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Valley Pollution Levels

Published On: June 16, 2017 08:25 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.

RJPN threatens to disrupt polls in other tarai districts too

Published On: June 16, 2017 08:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 15: The Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) on Thursday said there will be no change in its plans to disrupt local elections in the other districts of the tarai that are going to polls in the second phase. RJPN leaders said this in response to the government’s decision Thursday to postpone polls in Province 2.

People take to social media against deferral

Published On: June 16, 2017 08:07 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 15: The government’s decision to defer the local election in Province 2 yet again has drawn flak from people across the country.

Rampant India sets up Champions Trophy final vs Pakistan

Published On: June 16, 2017 03:04 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRMINGHAM, June 16: India coasted into a Champions Trophy final against fierce rival Pakistan by beating Bangladesh by nine wickets on Thursday, guided by an elegant century by Rohit Sharma and a surprising bowling performance by part-time spinner Kedar Jadhav.

Blood components being 'smuggled' to India

Published On: June 16, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 15: While patients often struggle to get blood transfusions at various hospitals here due to supply shortages , it is reported that blood components collected by various blood banks in Nepal are being sold across the border.

Poll deferral will weaken nat'l unity, encourage separatists: UML

Published On: June 16, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 15: The decision to postpone the second phase of the local level elections in Province 2 will weaken national unity and boost the morale of separatists, the main opposition CPN-UML said on Thursday as it criticized the government's last-minute decision to defer the polls in Province 2.

Decent work agenda key pillar of fair globalization: President Bhandari

Published On: June 15, 2017 08:51 PM NPT By: Republica

GENEVA, June 15: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said the decent work agenda promoted by International Labour Organization constitutes a key pillar of fair globalization where everyone becomes a winner. This goal can be achieved if every State accords due regard to the dignity and value of work.

Leader Dahal urges women to be united for meaningful women participation

Published On: June 15, 2017 08:47 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 15: CPN-Maoist Centre Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged the women folks to be united for their meaningful participation in the every state organ, including the local units.

Two electrocuted to death

Published On: June 15, 2017 08:28 PM NPT By: Republica

SURKHET, June 15: Two people were electrocuted to death in Birendranagar on Wednesday night. The deceased are 26-year-old Bhim Shahi of Kalikot and Pasang Lama, 25, of Ramechhap in Kalika Rural Municipality, District Police Chief SP Mohan Kumar Acharya told Republica Online.