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Valley Pollution Index for November 4, 2018

Published On: November 5, 2018 01:11 PM NPT By: Republica

Valley Pollution Index for November 4, 2018

11 hurt as bus hits parked truck

Published On: November 5, 2018 01:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KAWASOTI, Nov 5: At least 11 people were injured when a bus collided with a parked truck this morning at Nau Thumsi of Gaidakot municipality of Nawalparasi along the East-West Highway. Among the injured, two are said to be in critical condition.

Govt will soon 'shift gears' for development: Pushpa Kamal Dahal

Published On: November 5, 2018 12:52 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, Nov 5:  Amid increasing public frustration towards the KP Sharma Oli led government's failure to trigger development, Pushpa Kamal Dahal claimed that it would soon change.

16th Handicraft Trade Fair and 14th Handicraft Competition set to kick off

Published On: November 5, 2018 11:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: With the slogan, ‘Handicraft: Prospects for Prosperity’, Federation of Handicraft Association of Nepal (FHAN) is set to organize the 16th Handicraft Trade fair and also the 14th Handicraft Competition at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu from November 14 to November 18. The event will be organized with support from the Ministry of Commerce and Trade and Export Promotion Center.

Yampanchak begins: Kaag Tihar today

Published On: November 5, 2018 11:11 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Tihar, the second largest festival of the Nepali Hindus and alike begins from today. Also known as Yampanchak, the festival is observed for five days.

Around 300 crows gathered in conference

Published On: November 5, 2018 10:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: A Crow conference was organized today in the capital to mark the occasion of Kaag Tihar, the first of the five days of Yamapanchak.

Former King expresses condolence on Tuladhar's demise

Published On: November 5, 2018 10:38 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Former King Gyanendra Shah has expressed condolence on the demise of Padma Ratna Tuladhar, an independent left politician and a human rights activist.

NA set up camp at Lomanthang

Published On: November 5, 2018 09:42 AM NPT By: Republica

MUSTANG, Nov 5: The Nepal Army (NA) has set up a camp at Lomanthang of upper Mustang. The army camp was established under the leadership of NA’s Major nearby Korala check point – the bordering area of China’s autonomous region Tibet – on Sunday. It is nearly 26-km to the Nepali land from Korala checkpoint.

Sunny Patel’s all-round performance sets Rhinos final against Paltan

Published On: November 5, 2018 09:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Paras Khadka-led Chitwan Rhinos has set the summit clash of Pokhara Premier League (PPL) against the already-qualified Pokhara Paltan with a staggering six-wicket win over Hulas Kathmandu Royals.

Floriculture, a neglected sector with high prospects: Entrepreneurs

Published On: November 5, 2018 09:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Among the many natural riches of the country, Nepal is yet to explore its potential in cultivation and marketing of flowers.

Make guides or porters mandatory for trekkers, TAAN requests govt

Published On: November 5, 2018 09:16 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) along with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Department of Tourism (DoT) has requested the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to make it mandatory for trekkers to take at least a guide or porter with them.

Nepse down 14 points on first day of the week

Published On: November 5, 2018 09:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: Stocks came under pressure in the first trading day of the week. Weakness persisted in the market throughout the day, with the index finally settling at 1,207.28 points, down by 13.70 points compared to the earlier trading session.

Authorities, local communities pledge to help in Dharahara reconstruction

Published On: November 5, 2018 08:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: The authorities concerned with the reconstruction of Dharahara and the local communities have pledged to assist in the reconstruction of the iconic heritage. At a function organized by the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) on Sunday, the attendees pledged to help in the reconstruction by removing all the infrastructures in the area and helping in the reconstruction process in the future as well.

Ranipokhari temple to be opened for Bhai Tika

Published On: November 5, 2018 07:59 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 5: The quake-destroyed Bal Gopaleshwar Temple of Ranipokhari is set to be opened for public on the day of Bhai Tika  as per the longstanding tradition, metropolitan officials said.

Samirman’s wife arrested in connection with Gauchan murder

Published On: November 5, 2018 07:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Police on Sunday arrested Maya Sherchan, 31, wife of Samirman Singh Basnet for her alleged involvement in many of the crimes that her husband has been linked with including the shooting of the then president of the Federation of Contractors’ Associations of Nepal (FCAN) Sharad Kumar Gauchan.

Tihar festival begins from today

Published On: November 5, 2018 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Tihar, the second largest festival of Nepali Hindus is beginning from today. Also known as Yam Panchak, the festival is observed for five days.

Ramp-up support to Nepalis in jail abroad

Published On: November 5, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Reports of Nepalis in jail abroad have become common a feature in Nepali media. Hari Bahadur Ghale of Nuwakot has been serving his time in a Malaysian jail since 2003.

Heart ailments will claim 35 pc of all deaths in Nepal by 2030: Dr Kapoor

Published On: November 5, 2018 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: A renowned Indian cardiologist working at India's Medanta Hospital Dr Rajneesh Kapoor has said that cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are expected to account for 35 percent of all deaths in Nepal by 2030 given the exponential rise in risk factors responsible for the onset of heart diseases.

Infographics: Iran oil exports fall ahead of sanctions

Published On: November 5, 2018 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

U.S. sanctions against Iran’s crude and condensate exports have cut shipments, but China and India -- the two biggest buyers of Iranian crude -- are expected to keep purchasing oil from Iran.

PM saddened by Tuladhar's demise; last rites to be performed with national honor

Published On: November 4, 2018 08:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 4: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed his deep sorrow over the demise of Padma Ratna Tuladhar, an independent left politician and a human rights activist.