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40 -year- old dies of electric shock

Published On: August 7, 2017 01:41 PM NPT By: Republica

URLABARI, August 7: A person died of electric shock here at Bansbari of Sundarachauha municipality – 4, Morang last night.

Govt commits to bringing RJP-Nepal on board 3rd polls: Minister Mandal

Published On: August 7, 2017 01:27 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, August 7: Minister for Supplies Shiva Kumar Mandal has said that it would be a big achievement for the government if the disgruntled Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal participated in the third phase of local level elections.

Govt. commits to bringing RJP-Nepal on board polls: Minister Mandal

Published On: August 7, 2017 01:03 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, August 7: Minister for Supplies Shiva Kumar Mandal has said that it would be a big achievement for the government if the disgruntled Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal participated in the third phase of local level elections.

Mayor Dahal announces decision on making tickets to OPD services cost – free

Published On: August 7, 2017 01:01 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, August 7: The newly elected Mayor of Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Renu Dahal, on Sunday announced a decision on making the tickets to Out – Patient Department (OPD) services at state – run hospitals for women and elderly citizens cost – free

Ever rising fandom for Cosplay

Published On: August 7, 2017 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Cosplay, a contraction of costume play, is a rather more common hobby among today’s youth. A broader use of the term cosplay applies to any costumed role-playing in venues apart from the stage. Today’s youth spend most of their time on the internet watching anime and reading manga. For them, cosplay events have become a fun way to interact with like-minded people and develop social skills. This culture is equally popular among boys and girls and it is not unusual to see them in genders bent roles.

Empty side

Published On: August 7, 2017 12:26 PM NPT By: Republica

Made in heart, inside the core, The space where no one belongs It’s cold and sad and longs colors If only there was someone who there belonged!

Smartwatches are going nowhere

Published On: August 7, 2017 12:22 PM NPT By: Republica

As earnings season wrapped up this week, one thing really stuck out. Just three years after we reached the peak of the hype surrounding wearables and smartwatches, two of the most important companies in the space reported diverging results.

Khotang, Tanahun In Bid To Promote Lakhey Dance

Published On: August 7, 2017 12:06 PM NPT By: Republica

Lakheys are regarded as an Aaju Devata (the God of Peace) though they have a demon-like appearance. There are several kinds of Lakheys in the Newar community and these Lakheys are worshipped as gods because it is believed that they are the reincarnation of Lord Bhairav. It is also believed that Lakheys are the protector of the country and their dance performances protect the nation from evil spirits as well as diseases. The tradition of Lakhey dance dates back to more than 230 years ago. While most might believe that Lakheys and Lakhey dance only exist in the Kathmandu Valley, the tradition is spread across all Newar settlements in the country.

UM launches Renegade 300-series bikes

Published On: August 7, 2017 10:03 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: IME Automotives has started selling UM's Renegade 300 series motorcycles in the Nepali market.

Yet another House panel to probe NOC land scam

Published On: August 7, 2017 09:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Parliamentary Committee on Industry, Commerce and Consumer Welfare has decided to conduct an on-site visit of the land purchased by Nepal Oil Corporation for petroleum storage in four districts.

Tragedy of commons

Published On: August 7, 2017 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Death of children in Rautahat

Infographics: India first bullet train becomes reality

Published On: August 7, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Infographics: India first bullet train becomes reality

Health Minister Pokharel unveils 26-point commitment paper, pledges broader access to health services

Published On: August 6, 2017 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 6: Minister for Health Giriraj Mani Pokharel made public the 26-point commitment paper aimed at further streamlining the healthcare services in the country.

Support to adaptation leads to increased income for farmers-reveal studies

Published On: August 6, 2017 08:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 6: The investment made by the Government of Nepal to help farmers adapt to climate change is having positive impact on the income level of the farmers, reveals new study reports.

RPP splits; Pashupati Shamsher Rana forms RPP-Prajatantrik

Published On: August 6, 2017 06:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 6: The fourth largest party in the parliament, Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has split on Sunday.

AWRC directs govt to measure quality of dairy products

Published On: August 6, 2017 04:47 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 6: The Agriculture and Water Resources Committee (AWRC) under the Legislature-Parliament has directed the government to measure quality of milk and dairy products being produced and distributed across the country including Kathmandu valley at the earliest and take action against those found producing or distributing substandard dairy products.

Parliamentary Committee to carry out onsite visit of land purchased by NOC

Published On: August 6, 2017 04:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 6: The Industry, Commerce and Consumer Welfare Committee under the Legislature-Parliament is to carry out an onsite visit of the land purchased by Nepal Oil Corporation in four districts for petroleum storage.

Elected representatives in Bharatpur metropolis to be sworn in today

Published On: August 6, 2017 01:43 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, August 6: The elected representatives in Bharatpur Metropolitan City will be administered the oath of office at 3:00 pm today. Two of them—one being elected chairperson at ward 4 Hari Acharya and another chairperson at ward 7 Rajendra Mani Kafle--will not be sworn in however as their defeated rivals have lodged a complaint with Hetauda bench of High Court, Patan, dissatisfied with poll results.

Banda affects life in nine eastern districts

Published On: August 6, 2017 01:20 PM NPT By: Republica

TERHATHUM, August 6: A banda or general strike called today by the Limbuwan State Council affiliated to Rastriya Janamukti Party has crippled life in nine eastern districts across the Arun River.

Is relationship initiation a gender-based role?

Published On: August 6, 2017 11:03 AM NPT By: Republica

When it comes to initiating any form of relationship, including friendship, girls in Nepali society are seen holding back. One can observe a tendency among girls to wait for the guy to start a conversation, break the ice and eventually start friendship or a romantic alliance.