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Nepse back to losing ways

Published On: June 13, 2019 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 13: Stocks witnessed a steady decline since the opening of Wednesday's trading session.

Free Pranesh Gautam

Published On: June 13, 2019 02:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Pranesh Gautam, a young comedian, is in custody for the last one week simply because he made a critical and satirical review of Nepali movie Bir Bikram 2. Police authority has not shown any sign of setting him free despite protests from youths, civil society and social media users for his release.

Infographics: Tory candidates hoping to become next Prime Minister

Published On: June 13, 2019 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

June 11, 2019 -- The final candidates for the Tory leadership race to succeed Theresa May have been confirmed, with 10 running to become the next UK Prime Minister.

Youth demand comedian Pranesh Gautam's Release

Published On: June 12, 2019 05:20 PM NPT By: Republica

On May 22, Pranesh Gautam posted a review-video on meme Nepal’s official YouTube channel. The review was on a Nepali film, ‘Bir Bikram 2’. #Free PraneshGautam #MemeNepal #FreedomOfSpeech #BirBikram2

'Galbandi' becomes fastest Nepali video to reach 10 million on YouTube

Published On: June 12, 2019 03:52 PM NPT By: Republica

Prakash Saput’s ‘Galbandi’ is creating a buzz these days. The music video has shown a heart touching story using folk music and has succeeded to become #1 trending video on YouTube.

UnionPay local e-wallet brings a safe mobile payment experience to Nepalese residents (Advertorial)

Published On: June 12, 2019 03:36 PM NPT By: Republica

In Nepal, UnionPay QR code payment has become a new trend. China has become the largest source of tourists in Nepal, under this background, more and more local merchants welcome Chinese tourists by supporting UnionPay QR code which favored by Chinese consumers. More and more local UnionPay cardholders are also beginning to enjoy the convenience brought by UnionPay QR code in daily consumption and cross-border payment.

Hyatt Regency Kathmandu celebrates ‘Global Wellness Day’

Published On: June 12, 2019 02:02 PM NPT By: Republica

To mark Global Wellness Day, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu celebrated this day – with Feel, Fuel and Function – by educating and encouraging colleagues and guests to participate in Global Wellness Day 2019, the first week of June.

Nepali Forests in Food Security

Published On: June 12, 2019 12:05 PM NPT By: Republica

The Republic of Nepal is a mountainous country where the people have traditionally had a high reliance on forests for timber, fuelwood and non-wood forest products such as mushrooms and edible wild greens.

13-year-old girl dies, three injured in lightning strike in Dadeldhura

Published On: June 12, 2019 11:55 AM NPT By: Republica

DADELDHURA, June 12: A 13-year-old girl died while three others sustained injuries after being struck by lightning bolt at Marku-3 of Parshuram rural municipality in the district on Wednesday morning.

Valley Pollution Levels for June 11, 2019

Published On: June 12, 2019 11:51 AM NPT By: Republica

Valley Pollution Levels for June 11, 2019

Ruslan Ultra Premium Vodka awarded

Published On: June 12, 2019 08:29 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Ruslan Ultra Premium Vodka has received Grand Gold Quality Award in the 'Spirit and Liquor' category at the 57th Monde Selection Awards in Italy.

NRT, Chyasal to kick off Lalit Memorial U-18 C’ship

Published On: June 12, 2019 08:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU June 12: New Road Team (NRT) and Chyasal Youth Club are set to open the fourth edition of the Lalit Memorial U-18 Football Championship in Lalitpur on Tuesday.

Nepal, Mauritius sign labor pact

Published On: June 12, 2019 08:02 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Nepal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mauritius for sending workers to the island country in the Indian Ocean.

7th amendment on Public Procurement Rules likely to promote corruption

Published On: June 12, 2019 08:01 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 11: Contrary to the government’s commitment of zero tolerance against corruption, the fresh amendment (seventh) in the Public Procurement Rules has given multiple grounds for subjective decisions, which is likely to promote corruption.

FNJ unveils new protest against media bill

Published On: June 12, 2019 07:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has unveiled third-phase of protest on Tuesday demanding withdrawal of the controversial Media Council Bill from parliament.

TU research head’s rebuttal

Published On: June 12, 2019 07:40 AM NPT By: Republica

Republica published a news item titled “TU research head found plagiarizing” on June 4.

A long hot summer of protests?

Published On: June 12, 2019 07:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: There was optimism across the country that protest activities would decline after the formation of a new government with a near two-thirds majority in parliament. The optimism was shared by all the major political forces including the Tarai-based Rastriya Janata Party Nepal and Samajbadi Party Nepal. There was only one national level party, Nepali Congress (NC), that sat in the opposition benches.

House committee ruling complicates PSC vacancies issue

Published On: June 12, 2019 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: The directive of parliament's State Affairs Committee (SAC) to scrap the vacancies announced by the Public Service Commission (PSC) has further complicated matters as the line ministry has announced not to abide by the directive.

Kavre court convicts ex-UN official of pedophilia

Published On: June 12, 2019 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Kavre District Court on Monday convicted former senior United Nations official Peter Dalglish of sexually assaulting children in Nepal. The court, however, is yet to pronounce sentence on the Canadian national.

Cooperation urged between federal and local govts for durable reconstruction

Published On: June 12, 2019 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Experts in the field of post-disaster recovery and reconstruction have prompted the federal and local governments to cooperate with each other for durable and inclusive post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction in Nepal.