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NTB, FNCCI ink MoU to collaborate for tourism promotion

Published On: April 29, 2022 12:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in tourism promotion on Thursday.

Rebel candidates, supporters and seconders will be expelled if their candidacies are not withdrawn: NC

Published On: April 29, 2022 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 29: The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has urged its ‘rebel’ cadres and leaders to withdraw their candidatures within the stipulated time (5 PM today) if they have registered a rebel candidacy against the party's official candidate for the upcoming local level election slated for May 13.

EC asks govt to declare public holiday on May 13, seeks permission to use physical infrastructures of local govts

Published On: April 29, 2022 11:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 29: The Election Commission (EC) has decided to write to all local levels through the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration seeking an approval to use physical infrastructures and their premises from May 11 to 13 for the voting purpose during the time of the local level elections. The physical infrastructures include public schools, ward offices, health posts and others.

Candidacy withdrawal till 5 PM today

Published On: April 29, 2022 10:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 29: The Election Commission (EC) has said those registering candidacy in the local level election can withdraw their nomination by 5:00 pm today.

Minister Badu instructs officials to run sick industries by preparing operational modality

Published On: April 29, 2022 09:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 29: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Dilendra Prasad Badu has instructed the chiefs of the line agencies to run the sick industries immediately by bringing their operational modality.

Govt-private sector cooperation fosters economy: Finance Minister

Published On: April 29, 2022 08:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 29: Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has underscored the need for boosting government-private sector cooperation so that economic development could be realized.

Hearing on NRB governor's case to continue today

Published On: April 29, 2022 08:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 29: As the hearing on a case filed by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari against the government's decision did not complete at the Supreme Court on Thursday, the hearing on the petition has been scheduled for Friday as well.

NAC wide-body aircraft makes successful test flight at Gautam Buddha Int’l Airport

Published On: April 28, 2022 08:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: A wide-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has successfully conducted an ‘operational performance test flight’ at the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) on Thursday evening.

Turkish police save Nepali tourists abducted by Pakistani group

Published On: April 28, 2022 07:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Four Nepali tourists kidnapped by six Pakistani nationals for ransom have been freed by Istanbul police, following an early morning raid on a house the abductees were kept for three days, according to a news report published by Hurrieyet Daily News.

Nepal’s GDP projected to reach Rs 4.851 trillion, with growth rate of 5.84 percent in current FY

Published On: April 28, 2022 07:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: The Nepali economy is projected to grow by 5.84 percent (at consumers’ price) in fiscal year 2021/22, which is less than the government’s estimated growth rate of seven percent.

Nepse mulls over running stocks trading from Monday to Friday after govt declares Sunday a public holiday

Published On: April 28, 2022 06:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) is considering to run the secondary market from Monday to Friday every week, citing the two-day public holiday announced by the government.

Sthapit’s game is over: Dr Mahat

Published On: April 28, 2022 06:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Nepali Congress (NC) Spokesperson Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has urged UML leader Keshav Sthapit not to dream of winning the mayoral post saying ‘The Game is over' for  Sthapit. This was stated by spokesperson Mahat while speaking at a public function on Thursday.

Namrata and Mahesh with Maotse Gurung in the Pokhara Song

Published On: April 28, 2022 06:21 PM NPT By: Republica

Renowned artist Maotse Gurung has acted in the song titled, "Manmohak Pokhara ".This song has creative direction by Prakash Subedi, direction/editing by Nishan Ghimire, and cinematography by Uttam Humagain. According to the story of the song, Namrata Sapkota plays the role of the heroine and Mahesh Khadka can be seen playing the role of a protagonist who together visits Pokhara. Similarly, they request Maotse Gurung, who has played the role of an uncle, to guide them to various lakes and important historical places of Pokhara.

Nepse fell 20 points to close at 2,356.17 pts on Thursday

Published On: April 28, 2022 05:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Thursday plunged 20 points to close at 2,356.17 points.

Nepal records 15 new cases, 18 recoveries and zero death on Thursday

Published On: April 28, 2022 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Nepal recorded 15 new cases of COVID-19 along with 18 recoveries and zero death from the virus on Thursday, according to the information released by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).

Vice-Chancellor Joshi suspended

Published On: April 28, 2022 04:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: The Bagmati Province government has suspended Vice-Chancellor of Madan Bhandari Academy of Health Sciences, Prof Dr Bishwo Raj Joshi.

TU announces summer vacation till May 27, regular exams will not be stopped

Published On: April 28, 2022 04:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Tribhuvan University (TU) has announced summer vacation for the current academic session 2079 BS.

Home minister urges Poudel to withdraw his candidacy

Published On: April 28, 2022 04:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand met Nepali Congress (NC) leader Jagannath Poudel and his proponents and supporters today. During the meeting, Minister Khand requested Poudel to withdraw his candidacy and support the ruling coalition candidate in the upcoming local election.

Enhancing freedom of expression is responsibility of all: Minister Karki

Published On: April 28, 2022 03:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: This year's National Journalism Day is going to be celebrated in a grand manner with the slogan 'Professional and Responsible Journalism'.

NC’s dream is to make Nepal rich in 10 years by selling electricity: Sharma

Published On: April 28, 2022 01:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 28: General Secretary of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC), Bishwa Prakash Sharma has said that the party’s dream is to make the country rich by selling electricity in the next 10 years. He mentioned that with the success of the MCC projects, every Nepali will be able to cook with electric stoves in 10 years.