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Municipal waste management project to promote cleaner cities and create 1,500 jobs

Published On: July 27, 2021 11:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and five municipalities across the country have launched a joint initiative to improve the municipal waste management system. The venture will create 1,500 green jobs for the most vulnerable groups, and especially women from the selected municipalities.

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People below poverty line should be given free electricity: Energy Minister Bhusal

Published On: July 27, 2021 11:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal said that the government is preparing to bring a policy to provide special facilities to the people living below the poverty line.

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Dolma Impact Fund II qualifies for 2X Challenge and seeks gender-lens investments in Nepal

Published On: July 27, 2021 10:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Dolma Impact Fund II (Dolma II) has qualified for 2X Challenge with its first close of US dollars 40 million on May 6 and Dolma Impact Fund I’s performance on gender equality.

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NC office-bearers’ meeting underway in Budhanilkantha to discuss 14th general convention schedule

Published On: July 27, 2021 10:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The meeting of Nepali Congress (NC) office bearers has started at the residence of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha.

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Provisions of Public Procurement Act hindering pace of development: Finance Minister Sharma

Published On: July 27, 2021 10:06 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has said that the existing provisions of the Public Procurement Act are obstacles to expedite the pace of development works.

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Health Ministry directs provinces to ensure oxygen-filled cylinders as third wave is predicted to hit Nepal anytime soon

Published On: July 27, 2021 08:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The Ministry of Health and Population has directed the Social Development Ministry in all seven provinces to ensure the management of at least 1,000 oxygen-filled cylinders.

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Cooperatives and insurance businesses are now under the ambit of anti-money laundering law

Published On: July 27, 2021 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Insurance businesses and cooperatives with larger transactions are now required to abide by the anti-money laundering (AML) system as the regulators of these sectors have asked these businesses to come within the framework from the fiscal year 2021/22.

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Nepse ends lower after banking shares struggle

Published On: July 26, 2021 11:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: After opening more than 16 points higher, a deep correction dragged the benchmark equity index towards negative territory within few minutes of trading. However, the index immediately recouped its earlier losses. The market continued to gyrate on either side of the spectrum for the first trading hour.  Thereafter, the benchmark index remained on the lower side of the spectrum. At the end, the index settled with a minor loss of 8 points at 3050.43.

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Recover dues of dedicated feeder and trunk lines: Energy Minister Bhusal

Published On: July 26, 2021 07:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Newly-appointed Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal on Sunday directed the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) to recover the long pending dues of dedicated feeders and trunk lines from industrialists.

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EC grants legitimacy to Yadav-led JSP

Published On: July 26, 2021 06:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: The Election Commission has granted legitimacy to the Upendra Yadav-led faction of Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP), ending the month-long intra-party row within the party.

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Nepal records highest single-day spike in last one and half months with 3,421 new COVID-19 cases

Published On: July 26, 2021 05:04 PM NPT By: Republica

The country recorded 3,421 new cases, 1,686 recoveries and 25 deaths on Monday

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Choreographer Jha appointed as the advisor of Fashion Designers Council of Nepal

Published On: July 26, 2021 04:37 PM NPT By: Republica

The Fashion Designers Council (FDC) of Nepal has appointed choreographer Aswini Kant Jha as its advisor.

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Resham Chaudhary visits EC, decides to remain neutral

Published On: July 26, 2021 03:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26:  Resham Chaudhary, a member of parliament and executive member of Janata Samajbadi Party, visited the Election Commission (EC) on Monday.

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Tripartite MoU signed to invest in Tamakoshi-V hydropower project

Published On: July 26, 2021 12:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: A tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed for loan investment in the 99.8 MW Tamakoshi-V Hydropower Project to be constructed in Dolakha.

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EV Nepal Motors announces its showroom opening

Published On: July 26, 2021 12:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: EV Nepal Motors launched its showroom at Naxal on Sunday.

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Daayitwa invites applications for Public Administration Fellowship

Published On: July 26, 2021 12:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Daayitwa has opened its call for applications for the Daayitwa Nepal Public Administration Fellowship (DNPAF) 2021.

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Tokyo Olympics: China continues to lead with six gold medals

Published On: July 26, 2021 11:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: China has continued to remain atop in clinching gold medals in the 32nd Summer Olympics underway in Tokyo, the capital city of Japan.

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Supreme Court denies issuing interim order as demanded by the Thakur-led faction to halt EC’s recognition process

Published On: July 26, 2021 10:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: The Supreme Court on Sunday denied giving an interim order to halt the plan of Election Commission(EC) to settle the demand put forth by both the factions of the Rastriya Janata Party (JSP) to recognize them as official party by counting the number of Central Executive Committee members.

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Transport entrepreneurs demand refinancing and rescheduling of loans

Published On: July 26, 2021 09:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Transport entrepreneurs have demanded refinancing of the public transport sector in the current fiscal year's monetary policy. It is considered one of the most affected sectors by COVID-19.

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Human settlements near Karnali River at high risk of flood and landslide

Published On: July 26, 2021 08:14 AM NPT By: Republica

MANMA, July 26: Some human settlements of Kalikot district near the Karnali River are reeling under high risks of flood and landslide.

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