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CPN sister wing threatens, bans Gyanendra Shahi from entering Kaski; Let people like Shahi bark, says Minister Bhattarai’s secretariat

Published On: September 16, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Events after Saturday evening in Nepalgunj, where Tourism Minister Yogesh Bhattarai was shouted at by passengers onboard Buddha Air flight to Kathmandu, have suddenly escalated.

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Nepse extends bear run to seventh day

Published On: September 16, 2019 10:19 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Stocks came under significant pressure on the first trading day of the week. Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index witnessed a steady slump in the beginning trading hours and fell below 1,150 points after mid-session. The secondary market gave further ground in the remaining session to close 17.87 points lower at 1,140.01 points on Sunday.

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Indecent behavior against civil aviation minister unfortunate: AOAN

Published On: September 16, 2019 08:53 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Airline Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has said that it was saddened by indecent behavior of some passengers toward Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai on board an aircraft due to some delay caused by the minister’s busy schedule.

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Airlines announce 10% festive discount on domestic airfare

Published On: September 16, 2019 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Domestic carriers affiliated to Airline Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) have decided to offer 10% discount on base fare to passengers during Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath festivals.

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BRI purely an economic cooperation initiative: Dahal

Published On: September 16, 2019 07:36 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who earlier courted controversy by saying Nepal disapproves of the US-backed Indo-Pacific Strategy, said that Nepal has stood in favor of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) launched by China as it promises shared prosperity for all.

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SC declines stay order in Sumargi's case

Published On: September 16, 2019 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: The Supreme Court on Sunday declined to issue a stay order sought by businessman Ajaya Raj Sumargi in a case in which he has been charged of evading billions of rupees in income tax.

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Tourism minister 'sorry' for flight delay

Published On: September 16, 2019 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Tourism Minister Yogesh Bhattarai has said sorry to Budhha Air passengers after he found himself at the receiving end of widespread public anger for causing a flight delay on Saturday.

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Accountability starts at the top

Published On: September 16, 2019 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Social media is sharply divided over a video that has been making rounds on social media since Saturday evening. A Buddha Air flight from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu was delayed due to Tourism Minister Yogesh Bhattarai, claim the passengers onboard the aircraft.

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Trump plans ban on sale of flavoured e-cigarettes

Published On: September 16, 2019 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

U.S. health officials are investigating more than 450 cases of severe lung illnesses and at least six deaths linked to the use of electronic cigarettes, or vaping devices, in 36 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Binu Gurung bagged ‘Miss Gurung International’

Published On: September 15, 2019 07:18 PM NPT By: Republica

A girl from Tanahu, Binu Gurung bagged ‘Miss Gurung International’ title at an event held at Pragya Pratisthan. The pageant show was organized by Mriga Trishna Fashion and Production.

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Calling all the short film makers

Published On: September 15, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

If you are a film enthusiast who is also keen on film making then submitting your film at Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF), might help you win cash prizes. KIMFF has opened submissions for short film contest ‘Partiwaritit Nepal’ which will take place in Kathmandu from December 11 to December 15 in Kathmandu.

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Accountability Lab announces top five officials as part of selecting integrity icon

Published On: September 15, 2019 05:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The Accountability Lab’s Nepal chapter has selected five government offices as part of its annual reality show to select honest government offices.

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Shree 3 added to Silence’s lineup

Published On: September 15, 2019 05:18 PM NPT By: Republica

Nepali rock band, Shree 3 is going to perform in the eighth edition of Silence Festival scheduled on December 14, as announced on Silence Festival’s official Facebook page on Thursday.

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‘Amalagam’ on display at SAG

Published On: September 15, 2019 05:02 PM NPT By: Republica

Siddhartha Art Gallery (SAG) established by eminent artist Shashikala Tiwari and Sangeeta Thapa in Pratap Bhawan Complex in Kantipath has been showcasing artworks of talented artist since September 28, 1987.

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Paramita sharing screen space with Telugu superstar Gopi Chand

Published On: September 15, 2019 02:07 PM NPT By: Republica

Actress Paramita RL Rana is set to debut in Telugu film. She is sharing screen space with Telugu superstar Gopi Chand.  Made under the prestigious SVCC film banner, Paramita will be seen in the lead role. The film has just commenced a shooting; however, the name of the movie is still not disclosed.

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Tourism Minister Bhattarai in hot water for causing flight delay (with video)

Published On: September 15, 2019 10:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Tourism Minister Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai has apologized for causing a flight delay and inconvenience to passengers on Saturday.

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World Bank recommends having fewer than 15 banks

Published On: September 15, 2019 09:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: A recent report of the World Bank has recommended the government to further consolidate the banking sector to enable it to finance large-scale infrastructure projects in Nepal.

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Citizenship Bill hits roadblock as NC objects to threshold period

Published On: September 15, 2019 08:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The government’s push for the Citizenship Bill requiring foreign women marrying Nepali nationals to wait for seven years to acquire citizenship hit a major roadblock on Saturday when the opposition parties objected to the threshold provision for naturalization of foreign brides.

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Chinese Prez Xi will inaugurate tunnel connecting Keirung, says DPM Pokharel

Published On: September 15, 2019 08:02 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Days after China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi returned home, China, holding a series of meetings in Kathmandu with Nepalese leaders including the head of state, a senior minister of the KP Oli government has announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Nepal.

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Blacklist Shailung Construction

Published On: September 15, 2019 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Nepali politicians have for too long promoted and protected contractors who should be in jail for delaying major infrastructure works. Sharda Prasad Adhikari is the perfect example of Nepal’s rotten political protectionism. Co-chair of ruling Nepal Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, lives in Adhikari’s house in Khumaltar. Adhikari’s company Shailung-Aravali Infrapower JV secured a 15-kilometer Bhatkepati-Nagarkot road project some five years ago. The company bagged the contract by bidding 40 percent below the cost estimated by the government, and the project should have been completed in two years. Adhikari should be in jail for massive delays in the project, but he is being rewarded with ever more lucrative contracts. NCP Co-chair Dahal is one of many politicians who do the bidding for contractors and enjoy the kickback from them.

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