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Two in a row for MMC, Three Star claims first win

Published On: December 24, 2019 09:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 24: Defending champion Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) edged out Tribhuvan Army Club 1-0 to become the first team to register a second straight win this season in the ongoing Qatar Airways Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League in Kathmandu on Monday.

SC orders govt to promulgate animal welfare act

Published On: December 24, 2019 09:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 24: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the government to promulgate Animal Welfare Act in order to prevent cruel and harsh treatment of animals and birds in the course of transporting them.

Don’t compromise on cement quality, PAC tells govt

Published On: December 24, 2019 09:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 24: The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday asked the government to continue with the old standards in cement manufacturing, reversing the ministry's recent move to implement the new rule that allows the manufacturers to produce and sell the construction material in low quality.

Questionable conduct

Published On: December 24, 2019 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Through this space we have urged the top leaders of political parties, including the prime minister and ministers, to stay away from vested interests of business groups. When top leaders associate themselves with such groups the immediate fallout is undermining of rule of law which allows business groups to take advantage of their connection with power centers

MPs demand clarification on lease for Durbarmarg land, Gokarna Resort

Published On: December 24, 2019 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 24: Ruling and opposition party MPs have demanded that the government clarify to parliament its controversial decision to extend the lease for Gokarna Forest Resort to the Yeti Group six years prior to the expiry of the current lease.

NC lawmaker criticizes govt for failing to retrieve Nepali territory Kalapani occupied by India

Published On: December 23, 2019 05:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The main opposition Nepali Congress has criticized the government for failing to take concrete measures to bring back Nepali territories including Kalapani encroached by the southern neighbor India.

Trailer of Nepali movie ‘Aama’, third trending video on YouTube

Published On: December 23, 2019 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Premiered on Thursday, the trailer of Nepali movie 'Aama' has garnered over six hundred thousand views on YouTube and is third on YouTube trending on Monday.

Had a great time at Indian Idol set: Neeruta Singh

Published On: December 23, 2019 01:43 PM NPT By: Republica

Nepali actress Neeruta Singh was on the sets of ‘Indian Idol’. ‘Darpan Chhaya’ actress Neeruta revealed her visit on the sets of ‘Indian Idol’ via her personal Facebook handles last Thursday.

Student dies after being hit by a bus at Sukedhara

Published On: December 23, 2019 11:33 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, DEC 23:  A 20-year-old college student has died this morning after being hit by a passenger bus at Sukedhara in the capital.

Blasters beat Blues to qualify for Eliminator

Published On: December 23, 2019 11:10 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Dec 23: Butwal Blasters raced to a seven-wicket convincing win against Expert Dhangadhi Blues to enter the eliminator round of Namaste Pokhara Premier League (PPL) at the Pokhara Stadium’s cricket ground in Pokhara on Sunday. Blasters chased the target of 141 runs in 16.4 overs.

Auditors should be alert to detect frauds: FinMin

Published On: December 23, 2019 10:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Minister for Finance Yuba Raj Khatiwada on Sunday urged the auditors to take caution while sanctioning financial documents, which according to him, could help minimize the cases of financial frauds and corruptions.

‘Red tape, auditing malpractice major causes of corruption’

Published On: December 23, 2019 10:36 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed 206 cases against individuals for their alleged involved in corruption and irregularities in the first five months of the current fiscal year – FY2019/20.

MCA-Nepal clarifies why parliamentary ratification is needed

Published On: December 23, 2019 10:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Millennium Challenge Account Nepal (MCA-Nepal) has clarified that a condition of ratification of the agreement for the grant of US$ 500 million from the Millennium Challenge Corporation, known as MCC Compact, by the Nepali parliament was a 'standard norm' used by the MCC to ensure that projects implemented under their support do not face any problems later due to other laws.

Health benefits of honey

Published On: December 23, 2019 09:56 AM NPT By: Republica

The Antioxidants in it can help lower blood pressure

Problem beckons as APF, Himalayan winless

Published On: December 23, 2019 09:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: A second-half goal from Prabin Kumar Syangtan sealed an equalizer for Armed Police Force (APF) Club as the departmental team settled for a 1-1 draw against Himalayan Sherpa Club, failing to overcome its first game defeat in the ongoing Qatar Airways Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League in Kathmandu on Sunday.

Limits of president’s power

Published On: December 23, 2019 09:41 AM NPT By: Republica

The Office of the President has come under criticism once again and no other than president Bidya Devi Bhandari herself has triggered it. On Friday, she summoned influential ruling Nepal Communist Party leaders, ministers and advisors of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at her office to discuss contemporary politics, just before party’s standing committee meeting was supposed to conclude on Saturday.

Nepse ends in green in choppy trade

Published On: December 23, 2019 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Stocks witnessed some volatility on Sunday as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index revolved between gains and losses throughout the day. At the end, the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index closed the day at 1,150.81 points with a minimal gain of 1.17 points.

9 Ways to reduce stress

Published On: December 23, 2019 08:48 AM NPT By: Republica

Avoid, or at least reduce, your consumption of nicotine and any drinks containing caffeine and alcohol.

NCP MP registers resolution motion on Kalapani

Published On: December 23, 2019 08:42 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Former minister and a leader of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Khagaraj Adhikari has registered a resolution motion in the parliament secretariat on Sunday seeking a House directive to the government to take diplomatic initiative to remove Indian troops from Kalapani and Lipulekh areas in far-western Nepal.

NCP meet vows to remove Indian troops from Kalapani

Published On: December 23, 2019 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: The ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has vowed to take immediate steps to remove the Indian security camps and remove Indian troops from the Kalapani area in far-western Nepal through diplomatic channels.