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Saurya Airlines crash victims entitled to $20,000 insurance payout each

Published On: July 24, 2024 09:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: The Saurya Airlines aircraft that crashed while en route to Pokhara for a regular C-Check crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) seconds after its takeoff. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ 200, was insured by Prabhu Insurance for Rs 300 million.

Around Rs 40 million collected in a year from monetary offerings to Pathibhara Temple

Published On: July 24, 2024 09:10 PM NPT By: Republica

TAPLEJUNG, July 24: Around Rs 40 million has been collected from monetary offerings at the temple of Hindu goddess Pathibhara in Taplejung.

Butwal-Palpa road to be closed at night starting today

Published On: July 24, 2024 08:36 PM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, July 24: The local administration has announced a ban on vehicular movement during night on the Butwal-Palpa road section of the Siddhartha Highway starting today.

Egypt to support Nepal in its smooth LDC graduation

Published On: July 24, 2024 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Ambassador of Nepal to Egypt, Noha Elgebaly, said Egypt would extend all possible support to Nepal in attaining its goal of graduating to a developing country by November 2026.

Govt forms a five-member probe commission to investigate Saurya Airlines plane crash

Published On: July 24, 2024 07:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24:The government has formed a five member commission to investigate the causes behind the accident of Saurya Airlines Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft that took place on Wednesday morning.

NEPSE sheds 27.32 points; daily turnover rises to Rs 16.20 billion

Published On: July 24, 2024 07:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday declined by 27.32 points to close at 2,536.11 points.

Bhanu road not completed even in 33 years

Published On: July 24, 2024 06:50 PM NPT By: Republica

TANAHUN, July 24: The Bhanu road, named after Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya, has not been completed even after 33 years of starting the construction.

Cosmic Electrical completes five major projects, enhancing power infrastructure in Nepal

Published On: July 24, 2024 06:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Cosmic Electrical Limited, a leading force in the energy sector, has announced the successful completion of five major projects that significantly enhance Nepal’s power infrastructure.

RSP calls Central Committee meeting

Published On: July 24, 2024 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has called its central committee (CC) meeting on Thursday at 11 AM.

KMC Hospital reports Captain Shakya’s health condition as critical

Published On: July 24, 2024 05:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: The Kathmandu Medical Hospital (KMC) reported that Captain Manish Shakya remains in critical condition following injuries sustained in the Saurya Airlines plane accident.

Women entrepreneurs urge govt to integrate skill-oriented education for students

Published On: July 24, 2024 05:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Women entrepreneurs have called on the government to incorporate practical skills into the education system. They believe that equipping students with various skills from a young age could reduce the number of citizens seeking job opportunities abroad.

NC makes murder-accused Badshah a minister; Activists say the current govt belongs to ‘oppressors’

Published On: July 24, 2024 05:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Relatives and rights activists have expressed dissatisfaction with the biggest ruling party, the Nepali Congress, for appointing Badshah Kurmi, an accused in the case of the abduction and disappearance of Banke’s Nirmala Devi Kurmi, as a minister in the Lumbini Province government. Badshah took the oath of office and secrecy on Wednesday.

Tourism Board's STLRP wins PATA Gold Award for third time

Published On: July 24, 2024 05:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: The Sustainable Tourism for Livelihood Recovery Project (STLRP), launched in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has received the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award for the third time.

Saurya Airlines plane crash: Dead victims include three of the same family

Published On: July 24, 2024 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Three members of the same family lost their lives in the Saurya Airlines plane accident on Wednesday.

Japan tops list as 80 percent of Nepali students opt for study abroad in five key countries

Published On: July 24, 2024 03:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24:  As many as 112,593 students received foreign study permits (NOCs) to study abroad in the last fiscal year 2023/24. These permits were issued from 17 July, 2023 to 15 July, 2024.

Korean Ambassador Tae-Young bids farewell to Nepali taekwondo players participating in Paralympics

Published On: July 24, 2024 03:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, bid farewell to the Nepali athletes who are set to participate in the Paralympics 2024. He expressed his best wishes for their success in the upcoming competition, scheduled to be held in Paris, France from August 28 to September 8.

CESIF hosts seminar on ‘Borderland Voices in Nepal’s Foreign Policy Discourse’

Published On: July 24, 2024 03:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: The Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF) held a seminar titled “Mainstreaming Borderland Voices in Nepal’s Foreign Policy Discourse” on Tuesday. The event aimed to present findings from CESIF’s Borderland Fellowship program and discuss the evolving dynamics of borderland issues to better inform policymakers and practitioners.

Three cholera patients escape from Teku Hospital

Published On: July 24, 2024 03:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Three cholera patients admitted to Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital in Teku have escaped.

Newly-appointed Bagmati CM Lama assumes office

Published On: July 24, 2024 02:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: The newly-appointed chief minister (CM) of Bagmati Province government, Bahadur Singh Lama, has assumed office.

Cholera detected in Kathmandu Valley

Published On: July 24, 2024 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 24: Cholera cases have been reported in the Kathmandu Valley. Cholera infection has been confirmed in a patient treated at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital.