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UML govt did not sign MCC agreement: Aryal

Published On: February 23, 2022 04:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Secretary of the main opposition party CPN-UML, Padma Aryal has said that the CPN-UML is not involved in any agreement related to the Minimum Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement.

Peace activists demonstrate outside Russian Embassy In Kathmandu “to stop a possible war”

Published On: February 23, 2022 04:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Human Rights and Peace Society activities staged a demonstration outside the Russian Embassy in Baluwatar on Wednesday against the start of an invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Agreement inked for equal airfare for foreigners and Nepalis

Published On: February 23, 2022 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Tourism Revitalization Steering Committee has inked an agreement with Buddha Airlines Pvt Ltd and Yeti Airlines to provide a discount in the airfare to foreign tourists as Nepal is attracting more and more external tourists.

COVID-19 hits tourist flow to Kanchenjunga region

Published On: February 23, 2022 03:56 PM NPT By: Republica

TAPLEJUNG, Feb 23: Tourist arrivals in the Kanchenjunga region of Taplejung have decreased significantly in the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this period, only a few tourists reached the region.

Foreign Ministry urges Nepalis in Ukraine to return to Nepal

Published On: February 23, 2022 03:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has urged all Nepali citizens currently in Ukraine to return to Nepal, following the rise of tension between Ukraine and Russia.

Unknown group vandalizes and robs Nepal Scout headquarters

Published On: February 23, 2022 02:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: An unidentified group vandalized and robbed the Nepal Scout National Headquarters in Lainchaur on Tuesday afternoon. The group also assaulted the employees of the scout.

EC demands Rs 9 billion for local polls

Published On: February 23, 2022 01:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Election Commission (EC) has demanded around Rs 9 billion for the conduct and management of local polls. The commission has demanded the Ministry of Finance (MoF) release Rs 8.95 billion for the local polls scheduled to be held on May 13.

We will be victorious by tearing the web of all shenanigans: Dahal

Published On: February 23, 2022 01:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the reactionaries are weaving many conspiracies and spreading confusion.

Home Minister Khand meets Dahal and Oli, discusses MCC ratification

Published On: February 23, 2022 12:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand called on chairman of the ruling coalition partner CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal and chairman of the main opposition party CPN-UML KP Sharma Oli this morning to discuss issues including approval of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact agreement tabled in parliament.

NESDO Sambridha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha IPO opens

Published On: February 23, 2022 12:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The NESDO Sambridha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd has opened the sale of its 828,750 initial public offerings worth Rs 82.8 million.

Parliamentary party meeting of Democratic Socialist Party called for 1PM to discuss MCC

Published On: February 23, 2022 12:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: A parliamentary party meeting of the Democratic Socialist Party has been called at the party’s central office at Babarmahal at 1PM today.

Chance of light to moderate rain with thunderstorms

Published On: February 23, 2022 11:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in some parts of the country.

JSP leader Dr Baburam Bhattarai floats two options for ratification of MCC agreement

Published On: February 23, 2022 10:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) Federal Council Chairman Dr Baburam Bhattarai has put forward two options as disagreements surfaced in the ruling coalition over the ratification of US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

114 Nepal Army first responders lose their life so far

Published On: February 23, 2022 10:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Nepal Army has had to bear the loss of its personnel in various disasters including wildlife attacks at different times in the course of nature conservation. At a press conference organized by the Nepal Army on Tuesday, it was reported that 114 people have lost their lives in various incidents since the establishment of the National Park, Wildlife and Hunting Reserves in the country.

Veteran artist Jayananda Lama no more

Published On: February 23, 2022 09:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Veteran folk singer Jayananda Lama has passed away.

Nepal-India Energy Secretary-Level Joint Steering Committee meeting today

Published On: February 23, 2022 09:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 23: A meeting of Nepal-India Energy Secretary-Level Joint Steering Committee is taking place from Wednesday to discuss the ways on power trade and bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

SC rejects demand for interim order to postpone local level poll

Published On: February 23, 2022 09:03 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday refused to issue an interim order in a petition filed earlier demanding to put off the local level election slated for May 13.

UML Chairman Oli turns down request of PM Deuba to support MCC ratification

Published On: February 22, 2022 10:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has solicited support of the main opposition party, CPN-UML, to ratify Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant agreement through parliament.

Complaints against insurers for delaying insurance claims settlement on the rise

Published On: February 22, 2022 07:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Insurers have been found dilly-dallying to settle insurance claims of their clients with the Insurance Board (IB) receiving an increasing number of complaints in recent days.

Nepal spends Rs 343.82 billion more on imports in first seven months of current FY

Published On: February 22, 2022 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Nepal spent Rs 343.82 billion more money to import foreign goods during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, compared to the same period of the previous year.