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Nepse ends 16 points lower

Published On: August 14, 2020 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 14: After witnessing a steep drop in the morning, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index traded over 10 points lower at mid-day. The local bourse tried to recoup earlier losses in the afternoon, but lost its footing further towards late afternoon. At the close, Nepse closed at 1,408.79 points – down by 16.53 points against the session earlier.

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Nepal records four more COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours

Published On: August 13, 2020 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Nepal has recorded four more COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the country's coronavirus death toll to 95.

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All players of Nepal’s National Football Team test negative for COVID-19

Published On: August 13, 2020 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: All the players of Nepal’s National Football Team have tested negative for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Valley sees 100 plus COVID-19 cases three days in a row, 127 in past 24  hours

Published On: August 13, 2020 05:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Three districts in the Kathmandu Valley have reported as many as 127 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours.

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Juju’s never-ending journey thriving to work for the society

Published On: August 13, 2020 05:21 PM NPT By: Republica

Juju Kaji Maharjan is the founder of Heartbeat, which was set up to advocate and campaign for the rights of street children. Since 2009, it has been working to provide education and healthy lifestyle to children and youngsters. Through the organization, he began various campaigns such as ‘Food For Education’, ‘Art for All’ and more. During the time of pandemic, Heartbeat is distributing lunch packets at the National Kidney Center and his organization is helping three local schools for lunch. He has received Youth Ambassador for peace by UPF in 2008 and Young Achievers awards in 2011 among others.

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With 525 new cases in last 24 hours, Nepal’s COVID-19 tally nears 25,000

Published On: August 13, 2020 04:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: As many as 525 new cases of COVID-19 were detected across the country in the last 24 hours, taking Nepal’s COVID-19 tally to 24,957.

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Govt urges shopping malls, restaurants and hotels to test their staff for COVID-19 at their own expenses

Published On: August 13, 2020 03:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: As COVID-19 cases are increasing 'massively' in densely-populated cities in Nepal, the government has urged several businesses to conduct the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests of their staffers on their own dime.

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Dahal, Oli hold meeting after a hiatus of seven days

Published On: August 13, 2020 01:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: After a hiatus of seven days, executive chairperson of the ruling Nepal Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal and another chairperson of the party and prime Minister KP Sharma Oli held a meeting at the latter's official residence in Baluwatar on Thursday morning.

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Institutional childbirth reduced by more than half during lockdown in Nepal: Study

Published On: August 13, 2020 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 12: A study has found that the nationwide lockdown has taken its toll in institutional childbirth, stillbirth and neonatal mortality and quality of care in Nepal.

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Police arrest Iltaf Hussein Ansari in connection with recent 15-kg yellow metal case

Published On: August 13, 2020 12:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Police on Thursday arrested Iltaf Hussein Ansari on gold smuggling and counterfeit currency transaction charges.

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110 Nepali nationals die in UAE in the last five months

Published On: August 13, 2020 11:11 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: As many as 110 Nepali nationals died of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as well as other diseases in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the past five months.

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SC forms a panel to study possibility of introducing automated system to assign cases to justices

Published On: August 13, 2020 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 13: The Supreme Court on Wednesday formed a panel to conduct a study on the possibility of launching an automated system of allocating cases to justices.

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Daily Commentary: Nepse closes on a meager increment

Published On: August 13, 2020 09:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Stocks began Wednesday’s trading on a negative note as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index dropped 10 points in the initial trading hours. Later on, the market tried to recoup its losses but it failed to sustain its quick recovery.

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Home Ministry directs all District Administration Offices to suspend distribution of vehicle passes

Published On: August 13, 2020 07:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) has directed all 77 District Administration Offices (DAOs) in the country to suspend issuing ‘vehicle pass’ being distributed so far for inter-district travel.

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650,000 individuals insured against COVID-19

Published On: August 12, 2020 08:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: With an increasing threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), people have rushed to get insured against the pandemic.

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Airlines operators warn of protest if govt further postpones resumption of domestic air services

Published On: August 12, 2020 06:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Airlines operators have warned of staging protests if the government decided to continue postponing the resumption of aviation services in Nepal.

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FM Gyawali sends congratulatory message to his Thai counterpart

Published On: August 12, 2020 06:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has sent a congratulatory message to Don Pramudwinai on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand.

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25 youths felicitated for their inspiring achievements

Published On: August 12, 2020 05:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: As many as 25 youths from various walks of life have been felicitated for the excellent achievement they made in their respective fields.

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Nepal's COVID-19 death toll climbs to 91

Published On: August 12, 2020 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Nepal has recorded eight more COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours, according to Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP).

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Kathmandu Valley records highest single day spike of 138 new COVID-19 cases

Published On: August 12, 2020 05:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: As many as 138 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were detected in Kathmandu Valley on Wednesday alone.

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