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We need answers for the work done by mayor during last five years: Gagan Thapa

Published On: May 5, 2022 04:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City should be held accountable for the works he did in the last five years.

UML takes action against rebel candidates

Published On: May 5, 2022 03:33 PM NPT By: Republica

ILAM, May 5: The CPN-UML, Ilam Chapter has started cracking down on party leaders and cadres who have fielded candidacies in the local elections against the party's decision. UML has started expelling the rebel candidates from the party and relieving them of their previous responsibilities.

US to provide Rs 79.71 billion to Nepal for its graduation to a middle-income country

Published On: May 5, 2022 03:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: The United States has agreed to provide Rs 79.71 billion ($659 million) in grant assistance to Nepal to support its graduation to a middle-income country from a least developed country.

Election scenario looks favorable for ruling alliance: Nepal

Published On: May 5, 2022 02:50 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, May 5: Chairperson of the ruling CPN (Unified Socialist) Madhav Kumar Nepal has claimed that the election scenario is in favor of the ruling coalition parties. The alliance’s candidates will be victorious in many places in the May 13 local election, said Nepal, while talking briefly to journalists on Thursday.

Ruling alliance will win local polls: Dahal

Published On: May 5, 2022 02:28 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, May 5: CPN (Maoist Center) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the electoral alliance forged among the ruling parties in view of the upcoming local elections slated for May 13 would secure a win.

Attempts to convince NC rebel candidate Poudel to withdraw candidacy from Bharatpur mayoral race fail

Published On: May 5, 2022 01:47 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: Attempts by the ruling coalition leaders to convince Jagannath Poudel, the rebel candidate for the post of Bharatpur mayor from the Nepali Congress (NC), have not been successful till Thursday morning. Poudel has maintained that he will not withdraw his candidacy.

Gold price up by Rs 1,400 per tola

Published On: May 5, 2022 01:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5:  The price of gold increased by Rs 1,400 per tola on Thursday.

Weather: Rain with thunder and lightning forecast

Published On: May 5, 2022 01:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: The local wind, a low pressure system developed from Uttar Pradesh to the plains of West Bengal in India and the Westerly wind have their influence in Nepal at present, the Meteorological Forecasting Division said.

Upper Solu Hydroelectric Company’s IPO opens

Published On: May 5, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: Upper Solu Hydro Electric Company Limited has opened its Initial Public Offering (IPO) issuance from Thursday. The company has issued IPOs for the locals of the project affected areas in the first phase.

Ninth session of Karnali Province Assembly ends

Published On: May 5, 2022 12:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KARNALI, May 5: The ninth session of the Karnali Province Assembly has come to an end. Province Chief Tilak Pariyar concluded the session today.

NC candidate Dangi attacked in Rolpa

Published On: May 5, 2022 12:04 PM NPT By: Republica

ROLPA, May 5: Cadres of the CPN (Maoist Center), CPN (Unified Socialist), Nepali Congress and CPN-UML clashed at Madi Rural Municipality-3, Talabang in Rolpa last night.

COVID-19 vaccines to be administered at voting centers

Published On: May 5, 2022 11:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has made necessary preparations to administer anti-COVID vaccines at the voting centers on the election day on May 13.

Poudel recommended for APF AIG

Published On: May 5, 2022 11:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: Deputy Inspector General of the Armed Police Force (APF) Narayan Dutta Poudel has been recommended for his promotion to the post of Additional Inspector General (AIG).

EC officials call on President Bhandari

Published On: May 5, 2022 10:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged the authorities concerned including the Election Commission to conduct the upcoming local elections in a free, fair and impartial manner.

NHRC to monitor May 13 local polls

Published On: May 5, 2022 10:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has announced that it will monitor the upcoming local level elections slated for May 13.

NC and ruling alliance candidates must be made victorious: PM Deuba

Published On: May 5, 2022 09:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that it is necessary to make the NC and ruling alliance candidates victorious in the upcoming local level election to safeguard democracy and constitution.

Hearing on writ petition against IGP promotion to continue today

Published On: May 5, 2022 08:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 5: Hearing on a writ petition filed at the Supreme Court against the appointment of the new Inspector General (IG) of Nepal Police is set to continue today as the hearing could not be completed on Wednesday.

WB providing USD 150 million to Nepal to strengthen financial sector stability

Published On: May 4, 2022 06:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: The government on Wednesday signed an agreement with the World Bank (WB) to get a loan of USD 150 million to strengthen financial sector stability, diversify financial solutions, and increase access to financial services in Nepal.

NHRC calls for further investigation into newly-appointed IGP Singh for human rights violation

Published On: May 4, 2022 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Mihir Thakur has accused the government of appointing a person accused of human rights violation as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Over 3,500 projects affected as construction entrepreneurs mark 10th day of strike

Published On: May 4, 2022 05:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 4: It has been 10 days since the construction entrepreneurs stopped the work of development projects. The entrepreneurs have stopped the construction work with various demands due to the recent rise in the prices of construction materials. The strike has affected over 3,500 construction projects across the country.