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More than 10 million people vaccinated against COVID-19

Published On: September 2, 2021 12:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: The Government of Nepal has vaccinated more than 10 million people against the coronavirus. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, 10,092,106 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by Wednesday.

NC’s ward convention put off in Kathmandu

Published On: September 2, 2021 12:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: The Nepali Congress (NC) hasn’t been able to hold its ward-level convention in some districts, including the federal capital Kathmandu at a time when only one day is to go for its pre-scheduled ward convention.

Lumbini Provincial Assembly meeting postponed again

Published On: September 2, 2021 12:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: The meeting of Lumbini Provincial Assembly scheduled for today has been postponed. A notice was issued stating that the fifth meeting of the ninth session has been adjourned till September 15.

NC leader Paudel appeals to all party cadres to vote for leader who can institutionalize democracy

Published On: September 2, 2021 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Senior leader of ruling Nepali Congress(NC) Ram Chandra Paudel has appealed to all party leaders and cadres to vote for the leader who can institutionalize democracy and make the country prosperous in the upcoming 14th general convention.

Fifth International Women Entrepreneurs Trade Fair kicks off

Published On: September 2, 2021 11:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: The 5th International Women Entrepreneur Trade Fair 2021 has kicked off in Kathmandu. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba inaugurated the fair virtually on Wednesday.

Four women killed as swollen river sweeps away a vehicle

Published On: September 2, 2021 09:54 AM NPT By: Republica

DANG, Sept 2: Four people have been killed when a river swept away a vehicle in Dang district. According to the District Police Office, four women were killed when their vehicle was swept away by the Sisne River on the Ghorahi-Lamahi road section.

UML Chairman Oli knocks at SC’s door against Speaker Sapkota

Published On: September 2, 2021 09:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Wednesday against CPN (Unified Socialist) and Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota. He has accused Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota of helping members of the House of Representatives to open a new party without releasing them from the previous party.

SC seeks written response from govt on its decision to bear treatment cost of former PM Khanal

Published On: September 2, 2021 09:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: The Supreme Court has ordered the government to furnish a written response on its decision to bear the treatment cost of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal.

Nepal spent US $ 4.54 billion to buy Indian currency worth Rs 535.23 billion to finance imports last year

Published On: September 2, 2021 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Nepal bought Indian rupees (INR) equivalent to Rs 535.23 billion by selling US dollars to finance the imports from the southern neighbor in the last fiscal year.

NEB decides to conduct Grade XII examinations from Sept 15 (With routine)

Published On: September 1, 2021 08:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, September 1: The National Education Board (NEB) has decided to conduct annual examinations of Grade XII from September 15.

Nepse takes a breather as stocks hold ground

Published On: September 1, 2021 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, September 1: The local bourse registered an upbeat start to Wednesday’s session with the index climbing more than 35 points in the first few minutes of trading. However, the index saw sharp decline bringing the market in the negative territory within the first hour. Another recovery pushed the index around 45 points higher, but further correction in the latter hours pulled the index towards the opening level with Nepse ending a modest 1.18 point up at 2,977.02.

MCC Vice President Sumar visiting Nepal next week

Published On: September 1, 2021 07:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, September 1: The MCC Vice President Fatema Sumar is visiting Nepal next week. She will be accompanied by the MCC Deputy Vice President Jonathan Brooks.

NRB forming an oversight unit to monitor digital transaction platforms

Published On: September 1, 2021 07:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is forming an oversight unit to monitor and regulate the payment service providers and payment service operators across the country.

CAN, Dish Media Network ink deal for live-streaming of Nepal-PNG ODI series

Published On: September 1, 2021 05:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) and Dish Media Network have signed an agreement for the live-streaming of the upcoming one day international (ODI) series between Nepal and Papua New Guinea.

Kalyan Gurung announces his candidacy for NC prez

Published On: September 1, 2021 04:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Kalyan Gurung, a central member of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC), has announced his candidature for the post of party president.

Daraz introduces new drop off locations

Published On: September 1, 2021 04:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Daraz, a leading online marketplace in Nepal, has introduced New Customer Drop Off points in various parts of the country. In a partnership with IME Pay, IME Pay hubs will now act as drop off points for Daraz customers.

10 UML lawmakers join Madhav Nepal-led CPN (Unified Socialist)

Published On: September 1, 2021 01:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, September 1: A total of 10 CPN-UML provincial assembly members of Province 1 have chosen to be part of the newly-formed CPN (Unified Socialist).

CG NET launches Teej Offer

Published On: September 1, 2021 01:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: CG Net, a recently-launched internet service provider, has come up with a special offer on the auspicious occasion of the Teej festival, especially for women.

Tourism department starts issuing climbing permits for autumn

Published On: September 1, 2021 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: The Department of Tourism (DoT) has started issuing climbing permits for the autumn season this year. Officials at DoT said that the department has started issuing permits for the autumn season starting Tuesday.

Thamel entrepreneurs demand working environment

Published On: September 1, 2021 12:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Since all householders, businessmen and workers in Thamel have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the entrepreneurs based in Thamel have demanded the government create an environment conducive to business in the tourist hub. Thamel, a major business center in Kathmandu, was affected hugely by the COVID-19 pandemic.