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KMC receives 452 suggestions under Smart City Technology Competition
Published On: January 17, 2019 01:13 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has so far received 452 suggestions under the ‘Smart City Technology Competition’ that it has announced for the first time.
Policeman injured in firing by unidentified gang
Published On: January 17, 2019 12:54 PM NPT By: Republica
SIRAHA, Jan 17: A police head constable was injured seriously when an unidentified group of people shot at him at Bisanpur Chowk of Khadak Municipality-7 in Saptari district on Wednesday evening.
Debutant Bidari spins Nepal to dominant win over Thailand A
Published On: January 17, 2019 11:42 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Debutant Aarati Bidari registered three-wicket-haul to seal Nepal national women cricket team’s semifinal clash against the second-placed team from Group B defeating Thailand ‘A’ by nine wickets during the last Group A match in the ongoing Thailand T20 Smash at Asia Institute of Technology cricket ground in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday.
Didibahini Cup Nat’l Volleyball from Feb 8
Published On: January 17, 2019 11:29 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The third Didibahini Cup National Women’s Volleyball Tournament is set to start from February 8 in Kushma, Parbat.
Can Nepal bring back Rs 52 billion stashed in Swiss banks?
Published On: January 17, 2019 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Nepalis are found to have stashed a total of 460.82 million Swiss francs (nearly Rs 52.07 billion at the current exchange rate) in various banks in Switzerland in 2017, according a revelation by Nepal Leaks.
Siraha road accidents kill 39 in past six months
Published On: January 17, 2019 11:10 AM NPT By: Republica
LAHAN , Jan17: At least 39 people in Siraha district have met untimely death in the last six months alone due to increased instances of road accidents.
Bikram Pandey freed after depositing Rs 40m bail
Published On: January 17, 2019 10:56 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Former forest minister and chairman of Kalika Construction Bikram Pandey, who is facing a corruption case at the Special Court, was released on Wednesday after posting a bail of Rs 40 million.
GP Foundation calls govt to correct its arbitrary decision
Published On: January 17, 2019 10:56 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The GP Foundation has drawn the attention of the government to correct its arbitrary decisions which, it claims, would result in the dissolution of the institutions named after former prime ministers Girija Prasad Koirala and Sushil Koirala.
PHC to conduct hearing of proposed envoys today
Published On: January 17, 2019 10:45 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) is conducting the hearing for proposed ambassadors Deepak Adhikari to France and Ganesh Prasad Dhakal to Thailand today.
Bodybuilding star Winklaar coming to Nepal
Published On: January 17, 2019 10:33 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: International bodybuilding star Roelly Winklaar, also known as ‘The Beast’, is arriving in Nepal in mid-February. Winklaar’s visit is managed by International Federation of Body Building (IFBB) League Nepal.
Experts call for regulated border with India, China
Published On: January 17, 2019 09:45 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Experts have said unregulated border with India cannot be considered satisfactory to compliment the entirety of Nepal’s national interest.
Special team visits Ilam as Dr KC’s condition worsens
Published On: January 17, 2019 09:33 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: A special team of doctors visited Ilam district on Wednesday after the condition of Dr Govinda KC, who is on his 16th fast-unto-death since January 9, deteriorated even further.
Nijgadh is best site for int’l airport: House panel
Published On: January 17, 2019 08:32 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: A parliamentary panel formed to study a proposed new international airport in the country has concluded that Nijgadh is the best site for the project.
PM visits Patan on Earthquake Safety Day
Published On: January 17, 2019 08:25 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: On the invitation of the Mayor of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) Chirbabu Maharjan, Prime Minister KP Oli visited the Patan Durbar Square on Wednesday to inspect the progress made in the reconstruction of the heritage site which suffered huge damage in the 2015 earthquakes.
HLEC report ‘unacceptable’ to private schools, guardians
Published On: January 17, 2019 08:15 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Private schools and guardians have come out against the idea of converting private schools into non-profit trusts as recommended in the report submitted by the High-Level Education Commission (HLEC) to the government.
NC protests govt apathy toward Dr KC’s fast-unto-death
Published On: January 17, 2019 08:02 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Expressing serious concern over the Oli government’s lack of response to the ongoing fast-unto-death by Dr Govinda KC, the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, has warned the government not to underestimate the protest as the doing of just one individual.
Sumargi among 55 Nepalis with investment abroad
Published On: January 17, 2019 07:40 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Business tycoon Ajeya Raj Sumargi has been found making investment in a company in Cyprus in violation of Nepali laws that bar Nepali nationals from making investment abroad, according to the revelation of a year-long investigation by the Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ) and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). The Act Restricting Investment Abroad, 1964, prohibits any Nepali from making investment abroad.
Nepse ends 8 points lower
Published On: January 17, 2019 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The secondary market opened on a positive note and added almost 5 points in early trading on Wednesday. The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index then fluctuated between gains and losses to eventually end the day in red. Nepse ended the day 7.57 points lower at 1,187.97 points.
Buddha Air to start Kolkata flights from April 15
Published On: January 17, 2019 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Buddha Air has announced to operate a commercial flight between Kathmandu and Kolkata from April.
Hold talks with Dr KC
Published On: January 17, 2019 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica
Dr Govinda KC’s fast-unto-death, his 16th, reaches ninth day on Thursday and his health condition is deteriorating. His pneumonia in right lungs is getting worse.
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