Published On: March 2, 2020 09:53 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Mar 2: Lawmakers on Sunday urged the government to remove the clause in the proposed bill of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Act that will affect adversely the autonomy of the central bank.
Published On: March 2, 2020 09:45 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU: Stocks began Sunday's trading on a positive note as Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index added more than 35 points in the beginning session before pulling back sharply. Further, sellers prevailed in the latter trading hours as the index witnessed a steady decline to close the day with a 40.82 points retracement at 1,591.36 points.
Published On: March 2, 2020 09:32 AM NPT By: Republica
There is a reason to panic about COVID-19. The disease that originated from Wuhan of China in late December last year has claimed over 2900 lives and infected over 98,000 people worldwide (the toll is ever rising). The infection that was limited to China and few other countries until recently has now spread to over 60 countries across the globe. From Japan to South Korea, to the UK to the US to Iran, COVID-19 seems to have reached every corner of the globe.
Published On: March 2, 2020 08:39 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Mar 2: Lawmakers on Sunday urged the government to launch a special campaign to stand against certain ill practices in Nepali society such as witchcraft, social problems like dowry system, and criminal activities such as acid attacks.
Published On: March 2, 2020 08:37 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Mar 2: National College Kathmandu and the Association of Innovative Education (AIE), Meerut, India, are jointly organizing a two-day International Conference on Innovative Education in Kathmandu beginning Monday
Published On: March 2, 2020 08:19 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Mar 2: Main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has flayed the government for not probing the controversial audiotape related to former minister Gokul Baskota. The former prime minister also demanded that the government disclose the other individuals mentioned by Baskota in the audiotape.
Published On: March 2, 2020 06:31 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, March 1: The government has decided to recall Nepali Ambassador to China Leela Mani Paudyal.
Published On: March 1, 2020 10:59 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, March 1: The government on Sunday announced temporary suspension of visa on arrival from March 7.
Published On: March 1, 2020 08:05 PM NPT By: Republica
Srijana Sutra, a new initiative to provide creative jobs to talented creative people in films, media and corporate sector, was launched amidst an interaction program entitled, "Exploring Creative Job Opportunities" held in Sarwanam Theatre, Kalikasthan, recently.
Published On: March 1, 2020 05:02 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, March 1: Sarita Giri, a parliamentarian from the Samabadi Party Nepal, has called for a withdrawal of price hike in petroleum products.
Published On: March 1, 2020 03:58 PM NPT By: Republica
The Bhrikutimandap ground resonated with rock folk tunes by Nepathya on Saturday. The band began its live performance on time with the song ‘Aganai Bhari Hiu Nai Jhare.
Published On: March 1, 2020 02:08 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, March 1: Newly appointed Ambassador of India to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra has arrived here in Kathmandu on Sunday to take up his diplomatic assignment.
Published On: March 1, 2020 01:46 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, March 1: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is preparing to transplant his kidney for a second time on Wednesday, his aide said.
Published On: March 1, 2020 11:43 AM NPT By: Republica
Valley Pollution Index for February 29, 2020
Published On: March 1, 2020 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Mar 1: Nepal cricket team lost last seven wickets adding 22 runs during the chase succumbing to a 22-run defeat against Malaysia during the ACC Asia Cup Eastern Region Qualifiers match held in Terdthai cricket ground in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday.
Published On: March 1, 2020 11:10 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Mar 1: Chitwan Tigers, the Everest Premier League (EPL) franchise, has announced the signing of South African James Fuller and Australian Tim David for the upcoming season on Saturday.
Published On: March 1, 2020 10:59 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Mar 1: Organizers New Summit and Sagarmatha College of Science and Technology College won on the first day of the eighth National Tribhuvan University BSC-CSIT Cup cricket tournament in Kathmandu on Saturday.
Published On: March 1, 2020 10:23 AM NPT By: Republica
Government’s open protection for a business group close to the ruling party has become a matter of serious public concern recently. Its undue favor for Yeti Group and various companies associated with it, for example, has not only brought the disgrace on the government but also Yeti Group is becoming synonymous with misrule and policy corruption. The government allowed it to use several prime public properties including Nepal Trust property worth billions of rupees from Kathmandu to the Everest Base Camp for business. Yeti Group managed to transfer the ownership of land inside the Sagarmatha National Park to its name to establish Kongde View Resort.
Published On: March 1, 2020 09:52 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Mar 1: The International Trade Centre (ITC), a multilateral joint agency under the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations, is providing US$ 9 million to help boost the production and export of Nepali coffee and Chyangra Pashmina.
Published On: March 1, 2020 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica
Before your head hits the pillow, always remove your makeup and scrub away all the bacteria and impurities that settled on your face during the day. Plus, a dirty face will get makeup on your pillow, which can harbor bacteria.