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Dharan sub-metropolis obstructs Koshi corridor transmission line

Published On: December 19, 2018 01:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Dharan sub-metropolis has obstructed the work of Koshi Corridor Transmission Line, claiming that the double circuit 220 KVA line will damage the potential of paragliding from Chundanda. The local body is also not happy that the 105-kilometer-long line passes through Gorkha Park.

Nepse snaps four-day winning run

Published On: December 19, 2018 01:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Trading began on a slightly positive note on Tuesday. The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index climbed marginally in early trading. However, a significant drop in stock prices followed, dragging the index down by almost 17 points. The index then wavered in the remaining trading hours to close slightly above its intraday low. Eventually, Nepse closed at 1,168.17 points – down by 14.61 points compared to Monday's closing.

Balaju Auto Works wins Mahindra TekFest

Published On: December 19, 2018 01:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Balaju Auto Works Pvt Ltd has won Mahindra TekFest 2018 -- an international competition for three categories: Service, Advisor-Diagnostic and Expert-Technician involving Asia and Asia Pacific Region.

NIBL Ace Capital named issue manager for Liberty Energy's IPO

Published On: December 19, 2018 01:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Liberty Energy Company has appointed NIBL Ace Capital Limited as the issue manager for its upcoming IPO. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the company is preparing to issue 3.75 million ordinary shares with face value of Rs 100.

Patriots’ Yogendra keeps nerve to edge Kings XI to reach final

Published On: December 19, 2018 12:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec  19: The former U-19 national cricket team all-rounder Yogendra Singh Karki kept his nerves to complete a tense chase of 109 runs by a wicket adding eight runs in the final five deliveries of the match with last batsman Lalit Rajbanshi to propel Lalitpur Patriots to its first Everest Premier League final against Kathmandu Kings XI.

It’s either Staying focused or Moving on

Published On: December 19, 2018 12:17 PM NPT By: Republica

Dear Sadichha, I am a 15-year-old girl from Pokhara. I aim to become a successful film actor one day. But people around me don’t seem to encourage me whenever I say so.  They say it is not going to come true and I don’t understand why they say so. Whenever I ask my parents about acting and getting into movies, they simply smile back to me with no answers. I like watching films and I have watched many. I would like to become an actor in a good movie. But is it very difficult to become one?

Manita Devkota makes it big at the Miss Universe Pageant

Published On: December 19, 2018 11:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec19: Miss Nepal Universe 2018 Manita Devokta ended her journey at top 10 in the 67th Miss Universe 2018 organized in Bangkok on December 17.

CHILDREN’S ART MUSEUM NEPAL TO HOST HOGWARTS EXPRESS

Published On: December 19, 2018 11:08 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, The Children Art Museum Nepal (CAM Nepal) is set to host the second Hogwarts Express, an annual Harry Potter-themed event. The fundraising event, inspired by the Harry Potter books and movies, will be held on Saturday from 12pm-7pm at the Godavari Alumni Association (GAA) hall in Thamel.

First look of ‘Shubha Love’ released

Published On: December 19, 2018 10:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Upcoming Nepali film ‘Shubha Love’ has released its first look. The first look features two lead characters of the film; Harihar Adhikari and Cristin Poudel. Both Adhikari and Poudel are debuting in the movie. The first look exposes the onscreen chemistry between the lead characters.

CALM: A Place for good food and quality music

Published On: December 19, 2018 10:42 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Do you love going to restaurants? When somebody needs to hang out and needs to have some good food, restaurant is the first place that crosses the mind. However, the pertinent question remains, “Which restaurant?” The choice of the restaurant depends on various factors.

'Qatar supports Visit Nepal 2020 Year initiative'

Published On: December 19, 2018 10:25 AM NPT By: Republica

Nepal and Qatar share multi-faceted relations. Over 500,000 Nepali migrant workers are said to be currently working in this Gulf nation. Besides exchange of high level visits to cement the ties, Nepal and Qatar have also been expanding various avenues of cooperation. The relations between the two countries have deepened further with Qatar establishing residential embassy in Nepal. As Qatar is celebrating its National Day – the birth day of its founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani on Tuesday, Republica talked to Ambassador of Qatar to Nepal Yousuf bin Mohamed al-Hail. Excerpts:

Japan to provide USD 500,000 to WFP Nepal for Karnali project

Published On: December 19, 2018 10:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: The Government of Japan has decided to earmark assistance of USD 500,000 to support the activities of the World Food Program (WFP), Nepal.

Valley Pollution Index for December 18, 2018

Published On: December 19, 2018 09:56 AM NPT By: Republica

Valley Pollution Index for December 18, 2018.

Timeline to address demands of provinces endorsed

Published On: December 19, 2018 09:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: The Inter-Province Council (IPC) has endorsed a timeline for the implementation of federalism, including the management of civil servants, giving full shape to the Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission, and readying the necessary laws.

Don’t award projects without competitive bidding: TIN asks govt

Published On: December 19, 2018 09:02 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Transparency International Nepal (TIN) has urged the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) not to award contracts for smart license and printing of passports to any firms without inviting competitive bids.

Modi criticized for Nepal’s ban on some Indian banknotes

Published On: December 19, 2018 08:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Senior leader of the Indian National Congress Shakeel Ahmad Monday blamed the “arrogance” of the Modi-led Indian government for Nepal’s ban on currency notes of denominations higher than Rs 100 and demanded that urgent steps be taken to resolve the issue.

Cyclone Phethai weakens, cloudy weather to clear up

Published On: December 19, 2018 08:36 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: Cyclone Phethai that recently caused frigid weather across Nepal has now weakened into a ‘depression’ state and is dissipating rapidly. With this, the Meteorological Forecasting Division expects the cloudy skies to clear on Wednesday in most parts of the country.

Ruling party leaders continue war of words over leadership

Published On: December 19, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATMANDU, Dec 19: Leaders of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) have engaged in a war of words regarding the government's performance and a lethargic pace of party unification .

SC scraps govt decision to transfer health secy Dr Chaudhari to PMO

Published On: December 19, 2018 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 19: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the government not to transfer Dr Pushpa Chaudhari, secretary at the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), to the Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM).

Road safety must be a national priority

Published On: December 19, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Our roads are unsafe to walk on and drive along. This is what the data of Nepal Police suggests. A total of 4,298 road accidents took place in the first four months of fiscal year 2018/19, leaving 864 people dead and 1,488 critically injured, says the data.