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People's representatives must resign if they want to contest again for election: SC

Published On: April 20, 2022 08:53 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 20: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered full implementation of the election code of conduct issued by the Election Commission of Nepal for the upcoming local level election scheduled for May 13.

WHO Director General coming to Nepal

Published On: April 20, 2022 08:08 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 20: At the invitation of Minister for Health and Population Birodh Khatiwada, Director General of World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is coming on a visit to Nepal on April 21.

SC orders govt not to implement its decision to suspend NRB Governor Adhikari

Published On: April 19, 2022 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: Supreme Court has issued a short-term interim order against the government’s decision to suspend Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Maha Prasad Adhikari.

Nepse gains 13.37 points on Tuesday following a 71 points fall in past two days

Published On: April 19, 2022 05:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Tuesday gained 13.37 points to close at 2,357.24 points after the market slipped by more than 71 points in the first two trading days of the week.

Following criticism, Nepal puts on hold decision to ask tourists to bring cash for on-arrival visa

Published On: April 19, 2022 04:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: The Department of immigration has backed off from its decision asking tourists to bring cash to obtain on-arrival visas. It had put the provision that tourists coming to Nepal have to carry cash arguing that the electronic transaction was cumbersome.

HAN and three central trade unions agree to provide increased minimum wage to workers

Published On: April 19, 2022 04:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: The Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) and central trade unions have agreed to implement the increased wages by the government of Nepal.

Conspiracy being hatched to break alliance: PM Deuba

Published On: April 19, 2022 04:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: Nepali Congress President and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has claimed that a conspiracy is being hatched to break the current ruling alliance government.

Suspended NRB Governor Adhikari accuses FM Sharma of giving undue pressure to meet his vested interests

Published On: April 19, 2022 02:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: Suspended Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari has said that he was victimized for not obeying the order of Finance Minister Janardan Sharma to release the money that has been put on hold by the central bank on suspicion of money laundering.

NC sets up 'province desk' at party office

Published On: April 19, 2022 01:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: In view of the upcoming local level election, the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has established a 'province desk' under the coordination of General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma.

Melamchi water arrives at Sundarijal

Published On: April 19, 2022 11:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: The water fed to the tunnel from the Melamchi Drinking Water Project at Helambu Rural Municipality of Sindhupalchowk on April 12 arrived at Sundarijal, Kathmandu at about 10:00 PM Monday.

All political parties should participate in polls: Home Minister Khand

Published On: April 19, 2022 10:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: Minister for Home Affairs, Bal Krishna Khand has urged all political parties to take part in the May 13 local election so as to make the implementation of the federal democratic republic further effective.

UML endorses election manifesto

Published On: April 19, 2022 09:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: The CPN UML has endorsed the draft manifesto prepared for the local level election. A meeting of the party held at the residence of Chairman K P Oli in Balkot on Monday evening endorsed the manifesto, according to Deputy General Secretary Prithvi Subba Gurung.

NCC, Handicraft Federation agree to enhance cooperation to help reduce Nepal’s widening trade deficit

Published On: April 19, 2022 09:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 19: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) and Nepal Handicrafts Federation have decided to work in cooperation to help reduce the yawning trade deficit. Realizing the fact that Nepali handicrafts have established Nepal's identity in the international market and contributed to reduce trade loss, they have agreed to further enhance their cooperation.

IMF resuming its residential office in Nepal

Published On: April 18, 2022 07:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is keeping its residential office in Nepal, after 12 years of closing its unit in the country.

Govt cuts fuel allowances being given to civil servants by 20 percent

Published On: April 18, 2022 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: The government has curtailed fuel allowances being provided to civil servants by 20 percent as a part of its effort to reduce import of petroleum products amid depleting foreign currency reserves in the state treasury.

Nepse nosedives by 41.77 points on Monday

Published On: April 18, 2022 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Monday fell by a whopping 41.77 points to close at 2,343.87 points amid depleting confidence of investors due to ongoing bearish trend since past few weeks.

Home Minister directs govt bodies to repair ATM and X-ray machines at TIA to ensure hassles-free travel

Published On: April 18, 2022 04:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand has directed the subordinate bodies to resolve problems seen at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

Electoral alliance in metropolis and sub-metropolises will be finalized by evening: Chairman Dahal

Published On: April 18, 2022 04:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the parties within the ruling alliance will finalize the division of seats in metropolis and sub-metropolis by Monday evening.

Nepal’s economy cannot be compared to Sri Lankan economy: CNI

Published On: April 18, 2022 04:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: A delegation including President of Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) Vishnu Kumar Agrawal has called on Finance Minister Janardan Sharma. During the meeting held at the Ministry of Finance, the overall condition of the economy was discussed.

Russia says it launched mass strikes on Ukrainian military overnight

Published On: April 18, 2022 03:51 PM NPT By: Republica

April 18: Russia said on Monday it had launched mass strikes overnight on the Ukrainian military and associated military targets, using its air force, missile forces, artillery and air defence systems to hit hundreds of targets across its southern neighbour.