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Dr Tripathi inaugurates Banira Foundation Museum

Published On: May 4, 2022 04:54 PM NPT By: Republica

Senior critic Professor Dr Basudev Tripathi inaugurated the Banira Foundation building and Banira Museum amid a ceremony on Wednesday. On this occasion, Tripathi inaugurated a statue of Dr Banira Giri, a gem of Nepali Literature.

Nepal's economy not on Sri Lanka's path: Dr Wagle

Published On: May 4, 2022 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: Senior economist and former vice-chairman of the National Planning Commission, Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that the Nepali economy is not heading toward a crisis, unlike the present situation of Sri Lanka.

'Gene Expert' machine to detect tuberculosis germs within two hours in Taplejung

Published On: May 4, 2022 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

A modern  'Gene Expert' machine has been installed in Taplejung to detect tuberculosis (TB) germs within two hours. Till now, microscopy has been used to test for tuberculosis at primary health centers and health posts. In the past, however, after carrying out microscopic examinations, the Gene Expert machine would be used to confirm that the patients had tuberculosis.

Rato Machhindranath's chariot procession begins today

Published On: May 4, 2022 03:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Rato Machhindranath's chariot procession is starting today. The chariot will be pulled from Pulchowk today. Rato Machhindranath's rath (Chariot) yatra (procession) is considered to be the longest procession in Lalitpur. It is customary to pull the chariot in and around Lalitpur during this procession.

Prime Minister Deuba in Biratnagar to address election rally

Published On: May 4, 2022 03:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has reached Biratnagar to address the election rally organized by Nepali Congress (NC).

Hearing on writ petition against appointment of IGP Singh underway

Published On: May 4, 2022 02:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: The hearing on writ petition filed by Additional Inspector General of Police Bishwaraj Pokharel against the appointment of AIG Dhiraj Pratap Singh to the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP) by the government is currently underway at the Supreme Court.

Earthquake reported in Jumla

Published On: May 4, 2022 02:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: An earthquake has been recorded in Jumla district today, the National Seismological Research Center said. The tremor measuring 4.1 on the Richter Scale and with its epicenter at Narakot of Jumla occurred at 9:57 AM today.

Additional investment in agriculture demanded

Published On: May 4, 2022 01:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: Peasants’ organizations affiliated to the five-party ruling alliance have asked the government to include the issues of import substitution and export promotion of agricultural goods through the commercialization of agriculture in the government’s new policies and programs.

EC directs candidates, political parties to spend through banking system

Published On: May 4, 2022 12:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: The Election Commission (EC) has directed the candidates and political parties to spend through the banking system in the local elections.

Rumor of ‘suspicious object’ disrupts domestic flights at TIA for an hour

Published On: May 4, 2022 11:59 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: Domestic flights at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) were disrupted for an hour following the rumor of a suspicious object at the domestic terminal of the airport.

United Socialist decides to work hard to make ruling alliance candidates victorious

Published On: May 4, 2022 11:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: The CPN (Unified Socialist) has decided to come together to make the candidates from the present ruling alliance victorious in the May 13 local polls.

Man eater tiger caged

Published On: May 4, 2022 11:52 AM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, May 4: Officials of the Chitwan National Park (CNP) have taken a man eater tiger under control  from the Kumroj buffer zone community forest in eastern Chitwan.

NC makes election campaign schedule public

Published On: May 4, 2022 11:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has published the schedule for its election campaigns and assemblies for the May 13 local election.

Home Minister Khand directs for fair treatment of temporary police personnel

Published On: May 4, 2022 11:07 AM NPT By: Republica

RUPANDEHI, May 4: Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has directed people to treat the temporary police force with respect, as they have been assigned for the May 13 local election.

Clarification sought from govt employees for violating election code of conduct

Published On: May 4, 2022 11:03 AM NPT By: Republica

MAKWANPUR, May 4: The Office of the Chief Returning Officer in Hetauda has sought a 24-hour clarification from some government employees for taking part in election campaigns of political parties, violating the election code of conduct.

Nepal needs UML to win elections for development: Oli

Published On: May 4, 2022 09:10 AM NPT By: Republica

JHAPA, May 4: CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has claimed that his party’s victory was necessary in the local level polls for the country’s development and to defend democracy and sovereignty.

Govt urged to stand by commitments on press freedom as Law Minister asks media to be accountable

Published On: May 4, 2022 07:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 3: While expressing worry that the conflict era cases of crimes against journalists in Nepal remain unsolved, experts have called on the government to abide by its press freedom commitment.

Valley consumers hit by artificial shortage of essentials, excessive price rise as govt bodies are busy preparing for polls

Published On: May 4, 2022 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: As the government bodies are busy preparing for the upcoming local elections, a number of traders have been found cheating the consumers through hikes in prices and artificial shortages.

Private sector suggests govt impose high customs duty on goods that can be produced domestically

Published On: May 3, 2022 07:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 3: The private sector has urged the government to raise the duty on imported agricultural goods to protect the locally-produced farm products.

Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Kathmandu nightclub triggers BJP-Congress spat in India

Published On: May 3, 2022 07:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 3: A video doing the rounds on Twitter which shows Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi partying at a nightclub in Kathmandu has triggered a fresh spat between Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) and Indian Congress.