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Two-day weekly holiday recommended. Experts say it’ll benefit only employees at the expense of service seekers

Published On: December 12, 2020 02:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: A committee formed by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has recommended to the government to implement a two-day weekly holiday for employees.

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WEATHER ALERT: Light rain, snowfall predicted

Published On: December 12, 2020 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Partial to generally cloudy weather throughout the country has been predicted along with chances of light rainfall and snowfall at some places.

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Cinema halls have already incurred a loss of billions of rupees. Govt still reluctant to allow them to resume services

Published On: December 12, 2020 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Theater operators say it will take years to recover losses incurred in pandemic as this sector remains closed for nine months

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NC leader Sitaula catches COVID-19

Published On: December 12, 2020 11:14 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 12: Nepali Congress(NC) leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula has tested positive for the COVID-19.

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Truck hits at least seven vehicles in Kalanki, one killed, seven others injured

Published On: December 12, 2020 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: At least one person was killed on the spot, and seven others were injured on the spot when a loaded truck hit as many as seven vehicles at Chandragiri Municipality in Kathmandu on Friday evening.

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VIDEO STORY: It’s a dream come true to secure scholarship in Switzerland’s Aiglon College

Published On: December 11, 2020 07:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: A girl from a poor family in Nepal has been admitted to one of the most expensive schools in the world. She is 15-year-old Ashmita Adhikari from Chitwan. Adhikari has secured a full-ride to study in Switzerland’s Aiglon College known worldwide for its academic excellence for four years.

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Development partners join hands in Nepal government's efforts to recover from COVID-19 pandemic

Published On: December 11, 2020 05:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Nepal government and various donor agencies agreed on a joint statement of support on Friday for Nepal’s Relief, Recovery and Resilience Plan to enable a green, resilient and sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tuborg Rapstar's fourth winner drops 'Masterpiece'

Published On: December 11, 2020 05:06 PM NPT By: Republica

Radio Nagarik 96.5 has announced Bantu Shrestha aka BULK'E as the  winner of fourth edition of Tuborg Rapstar.

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COVID-19 in Nepal: MoHP confirms 1,044 new cases  and 1,271 recoveries

Published On: December 11, 2020 04:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: The Health ministry on Friday confirmed 1,044 new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) through 7,414 real time PCR tests conducted at various labs across the country.

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Five arrested with rhino horn from Swayambhu

Published On: December 11, 2020 04:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Police on Thursday apprehended five people from Swayambhu, Kimdol of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-15, on the charge of smuggling rhino horn.

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Nepali chef Santosh enters finale of ‘BBC Master Chef Professionals 2020’

Published On: December 11, 2020 02:40 PM NPT By: Republica

Nepali chef Santosh Shah has entered the final round of the internationally renowned 'BBC Master chef Professionals 2020' competition. In the semi-final round aired on BBC One on Thursday evening, he secured his position in the final round with the Newah dish Yomari.

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National Football Team head coach Kalin resigns, Maharjan replaces him as acting head coach

Published On: December 11, 2020 01:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Head coach of the Nepali National Football Team, Johan Kalin, has stepped down from his post. He tendered his resignation on October 17 to be effective from November 1.

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India's ruling BJP leader meets Foreign Minister Gyawali, discusses issues of mutual interest

Published On: December 11, 2020 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Head of the foreign affairs cell of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vijay Chauthaiwale, held a meeting with Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali at the latter's office in Singh Durbar on Friday.

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As part of KMC's beautification plan, 2,000 road lights to be installed in Kathmandu

Published On: December 11, 2020 12:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: As many as 2,000 road lights will be installed at various sensitive areas of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC).

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Vehicular movement resumes in Dumkibas

Published On: December 11, 2020 12:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Police have dispersed demonstrators and resumed vehicular movement along the East-West Highway in the Dumkibas area in Nawalparasi (East).

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Sugarcane farmers to protest in capital to pressurize mills to clear dues

Published On: December 11, 2020 12:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: Sugarcane farmers who have not been paid by sugar mills for a long time have warned to launch protests in Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu, from Sunday.

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“It was hard to learn 'Nepal harekhokha'” – Ambassador Anjan Shakya

Published On: December 11, 2020 11:39 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: Nepal's ambassador to Israel, Dr Anjan Shakya, is also a singer. Her song that featured Nepal's heritage sites – yo mandir yo masjid yo chaitya yo gumba, malai pyaro laagchha merai pran bhanda (these temples, mosques, stupas are dearer to me than my own life) was a huge sensation nearly two decades ago. Her musical journey did not quite thrive since then.

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Govt promotes DIG Pokharel to AIG, paves way for him to become next police chief

Published On: December 11, 2020 08:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 11: The government has promoted Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Nepal Police, Bishwa Raj Pokharel, to the post of Additional Inspector General (AIG), paving the way for him to become the next Inspector General of Nepal Police.

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Daily Commentary: Stocks end mildly higher to cap volatile week

Published On: December 10, 2020 07:28 PM NPT By: Republica

Nepse benchmark index up 8.27 points

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Constitutional Council meeting on Sunday to discuss filling vacancies at various constitutional bodies

Published On: December 10, 2020 07:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 10: A meeting of the Constitutional Council will take place coming Sunday to discuss filling longstanding vacancies at various constitutional bodies including the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Election Commission (EC), National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Women's Commission (NWC).

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