, the famous holy site in Rasuwa district of Bagmati Province, for the first time. This will make it easier for the pilgrims to reach Gosaikunda.
Aug 18, 2024
SOCIETY
Two arrested on charge of extortion
Two arrested on charge of extortion
MAHOTTARI, Aug 18: Police have arrested two people for illegally demanding money from Gaffar Rain of Jaleswar Municipality-5.
Aug 18, 2024
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