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Judicial Service Commission's meeting postponed

Published On: December 22, 2021 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: A meeting of the Judicial Service Commission called by Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana to deliberate on the publication of the results of the district courts’ written examination has been postponed.

COVID-19: India reports 213 Omicron cases till now, Delhi tops list

Published On: December 22, 2021 05:28 PM NPT By: Republica

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: India reported 6,317 fresh COVID-19 cases and 318 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday. The country's active caseload currently stands at 78,190, the lowest in 575 days.

Premier Insurance becomes the first non-life insurance to join NPI

Published On: December 22, 2021 05:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Kathmandu, Premier Insurance Co. (Nepal) Ltd. has signed an agreement with Nepal Clearing House Ltd. (NCHL) for automating its various payments-related processes, including disbursements and collections, through NCHL payment systems.

Speaker Sapkota accuses CPN-UML of trying to influence court decisions

Published On: December 21, 2021 05:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Agni Prasad Sapkota has accused the CPN-UML of trying to adversely affect the decision of cases that are pending at the court.

Speaker Sapkota has our support: Chairman Nepal

Published On: December 21, 2021 05:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has claimed his party supports Speaker of the House of Representatives, Agni Prasad Sapkota, in connection with sorting out the current stalemate in parliament.

Complete election results of NC’s 14th General Convention by Wednesday

Published On: December 21, 2021 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: The entire election results of the Nepali Congress 14th General Convention are expected to be out by Wednesday.

Lawmaker Suwal expresses concerns over passing of MCC amid parliament obstructions

Published On: December 21, 2021 03:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Lawmaker Prem Suwal from the Nepal Workers and Peasants Party has expressed concerns over the resumption of the parliament session amid obstructions by the main opposition party, CPN-UML.

Fringe communist parties stage protest against MCC

Published On: December 21, 2021 03:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Eight parties and fronts have staged a protest outside the federal parliament building against the US-funded Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement.

Parties should decide on impeaching CJ Rana: NBA Chair Shrestha

Published On: December 21, 2021 03:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Nepal Bar Association (NBA) Chairman Chandeshwor Shrestha has said that the political parties should make a decision to impeach Chief Justice Cholendra SJB Rana.

U.S. announces first recorded Omicron-related death

Published On: December 21, 2021 03:02 PM NPT By: Republica

HOUSTON, Dec 21: An unvaccinated man living in Harris County, Texas, is believed to be the first victim having died from the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the United States, local media reported Monday.

Two ordinances passed by HoR amid UML obstruction

Published On: December 21, 2021 02:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Two ordinances related to amending sexual violence, criminal offense and other procedures acts were passed by the House of Representative (HoR) meeting held today amid obstructions from CPN-UML lawmakers.

UK Defence Covid support to Nepal Army arrives in Kathmandu

Published On: December 20, 2021 06:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: The Covid-19 medical equipment support pledged earlier by the British Army to the Nepali Army has arrived in Kathmandu. The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) C-17 landed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu on Monday with a medical equipment package.

MCC should not be linked with any strategic or military interests: Madhav Nepal

Published On: December 20, 2021 05:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has said that the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) should be limited to financial support.

It is the state’s responsibility to involve students in nation building: PM Deuba

Published On: December 20, 2021 05:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that it is the responsibility of the state to create an environment where talent can be utilized in the country and society by getting higher education easily and conveniently at the 47th Convocation ceremony of Tribhuvan University on Monday.

UML’s parliament obstruction goes against apex court’s order: Chairman Nepal

Published On: December 20, 2021 11:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has accused the CPN-UML of obstructing the parliament session by going against the Supreme Court (SC)’s order.

COVID-19 pandemic worsens disparities in young children’s development and learning in Nepal

Published On: December 20, 2021 10:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: One out of five children between the ages of 2 to 4 years in Nepal is not developing on track amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from UNICEF. The pandemic has especially affected the health, learning, and psychosocial well-being of the children.

Water supply in Kathmandu Valley less than one-third of demand

Published On: December 19, 2021 03:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: The existing water supply in the Kathmandu Valley is less than one-third of the demand. The Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited (KUKL) distributes around 130 million liters of water on a daily basis, despite the demand of around 430 million liters.

MCC deal will be passed after reaching consensus among all parties: NC leader Pariyar

Published On: December 19, 2021 01:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Nepali Congress (NC) Joint-General Secretary Jeevan Pariyar has said that the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement will only be implemented in the country after an agreement is reached among the ruling parties.

All-party meeting at 4PM today, CPN-UML not taking part

Published On: December 19, 2021 12:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has called for an all-party meeting to discuss the ongoing obstruction in parliament and the current political issues at 4PM today. PM Deuba has invited all senior leaders to attend the meeting, according to PM Deuba’s Secretariat.

Mandate of 14th General Convention of NC has added to our energy: CM Shahi

Published On: December 19, 2021 11:29 AM NPT By: Republica

KARNALI, Dec 19: Karnali Province Chief Minister (CM) Jeevan Bahadur Shahi has said that the mandate of the 14th General Convention of Nepali Congress (NC) has motivated him to build a better and stronger NC.