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Nepal ends disappointing series at fourth-place

Published On: March 7, 2020 08:33 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 7: Nepal cricket team ended the disappointing ACC Eastern Region Asia Cup Qualifiers after the final league match against Singapore was abandoned without a toss in Bangkok on Friday. The wet outfield due to overnight rain at the Terdthai Cricket Ground was deemed unfit to play by the match officials.

Daraz launches Jagriti initiative coinciding with International Women's Day

Published On: March 6, 2020 07:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Daraz, an online marketplace has launched its new initiative called Jagriti focusing on empowering women entrepreneurs.

Here are 10 things you can do to prevent COVID-19

Published On: March 6, 2020 05:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: The novel coronavirus is continuing its spread in many countries around the world. Amid coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization has listed ten things that people should be taking some steps to get ready:

Kathmandu-based diplomatic missions, UN agencies call off public events due to possible spread of COVID-19

Published On: March 6, 2020 01:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Kathmandu-based diplomatic missions and UN agencies have called off their scheduled public events due to possible spread of coronavirus.

Tushal thrashes Jhamsikhel 5-0

Published On: March 6, 2020 01:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Tushal Youth Club thrashed Jhamsikhel Youth Club 5-0 in the Martyr’s Memorial B-Division League on Thursday.

BMC overcomes New Summit

Published On: March 6, 2020 01:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Bhaktapur Multiple Campus (BMC) defeated New Summit College by four wickets in the sixth match of the ongoing eighth nationwide Tribhuvan University BSC-CSIT T20 Cricket Cup in Kathmandu on Thursday.

NRB allows banks to accept gold as deposits

Published On: March 6, 2020 09:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has allowed commercial banks to accept gold as interest-earning deposit which is expected to inject more cash into the market as well as help the banks to maintain their obligation for liquid assets.

Nepse ends week with a modest drop

Published On: March 6, 2020 09:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: The secondary market faced indecision throughout the trading session on Thursday. The last trading day of the week started with a sharp dip followed by a quick recovery. However, sellers gained control at mid-session with the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index trading mostly in red in the afternoon. At the close, the index saw a modest loss of 5.50 points to end the week at 1,435.70 points.

Newly-appointed Indian envoy submits credentials to President Bhandari

Published On: March 6, 2020 09:38 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: The newly-appointed Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Vinay Mohan Kwatra presented his credentials to President Bidya Devi Bhandari amidst a special ceremony held at the President’s Office in Shital Niwas on Thursday.

Applications open for Rotary SAARC Gopal-Kamala Rajbhandari Humanity Award

Published On: March 6, 2020 09:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Applications are invited from individuals and institutions working in the field of fundamental education and literacy in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member states for this year’s Rotary SAARC Gopal-Kamala Rajbhandari Humanity Award.  The Award instituted by Gopal-Kamala Rajbhandari Family — a renowned business group in Nepal — carries a purse of USD 15,000.

Almost 90% people globally are biased against women: UN study

Published On: March 6, 2020 08:36 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: With a number of gender equality movements and initiatives including Beijing Declaration taken over the past several years, there is a popular belief that the ‘glass ceiling’ which exists against women is getting thinner and smaller.

Defense minister, army chief skip House inquiry meeting

Published On: March 6, 2020 08:06 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: Defense Minister Ishwar Pokhrel and Chief of Nepal Army Purna Chandra Thapa on Thursday skipped the parliamentary State Affairs Committee (SAC) meeting which was scheduled to inquire with them about alleged corruption in the military.

Govt limits export of foodstuff

Published On: March 6, 2020 07:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 6: In view of a possible food crisis because of the spread of the new coronavirus, the government has urged local authorities to limit the export of Nepali foodstuff and essential goods to other countries. The provincial and local governments have been asked to ensure the smooth supply of foodstuff in their respective areas and to initiate public awareness measures against COVID-19.

Miss World Toni-Ann arrives in Nepal

Published On: March 5, 2020 05:50 PM NPT By: Republica

Amidst her stay, Toni – Ann Singh will pay a site visit in Makawanpur and Sindhupalchowk; areas where the winning project of ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ are based on.

Nepal knocked-out of Asia Cup race

Published On: March 5, 2020 12:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 5: Nepal cricket team’s nine-wicket win over Thailand went in vain as it was knocked-out of the Asia Cup race after Singapore completed a 16-run win over Hong Kong in the ongoing ACC Eastern Region T20 Qualifiers.

Shivaram Shrestha wins Pilot Golfers NPGA Classic

Published On: March 5, 2020 11:57 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 5: Shivaram Shrestha has won the Pilot Golfers NPGA Classic, the fourth event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2019-20, at the par-68 Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

Minu Gurung crashes out of Tokyo 2020 Asia & Oceania Boxing Qualification

Published On: March 5, 2020 11:54 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 5: South Asian Games champion Minu Gurung crashed out of the Tokyo 2020 Asia & Oceania Boxing Qualification on Wednesday.

PRC Open Squash Tourney from March 6

Published On: March 5, 2020 11:52 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 5: The first edition of the PRC Open Squash Tournament 2020 is set to be held from March 6 to 10.

Cheong felicitated

Published On: March 5, 2020 11:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 5: Macau athlete Tan Hon Cheong was felicitated by Kathmandu International Taekwondo Championship committee in Lalitpur on Wednesday.

Valley Pollution Index for March 4, 2020

Published On: March 5, 2020 10:10 AM NPT By: Republica

Valley Pollution Index for March 4, 2020