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NC's Bhadel becomes provincial assembly member in Bhaktapur-1 (a)
NC's Bhadel becomes provincial assembly member in Bhaktapur-...
BHAKTAPUR, Dec 1: Nepali Congress candidate Krishna Lal Bhadel has been elected as the provincial assembly member in Bhaktapur-1 (a)
Dec 01, 2019
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By-polls in Pictures
By-polls in Pictures
The by-elections for the 52 vacant positions of different political representatives including one for the House of Representatives, three for provincial assemblies and 48 at local units were held in the country on Saturday. The by-polls were largely peaceful. Voter turnout, too was enthusiastic. Rep...
Dec 01, 2019
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Six killed in road accident
Six killed in road accident
SUNSARI, Dec 1: Six people were killed in a head-on collision between an ambulance and a truck on the East-West highway at Haripur of Sunsari district at 1am today. Five of the dead are from the same family from Bokse, Triyuga Municipality-10 of Udayapur district.
Dec 01, 2019
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By-elections 2019: Results of local units (with figures)
By-elections 2019: Results of local units (with figures)
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The election results under the by-election for the post of Ward Chair of 39 local levels have been declared so far. Voting under the by-election was held on Saturday for a total 52 seats.
Dec 01, 2019
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Army's medical college to readjust extra fees it charged students
Army's medical college to readjust extra fees it charged stu...
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Nepal Army Institute of Health Science (NAIHS) has decided to "readjust" the extra fees it charged MBBS students as per an agreement reached between the government and representatives of various private medical colleges.
Dec 01, 2019
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Enraged locals hold symbolic protest against delay in road repair
Enraged locals hold symbolic protest against delay in road r...
DOLAKHA, Dec 1: Fifty five kilometers long Khadichaur-Charikot road section, which is under renovation since the last five years, still looks dilapidated. Although the project deadline has been extended time and again, the renovation is not yet complete, according to the enraged locals of Khadichaur...
Dec 01, 2019
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Concerned over PM Oli’s health, Modi offers medical help
Concerned over PM Oli’s health, Modi offers medical help
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished for the speedy and full recovery of ailing Prime Minister K P Oli, in a letter to his Nepali counterpart on Saturday.
Dec 01, 2019
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India, Nepal encroach no-man’s land in Ilam
India, Nepal encroach no-man’s land in Ilam
ILLAM, Dec 1: Both India and Nepal have been found encroaching the no-man’s land in Illam. The Indian side has constructed a government building in between the border, while the Nepali side has built residential houses and other infrastructure in the ‘dasgaja’ area.
Dec 01, 2019
SPORTS, Latest Updates
13 South Asian Games formally kicks off today
13 South Asian Games formally kicks off today
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The 13th South Asian Games (SAG) is set to begin officially on Sunday. President Bidya Devi Bhandari will inaugurate the mega sporting event, which has returned home after 20 years, amid a special function at the Dasharath Stadium.
Dec 01, 2019
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65% voter turnout in by-polls: EC
65% voter turnout in by-polls: EC
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: By-elections conducted on Saturday to elect 52 new representatives at all there levels of government witnessed a 65.43 percent voter turnout, according to the Election Commission.
Dec 01, 2019