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Pokhara Rhinos sign Chris Gayle for EPL
Published On: January 31, 2020 11:10 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: One of the world’s cricket icons Chris Gayle is set to come to Nepal to play in the fourth edition of the Everest Premier League (EPL), after he was officially presented on Thursday.
NRT beats Brigade to go fourth, Friends wins
Published On: January 31, 2020 11:06 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: New Road Team (NRT) registered its fifth win of the season as it moved to the fourth place after a convincing 2-0 win over Brigade Boys Club in the ongoing Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League in Kathmandu on Thursday.
Govt seeks more teeth to make market inspection effective
Published On: January 31, 2020 09:23 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The government is making amendment to the Competition Promotion and Market Protection Act, 2007 at a time when authorities have been failing to implement provisions in the existing act, allowing unscrupulous traders a free hand to form cartels and exploiting consumers.
Nepse surges as insurance, banking stocks post gains
Published On: January 31, 2020 09:16 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index maintained positive bias for most of the session on Thursday. A steady advance with alight dips saw the benchmark index add 19.51 points, or 1.49%, to close the day at 1,325.38 points on the last trading day of the week.
Land revenue peon accused of amassing Rs 90 million illegally
Published On: January 31, 2020 08:59 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Rajendra Basnet, a peon working at Chabahil-based Land Revenue Office, has been accused of amassing Rs 89.8 million during his stay at the office.
MPs seek marijuana legalization
Published On: January 31, 2020 08:33 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: As many as four dozen lawmakers from the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) have registered a motion of public importance in the parliament demanding that marijuana cultivation be legalized in the country.
Amnesty concerned over shrinking freedoms in Nepal
Published On: January 31, 2020 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Freedoms came under attack in Nepal in 2019 as the government proposed laws to restrict the right to freedom of expression and subject civil society organizations to greater restrictions, said Amnesty International (AI) in its annual report on events in the Asia-Pacific region.
NCP seeks consensus on MCC
Published On: January 31, 2020 08:27 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: As the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) continues to be divide over the $500 million US grant, party leaders have stressed the need for a common understanding whether to endorse or reject it, before it gets tabled in parliament.
WHO urges Nepal to stay ready to prevent coronavirus
Published On: January 31, 2020 08:12 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged South Asian countries including Nepal to remain vigilant and strengthen readiness to rapidly detect any case of importation of the new coronavirus and prevent its spread.
FNJ: Licensing exam for journalists against constitutional spirit
Published On: January 31, 2020 08:06 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has demanded removal of the provision on mandatory licensing examinations for aspiring journalists in the Nepal Media Council Bill, stating that the proposal is against the spirit of the constitution.
Chris Gayle to play T20 cricket in Nepal
Published On: January 30, 2020 07:05 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle will come to Nepal to play T20 cricket tournaments during the Everest Premier League to be held in March.
Vinay Mohan Kwatra appointed as India's next ambassador to Nepal
Published On: January 30, 2020 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs of India announced on Thursday.
PM Oli congratulates newly appointed PM of Qatar
Published On: January 30, 2020 04:53 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Prime Minister of Nepal K.P Sharma Oli has sent a message of congratulations to the newly appointed Prime Minister of the State of Qatar today.
CIAA files corruption case against office assistant for amassing assets worth Rs 89.85 million illegally
Published On: January 30, 2020 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Thursday filed a charge-sheet at the Special Court against Rajendra Basnet, a suspended office assistant at the Land Revenue Office at Chabahil, for amassing assets worth Rs 89.85 million illegally.
Saraswati Puja being observed today
Published On: January 30, 2020 11:40 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 1: Shree Panchami, also known as Basanta Panchami or Saraswati Puja, is being celebrated across the country by worshipping Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music and culture, on Thursday.
Life hacks for students
Published On: January 30, 2020 11:11 AM NPT By: Republica
Always getting confused between “affect” and “effect”? Here’s a trick to remember – “Affect” is an Action. Both the words start with an A. Hence, affect is a verb. “Effect” is a thing. Hence, effect is a noun. If you can’t remember this, just use the word “impact” and you will never go wrong.
Must have pieces for women’s work wardrobes
Published On: January 30, 2020 10:06 AM NPT By: Republica
You're probably not going to wear your blazer every day. So having a nice overcoat is a great essential. Whether you're going to meet someone for lunch or just walking in on your first day, it's often the first thing people notice about you.
NEA proposes tariff reduction for household users
Published On: January 30, 2020 09:50 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is preparing to revise electricity tariff for household consumers to increase electricity consumption.
This week in history
Published On: January 30, 2020 09:02 AM NPT By: Republica
When you leaf through the pages of history, something interesting always comes up. The dates this week are no differen
CSAS ranked 63rd top think tank in Asia Pacific
Published On: January 30, 2020 08:55 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 30: A Kathmandu-based think tank, Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS), has been ranked 63rd top think in South Asia, South East Asia and Pacific Category.
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