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Government committed to update bills: Home Minister Sharma

Published On: July 26, 2017 06:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Home Minister Janardan Sharma has said after the formulation of necessary policy, the security force was doing exercise to access to the place of landslide and floods within 30 minutes of the disaster.

Pushpa’s ‘I love you’ to Sharmila

Published On: July 26, 2017 06:11 PM NPT By: Republica

The music video of the song ‘Love You’ by Suresh Lama has finally been released. The video, directed by Bikash Subedi, was released on Sunday amid a program in Kathmandu.

Women's representation not durable without mandatory legislation

Published On: July 26, 2017 06:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Members of Parliament and legal experts have called for extensive reforms in the bill designed to provide for election to the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly, 2074. The reforms, they said, have to be made in view of gender and social inclusion.

Nava Udhyamshala for entrepreneurs

Published On: July 26, 2017 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Antarprerana has launched a new one-month-long intensive course called ‘Nava Udhyamshala’, where aspiring entrepreneurs are equipped with the basic knowledge and skills required for transforming their ideas into real businesses.

Livestock Ministry addresses cent percent plaints filed at Hello Sarkar

Published On: July 26, 2017 05:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Only the Ministry of Livestock Development has addressed cent per cent complaints filed by general public at Hello Sarkar program.

Candidacy from more than one constituency removed

Published On: July 26, 2017 05:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: A bill relating to the election of member of the House of Representatives has removed the provision of one candidate contesting from more than one constituency.

No constitution amendment in present situation: NWPP Chair Bijukchhe

Published On: July 26, 2017 04:37 PM NPT By: Republica

NAGARKOT, July 26: Nepal Worker and Peasants' Party Chair Narayan Man Bijukchhe has said the constitution amendment proposal was not in the interest of the nation and it could not be passed in the usual political situation.

Local representatives directed to furnish property details

Published On: July 26, 2017 04:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: The National Vigilance Centre has directed the elected local representatives to submit their property details within 60 days of their election through the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development.

Five loaded guns seized from Dang

Published On: July 26, 2017 02:57 PM NPT By: Republica

DANG, July 26: Police have confiscated five loaded guns from a forest area at Rajapur rural municipality-7 in the district.

Heart to Heart with Malvika

Published On: July 26, 2017 12:48 PM NPT By: Republica

Being in a dishonest relationship is not easy and you are not the only one going through this situation despite being gay.

Dodging Fake News on Social Media

Published On: July 26, 2017 12:35 PM NPT By: Republica

Social media is becoming a dangerous place for adults and children alike as we can see new users like our parents giving in to hoaxes - from fake appeals for donations to illogical pun-intended lifestyle hacks. Teenagers increasingly consume incomplete information regarding mental health and feel the necessity to associate themselves with extreme cases like depression, narcissism and border-line personality disorder. Not only that, social media has become a platform for body-shaming, often perpetuated through fake news about boob jobs and celebrity body measurements. To understand youngsters’ take and reaction toward fake news, Shuvechchha Ghimire of My City interviewed ten students of DAV College. She observed that the understanding of fake news to these youngsters was limited. However, she came across a few unique narratives that were typical of social media users of all age groups. Following are edited excerpts from her conversation with the students.

Kiran Shoes facilitates top-performing dealers

Published On: July 26, 2017 12:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Kiran Shoes Manufacturers, the manufacturer of the Goldstar shoes and Hathi Chhap slippers, organized annual dealers meet between July 22 and July 24.

Nepal Life Insurance opens branch office in Jhapa

Published On: July 26, 2017 12:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal Life Insurance Company (NLIC) has opened a new branch office at Gauradaha of Jhapa. Issuing a statement, the company said that Shriman Karki, officiating executive director of Beema Samiti, inaugurated the branch office amid a function on Tuesday.

Weightlifters Kamala, Sanju set national records

Published On: July 26, 2017 10:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: Nepali weightlifters Kamala Shrestha and Sanju Chaudhary have set national records in the ongoing 19th Youth Asian, 24th Junior Women’s and 31st Junior Men’s Asian Weightlifting Championships being held at Army Physical Training and Sports Center, Lagankhel, on Tuesday.

Afghanistan kills Nepal’s world cup dream

Published On: July 26, 2017 10:26 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: Nepal’s dream of qualifying for the ICC U-19 World Cup has been shattered after facing 96 runs defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in its last match of the ICC U-19 World Cup Division-1 Asia Qualifiers on Tuesday.

A bull sits on the road

Published On: July 26, 2017 10:21 AM NPT By: Republica

A bull sitting on the road in front of Bir Hospital, Kathmandu during late 1980s.

Valley Pollution Levels

Published On: July 26, 2017 09:39 AM NPT By: Republica

The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day.

Lumbini Buddhist University senate endorses master-plan, new degrees

Published On: July 26, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: The eighth senate of Lumbini Buddhist University has endorsed the master-plan of the university during a meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office in Kathmandu on Monday.  The formulation and adoption of the master-plan was long due at the university.

Journos barred from entering Sajha Prakashan

Published On: July 26, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, July 25:  Dolindra Prasad Sharma, chairperson and general manager of Sajha Prakashan, has barred journalists from entering the state-owned 105 years old publication office located at Pulchowk, Lalitpur.

BIMSTEC ministerial meeting set for August 10-11

Published On: July 26, 2017 04:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 25: The 15th Bay of Bengal Initiatives for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Ministerial Meeting is scheduled to be held in Kathmandu on August 10-11.