SOCIETY
Nepal must adopt multi-dimensional strategy to mitigate post-LDC graduation challenges: St...
Nepal must adopt multi-dimensional strategy to mitigate post...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: A fresh study has emphasized the need for Nepal to adopt a comprehensive approach to navigate the complexities of its upcoming graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026.
Aug 08, 2024
WORLD
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm as he prepares to assume offic...
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus appeals for calm...
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug 8: Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for calm Wednesday and urged all parties to help the country rebuild after weeks of violence that killed hundreds and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India.
Aug 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Number of cholera cases in Lalitpur reaches 26
Number of cholera cases in Lalitpur reaches 26
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Cholera was confirmed in two additional people in Lalitpur on Wednesday. The infection has been spreading for the past two weeks in the district. According to the District Health Office, Lalitpur, both individuals are currently receiving treatment at Kist Medical College.
Aug 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Autopsies of chopper crash victims to be conducted today
Autopsies of chopper crash victims to be conducted today
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Autopsies of those who lost their lives in the Air Dynasty's helicopter with registration number 9N-AJD on Wednesday will be conducted today.
Aug 08, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Five killed as Nepal suffers another aviation tragedy in two weeks
Five killed as Nepal suffers another aviation tragedy in two...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Nepal's skies, often celebrated for their stunning views, were marred by yet another tragedy on Wednesday, with an Air Dynasty helicopter with five people including captain crashing in Nuwakot.
Aug 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Turkish Airlines plane 'overshoots' at TIA due to missed approach
Turkish Airlines plane 'overshoots' at TIA due to missed app...
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: An aircraft belonging to the Turkish Airlines arriving from Istanbul has overshot in the course of its landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu this morning.
Aug 08, 2024
Editorial
Unsustainable Burden of Social Security Allowances
Unsustainable Burden of Social Security Allowances
The welfare state distributes social security allowances to improve the living standards of people with poor economic status, a responsibility of the state. Nepal provides such allowances to senior citizens, Dalit seniors, the disabled, and single women.
Aug 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Complaints related to insurance claims settlement on the rise: NIA
Complaints related to insurance claims settlement on the ris...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepali insurance companies are found dilly dallying on settlement of claims of their clients, as Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has been receiving an increasing number of complaints related to the issue in recent years.
Aug 07, 2024
SOCIETY
CIAA directs civil servants failing to submit property details to pay fine
CIAA directs civil servants failing to submit property detai...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has directed officials and employees who failed to submit their property details within the deadline to pay a fine of Rs 5,000.
Aug 07, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB mops Rs 40 billion from system to manage liquidity
NRB mops Rs 40 billion from system to manage liquidity
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) mopped an additional amount of Rs 40 billion from the banking system for liquidity management.
Aug 07, 2024