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7 pickpockets held in capital

Published On: December 17, 2018 06:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Police have made seven pickpockets public after arrest at a press meet organized in the capital on Monday.

Dec 17: 6 things to know by 6 PM today

Published On: December 17, 2018 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

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NMB Bank launches a host of ‘first of its kind’ products

Published On: December 17, 2018 05:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: In line with the government initiative to provide a subsidized loan to promote entrepreneurship in the deprived sectors, NMB Bank has announced the launch of eight loan products in its Micro Finance portfolio under the umbrella of ‘NMB Interest Subsidy Loans’.

NEA signs PPA with 52 projects in five months

Published On: December 17, 2018 04:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has in the first five months of the current fiscal year signed the power purchase agreement (PPA) with 52 hydropower projects.

'A' Division League: Himalayan Sherpa thrashes NRT

Published On: December 17, 2018 04:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Himalayan Sherpa Club today beat New Road Team (NRT) 1-0 in a match today under the ongoing Martyr's Memorial 'A' Division League at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato.

Dr KC warns to launch another hunger strike from January 1

Published On: December 17, 2018 04:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17 : Crusader for medical education reform and senior orthopedic surgeon Dr Govinda KC on Monday warned that he would launch a fresh hunger strike from January 1 if his demands are not met by the government then.

EPL-18: Kathmandu Kings XI trounces Biratnagar Warriors

Published On: December 17, 2018 03:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMAND, Dec 17: Kathmandu Kings XI has clinched a win over defending champion Biratnagar Warriors by five wickets at their 15th match of the Everest Premier League (EPL) 2018 held at the TU Cricket Ground in Kritipur on Monday.

Govt failed to live up to people's expectations: NCP leaders

Published On: December 17, 2018 03:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Nepal Communist Party Leaders  on Monday criticized the government saying that it failed to live up to the people's expectations.

JSPA elects new executive committee under Kafle’s leadership

Published On: December 17, 2018 02:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Journalists' Society for Parliamentary Affairs has elected its 13-member new executive committee under the leadership of Narayan Kafle.

FNJ, Siraha chapter to limit misuse of press freedom

Published On: December 17, 2018 01:38 PM NPT By: Republica

LAHAN, Dec 17: The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Siraha chapter has decided to take action against the nonjournalists misusing the freedom of the press.

Police seize passports of eight foreigners including contractor of Melamchi Drinking Water Project

Published On: December 17, 2018 01:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The government confiscated the passports of the eight foreign workers including the contractor of Melamchi Drinking Water Supply Project Christiano Cruso involved in the construction of the project, on Monday.

Foundation stone laid for bridge in Bhaktapur

Published On: December 17, 2018 01:36 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Dec 17: A bridge linking Madhyapur Municipality-4 in Thimi and Suryabinayak Municipality-4 in Dhadhikot has been inaugurated here today.

Work begins on walking trail from Beni Bazar to Lovely Hill

Published On: December 17, 2018 12:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The work of building a new walking trail between Beni Bazar and Lovely Hill in Beni Municipality of Myagdi district started on Sunday.

Cyclone Phethai causes chilly days

Published On: December 17, 2018 12:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Cloudy skies and light rain and snowfall at a few places across the country have been forecast today due to the impact of cyclone Phethai originated from the south-west area of the Bay of Bengal.

Patel secures Patriots’ first qualifier place at the expense of Gladiators

Published On: December 17, 2018 12:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Player-of-the-match Sunny Patel registered the best bowling figures of the Everest Premier League (EPL), helping Lalitpur Patriots finish on the top of the points table as the team defeated Bhairahawa Gladiators by six wickets in a group match played at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Sunday. Patriots bundled out Gladiators for 92 runs before chasing the target in 14.2 overs.

Nepal to start off against Tanzania in Thailand Women’s T20 Smash

Published On: December 17, 2018 12:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The closed-camp for women cricketers is set to start on December 19 in Kathmandu for the upcoming ICC Women’s Qualifier Asia 2019. The name of the players to feature during the camp has not been revealed.

Sunita’s artworks on display at SAG

Published On: December 17, 2018 11:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: An exhibition of paintings prints and textile by Sunita Maharjan entitled ‘Baadiyeka Aakash’ (Shared Skies) is taking place at the Siddhartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited.

Reman Bala claims the ‘Sixth National Astronomy Olympiad, 2019’ Title

Published On: December 17, 2018 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Reman Bala, a resident of Baluwatar bagged the winner of the ‘6th National Astronomy Olympiad 2019 Logo Competition’.  Bala’s logo was the best among a total of 83 logos, according to a press statement issued by National Astronomy society (NASO).

Flood-swept rhinos brought back to Nepal

Published On: December 17, 2018 10:38 AM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, Dec 17: The world’s rare wildlife, one-horned rhino, has been brought back to its home on a boat.

Nepse gains for third straight day

Published On: December 17, 2018 10:23 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The market saw significant strength on the first trading day of the week. Stocks trading began on a positive note on Sunday as the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) rallied almost 20 points by midday. The index pulled back slightly from its intraday high of 1168.75 later in the afternoon. However, a short spike toward the close saw the Nepse index hold on to a gain of 18.89 points, or 1.64 percent, to close the day at 1,167.67 points.