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Construction of bridge connecting northern part of Gorkha concludes after a decade

Published On: August 2, 2021 04:57 PM NPT By: Republica

GORKHA, August 2: The construction of a motorable bridge connecting Dharche Rural Municipality and Chumnubri Rural Municipality in Gorkha has been completed after a decade. The 25-meter long bridge was constructed at the cost of Rs 2.4 million.

Vaccination campaign resumes in Tokha Municipality

Published On: August 2, 2021 02:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 2: The COVID-19 vaccination campaign has resumed in Tokha municipality in Kathmandu. The campaign was halted after Basanta Gaire, Family Planning Supervisor Inspector of Grande International Hospital in Dhapasi Municipality, was assaulted on July 31 by those seeking COVID-19 vaccines.

Shah sets out for Mahakali-Mechi cycle tour to commemorate COVID-19 victims

Published On: August 2, 2021 01:12 PM NPT By: Republica

NEPALGUNJ, August 2: I witnessed families devastated by the loss of family members and have lost many friends to the virus as well. The sadness which follows after the loss of someone you know is immense. This made me start this journey to help them alleviate their pain,” Shah said.

Eleven injured in bus accident in Baglung

Published On: August 2, 2021 12:17 PM NPT By: Republica

BAGLUNG, August 2:The night bus (Ba 5 Kha 1553) was travelling from Kathmandu to Burtibang before the accident that was caused due to brake failure.

Dead body found in paddy field

Published On: August 2, 2021 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica

MORANG, August 2: According to police, Mukhiya had an argument with one of her neighbours regarding a duck which had gone missing a few days earlier. They have taken 36-year-old Anarwati Mukhiya, 55-year-old Bhutai Mukhiya and his wife Sati Mukhiya in custody for investigation.

Nepal records 2,568 new cases, 2,020, recoveries and 18 deaths on Sunday

Published On: August 1, 2021 04:48 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu Valley recorded 848 new cases of COVID-19 on the same day. Of them, 591 were detected in Kathmandu, 91 in Bhaktapur and 166 in Lalitpur districts.

Boat accident in Karnali River: one dead, three still missing

Published On: August 1, 2021 04:21 PM NPT By: Republica

According to the District Police Office, as many as three people are still missing after their boat capsized in the Karnali River at around 12PM in Mohanyal Rural Municipality-3.

Boat capsizes in Karnali river, six missing

Published On: August 1, 2021 01:21 PM NPT By: Republica

SURKHET, August 1: As many as six passengers - three women and three children - have gone missing after a boat they were riding capsized in the Karnali River while sailing from Mohanyal Rural Municipality of Kailali to Chaukune Rural Municipality in Surkhet.

COVID-19 patients paying as much as Rs 270,000 to reach nearest hospital

Published On: August 1, 2021 11:17 AM NPT By: Republica

After encountering problems in his health, the infected patient said that he had to pay Rs 270,000 to charter a helicopter to be transported from the COVID hospital in Yamkha of Diprung Chuichumma Rural Municipality-1 to the capital.

Nepal records 3,106 new cases, 1,916 recoveries and 23 deaths on Saturday

Published On: July 31, 2021 05:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: Kathmandu Valley recorded 775 new cases of COVID-19 on the same day. Of them, 517 were detected in Kathmandu, 94 in Bhaktapur and 164 in Lalitpur districts.

Nepal registers progresses in combating human trafficking as it prepares to take next steps

Published On: July 31, 2021 04:37 PM NPT By: Republica

The report said that some of the tangible achievements Nepal made toward combating human trafficking include ratification of the Palermo Protocol, steps taken to amend the Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, and efforts to give continuity to raise awareness on trafficking.

Youth falls into Mahakali while crossing the river using improvised cable crossing

Published On: July 31, 2021 04:17 PM NPT By: Republica

Locals say that Jay Singh Dhami of Byas Rural Municipality in Dharchula fell into the river after Indian SSB men snapped the cable crossing.

39 Nepalis succumbed to COVID-19 abroad in past three weeks

Published On: July 31, 2021 03:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: As many as 39 Nepali citizens who were living abroad succumbed to the COVID-19 infection in the past three weeks.

Govt is doing everything at its disposal to manage vaccines: Nidhi

Published On: July 31, 2021 02:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 31: Bimalendra Nidhi, vice-president of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has claimed that the government is doing everything at its disposal to vaccinate all citizens of the country.

Couple missing after vehicle plummets in Karnali River

Published On: July 31, 2021 02:06 PM NPT By: Republica

TIKAPUR, July 31: A couple has gone missing after a jeep (Ba 11 Cha 138) they were traveling in fell into the Karnali River. According to Police Inspector Puskar Panta, the police have not been able to take out the vehicle from the river.

Three arrested on charge of murder

Published On: July 31, 2021 12:10 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRGUNJ, July 31: Police have arrested three people on the charges of murder and looting of 27-year-old Gyanu Phakrin, a resident of Lanbandi Municipality-1.

Four fake examinees arrested

Published On: July 31, 2021 11:21 AM NPT By: Republica

DOTI, July 31: Four people have been arrested on the charge of using imposters to attend examinations on their behalf. Their illegal act came to light after they came for the verbal test for the post of police constable taken by the Sudur Paschim Police Training Centre, Dipayal.

Nepal records 3,611 new cases, 1,816 recoveries and 27 deaths on Friday

Published On: July 30, 2021 05:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Kathmandu Valley recorded 819 new cases of COVID-19 on the same day. Of them, 556 were detected in Kathmandu, 76 in Bhaktapur and 187 in Lalitpur districts.

Chinese ambassador calls on Minister Bhusal

Published On: July 30, 2021 05:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Hou Yanqi, held a meeting with Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Pampha Bhusal, on Friday.

NTA calls off proposal to procure own satellite

Published On: July 30, 2021 04:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 30: Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has canceled the process to procure its own satellite. Issuing a notice today, the NTA stated that the proposal for a satellite has been canceled and that priority has been given to new plans.