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Nepal road accidents claimed 11,005 lives in five years

Published On: May 17, 2019 08:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Records maintained by the police show that road accidents have killed 11,005 people across the country during the last five years. Altogether 19,877 people were seriously injured in those accidents.

MPs clarify over their Latvia visit

Published On: May 17, 2019 08:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Following controversy over their participation in a function linked to free-Tibet movement in Latvia, Parliament Secretariat on Thursday summoned lawmakers Pradip Yadav and Iqbal Miya for questioning.

Kami Rita to again do Everest twice in a season

Published On: May 17, 2019 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: A day after breaking his own world record for climbing atop the world’s highest mountain the most number of times, Kami Rita Sherpa is out to climb Mt Everest one more time this season.

Transplant center nurses continue hunger strike demanding permanent status

Published On: May 17, 2019 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Nurses of Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center are on their 22nd day of strike and seventh day of hunger strike demanding permanent status. However, the government has not heeded their demand.

Govt petition in TJ case scheduled for hearings after years

Published On: May 17, 2019 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Hearings on a petition, filed by the government seeking review of a landmark Supreme Court ruling of 2015 on a transitional justice-related case, was scheduled for Thursday after a years-long hiatus.

New UNDP chief Labe presents her credentials to FM Gyawali

Published On: May 17, 2019 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Newly-appointed United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative in Nepal, Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labe presented her letters of credence to Minister for Foreign Minister Affairs, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, at the latter's office on Thursday.

Upper Trishuli III 'A' finally connected to national grid

Published On: May 16, 2019 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: The Upper Trishuli III 'A' has finally been connected to national grid on Thursday.

Food outlet Burger Shack to celebrate fifth Anniversary this June

Published On: May 16, 2019 07:24 PM NPT By: Republica

‘Burger Shack’ is a burger joint in Kathmandu. The Burger outlet at Jawalakhel will be celebrating five successful years of service.

Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon to kick off on May 29

Published On: May 16, 2019 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: Himalaya Expedition is to organize 17th edition of the 'Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon' from May 29.

May 16: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: May 16, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.

Trade deficit jumps up 24 per cent

Published On: May 16, 2019 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: Nepal has seen a ballooning trade deficit of billions of rupees annually as it failed to adopt the export-oriented economic policy.

Weather forecast: Brief rain accompanied by thunder

Published On: May 16, 2019 04:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: The weather will remain partly to generally cloudy across the country including in Kathmandu valley with chances of brief thundershower due to the western low-pressure system, the Meteorological Forecasting Division has stated.

TCN distributes 90,000 cubic feet timber for house reconstruction

Published On: May 16, 2019 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: The Timber Corporation of Nepal (TCN) has distributed 90,000 cubic feet timber for house reconstruction in the Kathmandu valley.

Nepathya released Nasai Chyaba’s lyrics video

Published On: May 16, 2019 03:18 PM NPT By: Republica

Nepathya released the lyrics video of the track, ‘Nasai Chyaba’ through their YouTube channel on Wednesday. ‘Nasai Chyaba’ is a song from Nepathya’s 2010 released album, ‘Aaina Jhyal’.

PADT closes Tilganga-Guheshwari road section

Published On: May 16, 2019 02:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: The Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) has banned vehicular movement along the Tilganga-Guheshwari road section under pressure from the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The UN body had repeatedly written to the PADT not to allow vehicles in the World Heritage Site.

Province 5 CM meets governor of Gansu Province

Published On: May 16, 2019 02:31 PM NPT By: Republica

RUPANDEHI, May 16: Chief Minister (CM) of Province 5, Shankar Pokharel, and Governor of Gansu Province of the People's Republic of China, Tang Renjian, held an official meeting on at the chief minister's office on Wednesday.

Violation of EIA report may cost up to Rs 5 million penalty

Published On: May 16, 2019 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: Carrying out mega projects without the approval of the  Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report or in breach of the report will incur hefty fines for mega development projects or industrial ventures, following the endorsement of the Environment Protection Bill by  parliament.

Pande putting in all efforts to bolster Nepal-Italy ties

Published On: May 16, 2019 01:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: The Honorary Consul General of Italy in Kathmandu Pratima Pande has said that she had put all her efforts to further bolster Nepal-Italy ties.

Closure of accreditation service for smart driving license hits service seekers

Published On: May 16, 2019 01:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: Service seekers have been facing problems after the government stopped accreditation of 'smart' driving license.

Demand for refinance fund rises on skyrocketing interest rates, shortage of lendable funds

Published On: May 16, 2019 12:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 16: The use of refinance facility provided by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased in the first eight months of the current fiscal year – FY2018/19 as private sector sought more concessional loans under this scheme amid shortage of lendable fund in banking sector and skyrocketing interest rates.