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BIMSTEC Meet concludes

Published On: August 12, 2017 08:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The 15th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting of Bay of Bengal Initiatives for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) concluded Friday with agreement to conclude BIMSTEC Free Trade Area Agreement and BIMSTEC Grid Ineterconnection at the earliest.

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Dr KC on 20th day of hunger strike as talks founder

Published On: August 12, 2017 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Although Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba directed that the problems regarding  Dr Govinda KC’s demands be resolved, the talks teams could not reach an agreement even on the 19th day of Dr KC’s  hunger strike.

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SC orders release of suspended DG Sharma

Published On: August 12, 2017 07:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The Supreme Court (EC) on Friday ordered the police administration to release suspended Director General of the Inland Revenue Department Chudamani Sharma, who was taken into judicial custody for alleged involvement in a multi-billion rupee tax scam.

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Vehicles worth Rs 81m for 15 mayors

Published On: August 12, 2017 07:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Irrespective of the government’s directives not to buy new vehicles for local body representatives, many newly-elected mayors and deputy mayors have purchased expensive vehicles or are set to do so.

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Indian and Bhutanese foreign ministers discuss Doklam row in Kathmandu

Published On: August 11, 2017 02:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 11: Indian Foreign minister Sushma Sworaj  has held a meeting with her Bhutanese counterpart Damcho Dorji in Kathmandu with a view to discussing the issue related to Doklam row that has worsened the relation between India and China.

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PM Deuba instructs concerned ministers to address Dr KC's demands via fast-track method

Published On: August 11, 2017 01:47 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 11: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has instructed the chiefs of the concerned bodies to take the initiative in addresssing the demands set forth by Dr Govinda KC who has been on hunger strike for the last nineteen days.

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From the edges

Published On: August 11, 2017 01:29 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu has always fascinated me because it’s a city of contradictions. A walk around the city will acquaint you with life in its myriad forms. One of the things that always grab my attention is all the activities, or rather life, that goes on, on the streets. From vendors selling books, fruits, and electronic gadgets to people sleeping on threadbare blankets, or just watching the world go by, there is quite a bit happening on the pavements of Kathmandu.

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Finding happiness

Published On: August 11, 2017 12:59 PM NPT By: Republica

The first rays of the sun, the sound of birds chirping, or a cup of good coffee, there are little things that manage to cheer us up no matter how jam packed our schedule is for that day or how difficult the day has been. But, often times, we get so caught up in things that we fail to count our blessings and be happy. The Week’s Swasti Gautam & Ashma Chhetri had a few people name the three things that make them happy on a daily basis. Their answers might make you grateful for the very same things in your life or have you thinking about your little sources of happiness. Either way, our mission will have been accomplished.

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Pitch perfect

Published On: August 11, 2017 12:51 PM NPT By: Republica

Sandeep Lamichhane, the captain of the Nepali team in the Under-19 ICC World Cup Asian Qualifiers, 2017, recently went to Australia on an invitation of Aussie Legend Michael Clarke to play for the Sydney based Western Suburbs District Cricket Club. At 16, this is probably the biggest achievement for a cricketer. For Lamichhane, the success is simply the fruit of his labor.

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Where beauty meets talent

Published On: August 11, 2017 12:44 PM NPT By: Republica

With courage in her words and confidence in her walk, Malina Joshi had proudly represented Nepal in Miss World 2011 after winning the title of Miss Nepal the same year. As an actor too she quickly proved to be versatile and talented. Her impressive performances in movies like Ritu and Jhumkee quickly gained her recognition in the Nepali film industry. At the present, this beauty with brains is trying to redefine the role of an actress in Nepali movies through good and influential work. The Week’s Swasti Gautam met up with Joshi to talk to her about life so far and find out what inspires her and, in the process, also got her to share some secrets.

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The teacher with a purpose

Published On: August 11, 2017 12:40 PM NPT By: Republica

The concept of ‘Education for all’ seemed like a predetermined battle for visually impaired students. But in 1964, Laboratory Higher Secondary School in Kirtipur introduced the Braille system, a tactile writing and reading style for visually impaired people, under the supervision and guidance of Father of Nepali Braille, Janga Bahadur Bogati. “It is because of the use of the Braille system that many students have been able to pursue education despite their disability,” says Ramesh Subedi.

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Of smiles and laughter

Published On: August 11, 2017 10:46 AM NPT By: Republica

Hari Bansha Acharya is a name every household is familiar with, but if you mistook this versatile man as just a comedian then you must get reacquainted with the man once more.  As an actor, comedian, singer, writer, and an inseparable part of the MaHa Jodi, Acharya’s works are gems that we just can’t get enough of.

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‘The government should demolish all illegal structures around Fewa Lake without delay’

Published On: August 11, 2017 09:34 AM NPT By: Republica

Various studies show that locals have encroached upon Fewa Lake, but the government has not taken any measure to save the lake. Physical structures have already been built on the encroached area of the lake. Republica’s Pokhara correspondent Santosh Pokharel interviewed key stakeholders in Pokhara about the encroachment. Excerpts: so

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Smugglers abandon wood - laden pickup truck in a hail of fire

Published On: August 11, 2017 08:54 AM NPT By: Republica

GAUR (RAUTAHAT), August 11: The wood smugglers in Rautahat have been found to be using vehicles with Indian registration plates for illegal transportation of wood.

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House endorses bill on open jail

Published On: August 11, 2017 08:03 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Parliament on Thursday endorsed a third bill related to the replacement of the Muluki Ain, introducing parole and open jail systems for the first time in the country, and paving the way for authorities to put inmates to public labor and social work.

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PM at BIMSTEC meet stresses collaboration

Published On: August 11, 2017 06:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The 18th session of the BIMSTEC Senior Officials’ Meeting kicked off in Kathmandu on Thursday setting up the agenda for the BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting scheduled for Friday.

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"Today's need is a big project for the conservation of Fewa Lake"

Published On: August 11, 2017 06:40 AM NPT By: Republica

Republica's Prashant Lamichhane talked to Rabindra Adhikari, the president of the Parliament's Development Committee about Fewa Lake encroachment:

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30 NC district based leaders abandon responsibilities

Published On: August 10, 2017 06:14 PM NPT By: Republica

BAJURA, August 10: Thirty district-based Nepali Congress leaders in Bajura including the chief and members of the district working committee's organisation department and former secretary Dhan Raj Pundit have resigned en masse.

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Parliament passes Bill on Criminal Offence

Published On: August 10, 2017 06:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 10: The meeting of the Legislature-Parliament today unanimously passed the Bill on Criminal Offence (Determination of Penalty and Execution), 2074.

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Jajarkot-based doctors boycott hospital wards in support of Dr KC

Published On: August 10, 2017 05:35 PM NPT By: Republica

JAJARKOT, August 10: Expressing solidarity with Dr Govinda KC, who has been staging a fast-unto-death demanding reforms in medical education sector, Jajarkot-based doctors boycotted hospital wards on Thursday.

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