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Temporary province capitals turning permanent to avert risks

Published On: January 8, 2020 08:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 8: Faced with multiple complications including potential backlash from local people, most of the federal provinces are turning their temporary capitals into permanent ones, and the rest are also likely to follow suit.

IFJ, other media rights groups denounce IT Bill

Published On: January 8, 2020 08:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 8: Concluding that some provisions in the Information Technology Bill currently under discussion in parliament threaten to undermine media freedom, various media rights advocacy groups have expressed their serious concern.

Jackie Shroff in Nepali avatar wearing Dhaka topi

Published On: January 7, 2020 05:32 PM NPT By: Republica

Actress Manisha Koirala spent her weekend with her parents and Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff at Maharashtra’s farmhouse, India.

Khokana folks stage protest smearing soot over their faces

Published On: January 7, 2020 04:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Expressing serious reservations at the ongoing construction of development projects including Kathmandu-Terai Expressway through their area, local residents of Khokana in Lalitpur district staged a protest smearing soot over their faces, on Tuesday.

Blueberry cheesecake recipe

Published On: January 7, 2020 02:19 PM NPT By: Republica

Here's how you make a blueberry cheese cake.

3 free android apps to try in 2020

Published On: January 7, 2020 02:11 PM NPT By: Republica

Kaspersky Mobile Antivirus is one of the best apps for Android security that you should have on your device. It keeps you secure from malware threats via its brilliant virus detection software. It can easily search through the browser history, microSD card and also the internal storage space.

3 ways you can reduce calorie intake without starving yourself

Published On: January 7, 2020 02:08 PM NPT By: Republica

Reducing calorie intake is one of the most important parts of weightless or fitness journey. However keeping proper balance of calories that we consume on a daily basis might not be as easy as it sounds. But worry not, here are few ways you reduce calorie intake without starving yourself

Railway passengers without ticket to be fined Rs 25,000

Published On: January 7, 2020 11:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Any passenger using a railway service will have to face cash penalty of up to Rs 25,000 if the person is found travelling without buying a ticket.

Maharjan's grit gives APF its 1st win

Published On: January 7, 2020 11:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Spin twins Basant Regmi and Surya Tamang shared seven wickets between them as Armed Police Force Club raked first win of the Manmohan Memorial National One-Day Cricket Tournament defeating MMCC (Manmohan Memorial Cricket Club) Inaruwa by 83 runs during the second Group A match being played at Inaruwa cricket ground in Inaruwa, Sunsari on Monday.

Chaos at the end as Manang, Machhindra play 2-2 draw

Published On: January 7, 2020 10:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: The top of the table clash between Manang Marshyangdi Club and Machhindra Club went bitterly sour at the final whistle as the team involved in brawls at the end of a 2-2 draw in the ongoing Qatar Airways Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League in Kathmandu on Monday.

Nepse crosses 1,200-point mark to a fresh 4-month high

Published On: January 7, 2020 10:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Sentiments remained considerably bullish throughout Monday's trading as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index surged more than 15 points in the initial trading hour. The major benchmark pulled back for a couple of times but closed the day notably higher. Nepse ended Monday's trading at 1,200.69 points – up 18.26 points against the session earlier.

Construction of New Butwal and East Chitwan substations at final stage

Published On: January 7, 2020 10:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: The construction works of New Butwal substation at Sunwal of Nawalparasi (220/132 KV) and East Chitwan substation at Bhandara of Chitwan (132/33/11KV) have reached the final phase.

Big projects required to get water conservation compliance

Published On: January 7, 2020 10:29 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Development projects are required to get certification of compliance with water resources conservation criteria as per the 'Water Resources Policy' before it proceeds with the construction of the project.

Nepal, China to enhance cooperation between law enforcement agencies

Published On: January 7, 2020 09:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Nepal and China have agreed to enhance cooperation and communication between law enforcement agencies of the two countries for maintaining peace and security across the border.

SC directs JMC to admit students absent in entrance exam

Published On: January 7, 2020 09:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: The Supreme Court on Monday directed Janaki Medical College (JMC) to admit even those students who were absent in the entrance examinations for the BDS course.

Why IT Bill must not be passed

Published On: January 7, 2020 08:56 AM NPT By: Republica

The government, which has been receiving widespread criticisms over a number of flawed bills that it introduced in the parliament in recent months, has been heavily criticized again over Information Technology (IT) Bill which has been endorsed by the house committee recently, despite reservations from the members of opposition party, and which awaits endorsement from the parliament.

NC district presidents demand withdrawal of Deuba’s ‘unilateral’ decisions

Published On: January 7, 2020 08:16 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Nepali Congress (NC) district presidents from various 47 districts have asked party president Sher Bahadur Deuba to withdraw his unilateral decision to increase the number party’s central departments and defer the party’s 13th general convention slated for February 2021.

Consultations to be held in all 7 provinces to expedite TJ process

Published On: January 7, 2020 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: In a bid to restart the long-stalled transitional justice (TJ) process, the government is holding consultations with conflict victims and other stakeholders in all seven provinces from January 13.

Internet service providers open to criminal liability under new IT bill

Published On: January 7, 2020 07:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: A provision in the Information Technology bill awaiting parliamentary endorsement makes internet service providers (ISPs) open to ‘criminal liability’ if they fail to comply with the order of any public institution or court of law to remove any information stored in their system and deemed illegal.

MPs demand court nod for tapping personal phone calls

Published On: January 7, 2020 07:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Lawmakers have demanded mandatory court permission before the national intelligence agency can intercept phone calls, messages or other communications by Nepali citizens.