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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

Published On: January 12, 2019 06:40 PM NPT By: Republica

The week in pictures January 6-12.

Jan 12: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: January 12, 2019 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Your daily dose of missed important news of the day.

65 pairs of oxen locking horn on Maghe Sankranti

Published On: January 12, 2019 04:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: The Rasuwa-Nuwakot Tourism Society has shared information that as many as 65 pairs of oxen were going to fight this year on the occasion of Maghe Sankranti.

Leader Dahal insists on national book policy

Published On: January 12, 2019 04:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan12: Nepal Communist Party (NCP)'s chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal has pledged to do his best (on his behalf) to formulate a national book policy and bring it into practice effectively.

Shelters built by Janata Awas scheme start wearing out without occupants

Published On: January 12, 2019 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KAILALI, Jan 12: The house of Prem Badi of Suryapur, Tikapur municipality-8, Kailali district, has collapsed. Only the walls stick out from the wreckage of the house. Prem with all his family members now lives in Bhatinda, India.

Nepal's thumping start at Women T20 Smash Cricket Tournament

Published On: January 12, 2019 02:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Nepal registered its victory in the opening match of the Women T20 Smash Cricket Tournament in Thailand. It defeated China by 10 wickets, meeting the target of 49 runs posted by the rival in 8.4 balls. Nepal played without losing any wicket.

Indian President confers honorary title on Nepal Army Chief Thapa

Published On: January 12, 2019 02:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Indian President Ram Nath Kovinda on Saturday conferred the title of honorary general of the Indian Army on Chief of Army Staff of the Nepal Army Purna Chandra Thapa.

DPM Pokhrel asks media not to disseminate disappointing news

Published On: January 12, 2019 02:23 PM NPT By: Republica

BHARATPUR, Jan 12: Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ishwor Pokhrel has urged the media not to disseminate the disappointing news.

Valley Pollution Index for January 11, 2018

Published On: January 12, 2019 11:08 AM NPT By: Republica

Valley Pollution Index for January 11, 2018

5 kg tumor extracted from liver

Published On: January 12, 2019 11:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: In a rare surgery, doctors at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj have extracted five kilograms of hemangioma from a patient’s liver.

Banks asked to open on Saturdays

Published On: January 12, 2019 10:39 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Nepal Rastra Bank has directed the banks and financial institutions providing revenue deposit service to open their counters on Saturdays as well.

A surreal experience during Antarctica visit

Published On: January 12, 2019 10:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Antarctica grabbed his attention one fine day when he was surfing the Internet a year ago. How many Nepalis might have visited this mesmerizing continent, wondered Dr Badri Pokharel. Google search revealed that only three Nepali nationals had been to the coldest continent on earth by then.

Koirala's novel Simana Khojdai released

Published On: January 12, 2019 07:29 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: A novel titled Simana Khojdai by a former bureaucrat Laxmi Bilas Koirala was released amidst a special function in the capital on Friday.

Gyawali asks India, Pakistan to resolve differences to pave way for SAARC summit

Published On: January 12, 2019 07:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali has discussed with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj about convening the long-stalled SAARC Summit during his two-day visit to India.

Prthivi Jayanti observed in the capital

Published On: January 12, 2019 07:07 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: President Bidya Bhandari, ministers, political party leaders, former heads of government, literary figures, artists as well as members of the general public observed Prithvi Jayanti on Friday.

US admiral urges Nepal to resolve legal hurdles to import US arms

Published On: January 12, 2019 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Visiting commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Philip S Davidson, has urged the Nepal government to resolve legal hurdles at the earliest to importing arms from the US for Nepali soldiers deployed in conflict countries under UN peacekeeping missions.

Bibeksheel Sajha faction applies to register new party at EC

Published On: January 12, 2019 03:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, January 12: Bibeksheel Sajha Party Nepal (BSPN) central committee members have filed an application at the Election Commission (EC) to register as a new party named Bibeksheel Nepali Dal (BND).

Congress MPs pressuring govt through string of motions

Published On: January 12, 2019 03:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: A few days after Nepali Congress (NC) lawmakers disrupted a parliament meeting, members of the main opposition party have, one after another, started registering motions of public importance and resolution motions in parliament to exert pressure on the government.

Bank withdrawals to pay income tax squeezing liquidity

Published On: January 12, 2019 02:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 12: With the income tax filing deadline of Paush-end [January 14] approaching, registered enterprises are withdrawing money from their bank accounts to pay the taxes, putting further pressure on the liquidity of banks. Bankers said this will cause the 'credit crunch' to worsen further in the coming months.

Sankata beat Gorkha Boys Rupandehi 2-0 in Khaptad Gold Cup

Published On: January 11, 2019 08:35 PM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADHI, Jan 11: CMG Club Sankata entered the quarterfinals by defeating Gorkha Boys Rupandehi 2-0 in a match under the ongoing Nepal Ice International Far West Khaptad Gold Cup at Dhangadhi stadium on Friday.