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Seeing it right

Published On: July 28, 2017 11:33 AM NPT By: Republica

Dr Kishore Pradhan at Tilganga hospital describes interest among Nepali masses to turn to laser surgery for their vision problems as ‘static’. Over the years as he has been heading the procedure in Kathmandu, the number of local patients apparently continues to be less than that of international patients. This is despite the cheap rate of the procedure (at the moment, it is Rs 85,000) that was consciously quoted as such in order to make it more accessible to Nepalis.

Virtual help

Published On: July 28, 2017 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

10 really good apps to help you eat healthy, and lose weight

Shine control

Published On: July 28, 2017 10:03 AM NPT By: Republica

For those with oily skin, the summer months can be the stuff of nightmares. It’s when your face will shine, not in a good way, and look sticky and hence dirty. You take 20 minutes to do your makeup, only to have it ruined in less than half that time the minute you step out in the scorching heat. While oily skin is said to age slower than normal skin types, and you are grateful for that, during the summer months, you often find yourself wondering if the constant stickiness is worth the youthful look in the long run.  There perhaps isn’t anything you have not tried to get rid of the oil or at least control it but nothing seems to be working.

One confirmed dead from Swine flu

Published On: July 28, 2017 09:22 AM NPT By: Republica

WALING, July 28: A person hailing from Waling of Syangja district has reportedly died from Swine Flu.

ANFA meeting postponed again over Three Star issue

Published On: July 28, 2017 08:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has postponed its working committee meeting for indefinite period after failing to solve the Three Star’s compensation issue.

155 BFIs go for mergers to meet capital requirement

Published On: July 28, 2017 08:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The new minimum paid-up capital requirement for bank and financial institutions (BFIs) gave the impetus to go for mergers and acquisitions.

Apex court verdict deferred for 10th time

Published On: July 28, 2017 07:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Justice delayed is justice denied is how a popular saying goes. However, the Supreme Court on Thursday deferred for the 10th time the verdict on a writ petition demanding resumption of vote counting in Bharatpur Metropolitan City.

Janai Purnima, Nag Panchami Festival Today

Published On: July 28, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: The tagadharis or those who wear the 'Janai' (the sacred thread) around their bodies from the left shoulder change the sacred thread today after having a haircut and a bath on the occasion of 'Janai Purnima', also known as 'Rishi Tarpani'.

Manpower agencies, legal provisions major hurdles for government says Home Minister

Published On: July 28, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, JULY 27: The plan to set up a foreign employment unit under Nepal Police could be a game changer in ending the woes faced by migrant workers but the government looks certain to face multiple hurdles including legal complications.

Tax Settlement Commission followed no clear guidelines

Published On: July 28, 2017 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The Tax Settlement Commission was not adhering to any clear guidelines while negotiating tax receivables of Rs 30.52 billion, and its members were  overconfident that they could do whatever  they willed because their decisions were immune to investigations and disclosures.

MoE forms panel to probe Sajha capers

Published On: July 28, 2017 01:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has formed a panel to probe  irregularities at Sajha Prakashan.

With 3 days remaining of PM's deadline, govt agencies expedite road repair

Published On: July 28, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The government has claimed that fixing potholes and repairing roads inside the Kathmandu Valley has been expedited following the direction from the prime minister last week.

Rauniyar, Poudel bag Education Journalism Award

Published On: July 27, 2017 07:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The Education Journalism Award is being conferred on Nagarik daily journalist Ruby Rauniyar and editor at edukhabar.com news portal, Shreedhar Poudel, for this year.

Govt constitutes 3-member team to hold talks with Dr KC

Published On: July 27, 2017 07:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Government has formed a 3-member team led by secretary at Ministry of Education Shanta Bahadur Shrestha to hold talks with Dr Govinda KC.

No power cuts now onwards, Energy Minister says

Published On: July 27, 2017 06:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Energy Minister Mahendra Bahadur Shahi has said that the people will not have to face load-shedding now onwards.

Constitution amendment to move ahead: NC leader Koirala

Published On: July 27, 2017 05:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Nepali Congress General Secretary Dr Shashanka Koirala on Thursday said the constitution amendment proposal registered in Legislature Parliament would be proceeded.

President confers titles on 399 persons for higher studies in Buddhist philosophy

Published On: July 27, 2017 05:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said Nepal is a multi-cultural, multi-religious, multi-ethnic and a multi-lingual country.

PM stresses on accessible and quality health services at home

Published On: July 27, 2017 05:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has insisted on creating an atmosphere so that the entire people could have an easy access to treatment from all hospitals across the country.

Swine flu death in Waling, alert issued

Published On: July 27, 2017 04:54 PM NPT By: Republica

WALING, July 27: The Waling Primary Health Center in Syangja has issued an alert for the people of Waling and its adjoining areas following the death of a person attributed to swine flu.

Education Ministry for deploying its staffs to local level only on seniority basis

Published On: July 27, 2017 04:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The Ministry of Education has taken a stance that its employees be deployed in the local level only on the basis of seniority.