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Taking Nepal into the tunnel era for economic prosperity

Published On: May 12, 2024 07:35 AM NPT By: Republica

The breakthrough of the much-awaited Sunkoshi-Marin Diversion Project's tunnel, considered significant for irrigation, electricity, and tourism, was achieved on Wednesday. This 13.3-kilometer tunnel route, stretching from Kusumtar in Kamalamai Municipality-2 to Kandhungri in Sunkoshi Rural Municipality-7 in Sindhuli district, marks Nepal's second commercial tunnel route breakthrough, following the Nagadhunga-Sisnekhola tunnel, which achieved the same feat just three weeks ago.

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Rato Machhindranath Jatra begins (With Photos)

Published On: May 11, 2024 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR May 11: The Rato Machhindra jatra kicked off on Saturday, with the pulling of the chariot of the Rato Machindranath, revered as the god of rain and good harvest.

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Bhatbhateni Supermarket Chairman Gurung pledges to contribute Rs 410 million to build a children's hospital

Published On: May 11, 2024 08:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: Min Bahadur Gurung, chairman and managing director of Bhatbhateni Super Market, has announced Rs 410 million in assistance for the construction of a children's hospital in the country.

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Gold price surged Rs 2,500 per tola last week

Published On: May 11, 2024 07:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: The price of gold surged by Rs 2,500 per tola (11.6638 grams) in the domestic market last week after the central banks of a number of European countries hinted to reduce their interest rates.

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Sarlahi section of east-west electric railway project witnesses 90 percent progress

Published On: May 11, 2024 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

BARAHATHAWA, May 11: The Sarlahi section of the East-West Electric Railway project has witnessed 90 percent progress in its construction.

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2.2 km road waiting blacktopping for over 22 months in Kaski

Published On: May 11, 2024 06:25 PM NPT By: Republica

GANDAKI, May 11: Due to the sheer negligence of the contractor and of oversight bodies, a 2.2 km stretch of road along the mid-hill highway in Kaski district is yet to be blacktopped for nearly two years.

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NEPSE lost 33.73 points, while investors lost Rs 52 billion from shares trading last week

Published On: May 11, 2024 05:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) lost 33.73 points last week with the delay in the government appointing the chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal and Nepal Rastra Bank delaying for the third quarterly review of the monetary policy 2023/24.

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KMC starts homework to draft policy and program and annual budget for FY 2024/25

Published On: May 11, 2024 04:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has commenced homework to draft the policy and programs and budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2024/25.

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Joint meeting of  Federal Parliament to be held on May 14, President to address the meeting

Published On: May 11, 2024 03:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: A joint meeting of both houses of the Federal Parliament will be held next Tuesday, May 10. According to the notice issued by the Federal Parliament Secretariat, a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly will be held.

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Main opposition party NC takes exception to the role of government and speaker in parliament

Published On: May 11, 2024 03:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: Following a meeting of office bearers and former office bearers at Speaker Sher Bahadur Deuba's residence on Saturday, the Nepali Congress (NC) strongly criticized the attitude of Speaker Devraj Ghimire and the government. They deemed the role of the government and Speaker during Friday's House of Representatives meeting as highly inappropriate.

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Maoist Spokesperson Sapkota bats for national consensus

Published On: May 11, 2024 02:50 PM NPT By: Republica

MALEKHU, May 11: Spokesperson of the ruling CPN (Maoist Center), Agni Sapkota, has pointed out the urgency of forging national consensus for political stability.

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Karnali CM Kandel calls an all-party meeting to discuss overall development and prosperity of the province

Published On: May 11, 2024 02:20 PM NPT By: Republica

SURKHET, May 11: Chief Minister of Karnali Province Yamlal Kandel has called for an all-party meeting to discuss the overall development and prosperity of the province.

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Deputy Mayor of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City to stay with JSP

Published On: May 11, 2024 01:50 PM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, May 11: Kamruddin Rai, the Deputy Mayor of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City in Banke, has announced his decision to stay with Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP).

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Ten Sherpa members scale Mt Everest

Published On: May 11, 2024 01:10 PM NPT By: Republica

SOLUKHUMBU, May 11: Ten Sherpa members working on rope fixing for the expedition teams ascended the world's tallest peak Mt Everest.

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I should get chance to speak in parliament: DPM Lamichhane

Published On: May 11, 2024 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, May 11: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has said his right to speak in parliament was violated.

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Sinohydro-Sagarmatha Company appeals struggle committee to settle row

Published On: May 11, 2024 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: The Sinohydro-Sagarmatha Power Company, the developer of the Upper Marsyangdi-A Hydropower Project, has expressed its serious concerns to the demands put forth by Jalgini-Arkhalebesi Road Upgradation Struggle Committee in the project site in Lamjung district.

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Car crashes into electricity pole in Kupondole, driver unharmed

Published On: May 11, 2024 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, May 11: A car accident occurred in Kupondole, Lalitpur Metropolitan Municipality-10, earlier today.

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Govt decides to accept Rs 1.2 billion in grants from WWF

Published On: May 11, 2024 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: The government has decided to accept around Rs 1.2 billion in grants through the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to be received from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

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SC orders province govt not to carry out long-term decisions in Gandaki

Published On: May 11, 2024 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 10: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday gave an interim order to the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Government, Khagaraj Adhikari, not to carry out decisions that have lasting impacts.

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Light rain likely in Lumbini, Karnali, Sudurpaschim provinces

Published On: May 11, 2024 09:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 11: Light to moderate rain with thunders and lightning is occurring at some places of the Koshi, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim provinces across the country at present due to a low-pressure system formed around Bihar state of India as well as the impacts of westerly and local winds, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).

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