- by Samiksha Shrestha
The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport Management Department has issued a notice regarding the mandatory installation of embossed number plates in vehicles of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. According to the notice reissued on June 7, 2022, Tuesday, the order is applicable for three types of vehicles;
- by Republica
Actor Rajesh Hamal has been recently participating in various charity works. On Tuesday, Hamal was present in Jyamire, Indrawati Sindhupalchowk Municipality-8. He distributed tablets provided through ‘K Foundation’ to the students of Panchakanya Aadharbhut Bidhyalaya and Sharbhasudhha Aadharbhut Bidhyalaya.
- by Reuters
Actor and Uvalde, Texas, native Matthew McConaughey met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday, and urged more congressional action on gun violence in an emotional speech, sharing stories of those who were killed in last month's elementary school shooting.
- by Manawi Shah
It is estimated that the streets of Kathmandu Valley alone are home to over 35,000 dogs who lack love, care and healthy lives. Many of these street dogs, also known as community dogs, live miserable lives on these streets and pass away uncared for illnesses and starvation. There is a confusing dynamic created between the people of the country, and dogs. About 81 percent of Nepal's population follows the Hindu religion which even dedicates a day for dogs known as ‘Kukur Tihar’ when the canines are worshiped but at other times, most of them receive cruel and inhumane treatment.
- by Republica
Shitanshu Dhakal, a 21 year old medical student at Patan Academy of Health Sciences in Nepal, has been listed as Voice 4 in ‘Voice Gems-Message of Hope’ exhibition.
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- by Republica
Kylian Mbappe Lottin, a French professional football player, has been named as the most valuable football player in the world according to the (International Center for Sports Studies) CIES Football Observatory.
- by Agencies
The Kerala government on Sunday confirmed two cases of Norovirus in children. Said to be 'highly contagious', the Norovirus spreads through contaminated water and food. In view of the aggressive nature of the virus, the Kerala government has urged people to maintain hygiene.
- by Republica
The two-year tenure of the chairman of the Film Development Board, Dayaram Dahal, ended on Friday.
- by Republica
Dr Soniya Hirachan has been appointed as the CEO of Minnesota State Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in the USA. She is apparently the first Nepali woman to be appointed to the position of CEO in such organizations abroad.
- by Reuters
Britain's four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne conclude on Sunday with a pageant through central London, and with tens of thousands of people expected to take part in nationwide street parties.
- by Samiksha Shrestha
Balendra Shah (Balen Shah) was recently elected the new Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Many young people actively participated in the election and chose Shah as the most suitable candidate for the mayorship of the capital city. In this context, Samiksha Shrestha of Republica’s My City talked to a few young citizens of the Kathmandu Valley to learn about their expectations of the new mayor in order to make Kathmandu a better city for them. Excerpts:
- by Republica
A total of 100 candidates were chosen for the ‘Learn & Earn Program’ in The Ramat Negev International Training Center for Advanced Agriculture in Israel.
- by Republica
'Our Team Nepal' has protested demanding the release of Actor Paul Shah, who is currently in the custody over the allegation of rape at Maitighar.
- by Republica
A Nepali student in the US has achieved Academic Excellence Award as University Topper. A nursing student, Dikshya Koirala has received the MSN Academic Excellence Award as University Topper for the Family Nurse Practitioner Program from Monmouth University, New Jersey, the US.
- by Associated Press
Queen Elizabeth II stepped gingerly onto the Buckingham Palace balcony Thursday, drawing wild cheers from the tens of thousands who came to join her at the start of four days of celebrations of her 70 years on the throne.
- by Reuters
Queen Elizabeth thanked all those involved in her Platinum Jubilee celebrations ahead of four days of pomp, parties, parades and public holidays to herald her record-breaking 70 years on the British throne.
- by Associated Press
Jada Pinkett Smith turned her husband’s Oscar-night blowup into a teachable moment about alopecia areata, the hair-loss disorder affecting her and millions of others that, in some cases, can impact a person’s sense of identity.
- by Associated Press
Ever dreamed of having a gingerbread house like Hansel and Gretel? In the near future, edible houses may no longer just be found in fairy tales.
- by Republica
Famed singer and composer Krishnakumar Kunnath, known as KK, died due to cardiac arrest in Kolkata on Tuesday night at the age of 53.
- by Associated Press
K-Pop sensation BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to talk with President Joe Biden about combating the rise in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans — bringing superstar sizzle to an otherwise sad and scary topic.