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Health benefits of Onion

Published On: February 19, 2020 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Onion keeps the blood sugar level in check. It contains chromium that stimulates the activity and regulation of beta cells in the body.

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70th National Democracy Day being observed today (with photos)

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The 70th National Democracy Day is being observed across the country by organizing various programs today.

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Sheikh stars again as GHCA claims win

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Aasif Sheikh scored not out 41 runs as Great Himalaya Cricket Academy (GHCA) registered a seven-wicket win over Himalayan Cricket Academy (HCA) in the ongoing U-19 Himalayan Cricket League in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

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Adhikari, Gurung win NNIPA awards

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Paragliding’s Bimal Adhikari and taekwondo’s Nima Gurung have won the player of the year awards at the Nepal National and International Players’ Association (NNIPA) Sports Award in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

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Govt to promote Nepal as 'Coronavirus Free Zone'

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The government has put forth a plan to promote Nepal as 'Coronavirus Free Zone' to minimize the impact of the outbreak on the tourism industry.

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Gold at new high of Rs 76,700 per tola

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The price of gold marched to a fresh high of Rs 76,700 per tola (11.664 grams) in the domestic market on Tuesday.

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Nepse above 1,400 points for first time in 22 months

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index shot up by 18 points in the morning as strength carried over to Tuesday's trading. However, sellers took over the latter trading session with the index declining steadily to trade briefly in red in the last trading hour. A slight recovery toward the close meant the benchmark index ended the day 1.77 points at 1,400.01 points.

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Unique tradition: Initiation ceremony of Mawé people

Published On: February 19, 2020 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

The ultimate test of bravery and strength for the Sateré-Mawé boys can’t be surpassed by anything but a live encounter with hundreds of bullet ants

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Japanese assistance for quality education in quake-hit areas

Published On: February 19, 2020 11:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, Saigo Masamichi signed a grant contract for the Project for Improvement of Quality of Education in Quake-affected Areas and Marginalized Communities with Country Director of Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) Nepal Miiyake Takafumi.

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Quake victims still deprived of relief

Published On: February 19, 2020 11:43 AM NPT By: Republica

RASUWA, Feb 19: Pemba Tamang's house was badly hit by the devastating earthquake of 2015 and the powerful aftershocks. Just like any other quake victim, he was sure that he would get government support to rebuild his house. However, his dream to shift to a safe house has not been fulfilled yet. With his family, he is living in the same quake-damaged house that can collapse anytime.

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Step up alert

Published On: February 19, 2020 09:48 AM NPT By: Republica

There have been a lot of misperceptions about coronavirus, now called COVID 19: That every infected succumbs to death, that every person coming from China is necessarily a carrier of disease, that eating garlic, smearing the body with some oil or spraying alcohol around the house can help prevent infection, so on and so forth.  It is some such misperceptions which led the people of Kharipati area in Bhatkapur, where quarantine facilities were set up by the government to keep the students brought to Kathmandu from Wuhan of China, to oppose the government’s decision.

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SC rejects plea of judge suspended over Lalita Niwas land scam

Published On: February 19, 2020 08:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The Supreme Court has rejected a plea by a suspended judge, who challenged his suspension and prosecution over the Lalita Niwas land scam case against him.

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PM undergoes angiography

Published On: February 19, 2020 08:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Prime Minister KP Oli underwent health checkup at Manamohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center, Maharajgunj on Tuesday.

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CIEDP making final-round probe into disappearance cases

Published On: February 19, 2020 07:53 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 19: As part of final efforts to resolve the Maoist insurgency-era disappearance cases, the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) is launching an additional probe into 2,000 cases including those related to the infamous Bhairavnath Battalion.

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‘Nepathya Sanjh’ for building school in Dolakha

Published On: February 18, 2020 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Nepathya is going to organize a concert on February 29 at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. According to a press statement released by Nepalaya, this is not only a musical concert but all the funds raised through the ticket will be helping to build a government school's building in Dolkha that was destroyed in the earthquake.

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CIEDP to launch probe into allegations of human rights violations in various places including Nepal Army's Bhairabnath battalion

Published On: February 18, 2020 05:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Chairperson of Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) Yubaraj Subedi on Tuesday said that the commission will launch probe into allegations of human rights violations in various places including Nepal Army's Maharajgunj-based Bhairabnath battalion during the conflict era.

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Govt working to provide electricity to country's every household within two years, says Energy Minister Pun

Published On: February 18, 2020 04:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Minister for Energy Barshan Man Pun on Tuesday said that the government is working to provide electricity to every household of the country within two years.

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NCSEA is against idea of scrapping existing trade unions

Published On: February 18, 2020 03:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: Nepal Civil Service Employee's Association (NCSEA) on Tuesday warned the government not to scrap the existing trade unions in the country.

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Implementation workshop on India-funded post-earthquake projects in Nepal's education sector held

Published On: February 18, 2020 01:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, India organized a workshop on post-earthquake reconstruction of schools and other educational facilities in Nepal on Tuesday.

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Nepse hits 21-month high with record turnover

Published On: February 18, 2020 10:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 18: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index saw considerable strength throughout Monday's trading session. After gaining roughly 24 points in early trading, the index saw a brief correction. However, the overall sentiment remained firmly bullish with the index making fresh highs in the afternoon. The index crossed 1,400-point level in the final trading hour but pulled back marginally to end the day 34.26 points higher at 1,398.24 points.

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