myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles

RSS

The National News Agency (RSS), having nationwide network, is the largest and longest serving news agency in Nepal. It was established in 2018 BS under the Rastriya Samachar Samiti Act, 2019 BS, merging two privately owned news agencies with a view to facilitating newspapers and broadcast media.
news@myrepublica.com

ToR of Sunkoshi-III hydro power project nears final phase

Published On: January 21, 2020 09:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KAVREPALANCHOWK, Jan 21: The submission of the Terms and Reference (ToR) related to construction of Sunkoshi III hydropower project has reached the final phase.

Princess Astrid visits cultural heritage in Bhaktapur (with photos)

Published On: January 21, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: RSS

BHAKTAPUR, Jan 21: Princess Astrid of Belgium has visited cultural and historical places in the district on Tuesday.

Bill presented in Gandaki province SA

Published On: January 21, 2020 05:45 PM NPT By: RSS

POKHARA, Jan 21: In a session of Province Assembly of Gandaki Province today, a bill relating to the establishment and operation of Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology was presented.

Time has come to sort out pending issues, PM Oli tells his Indian counterpart

Published On: January 21, 2020 04:37 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that time has come to resolve the pending issues between Nepal and India through diplomatic consultations.

NC not competing for Speaker's post

Published On: January 21, 2020 03:27 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: The main opposition Nepali Congress has decided not to field a contender in the election of (new) Speaker. A meeting of the party held today under the chair of party central President and parliamentary party leader Sher Bahadur Deuba ended with this decision.

Minister Nembang inaugurates Bhimduttanagar Bus Park

Published On: January 21, 2020 03:15 PM NPT By: RSS

BHIMDATTANAGAR, Jan 21: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Basanta Kumar Nembang, has said that federal transportation law is being formulated at coordination of federal, states and local levels to make transport sector systematic.

Health Minister Dhakal inspects Dadeldhura Hospital

Published On: January 21, 2020 01:45 PM NPT By: RSS

DADELDHURA, Jan 21: Health and Population Minister Bhanubhakta Dhakal has inspected the Dadeldhura Hospital today.

Sapkota registers his candidacy for the speaker post

Published On: January 21, 2020 01:16 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: Leader Agni Prasad Sapkota from the ruling Nepal Communist Party has registered his candidacy to the post of Speaker. Sapkota registered his candidacy this afternoon at Lhotse Hall of Federal parliament Building, New Baneshwor.

Short of medicine mars service delivery

Published On: January 21, 2020 01:10 PM NPT By: RSS

TANAHUN, Jan 21: Shortage of medicine in the Tanahun district Ayurveda health centre has marred the patients. Patients visiting the health facility are being compelled to return home empty-handed in lack of generic medicines in the centre.

Ward chair dies in a motorbike accident

Published On: January 21, 2020 12:54 PM NPT By: RSS

RAJBIRAJ, Jan 21: Chairperson of Agnisair Krishna Sabaran Rural Municipality-1, Saptari died in a motorbike accident last night. Ward chair Sushil Kumar Chaudhary,38, lost his life in the fatal accident, confirmed the Area Police Office, Kanchanpur.

National Assembly election: 230 voters in Gandaki

Published On: January 21, 2020 12:45 PM NPT By: RSS

KASKI, Jan 21: Gandaki State has a total of 230 votes in the election to the members of the National Assembly scheduled for January 23

Rain, snowfall forecasted

Published On: January 21, 2020 12:30 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: The Meteorological Forecasting Division has forecasted rain and snowfall due to the impacts of the westerly low-pressure system.

Bagmati PSC members take oath

Published On: January 20, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: RSS

HETAUDA, Jan 20: Chairperson of Bagmati Public Service Commission (PSC) Suresh Man Shrestha today administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed members of the PSC Sudarshan Prasad Dhakal and Sharmila Neupane.

Media Council Bill: Consensus to dislodge provision on punishment

Published On: January 20, 2020 08:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Members of the Legislation Management Committee of the National Assembly have agreed to remove the provision relating to punishment in the proposed Nepal Media Council Bill.

'Plastic' rice reportedly found in Parbat

Published On: January 20, 2020 06:45 PM NPT By: RSS

PARBAT,Jan 20: The report of 'plastic' rice being sold in the market is taking its toll in Kushma municipality in the district following the discovery of artificial rice reportedly by local Prem Jaisi Lamichhane.

I tendered resignation the moment candidate for Speaker was fixed, says Tumbahangfe

Published On: January 20, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU,Jan 20: Deputy Speaker of parliament, Dr Shiva Maya Tumbahangfe, explained that she tendered resignation from her post the moment the candidate for Speaker was finalized.

Sankata Club, BBC play goalless draw in Martyr's Memorial A-Division League

Published On: January 20, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Sankata Club and Brigade Boys Club (BBC) played a goalless draw in a match today under the Martyr's Memorial A-Division League underway at ANFA Club in Satdobato.

Upper House passes bill

Published On: January 20, 2020 05:20 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: National Assembly, the Upper House of the Federal Parliament, today passed the 'Federal, State and Local Level (Inter-relation Management) Bill, 2075'.

Mahat calls for accepting beneficial foreign assistance

Published On: January 20, 2020 03:49 PM NPT By: RSS

KASKI, Jan 20: Nepali Congress joint general secretary and former minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said a foreign aid and assistance capable of addressing the nation's needs and interest should be accepted.

Five hydroelectricity projects under construction in Lamjung

Published On: January 20, 2020 02:35 PM NPT By: RSS

LAMJUNG, Jan 20: Five hydropower projects are under construction in the district at the total cost of Rs 23 billion. These hydel projects are based in Dordikhola and Dordi corridor.