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Nepal records 3,042 new cases, 2,244 recoveries and 26 deaths on Friday

Published On: August 20, 2021 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 20: Nepal recorded 3,042 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, alongwith 2,244 recoveries and 26 deaths, according to the latest information by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP). With this, Nepal’s death tally has reached 10,455.

NC cannot govern the country: Rana

Published On: August 20, 2021 03:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 20: Chairman Pashupati Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has expressed concerns over the new ordinance for party split, stating that it will lead to instability in the country.

Teachers of various schools of Suryabinayak resign

Published On: August 20, 2021 03:38 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, August 20: Most of the teachers in Suryabinayak Municipality of Bhaktapur have resigned after an incentive program was introduced for voluntary resignation. Of the total schools in the city, teachers of nearly 62 percent of schools have resigned.

Former minister Ale provides financial support to hospitalized patients

Published On: August 20, 2021 02:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 20: Former minister for Forest and Environment, Prem Bahadur Ale has provided financial help to 3 ill people from Sudurpaschim Province, who are currently receiving treatment in hospitals of the Kathmandu Valley.

Six houses at high risk of landslides

Published On: August 20, 2021 02:01 PM NPT By: Republica

BAITADI, August 20: Three families have been displaced while six houses in Patan Municipality-10 are at the risk of landslides.

Bam Dev Gautam to support CPN-UML (Socialist)

Published On: August 20, 2021 12:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 20: CPN-UML Vice-chairperson Bam Dev Gautam has decided to join the CPN-UML (Socialist), a splinter group of the CPN-UML. In a virtual meeting held on Thursday, Gautam who had been operating the national campaign for the party’s unity, announced to support and move forward with the CPN-UML (Socialist) and continue his unity campaign there.

Second-rung UML leaders urge Nepal to withdraw his decision to form new party

Published On: August 20, 2021 11:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 20: Senior CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal sent a request to register a new party at the Election Commission, stating that he was not given a place in the party by CPM-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli. However, the second generation leaders of the UML are trying to halt the split in the party and request Nepal to take his decision back.

Nepal records 3,403 new cases, 2,104 recoveries and 42 deaths on Wednesday

Published On: August 18, 2021 04:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 18: The Kathmandu Valley recorded 993 cases of COVID-19 on the same day. Of them, 711 cases were recorded in Kathmandu, 122 in Bhaktapur and 160 in Lalitpur.

We have all become individualists who focus on position and prestige: Dahal

Published On: August 18, 2021 02:47 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 18: CPN (Maoist center) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has underscored the need for self-review and determination, citing the complaints that Maoists have forgotten their ‘revolutionary character and culture’ after the peace agreement was signed.

Aircraft bid announcement instills hope in those waiting for Korea flights

Published On: August 18, 2021 02:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 18: The government has announced bids for a carrier for those Nepali already qualified for jobs in South Korea under the EPS.

Govt money meant for the poor being spent on treatment of politicians

Published On: August 18, 2021 12:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 18: Sita Sada of Golbazaar Municipality-10 tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time in April. Her family members were infected as well. They were forced to take loans for their treatment. So far, Sada and her family have not received any relief from the government.

Nepal records 3,274 new cases, 1,929 recoveries and 27 deaths on Tuesday

Published On: August 17, 2021 05:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 17: Nepal recorded 3,274 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday along with 1,929 recoveries and 27 deaths, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).

Nyadi Hydropower IPO is now open

Published On: August 17, 2021 03:31 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu, August 17: The initial public offering (IPO) sale of Nyadi Hydropower Company Limited is now open. The company has opened the sale of shares to the locals and founder of the project-affected area Lamjung from today.

Deuba-led govt, too, introduces ‘party-split’ ordinance

Published On: August 17, 2021 03:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 17: The government has introduced a new ordinance related to splits in political parties. A Cabinet meeting held at Baluwatar on Tuesday decided to introduce the ordinance and send it to the President’s Office for approval.

Ambulance service severely affected due to muddy roads

Published On: August 17, 2021 03:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KHOTANG, August 17: Due to heavy rain, the ambulance service in Khotang has been severely affected. Dozens of roads, which are operational in winter, have been blocked because of heavy rain. This has resulted in a great deal of difficulty for the ambulances to run smoothly.

Rabindra Mishra’s tweet comparing Afghanistan's past and present goes viral

Published On: August 17, 2021 02:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 17: Chairperson of Bibeksheel Sajha Party, Rabindra Mishra has tweeted an old photograph, reflecting the social status of women in Afghanistan some six decades ago. The photo which was apparently taken in the year 1960 has fuelled a debate over social media, with people comparing the war-torn country’s past and present.

Hari Shankar Mishra appointed as Province 2 Chief

Published On: August 17, 2021 01:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 17: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has appointed Hari Shankar Mishra as the chief of Province 2 on the recommendation of the government after dismissing Rajesh Jha, who was appointed to the post by the erstwhile KP Oli government.

Police make public murder-accused in Krisala Chaudhary murder case

Published On: August 17, 2021 01:07 PM NPT By: Republica

UDAYAPUR, August 17: Police have claimed that 27-year-old Uchitlal Sada and 23-year-old Bisey Sada of Surunga Municipality-1 of the neighboring Saptari district were responsible for the murder.

UML Chairman Oli appeals for party unity

Published On: August 17, 2021 11:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 17: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has appealed to all leaders and cadres to stand firm against the efforts made to split the party.

Nepal record 3,451 new cases, 2,458 recoveries and 35 deaths on Monday

Published On: August 16, 2021 04:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 16: The Kathmandu Valley recorded 739 new cases of COVID-19 on the same day. Of them, 522 cases were detected in Kathmandu, 63 in Bhaktapur and 154 in Lalitpur districts