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Father, son killed in road accident

Published On: March 22, 2020 11:10 AM NPT By: Republica

BANEPA, March 22: A man and his son have died while his wife was injured in a road accident that took place at Bhaisepati in Banepa municipality-13. The accident took place on the Araniko highway his morning.

Responsibility of rich

Published On: March 22, 2020 10:38 AM NPT By: Republica

As the coronavirus pandemic is ravaging the world, some of the richest people are generously contributing to help out those in need, including the governments of the affected countries and their health institutes. Bill Gates, the world’s second-richest person, has announced 100 million dollar aid through Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the cause of combating the pandemic. Alibaba founder Jack Ma, the second-richest person in China, has pledged $14 million from his foundation to help develop coronavirus vaccine.

Partial lockdown amid COVID-19 fears begins from today mid-night

Published On: March 22, 2020 10:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: The government announced that a partial lockdown is starting Sunday mid-night with landing permission for international arrivals suspended. Long-distance bus services will be suspended from Tuesday.

Regional cooperation agenda must be kept separate from bilateral relations

Published On: March 22, 2020 10:19 AM NPT By: Republica

Nepal and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. Ever since the establishment of the diplomatic relations, the two countries have enjoyed cordial relation based on goodwill, mutual cooperation, and friendship. A Foreign Secretary level bilateral consultation mechanism has been established to review the bilateral relations comprehensively and increase cooperation between the two countries in different fields.

Modi appreciates Nepal's decision to allot Rs 100 million for SAARC Emergency Fund

Published On: March 22, 2020 09:29 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the decision of Nepal to allocate Rs 100 million for the COVID-19 Emergency Fund of SAARC to jointly fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the region.

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma to donate emergency supplies to Asian countries

Published On: March 22, 2020 09:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: Co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group Jack Ma will donate emergency supplies including masks, test kits, protective suits, plus ventilators and thermometers to some Asian countries in an attempt to fight the global pandemic of novel coronavirus.

Victim of acid attack blamed on wife runs out of money

Published On: March 22, 2020 08:53 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: Rajaram Thapa lies helpless in the emergency ward of the Teaching Hospital while his mother, who is herself ailing, tries to console him. Hardly able to speak or look around, the 26-year-old who was attacked with acid 13 days ago, reportedly by his wife, knows that his family cannot afford to pay for his treatment. Over Rs 300,000 has already been spent so far and doctors said a few more costly surgeries are still needed. According to the victim’s elder brother Subhuraj Thapa, there is no money for further treatment.

LPG sellers asked to keep records of customers to discourage multiple purchases

Published On: March 22, 2020 08:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: Nepal LP Gas Association, in an effort to discourage the hoarding of cooking gas, has asked the gas depots to maintain records of their customers who will refill gas cylinders from now onward.

Those producing misleading clips will face action: Police

Published On: March 22, 2020 08:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 22: On Saturday, two other clips were circulated widely on social media platforms.

Millions of dollar could be siphoned off illegally through proposed sale of Tiger Palace Resort

Published On: March 21, 2020 09:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Nearly a month has elapsed since the Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DMLI) forwarded a letter to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to take immediate action to stop the sale of Silver Heritage Group owned Tiger Palace Resort, the apex bank has not taken any decisions on the issue, rising fear that the millions of dollar to be siphoned off from the country.

Bibek Thapa Magar held for spreading fake news on COVID-19

Published On: March 21, 2020 07:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Police on Saturday apprehended a youth from Sipadol of Bhaktapur on the charge of spreading fake news on COVID-19 through social media.

Jack Ma to donate emergency supplies to Asian countries including Nepal

Published On: March 21, 2020 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group Jack Ma will donate emergency supplies including masks, test kits, protective suits, plus ventilators and thermometers to some Asian countries in an attempt to fight the global pandemic of novel coronavirus.

Nepal Police urges not to disseminate fake news on COVID-19, warns of stringent punishment

Published On: March 21, 2020 03:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Police on Saturday have urged one and all not to spread fake news on social media on COVID-19.

Top artist on billboard this week

Published On: March 21, 2020 01:55 PM NPT By: Republica

Symere Woods, known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.

NTB suspends issuance of TIMS card until further notice

Published On: March 21, 2020 11:36 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has decided to suspend issuance of Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) cards for the trekkers for various trekking areas in Nepal putting trekking expeditions to a halt.

FMTCL calls tender to purchase rice worth Rs 430m

Published On: March 21, 2020 11:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: The Food Management and Trading Company Ltd (FMTCL) have solicited tender bids to purchase rice worth Rs 430 million.

Lal Shankar Ghimire emerges as the dark horse candidate for NRB governor

Published On: March 21, 2020 10:57 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: As the race for the post of the governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) intensifies, Lal Shankar Ghimire is emerging as the dark horse candidate. Sources within the prime minister's office say Ghimire is Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli's favorite candidate.

Nepse ends in red for third straight week

Published On: March 21, 2020 10:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Substantial weakness was visible in the equity market in the start of the week's trading. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index tanked over 64.14 points on Sunday as investors continued to flee the secondary market. The selling pressure eased of slightly on Monday as the bourse gained some footing with a 3.36 point gain.

Valley Pollution Index for March 20, 2020

Published On: March 21, 2020 10:18 AM NPT By: Republica

Valley Pollution Index for March 20, 2020

PM tells nation not to panic over virus

Published On: March 21, 2020 10:06 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 21: Announcing a slew of measures to contain the possible spread of the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister KP Oli in an address to the nation on Friday urged people not to be panicked by the current situation but to take necessary precautions to stay safe.