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Easy, cheaper loans key to sustaining growth rate: Pvt sector

Published On: June 20, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: Private sector leaders have said that the monetary policy for the coming fiscal year 2017/18 should address the current problem of high interest rates and shortage of lendable funds in the banking system.

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Making Itahari a model city: Election agenda of candidates

Published On: June 20, 2017 01:40 AM NPT By: Republica

ITAHARI, June 20: Itahari of Sunsari district is one of the rising cities of Province-1. Leading such a city would be a matter of prestige and great challenge to the prospective mayor and deputy mayor. With the local elections just around the corner, many are curious who would lead the city by winning the vital posts in the polls slated for June 28. Republica talked with mayoral and deputy mayoral candidates of various parties vying in Itahari Sub-metropolitan City of Sunsari regarding the upcoming polls. Excerpts:

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Mayoral candidate Dhakal plans to transform Biratnagar into a megacity

Published On: June 20, 2017 01:30 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, June 20: Binod Dhakal, CPN-UML candidate for the mayoral post of Biratnagar Metropolitan City, has publicized a five-year work plan to transform the city into a megacity.

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TTDC urges local representatives to restore beauty of Thamel

Published On: June 20, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: Tourism stakeholders of Thamel have urged the newly elected mayor, deputy mayor and chairmen of different ward offices to do the needful for making Thamel a happening destination for tourists.

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Arrest warrants issued against Tax Settlement Commission chief, member

Published On: June 20, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has issued arrest warrants against Tax Settlement Commission (TSC) chief Lumdhwoj Mahat and member Umesh Dhakal, accusing them of being involved in a multi-billion rupee tax scam.

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11th meeting of Nepal-China Joint Consultation Mechanism today

Published On: June 20, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: The 11th meeting of Nepal-China Joint Consultation Mechanism is scheduled to begin in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

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Snake oil

Published On: June 20, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

The spokesperson for Nepal Oil Cooperation (NOC) Sitaram Pokhrel was clearly trying to cover up for his bosses. He recently told Republica that NOC was unable to lower price of petroleum products significantly since “the price of petroleum products is cheaper in Nepal compared to India" and "further deduction in price will encourage cross-border smuggling”.

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Employment, prosperity and corruption eradication main agendas of Tulsipur candidates

Published On: June 20, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

TULSIPUR, June 20: With the successful conclusion of the filing of candidacies a day ago, the local polls slated for June 28 is confirmed to take place as planned. Locals of provinces 1, 5 and 7, where the elections are being held, are excited to have new mayors and chiefs of their respective rural municipalities. With the election day just eight days away, Republica talked with some of the candidates of Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City in Dang district on what they would contribute if they win. Excerpts:

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Digital media should be taken as revolution not as evolution: Phua

Published On: June 20, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: “Quality of content is the key to success for both digital and print media. There should not be competition between print and digital media. But they should move together and digital media should be taken as revolution not as evolution,” said Helena Phua, executive vice president, Asia Pacific, The New York Times, in an interactive session held on Monday at Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Bouddha.

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Infographics: Main migratory routes to the gulf countries

Published On: June 20, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Main migratory routes to the gulf countries

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New CJ appointment only after second phase poll

Published On: June 20, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 20: The Constitutional Council (CC) failed to pick a new chief justice for the country after main opposition party CPN-UML Chairman K P Oli demanded time for studying the backgrounds of the six individuals recommended for the post.

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NC decides to send central representatives to 35 districts for poll

Published On: June 19, 2017 11:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to send its central representatives to various districts in provinces 1, 3 and 5 to help the party's candidates secure victory in the second phase of local elections scheduled for June 28.

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Schools to remain close for four days

Published On: June 19, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: In view of the June 28 local elections, the Election Commission has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to grant a four-day holiday to schools of provinces 1, 5 and 7. The Ministry of Education is also asked to abide by the decision.

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Nepal-US exercise Balance-Nail 17-3 kicks off

Published On: June 19, 2017 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepal and the US have commenced bilateral special operations exercise "Balance Nail 17-3" at the Chhauni Barracks in Kathmandu on Monday.

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Badminton players selected

Published On: June 19, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: Nepal Badminton Association (NBA) has selected six players including three boys and three girls for the upcoming Badminton Asia Junior Championship to be held in Jakarta of Indonesia from July 22 to 30.

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U-19 Nepali cricket squad announced

Published On: June 19, 2017 09:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: An 18-member Nepali U-19 cricket squad has been announced on Monday for the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup Division -1 Asia Qualifiers to be held next month in Singapore.

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EC communicates to Home Ministry for granting public holiday

Published On: June 19, 2017 09:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: The Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) has decided to communicate to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) for announcing a public holiday in 35 districts across province no 1, 5 and 7 on June 28 in view of the second phase of local level election.

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Govt to observe third Int Day of Yoga on June 21

Published On: June 19, 2017 08:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: Government is going to mark the third International Day of Yoga on June 21 nation-wide with several programmes with an objective to highlight the significance of yoga to human health.

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NC intensifies election campaigns in Biratnagar metropolis

Published On: June 19, 2017 07:47 PM NPT By: Republica

ITAHARI, June 19: With second round of local elections just around the corner, Nepali Congress (NC) has intensified its election campaigns in the three metropolises of Province 1.

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EC appeals to all for peaceful electioneering

Published On: June 19, 2017 07:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 19: The Election Commission has appealed to all- political parties, leaders, election candidates and voters- to conduct election campaigning peacefully.

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