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Joining govt is not a priority for RPP: Lingden

Published On: November 30, 2022 01:20 PM NPT By: Republica

JHAPA, Nov 30: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chairman Rajendra Prasad Lingden has said that his party is not willing to join the government. While inaugurating three bridges in his constituency on Wednesday, Lingden said that the responsibility of government formation lies with the major parties.

Suntharali Airport: Blacktopping of runway begins

Published On: November 30, 2022 01:19 PM NPT By: Republica

MANMA, Nov 30: The runway of the under-construction Suntharali Airport at Kotwada of Naraharinath Rural Municipality-1 in Kalikot district is being blacktopped. The blacktopping of the 690-meter long and 60-meter wide runway is aimed to be completed by mid-February next year, according to Nagendra Bista, chairperson of Narharinath Rural Municipality.

KVDA issues directive to remove illegal structures

Published On: November 30, 2022 12:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: The Kathmandu Valley Development Authority (KVDA) has ordered the removal of the unauthorized structures constructed encroaching upon the public, recovered, unregistered land and on land on the bank of rivers as per the standard. The authority has given a 35-day deadline to remove such structures.

NRB slaps cash fine on banks breaching guidelines

Published On: November 30, 2022 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has taken action against a number of commercial banks found involved in misconduct in their daily operations.

HRW urges Nepal to bolster public health system as dengue surge exposes climate risk

Published On: November 30, 2022 10:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Nepali authorities should urgently bolster public health systems that struggled during a dengue fever outbreak in recent months, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday. Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases are projected to become more widespread and severe in Nepal as a result of warming temperatures linked to climate change.

NEA to purchase 100 MW of electricity from solar power through competitive bidding

Published On: November 30, 2022 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in a bid to purchase 100 MW of electricity generated by solar power plants has called for power purchase agreement (PPA) through competition.

Birgunj Customs Office fails to meet revenue collection target

Published On: November 30, 2022 09:15 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRGUNJ, Nov 30: The revenue collection from Birgunj Customs Office is in the decreasing trend in the first few months of the current fiscal year.

Balen hits back at Oli, says ‘landless squatters have only become your vote bank’

Published On: November 30, 2022 09:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Taking strong exception to the remarks of CPN-UML Chairman KP Oli on his drive to clear land encroached upon by squatters, Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Balendra Shah has asked Oli why the latter failed to see the 32 years of suffering of the squatters.

NIBL, Mega endorse final agreement for merger

Published On: November 30, 2022 08:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Nepal Investment Bank Limited (NIBL) and Mega Bank have signed a final draft of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a merger. A meeting of the Board of Directors of both the banks have endorsed the document and exchanged it, paving the way for merging the institutions.

NC candidate Khadka elected HoR member from Udayapur-1

Published On: November 30, 2022 08:49 AM NPT By: Republica

KATARI, Nov 30: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr Narayan Khadka has been elected as a member of the House of Representatives (HoR) from Udayapur-1 for the fourth time.

UML Chairman Oli against using force to demolish squatters’ residence

Published On: November 30, 2022 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: CPN-UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has argued that squatters’ issues should be resolved through due processes and peaceful means instead of taking forceful measures.

UML candidate Chaudhary defeats NC’s Gachchhadar from Sunsari-3

Published On: November 29, 2022 08:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: CPN UML candidate Bhagwati Chaudhary has defeated Nepali Congress (NC) candidate Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar from Sunsari-3 in the elections to the member of the House of Representatives.

Govt tells drug manufacturers and dealers not to sell medicines containing Ethylene Glycol and Di-ethylene Glycol

Published On: November 29, 2022 07:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The government has instructed pharmaceutical companies and drug dealers not to manufacture and sell the medicines that contain Ethylene Glycol and Di-ethylene Glycol compounds.

NRB slaps cash fine on banks breaching guidelines

Published On: November 29, 2022 06:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has taken action against a number of commercial banks found involved in misconduct in their daily operations.

One person dies in a motorcycle accident at Gokarneshwor

Published On: November 29, 2022 04:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: A person was killed in a road accident at Gokarneshwor, Kathmandu.

KMC accused of demolishing landless squatters' settlement without making alternative arrangement

Published On: November 29, 2022 04:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The National Land Commission, Kathmandu has accused the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) of demolishing the settlement of landless squatters in the Thapathali area using dozers without making an alternative arrangement.

Nepse inches up 2.99 points; daily turnover falls below Rs 1 billion on Tuesday

Published On: November 29, 2022 03:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Tuesday increased marginally by 2.99 points and closed at 1,953.35 points.

NC requests EC to start vote counting in Syangja-2 and Bajura

Published On: November 29, 2022 03:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: The Nepali Congress (NC) has urged the Election Commission (EC) to start the counting of votes in Syangja Constituency-2 and Bajura.

CPN-UML leading in counting of PR votes with 2,607,472 votes

Published On: November 29, 2022 01:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29: Under the proportional representation, the CPN-UML is leading in the vote count with 2,607,472 votes, according to vote counting updates provided by the Election Commission as of 11:30 AM.

Art exhibition titled “Deities of Nepal” underway at Nepal Art Council

Published On: November 29, 2022 01:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 29:  An art exhibition titled “Deities of Nepal” is being held at Nepal Art Council on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of Nepal Art Council and 50th anniversary of Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal from November 27 to December 10, 2022.