SOCIETY
Call for leaders to empower skills and services of youth
Call for leaders to empower skills and services of youth
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The participants of the Nepal Youth Conference 2024 have submitted the ‘Youth Declaration’ to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The declaration that was prepared by two conferences of youth participating from all seven provinces was presented to Prime Minister Oli.
Aug 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Two foreigners held with cocaine
Two foreigners held with cocaine
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Nepal Police have arrested two foreign nationals in possession of one kilogram and 400 grams of cocaine.
Aug 14, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
US, EU and Switzerland welcome parliamentary endorsement of the Bill to amend TJ Act
US, EU and Switzerland welcome parliamentary endorsement of...
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The United States, European Union, and Switzerland have welcomed the decision of the House of Representatives (HoR) to endorse the bill to amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth, and Reconciliation Commission (Third Amendment) Act 2024, on Wednesday.
Aug 14, 2024
SOCIETY
State incurs loss of over Rs 2 billion in passport procurement and distribution
State incurs loss of over Rs 2 billion in passport procureme...
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The Department of Passports (DoP) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has incurred a loss of over Rs 2 billion in revenue due to a collusion between DoP officials and a French company during the procurement and printing of electronic passports (e-passports).
Aug 14, 2024
SOCIETY
DPM Singh seeks experts suggestions to increase flow of water in rivers of Kathmandu
DPM Singh seeks experts suggestions to increase flow of wate...
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Deputy Prime Minister and Urban Development Minister Prakash Man Singh discussed with experts the issue of increasing water flow in Bagmati, Bishnumati and other rivers in the Kathmandu Valley.
Aug 14, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE surges 34.29 points; daily turnover increases to 23.43 billion
NEPSE surges 34.29 points; daily turnover increases to 23.43...
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday surged 34.29 points to close at 2,957.75 points.
Aug 14, 2024
POLITICS
HoR endorses Bill to amend TJ Act
HoR endorses Bill to amend TJ Act
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The House of Representatives (HoR) has passed the much-awaited Bill on Transitional Justice (TJ), which seeks to amend the Commission for Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons and Truth and Reconciliation (Third Amendment) Bill, 2081 BS.
Aug 14, 2024
WORLD
Thai court sacks PM over ethics case
Thai court sacks PM over ethics case
BANGKOK, Aug 14: Thailand's Constitutional Court sacked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, branding him dishonest in a ruling in an ethics case that throws the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.
Aug 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Microplastics found in all Indian salt and sugar brands: Study
Microplastics found in all Indian salt and sugar brands: Stu...
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: A recent study has revealed that all Indian brands of salt and sugar, regardless of their size, packaging, or type, contain microplastics. The research, conducted by the environmental organization Toxics Link, tested a variety of salt and sugar samples purchased from online and lo...
Aug 14, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt rescues Nepalis held hostage in India
Govt rescues Nepalis held hostage in India
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The government has intensified efforts to rescue Nepalis held hostage in India, facilitate their return home, and reunite them with their families.
Aug 14, 2024