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HoR meeting today to discuss MCC compact agreement

Published On: February 25, 2022 11:08 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: A meeting of the House of Representatives is being held today to discuss the US aid project, MCC compact agreement.

British Gurkha Army to benefit from new immigration rules in the UK

Published On: February 25, 2022 11:04 AM NPT By: Republica

LONDON, Feb 25: With the new immigration rules in place in the UK, the British Government has waived visa fees to foreigners who worked in the British Army at least for six years. This decision has come as a sort of relief for the Gurkha Army serving the British force.

Coalition on the verge of collapse: NC General Secretary Thapa

Published On: February 25, 2022 10:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that the current ruling coalition is already on the verge of collapse. He made the remarks while talking to media persons after a meeting between Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Chairman of the Main Opposition Party CPN- UML KP Sharma Oli at the Federal Parliament building in Baneshwor on Thursday.

It is not appropriate for coalition partners to object to govt proposal: Sharma

Published On: February 25, 2022 09:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma has urged the ruling CPN (Maoist Center) and the CPN (Unified Socialist) not to show their double standards.

MCC ratification only after consensus among parties: Chairman Nepal

Published On: February 25, 2022 09:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Chairman of CPN (Unified Socialist) and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has said the MCC grant assistance cannot be ratified through parliament without bringing amendment in it.

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja appointed ‘Global Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal's Tourism’

Published On: February 25, 2022 09:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has appointed mountaineer Nirmal Purja as the World Goodwill Ambassador for Nepal's Tourism.

India ‘positive’ to purchase surplus electricity from Nepal

Published On: February 24, 2022 10:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: An agreement has been reached to form a joint task force on a proposal to construct a hydropower project to be built with joint investments of Nepal and India.

Deuba, Oli meeting ends on a 'positive note', agree to continue dialogue

Published On: February 24, 2022 09:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The meeting between the top leaders of ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and the main opposition party, CPN-UML, held on Thursday evening ended on a 'positive note', leaders said.

Rawa Software officially launches Bihenepal app

Published On: February 24, 2022 06:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Rawa Software officially launched the Bihenepal app on Thursday at Hard Rock Café, Kathmandu, with the target of bringing all Nepali singles on one platform. The singer and musician Abhaya Subba Weise was the chief guest of the event.

Dahal meets Oli minutes after PM Deuba seeks UML support to ratify MCC

Published On: February 24, 2022 06:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Hours before his scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba for 'decisive talks', CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has held a meeting with CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Nepse nosedives 58.99 points to close below 2,700-mark

Published On: February 24, 2022 06:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Thursday plunged 58.99 points to close at 2,661.44 points with the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) adopting stern measures on loans against shares, and political uncertainty created by the US-funded Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement.

NHRC urges everyone to make protests peaceful

Published On: February 24, 2022 06:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for respecting the human rights of citizens to protest peacefully and urged the protestors to make the protests peaceful.

Indian Army gifts 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Nepal Army

Published On: February 24, 2022 05:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The Indian Army has gifted 100,000 doses of ‘Made in India’ COVID-19 vaccines to the Nepali Army under the Government of India’s ‘Vaccine Maitri’ initiative.

Gold price in Nepal reaches close to Rs 100,000 per tola, Russia-Ukraine crisis blamed for the price rise

Published On: February 24, 2022 05:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: The price of gold jumped by Rs 2,500 per tola (11.663 grams) in the domestic market on Thursday due to a soaring price in the international market backed by rising tension between Russia and Ukraine.

Samsung launches Galaxy S22 Series in Nepal

Published On: February 24, 2022 04:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Samsung unveiled its most premium flagships, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 – in Nepal on Wednesday. Galaxy S22 Ultra combines the unrivaled power of the Note series and the iconic S-Pen with the pro-grade camera and performance of the S series to set the new standard for premium smartphones.

PM Deuba meets Oli again, seeks UML’s support in MCC agreement ratification

Published On: February 24, 2022 04:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba held a meeting with the leader of the main opposition party, CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli in Baneshwor on Thursday after the ruling coalition partners expressed their inability to vote for the MCC agreement.

Unified Socialist is against MCC grant agreement right from the beginning: Khanal

Published On: February 24, 2022 04:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Top leaders of the ruling parties CPN (Maoist Center) and CPN (Unified Socialist) have discussed the issue of MCC compact agreement.

Fresho Candy unveils advertising campaign “Fresho Breath”

Published On: February 24, 2022 03:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Sujal Foods Pvt Ltd, a confectionary company in Nepal, has launched an advertising campaign for Fresho Candy with the slogan ‘Fresho Breath’, synonymous to Fresh Breath.

Trailer of 'Chiso Ashtray' based on Bhupi Sherchan's poem released

Published On: February 24, 2022 03:15 PM NPT By: Republica

The film deals with the dreams of people who come to Kathmandu and how their dreams are extinguished like cigarettes in an ashtray. It is set to be released on March 18.

Nepal protests against use of force against Ukraine, recognition of Donetsk, Luhansk regions against UN principles

Published On: February 24, 2022 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 24: Nepal has opposed Russia's use of force against Ukraine. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday protesting against Russia's move.