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All you need to know about STSS-‘flesh eating bacteria’

Published On: June 27, 2024 06:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: Ever since the beginning of new year 2024, Japan has fallen into the clutches of an incredibly rare but lethal bacterial infection, Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), popularly known as the ‘flesh eating bacteria’.

Govt decision to recall envoys diminished Nepal’s int’l image: NP Saud

Published On: June 27, 2024 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27:  Narayan Prakash Saud (NP Saud), a leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC), has objected to the recall of 11 ambassadors by the government.

​​New telecom law comes into effect in India: One person can get a maximum of nine SIM cards

Published On: June 27, 2024 05:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: A new telecom law has come into effect in India, imposing strict regulations on mobile service providers and their customers. According to the Telecommunications Act 2023, which came into force on June 26, an individual in India cannot have more than nine SIM cards registered in their name.

Women’s Asia Cup 2024: Nepal vs UAE and India vs Pakistan on July 19 (Full Schedule)

Published On: June 27, 2024 04:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: The ninth edition of the Women’s Asia Cup cricket tournament will take place in Sri Lanka, starting on July 19 and concluding with the final on July 28.

CAAN suspends five NAC officials, including Chairperson Adhikari

Published On: June 27, 2024 04:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has suspended Yuvraj Adhikari, chairperson of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), due to an unauthorized dispatch of a wide-body aircraft for a C-check in Italy via Dubai.

Health ministry forms high-level monitoring committee to reform pharmaceutical industry

Published On: June 27, 2024 03:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: Minister for Health and Population, Pradeep Yadav, has formed a high-level monitoring committee for pharmaceutical industry reforms.

Arjun Lama murder case: SC postpones verdict on former Speaker Agni Sapkota

Published On: June 27, 2024 03:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: The Supreme Court (SC) has postponed the verdict date for the murder case against former Speaker and CPN-Maoist Center spokesperson Agni Sapkota.

Parliamentary probe committee seeks documents from nine cooperatives that extended loans to Gorkha Media Network

Published On: June 27, 2024 02:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27:  The Parliamentary Probe Committee formed to investigate the misappropriation of cooperative funds has decided to seek documents from nine different cooperatives.

SEE results disappointing: Majority of students fail in Mathematics and Science

Published On: June 27, 2024 01:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) result shows that the majority of students have failed in mathematics.

Gold price decreases by Rs 800 per tola

Published On: June 27, 2024 01:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: The price of gold has decreased by Rs 800 per tola on Thursday.  According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations, gold is being traded at Rs 140,800 per tola in the domestic market.

Wild elephant found dead on Sukhiya river bank

Published On: June 27, 2024 12:43 PM NPT By: Republica

JHAPA, June 27: An elephant has been found dead in Mechinagar Municipality-3.

SEE re-exam scheduled for August 2 and 3

Published On: June 27, 2024 12:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: The SEE re-exam is scheduled to take place on August 2 and 3, according to the National Examination Board (NEB).

HoR meeting underway (live)

Published On: June 27, 2024 11:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June  27: The meeting of the House of Representatives is underway. It began at 11 AM today. The meeting will be held in the Parliament House, New Baneshwor.

16th Nepal-China DCM meeting concludes, two sides agree to focus on economic opportunities

Published On: June 27, 2024 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 26: The 16th Meeting of the Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism (DCM) between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and China reviewed the whole gamut of bilateral relations between the two countries and assessed the progress made in the implementation of agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) signed and the decisions made in the past.

Nepal’s paddy production increases 4.37 percent to over 5.72 million tons this year

Published On: June 27, 2024 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: Nepal’s paddy production increased 4.37 percent to over 5.72 million tons in fiscal year 2023/24, due to an increase in use of improved seeds, easy availability of chemical fertilizers and timely and adequate rainfall in the main rice plantation season.

NEB announces SEE 2024 results: 47.86 percent pass, 186 students achieve 4 GPA

Published On: June 27, 2024 10:01 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: The National Examination Board (NEB) has announced the results of this year’s Secondary Education Examination (SEE).

Incessant rainfall cripples life across the country; claims 13 lives

Published On: June 27, 2024 09:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: As many as 13 people lost their lives due to floods, landslides and lightning across the country in the aftermath of the recent incessant rainfall.

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets to reach World Cup Final for the first time

Published On: June 27, 2024 09:11 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: South Africa have reached the final for the first time in the history of the ICC T20 World Cup.

Nepal’s performance in information ecosystem satisfactory: Report

Published On: June 27, 2024 08:39 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 27: Nepal posted a satisfactory performance in the information ecosystem, with the country scoring 23 out of the threshold of 40 points.

Take necessary measures to tackle monsoon-triggered natural calamities

Published On: June 27, 2024 07:29 AM NPT By: Republica

The bout of incessant rainfall in various parts of the country in the past few days has once again highlighted the severe vulnerability of Nepal to natural disasters, particularly floods and landslides. Over the past few days, 13 lives have tragically been lost, with nine perishing in landslides and three due to lightning strikes.