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India's daily COVID-19 cases drop below 10,000; logs 8,013 new infections
Published On: February 28, 2022 04:50 PM NPT By: Republica
NEW DELHI, Feb 28: With 8,013 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, India on Monday witnessed a drop in the daily cases, the Union Ministry of Health informed.
Zelensky demands 'immediate' EU membership for Ukraine
Published On: February 28, 2022 04:47 PM NPT By: Republica
KYIV, Feb 28: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday urged the European Union to grant his country immediate membership, as Russia's assault against the pro-Western country went into its fifth day.
Nepal records 180 cases, 400 recoveries and one death from COVID-19 on Monday
Published On: February 28, 2022 03:46 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Nepal recorded 180 new cases of COVID-19 along with 400 recoveries and one death from the deadly virus on Saturday, according to the information released by the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).
Man sentenced to 36 years in prison for raping and killing 11-yr-old girl
Published On: February 28, 2022 03:42 PM NPT By: Republica
TAPLEJUNG, Feb 28: The District Court of Taplejung has sentenced a person to 36 years of jail time. The court found Ram Karki guilty of raping a girl and murdering her afterward by pushing her off a cliff.
244 Nepalis affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict reach different European destinations safely
Published On: February 28, 2022 03:05 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Two hundred and forty-four Nepalis affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict have reached their destinations safely. According to the High-Level Committee for Assistance and Rescue of Nepalis affected by Conflict, 60 people have reached Poland, 12 Slovakia, four Hungary, 12 Romania and two Nepalis have reached Moldova.
Cabinet meeting called for today
Published On: February 28, 2022 02:12 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: A Cabinet meeting has been called for today to discuss the agendas of various ministries, according to Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Uma Regmi.
Suspicious-looking object outside parliament building found to contain bricks and papers
Published On: February 28, 2022 02:11 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: A suspicious- looking object that was put in front of the federal parliament building at New Baneshwar was taken under control by the bomb disposable unit of the Nepali Army which said that no explosive material was found inside the suspicious object.
Bibeksheel Sajha urges everyone not to further politicize MCC
Published On: February 28, 2022 02:06 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: The Bibeksheel Sajha Party has urged everyone not to further politicize the USD 500 million Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement.
Actor Paul Shah surrendered at District Police Office, Tanahu
Published On: February 28, 2022 12:56 PM NPT By: Republica
The district court in Tanahu remanded actor Paul Shah in custody for seven days on charges of rape on Sunday.
Visually-impaired KC to attempt Everest summit this spring again
Published On: February 28, 2022 12:55 PM NPT By: Republica
BALEWA, Feb 28: Visually-impaired Amit KC of Baglung district is preparing to scale the highest peak of the world, Mount Everest, next month for a second time.
Banda keeps public vehicles off the streets; most schools, colleges remain closed
Published On: February 28, 2022 12:40 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Normal life in the Kathmandu Valley was partially affected in the early morning Monday, following the possibility of a protest after the US-funded Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) was ratified by parliament on Sunday evening.
What does the 12-point Interpretative Declaration say?
Published On: February 28, 2022 12:06 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: The ruling political parties announced a 12-point ‘Interpretative Declaration’ before the ratification of the much-debated Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement through parliament in a bid to clarify to all concerned that this is purely focused on economic cooperation and development of physical infrastructures in Nepal.
Home Minister extends gratitude to security personnel
Published On: February 28, 2022 11:40 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand extended thanks to the home administration, security agencies’ chiefs, Chief District Officers and security in-charge of Kathmandu Valley districts for ensuring effective security arrangement by keeping patience in the protests launched against the US grant project, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact.
Interpretative declaration meaningless: CPN UML
Published On: February 28, 2022 11:18 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: The main opposition party CPN UML said that the interpretative declaration on the MCC agreement between the government of Nepal and the USA won't have any meaning.
NEA receives credit rating of ‘ICRA NP Double A Plus,’ looks to issue IPO
Published On: February 28, 2022 06:33 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 28: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the government enterprise that is looking forward to floating its primary shares in public, has received a ‘Double A Plus’ credit rating from ICRA Nepal Ltd.
Ratification will mean more jobs for Nepali people, a reliable supply of electricity and lower transportation costs: US Embassy
Published On: February 27, 2022 11:04 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The US Embassy in Kathmandu has said that the decision of parliament to ratify the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant agreement will mean more jobs for Nepali people, a reliable supply of electricity and lower transportation costs in Nepal.
MCC grant agreement ratified through parliament
Published On: February 27, 2022 08:56 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 27: A meeting of House of Representatives(HoR) held on Sunday evening ratified Millennium Challenge Corporation(MCC) grant agreement. The grant agreement was endorsed through voice voting as the main opposition staged protest against Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota.
Parliament meeting underway as govt decides to ratify MCC grant agreement along with 'Interpretive declaration'
Published On: February 27, 2022 08:07 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The government has decided to table an "interpretative declaration' on Millennium Challenge Corporation(MCC) grant agreement.
Nepse loses 7.73 points on Sunday
Published On: February 27, 2022 06:25 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 27: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Sunday lost 7.73 points with a plunge in average shares prices of a majority of the listed companies except those related to hydropower.
Cho Oyu winter summit: Gelje Sherpa’s team to head for summit push tonight
Published On: February 27, 2022 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The Cho Oyu winter summit expedition team led by Gelje Sherpa has decided to leave for a summit push tonight. The team is currently at Camp 2 and will head for the summit to attempt a winter summit before the end of February.
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