ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Gautam Buddha Airport could be ready for trial flights by Q1 of 2020
Gautam Buddha Airport could be ready for trial flights by Q1...
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: The Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa is likely to be ready for trial flights by the first quarter of 2020.
Oct 23, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Vegetables prices skyrocket in Nepalgunj
Vegetables prices skyrocket in Nepalgunj
NEPALGUNJ, Oct 23: The price of vegetables in Nepalgunj has increased at a whopping rate over the past week.
Oct 23, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Armyworms damage crops planted in 17 hectares of land
Armyworms damage crops planted in 17 hectares of land
NEPALGUNJ, Oct 23: The outbreak of armyworms that started two weeks ago has damaged crops spread over 17 hectares of land in Banke.
Oct 23, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Exciting to think: Natalie Portman on breast cancer storyline for 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
Exciting to think: Natalie Portman on breast cancer storylin...
While the theme of the fourth 'Thor' film is still under wraps, Natalie Portman is totally up for a breast cancer storyline for her character in the film.
Oct 23, 2019
ECONOMY, Interview
‘Premium phones sell really well in Nepal’
‘Premium phones sell really well in Nepal’
Xiaomi is one of the fastest growing smartphone brands in Nepal. It officially entered Nepal in October 2018, and has been seeing unprecedented growth ever since. Sujeeta Pradhan of Republica talked to Sourabh Kohtari, country general manager of Xiaomi Nepal, to know more about the brand and its fut...
Oct 23, 2019
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
Nepse sees green after two sessions of modest drop
Nepse sees green after two sessions of modest drop
KATHMANDU: Local stocks saw choppy trading in most of the trading hours on Tuesday. The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index remained unchanged in the first half of the trading session. Following a small advance in the closing hours, the benchmark index closed the day with a gain of 2.40 poi...
Oct 23, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Police arrest excavator driver who shoved protestors in Baitadi
Police arrest excavator driver who shoved protestors in Bait...
BAITADI, Oct 23: After a video of an excavator haphazardly attacking the residents of Dasharath Chand Municipality went viral on social media, the District Police Office, Baitadi, arrested the driver of the earthmover for further investigation.
Oct 23, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
UNFPA to support Nepal to achieve strategic vision
UNFPA to support Nepal to achieve strategic vision
KATHMANDU, Oct 23: Expressing its gratitude toward the notable progress made by Nepal in achieving the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) goals, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has pledged support to Nepal in meeting the strategic vision of achieving three zeros...
Oct 23, 2019
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Family members of deceased get financial assistance
Family members of deceased get financial assistance
SINDHUPALCHOK, Oct 23: Indrawati Rural Municipality and Sindhu Helambu Yatayat Committee have provided financial assistance to the family members of those killed in a bus accident that occurred on October 12 in Sindhupalchwok district. Twelve persons had died in the accident.
Oct 23, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Final ‘Rise of Skywalker’ trailer debuts
Final ‘Rise of Skywalker’ trailer debuts
The final trailer for the “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” debuted Monday night, offering montages of epic cosmic combat and a fleeting glimpse of the late Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia embracing Daisy Ridley’s Rey.
Oct 23, 2019