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Abinash Tamang shines in HSC's win over Jawalakhel

Published On: May 31, 2017 09:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: Himalayan Sherpa Club (HSC) and Nepal Police Club (NPC) emerged victorious in Lalit Memorial U-18 Championship on Tuesday as they defeated Jawalakhel Youth Club (JYC) and Brigade Boys Club (BBC) respectively.

Central Region, Mid-western Region shares point in rain affected match

Published On: May 31, 2017 09:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: Central Region and Mid-western Region have shared one point each after their match in 1st Prime Minister Cup One Day National Cricket Tournament was halted due to rain on Tuesday. In the group A match played at TU Cricket Ground, Central Region won the toss and opt for fielding inviting Mid-west to bat.

On Mao’s path

Published On: May 31, 2017 08:43 AM NPT By: Republica

There is now little doubt that the cadres of ruling CPN (Maoist Center) were involved in tearing of ballot papers in Bharatpur municipality, Chitwan. They acted when they saw that their mayoral candidate, Renu Dahal, was losing. Talking to Republica, Superintendent of Police Deepak Thapa of District Police Office, Chitwan—who was present in person at the vote-counting station—said he had personally apprehended two people whom he saw tearing ballot papers inside the station. The two later turned out to be Maoist party representatives.

Valley Pollution Levels

Published On: May 31, 2017 08:23 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.

Govt registers proposal to amend Election Act

Published On: May 31, 2017 07:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: In a bid to bring the agitating Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) on board the local elections, the government registered an amendment to the Local Level Election Act, in parliament Tuesday.

Department of Tourism pledges to do more for Everest cleanup

Published On: May 31, 2017 07:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: With the ambition to conquest the world's highest peak, daring adventurers pay Nepal government a hefty sum of money to climb Mount Everest (8,848 meters). Despite Everest being an important source of revenue for the government, mountaineers who risk everything to reach the top of the world have been complaining of rampant wastes in the Everest region.

OBOR will end Nepal's dependence on one country: Oli

Published On: May 31, 2017 07:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: While terming Nepal's decision to join the Chinese-initiated One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, Chairman of CPN-UML K P Sharma Oli has said that it would help reduce Nepal's heavy reliance on India.

NA cargo plane crashes, pilot killed

Published On: May 31, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica

NEPALGUNJ, May 30: Flight Commander Kailash Gurung of Nepal Army died in a cargo aircraft accident on Monday. The aircraft crashed near the Bajura-based Kolti airport while trying to land.

Dr KC to begin hunger strike from Friday

Published On: May 31, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: After the ruling parties withdrew the impeachment motion filed against Chief Justice Sushila Karki in parliament, Dr Govinda KC, a professor at the Institute of Medicine (IOM), has rescheduled his hunger strike. Now Dr KC Will go for a fast-unto-death from the coming Friday.

Kathmandu mayor to assume office today

Published On: May 31, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: Mayor-elect Bidya Sundar Shakya of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is all set to assume office from Wednesday.

Hotelier B K Shrestha passes away

Published On: May 31, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: Noted tourism entrepreneur B K Shrestha passed away at his residence in Bhainsepati, Laltipur, on Tuesday morning. He was 68.

Indian envoy advises RJPN to go to polls

Published On: May 31, 2017 03:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: Indian ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri have suggested to the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) to take part in the second phase of local elections. Indian envoy Puri gave such suggestion during a two-hour meeting with top leaders of the RJPN held at Indian Embassy in Lainchaur on Tuesday morning.

NC takes initiative to form govt

Published On: May 31, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: The Nepali Congress (NC) has initiated moves to form a new government  as per a call  by President Bidya Devi Bhandari five days ago. NC wants to form the new government under its own leadership.

Heart to Heart with Malvika

Published On: May 31, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Take criticism and use it to your advantage

Govt to defer elections yet again

Published On: May 31, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: The government is going to postpone the poll date for the second round of local elections yet again.

On Mao’s path

Published On: May 31, 2017 02:00 AM NPT By: Republica

There is now little doubt that the cadres of ruling CPN (Maoist Center) were involved in tearing of ballot papers in Bharatpur municipality, Chitwan.

IME, Global IME name 100 students for scholarship

Published On: May 31, 2017 01:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: IME Ltd and Global IME Bank Ltd have jointly announced the name of 100 students selected  for ‘IME Global IME Aakanshya Scholarship Fund’ for the year 2073 BS.

PM holds discussion with EC's office bearers to seek advices on poll rescheduling

Published On: May 30, 2017 09:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday held discussion with office bearers of the Election Commission at his official residence in Baluwatar to seek advice on rescheduling the second round of the local level elections.

Hotel community praises budget

Published On: May 30, 2017 08:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: The tourism entrepreneurs have praised the budget, saying that it was unveiled with due priority for tourism infrastructure development. They stressed the effective implementation of the budget.

Show cause for no arrangement of parking

Published On: May 30, 2017 07:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 30: The Supreme Court (SC) has instructed the government to furnish written response with reason for not managing parking space in appropriate areas of metropolis, sub-metropolis and municipality.