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Reban removes 10 percent service charge

Published On: January 30, 2019 09:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Restaurant and Bar Association Nepal (Reban) has decided to remove 10 percent service charge levied on clients.

FNCCI appeals to govt to lower interest rates

Published On: January 30, 2019 09:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has made an appeal to the government and other concerned agencies to lower rising interest rates on bank loans.

I won't be corrupt, won't tolerate corruption: PM

Published On: January 30, 2019 09:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: With questions being raised over the sincerity of the government in combating corruption, Prime Minister KP Oli, on Tuesday said that he would not tolerate corruption in any form, adding that his government would bring stringent measures to fight the menace.

Valley Pollution Index for Jan 29, 2019

Published On: January 30, 2019 09:02 AM NPT By: Republica

Valley Pollution Index for Jan 29, 2019.

Gold-smuggling accused Shrestha dragged into disproportionate wealth case

Published On: January 30, 2019 08:48 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Tuesday filed a case at the Special Court against Shyam Krishna Shrestha, one of the accused in the 33-kg gold smuggling case, of amassing properties without legal means.

Dr KC critical, NMA threatens stringent strike

Published On: January 30, 2019 08:33 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Dr Govinda KC’s condition has become critical and needs intensive care treatment, according to doctors attending to him. However, Dr KC, who was on the 21st day of his hunger strike on Tuesday, has refused intensive care, according to the doctors.

Corruption still rife despite election of govts at all 3 levels: Survey

Published On: January 30, 2019 07:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Nepal has slipped in the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) of Transparency International despite the government’s frequent commitments to crack down on graft. The extent of corruption has worsened at a time when it was expected that the election of governments to federal, provincial and local levels would help reduce this social malaise.

Govt revokes its earlier decision on hospitals named after NC leaders

Published On: January 30, 2019 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The government has decided to keep two hospitals named after late Nepali Congress (NC) leaders under the central government following protest from the main opposition party against its earlier decision to hand over the hospitals to the provincial government.

NT's 4G expansion project gets house panel's nod

Published On: January 30, 2019 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: The parliament's Finance Committee has directed Nepal Telecom (NT) to complete 4G expansion project within a year.

Nepse down 4 points

Published On: January 30, 2019 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 30: Stocks maintained negative bias throughout Tuesday's session. The secondary market came under pressure since the starting of Tuesday's trading, as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) shed than 4 points by mid-session.

More than lip service for cricket development

Published On: January 30, 2019 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Winning One Day International (ODI) series against the home country United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday within one year after the country’s team earned the ODI status in March last year, our cricketers have inspired optimism in youths living within and outside the country.

Infographics: Extreme weather is the biggest fear around the world

Published On: January 30, 2019 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Our biggest fears are often not unfounded and the threats we anticipate shape the decisions that impact our lives.

Venezuela should resolve internal political problem within constitutional parameters: Government

Published On: January 29, 2019 06:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: The government has said that the internal political problems of Venezuela need to be resolved within its constitutional parameters.

Art Therapy in Kanti Children's Hospital

Published On: January 29, 2019 04:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 29:  Dhairya Cancer Foundation has successfully launched a Program 'Art Therapy' in Kanti Children's Hospital.

Ex-CJ Shrestha urges govt to be serious about KC's deteriorating health condition

Published On: January 29, 2019 04:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Former Chief Justice Kalyan Shrestha has urged the government to be serious about the deteriorating health condition of Dr Govinda KC who has been staging hunger strike for the past three weeks.

HURFON urges to find out solution through talks

Published On: January 29, 2019 02:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: National Human Rights Foundation (HURFON) has called agitating Prof Dr Govinda KC to find out solution immediately and end the hunger-strike by holding fruitful discussions.

Police arrest 50 NC cadres in capital

Published On: January 29, 2019 01:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, January 29: Police have detained 50 cadres of Nepali Congress when they were staging a protest in front of the Prime Minister's official residence, Baluwatar, on Tuesday.

Three local governments collaborate for development

Published On: January 29, 2019 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

BANIYANI, Jan 29: Three local levels of Jhapa district are set to collaborate for development and prosperity.

Nepal ranks 124 in corruption perception index

Published On: January 29, 2019 11:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Nepal climbed two points to 124 in the Transparency International's annual Corruption Perception Index, 2018 from 122 last year. Of the 180 countries, Nepal now ranks at 124.

NMA gives govt until today to address Dr KC's demands

Published On: January 29, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 29: Doctors and health workers across the country are planning to halt all hospital services except for emergency if the government does not immediately address the demands of Dr Govinda KC, who has been on a hunger strike since January 9 demanding crucial reforms in the medical education sector.