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This week in history

Published On: February 27, 2020 08:05 AM NPT By: Republica

An earthquake of 6.7 Richter scale hit Athens, the capital of Greece, killing 16 people and rendering many others injured.

BoK announces 25% cashback on mobile top-up

Published On: February 26, 2020 09:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK), on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, has introduced 25 per cent cashback offer on top-up to postpaid and prepaid mobile phones of both Nepal Telecom and Ncell through its BoK Smart.

Rift within ruling NCP widens with PM Oli rejecting vice chair Gautam as NA member

Published On: February 26, 2020 07:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The rift within the ruling Nepal Communist Party’s (NCP) top leadership has widened, with  Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli rejecting to the party secretariat's proposal to appoint central vice-chairperson Bamdev Gautam the National Assembly member.

Priyanka’s mehendi rituals in photos

Published On: February 26, 2020 06:38 PM NPT By: Republica

Kollywood heartthrobs Priyanka Karki and Ayushman DS Joshi are all set to tie knot on Thursday. Their Mehendi ceremony was held with fanfare on Wednesday.

Dhakal formally announces his candidacy for the post of FNCCI senior vice president

Published On: February 26, 2020 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Current vice president of Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal on Wednesday formally announced his candidacy for the post of senior vice president of the FNCCI.

FM Gyawali reiterates Nepal's commitment to address remaining issues of transitional justice

Published On: February 26, 2020 03:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has said that the Nepal government is firmly committed to address remaining issues of transitional justice in accordance the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA), directive of the Supreme Court relevant international commitments, concerns of the victims, and the ground realities.

NCP decides to recommend its vice-chairman Bamdev Gautam as National Assembly member

Published On: February 26, 2020 01:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The ruling Nepal Communist Party on Wednesday decided to nominate its vice-chairman Bamdev Gautam as a member of the National Assembly.

LIVE: HoR meeting underway

Published On: February 26, 2020 01:26 PM NPT By: Republica

LIVE: HoR meeting underway

Valley Pollution Index for February 25, 2020

Published On: February 26, 2020 12:37 PM NPT By: Republica

Valley Pollution Index for February 25, 2020

O’Brien to continue with Kings XI in EPL

Published On: February 26, 2020 12:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Irish all-rounder Kevin O’Brien and Nepali franchise cricket team Kathmandu Kings XI have re-confirmed alliance for the upcoming season of Everest Premier League (EPL) scheduled from March 14-28.

GHCA in control as Nexus loses 18 wickets on day-1

Published On: February 26, 2020 12:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Ariya Poudel picked up seven out of eight wickets that fell in Nexus Cricket Academy’s second innings to put Great Himalaya Cricket Academy in pole position to force an early win on second day during the Match 5 of ongoing Himalaya Cricket League in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Basnet brace inspires Satdobato win in B-Division League

Published On: February 26, 2020 12:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb  26: Prabesh Basnet scored a brace to help Satdobato Youth Club upstage NayaBasti Youth Club 2-0 in the ongoing Martyr's Memorial B Division League being held in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Cost of lax monitoring

Published On: February 26, 2020 11:49 AM NPT By: Republica

Not all urbanites have luxury of eating at homes because they have to work. They leave home early and stop by the roadside eateries or canteens for breakfast and lunch.  Many others pick food items from street vendors who cook and sell on the carts and earn livelihood through such small enterprises.

Bengal Travel Market worries about COVID-19

Published On: February 26, 2020 11:06 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Feb 26: The Bengal Travel Mart (BTM), one of the biggest tourist fair in India organized a meeting with tourism entrepreneurs of various countries regarding the problem faced in the tourism sector worldwide. According to tourism entrepreneurs, the meeting discussed the outbreak of coronavirus in China which has affected the tourism industry.

Nepse zooms past 1,500 points

Published On: February 26, 2020 11:02 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Stocks opened Tuesday's trading on a weak footing driven by early profit booking. However, following a sharp recovery to 1,500 points, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index plateaued in the psychological mark. The major average then witnessed a significant advance pushing the index higher by 43.02 points to close the day at 1,545.19 points.

Health benefits of donating blood

Published On: February 26, 2020 10:27 AM NPT By: Republica

Hemochromatosis is a health condition that arises due to excess absorption of iron by the body. This may be inherited or may be caused due to alcoholism, anemia or other disorders. Regular blood donation may help in reducing iron overload.

Employees Union dissatisfied over board's decision to sell 25% stake

Published On: February 26, 2020 09:59 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The NAC Employees Union has showed dissatisfaction over the Nepal Airlines Corporation board's decision to approve the government's plan to sell its 25% stake.

Adverse weather, incorrect CG computation caused Taplejung helicopter crash: Report

Published On: February 26, 2020 09:54 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Adverse weather condition and incorrect computation of center of gravity (CG) contributed to the crash of an Air Dynasty helicopter in Taplejung district on February 27, 2019, killing all seven people on board, shows a report of the probe committee formed to look into the tragic accident.

Hand-dyed flowers

Published On: February 26, 2020 09:25 AM NPT By: Republica

Collect the flowers you want to dye. You can buy it from a flower shop or cut them from your garden. Roses and carnations are the best to work with.

1 killed, 9 injured in road accident near Dhungeadda

Published On: February 26, 2020 09:06 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: One person was killed while 11 other were injured in a road accident near Dhungeadda, Chandraagiri-15 on Sunday evening.