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Lamichhane bowls an over in consolation win

Published On: December 1, 2018 08:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Sandeep Lamichhane’s Kerala Knights registered its first win of the T10 league’s super league round defeating Bengal Tigers by seven wickets chasing the target of 124 runs in Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah in Friday. Knights climbed up to sixth place in the eight-team super league group in the ongoing T10 league. But the team is out of the race for the playoff places.

Rhinos signs Hong Kong’s Bhimsaria as fourth foreign player

Published On: December 1, 2018 08:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Everest Premier League (EPL) outfit Pokhara Rhinos has added their foreign quota by signing deal with fourth foreign player for the upcoming season on Friday. The Rhinos reached the deal with Hong Kong’s Sunny Bhimsaria, who represented Hong Kong under-19 team, and played for senior ‘A’ team during 2011 to 2018.

Nepse extends losses to third straight week

Published On: December 1, 2018 08:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The benchmark equity index began the week's trading on a weak note. The first trading session of the week on Sunday saw the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index post a loss of almost 15 points. The index, which fell 6 points on Monday, retraced slightly and added over 1 point on Tuesday.

Two-day Asia Pacific Summit 2018 kicks off today

Published On: December 1, 2018 08:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Asia Pacific Summit 2018, which is one of the biggest international events being held in Nepal in recent years, commences amidst a special function in Kathmandu on Saturday. Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will inaugurate the two-day Summit at 9 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency hotel.

HAN concerned about new order against alcohol

Published On: December 1, 2018 08:36 AM NPT By: Republica

Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) called an urgent meeting on Friday to draw attention of concerned bodies to a planned law that would 'further discourage consumption and marketing of alcohol'.

20th Pokhara Street Festival all set to begin

Published On: December 1, 2018 08:29 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Dec 1: The tourist city of Pokhara is all set to welcome New Year 2019 and bid farewell to 2018 by organizing the 20th edition of Pokhara Street Festival. The 5-day-long event will begin on December 28.

MoF directs ministries to stop pushing for non-budgetary programs and funds

Published On: December 1, 2018 08:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has circulated a notice to all ministries not to push for non-budgetary programs and budgets.

Traffic police withdraws odd-even vehicle rule

Published On: December 1, 2018 08:07 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Amid criticism from various quarters, the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division (MTPD) on Friday withdrew the odd-even vehicle rule it had enforced on Thursday to ease the movement of VVIPs arriving in Kathmandu to participate in the Asia Pacific Summit 2018.

NC has made a blunder by creating controversy about this summit: Nepal

Published On: December 1, 2018 07:55 AM NPT By: Republica

Senior leader of the ruling Nepal Communist Party and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal is one of the key leaders to bring the Asia Pacific Summit 2018 to Nepal. As a founder leader of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), which is also a part of the Universal Peace Federation, the organizer of the Asia Pacific Summit 2018 in Kathmandu, leader Nepal shed light on the summit being held in the capital from Saturday in an interview with Republica. Excerpts:

‘Nepal and Philippines should cooperate on migrant labor issues’

Published On: December 1, 2018 07:37 AM NPT By: Republica

Maria Leonor Robredo, Vice President of the Philippines, is in Kathmandu for the Asia Pacific Summit 2018. Republica editor Subhash Ghimire and Nagarik editor Guna Raj Luitel sat down with her Friday to discuss a range of issues, including economic cooperation between Nepal and the Philippines. Excerpt:

Disgruntled minister questions tenders for 20 bridges on fast-track road

Published On: December 1, 2018 06:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Raghubir Mahaseth has voiced objection to the tender calls for 20 bridges on the Kathmandu-Tarai fast-track road, pointing out that these were made without preparing the detailed project report (DPR).

Summit will highlight Nepal's success in peace process and constitution-making: Eknath Dhakal

Published On: December 1, 2018 05:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Summit will highlight Nepal's success in peace process and constitution-making: Eknath Dhakal

Teachers' protest affects education at govt schools in Valley

Published On: December 1, 2018 04:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The teaching-learning process at 600 government schools in the Kathmandu Valley was affected on Friday as the government teachers gathered at Bhrikutimandap in the capital to join protests organized by the Confederation of Nepalese Teachers (CNT).

Governor-General of Tuvalu Italeni pays courtesy call on PM Oli

Published On: November 30, 2018 10:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Governor-General of Tuvalu, Lakoba Taeia Italeni, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday.

Contribution based social security scheme appreciative: Chairman Dahal

Published On: November 30, 2018 09:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KAWASOTI, Nov 30: Chairman of the ruling communist party of Nepal (CPN) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the recently launched contribution based social security scheme was of long-term importance.

Vice-President of Philippines meets Vice-President Pun

Published On: November 30, 2018 09:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Vice-President of the Philippines, Maria Leonor Gerona Robredo, who is here to participate in the Asia Pacific Summit-2018, met with Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun at Bahadur Bhawan on Friday.

Welcome dinner for dignitaries hosted at Soaltee hotel

Published On: November 30, 2018 07:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30:  A welcome dinner has been hosted for heads of state and government participating in the Asia Pacific Summit at Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu on Friday evening.

Security beefed up in Kathmandu Valley in view of Asia Pacific Summit

Published On: November 30, 2018 06:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Security in the Kathmandu Valley has been strengthened in view of the "Asia Pacific Summit- 2018" taking place for the first time in Nepal.

Party, govt should not be misused to fulfill vested interest: Rawal

Published On: November 30, 2018 06:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: The Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leader Bhim Rawal has urged the leadership not to misuse the party and the government to merely fulfill the vested interest of a particular group.

Nepal, Myanmar sign trade agreement

Published On: November 30, 2018 06:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 30: Nepal and Myanmar have signed an agreement on trade and investment today. This is the first time such agreement has been reached between the two countries.