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Giri-led Sadbhawana merges with FSFN

Published On: June 9, 2017 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 9: In yet another merger among Madhes-based parties in the run up to the second phase of the local elections, the Federal Socialist Forum Nepal (FSFN) has been united with the Nepal Sadbhawana Party led by Sarita Giri.

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Taplejung clinches ANFA Women C’ship title

Published On: June 9, 2017 08:35 PM NPT By: Republica

PALPA, June 9: Taplejung has clinched the title of ANFA Women Championship by defeating Rautahat with two goals on Friday.

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CPN-MC leader dies after falling off ladder

Published On: June 9, 2017 08:04 PM NPT By: Republica

DAMAULI, June 9: CPN-Maoist Centre leader Bhuminanda Lamicchane hailing from Bandipur rural municipality-5, Yampa of Tanahun district died after falling from a ladder at his home on Friday.

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PM Deuba-Bangladesh Army Chief Meet

Published On: June 9, 2017 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 9: Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba was paid a courtesy call on by Bangladesh Army Chief General Abu Belal Muhhamad Shafiul Haq on Friday.

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House panel asks govt to paint Valley zebra crossings by 15 days

Published On: June 9, 2017 05:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 9: Following the latest report that  many pedestrians have been killed while crossing the roads in Kathmandu Valley, parliament's Development Committee on Friday  asked the government bodies to paint the zebra crossings at intervals of 120 meters within the next 15 days.

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PM urges Madhes-centric parties to participate in election

Published On: June 9, 2017 03:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 9: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said making the constitution all-accepted and successfully holding the second-phase of local-level election were the immediate plans of the government.

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Nepalese women struggling for golden future in Abu Dhabi

Published On: June 9, 2017 02:17 PM NPT By: Republica

DUBAI, June 9: The pain of Nepali migrant workers in foreign lands is not unknown to us. It is one of the burning issues to be resolved soon by the state mechanism but it has become a matter of story-telling.

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Nepali Embassy holds tourism promotion program in Chengdu

Published On: June 9, 2017 02:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 9:  The Embassy of Nepal in Beijing, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) jointly organized a tourism promotion program in Chengdu on Friday with the support of Sichuan Provincial People's Government.

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Water pipe laying for Melamchi project picking up pace

Published On: June 9, 2017 01:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 9: The laying of water pipes for much-awaited Melamchi Drinking Water Project has been speeded up in Kathmandu valley. The project aims to supply water to valley's dwellers within the Nepali month of Asoj, a project official said.

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Man hacked to death

Published On: June 9, 2017 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica

PAANCHTHAR, June 9: A person was murdered at Sabrang, Phidim Municipality, Ward No. 1 this morning.

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Girl student dies falling off tree

Published On: June 9, 2017 12:05 PM NPT By: Republica

JAJARKOT, June 9: A girl student has died after falling off a tree here in the district today.

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Journalists' take out demonstration in Birgunj

Published On: June 9, 2017 12:01 PM NPT By: Republica

PARSA, June 9: Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Chapter in Parsa today took out a demonstration in Birgunj calling for action against those misbehaving with journalists on the pretext of writing news stories.

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Value in unexpected places

Published On: June 9, 2017 11:52 AM NPT By: Republica

When we think of libraries, there are some names (British Library, A-one Library, Kaiser Library) that automatically come to our mind. Those living in Kathmandu, at least, are well familiar with these establishments. However, it seems for the enthusiastic readers in the valley, there is more to discover.

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Island getaways

Published On: June 9, 2017 10:41 AM NPT By: Republica

Living in a landlocked country, the words ‘beaches’ and ‘islands’ evoke excitement and wonder. There are some of the world’s most beautiful islands just a short plane ride away that you might want to consider while planning your next vacation. And with the mercury rising steadily, you might want to plan one quite soon.

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A guide to gifting

Published On: June 9, 2017 10:22 AM NPT By: Republica

It’s the season of weddings, and then there is the occasional birthday, anniversary, or celebration time that calls for a gift. While gift cards and money-in-an-envelope can be easy and practical, it isn’t always heartwarming and nice. Whether you are lousy at choosing gifts, or are dealing with people who don’t know what they want, here are a few ideas you might want to turn to the next time you find yourself in a gift-giving situation.

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Build your own home gym

Published On: June 9, 2017 09:57 AM NPT By: Republica

How many times have we skipped exercising because we simply didn’t feel like packing our gym bag, getting dressed, and then commuting or even walking the short distance to the gym? As it is when it comes to going to the gym it isn’t like most of us need a strong justification, any excuse will work. So here is an idea, how about we bring the gym to us? You don’t need a lot of equipment or bulky machines to make your own home gym. In fact, it’s quite easy to build yourself an effective place to exercise. Manoj Shrestha, from the head office of Skybrands’ gym equipment in Tripureshwor, shows us how to do just that.

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Wake up pretty

Published On: June 9, 2017 09:28 AM NPT By: Republica

In the age of instant gratification, we prefer quick and easy fixes to all our problems and this feeling spills over to beauty treatments too. Nobody really has the patience to go through elaborate facials and skin treatments. There is a solution to that: Make use of the nighttime to pamper your skin. The Week talked to Kshitiza Bidari of Elia Beauty Parlor to find out what can be done to wake up with radiant skin.

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Easier route to IELTS

Published On: June 9, 2017 09:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU: CEO of Nabil Bank Sashin Joshi and country director of British Council Nepal Dr Jovan Ilic signed an MoU to facilitate International English Language Testing System (IELT) students of Nepal on June 6.

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The rejuvenating weekends

Published On: June 9, 2017 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica

After a hectic week at work, we all wait for the weekend to arrive so that we can rejuvenate our minds for the upcoming week. Nasana Bajracharya of MyCity talked to some personalities in-between their busy schedules to understand their weekend preferences. Here is what they had to say.

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Jeetgadhi Fort Reviving Past Glory

Published On: June 9, 2017 08:58 AM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL: Jeetgadhi fort, where Nepali soldiers beat the East India Company army, is a prominent aspect of the Butwal cityscape. Located on the western bank of the Tinau River, the fort can be reached by a half hour walk from Butwal baazar.

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