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Valley Pollution Levels

Published On: June 29, 2017 07:22 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.

70.5 pc voter turnout in phase 2 local polls

Published On: June 29, 2017 06:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28:The second round local elections were conducted  enthusiastically on Wednesday in the 334 local units of Provinces 1, 5 and 7, bringing even some leaders of the poll-opposing political parties into the election process.

Up to 80 percent voter turnout in Madhesi constituencies

Published On: June 29, 2017 06:30 AM NPT By: Republica

RUPANDEHI/ KAPILVASTU, June 29: Madhesi voters in all districts of the tarai participated in the local polls with a lot of enthusiasm despite a series of anti-election campaigns and repeated calls by the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) to boycott the polls.

Voters brave weather, defy threats

Published On: June 29, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: The second phase of the local elections concluded successfully Wednesday with millions of voters turning up to cast their ballots defying bad weather and intimidation by some poll-opposing groups.

Actions to minimize impact of climate change should start at the local level

Published On: June 29, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

The National Climate Change Impact Survey (NCCIS) report released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) last week showed how climate change is badly affecting our agriculture, forests, biodiversity, water resources and energy security. Is the impact of climate change really that serious for Nepal? If so, what can we do to cope, as a country and as individuals? Laxmi Dutt Bhatta, a climate and ecosystem management expert with the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), shared his views with Republica’s Mahabir Paudyal and Kosh Raj Koirala.

Bomb terror in various districts on Election Day

Published On: June 29, 2017 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Various places in provinces 1, 5, and 7 were terrorized by bomb scare as well as blasts on Wednesday as the country was observing the second phase of local elections. Such incidents were reported in Ilam, Khotang and Udayapur districts.

Bankers for raising personal home loan limit to Rs 20 million

Published On: June 29, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Bankers have urged the central bank to raise the upper limit of personal housing loans from Rs 10 million to at least Rs 20 million.

Mahara visiting Delhi to lay ground for Deuba visit

Published On: June 29, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara is leaving for New Delhi on July 2 to lay the ground for the maiden visit of newly-elected Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba to the southern neighbor.

People power

Published On: June 29, 2017 12:25 AM NPT By: Republica

Many had doubted the feasibility of the second round of local election that had been scheduled in the middle of the monsoon season.

Govt targets record 5.4m tons of paddy in FY2017/18

Published On: June 29, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 29: The government has set a target of producing 5.4 million tons of paddy this season.

Infographics: German police braced for trouble at G20 summit

Published On: June 29, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

German police braced for trouble at G20 summit

First-time voters enthusiastically participated in local elections

Published On: June 29, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KHOTANG, June 29: Nabaraj Giri of Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-10, Khotang on Wednesday, had his first experience of casting vote in local level elections at the age of 28.

NSC to host three tournaments this month

Published On: June 28, 2017 09:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: National Sports Council (NSC) has said that it will organize three tournaments this month in Kathmandu.

Ncell provides partial scholarship

Published On: June 28, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: Ncell has provided partial scholarships to 48 Secondary Education Exam (SEE) appeared students as part of its 'Pahilo SIM' campaign.

Indian Stars bags first win in ACPL

Published On: June 28, 2017 09:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: Indian Stars registered its first victory in the ongoing Asian Club Premier Club (ACPL) defeating Dubai Warriors by 20 runs, on Wednesday.

Fire destroys 13 thatch roofed houses

Published On: June 28, 2017 06:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KOHALPUR, June 28: A total of 13 thatch roofed houses and some huts were destroyed with fire at Kalaphanta in Banke district today.

Local poll, achievement in view of constitution amendment: Gachchhadar

Published On: June 28, 2017 05:46 PM NPT By: Republica

ITAHARI, June 28: Deputy Prime Minister Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar has said the local level lection should be taken as the significant achievement in view of the enforcement of the constitution.

4 elderly die at polling centers

Published On: June 28, 2017 05:28 PM NPT By: Republica

PALPA, June 28: As many as four elderly people died while casting their votes in the second phase of the local elections on Wednesday. Among them, two died apparently due to cardiac arrest while they were in the queue to cast their votes in Palpa district.

53 per cent voting as of 1.30 pm: EC

Published On: June 28, 2017 05:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: Fifty-three per cent voting had taken place until 1.30 pm under the second phase of local level election underway in Province Nos. 1, 5 and 7 today. The voting will take place until 5 pm.

Voting taking place in peaceful and enthusiastic manner (with video)

Published On: June 28, 2017 04:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 28: Voting is taking place under the second phase local level election in Province Nos. 1, 5 and 7 in a peaceful and enthusiastic manner.