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Dahal making last-ditch effort to get Sumargi’s frozen funds released

Published On: May 20, 2017 11:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is making a last-ditch effort to release Rs 3 billion that had entered the country as foreign investment for companies promoted by businessman Ajeya Raj Sumargi.

Apex court refuses stay order in LED bulbs case

Published On: May 20, 2017 10:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant a stay order to the government's decision to buy 20 million LED bulbs from India through a fast-track channel.

Valley Pollution Levels

Published On: May 20, 2017 09:36 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

Pedestrian rammed to death by speeding mini truck

Published On: May 20, 2017 08:03 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 20: A pedestrian was killed on the spot after getting rammed by a speeding mini truck at Baniyatar this morning.

No progress in inter-party talks

Published On: May 20, 2017 07:04 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 20: Inter-party talks  on the constitution amendment bill and increasing the number of local units in tarai districts as demanded by various Madhes-based political parties have failed to make any headway. The talks were  convened by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Pardoning murder

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

Both the Supreme Court and the National Human Rights Commission have unambiguously said, and repeatedly, that the government cannot withdraw criminal charges against those accused of serious human rights violations

UML maintains tiny lead as vote-count nears completion

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

KATHMANDU, May 20: As vote-counting for the first round of local elections is about to be completed the main opposition CPN-UML has emerged as the largest party in terms of winning the posts of chiefs and other positions in the  283 local units that voted.

Nepse sheds 15 points as investors book profits

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

KATHMANDU, May 20: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) declined shed 15.36 points this week to close at 1,643.87 points on Thursday - the last trading day of the week.

Migrant workers continue to face appalling treatment in Qatar

Published On: May 20, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 20: Migrant workers including thousands of Nepalis continue to face serious abuse and exploitation in Qatar 2022 World Cup construction sites, Amnesty International has said.

Infographics: Naples ''supervolcano'' closer to eruption

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

Naples ''supervolcano'' closer to eruption

JYC's General Secretary KC passes away

Published On: May 19, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Jawalakhel Youth Club (JYC)'s General Secretary Man Mohan KC passed away on Friday. He was 39.

Nepal qualifies for ITF Asian U12 Championship

Published On: May 19, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Bangladesh and India have become the boys' and girls' champions respectively in the South Asia Regional Qualifiers of ITF Asian U-12 Team Championship on Friday.

First round of election possible after government's guts: PM Dahal

Published On: May 19, 2017 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica

BHARATPUR, May 19: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the first round of local election was held with the demonstration of government's fortitude and determination facing the odd time.

Maoist Center ward candidate quits party after he loses elections

Published On: May 19, 2017 07:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Maoist Center candidate Aroj Kumar Khadgi has quit his party.

Two injured in Khukuri attack

Published On: May 19, 2017 07:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Two persons were injured in separate incidents of Khukuri attack in Rasuwa district.

UML candidate Joshi elected Suryabinayak Municipality-5 chair

Published On: May 19, 2017 06:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: CPN-UML has won entire seats in Suryabinayak Municipality-5.

UML hits century as Maharjan elected Kirtipur mayor

Published On: May 19, 2017 05:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: CPN-UML candidate Ramesh Maharjan has been elected as mayor of Kirtipur Municipality.

UML clinches victory in Dudhauli Municipality

Published On: May 19, 2017 02:31 PM NPT By: Republica

SINDHULI, May 19: CPN-UML has clinched victory in two municipalities and one rural municipality. UML candidate Ghana Shyam Raut has been elected at mayor of Dudhauli Municipality. He has garnered 8, 598 votes. His immediate rival Nepali Congress’s Ganga Dahal got 8, 223 votes.

NC candidate Chalise wins Gokarneshwar Municipality mayor

Published On: May 19, 2017 01:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19:  Nepali Congress candidate Santosh Chalise has taken lead in the mayoral election for Gokaneshwar Municipality. Chalise has secured 9,009 votes.

Little things

Published On: May 19, 2017 12:31 PM NPT By: Republica

Living in an apartment, or in an older home with tiny rooms, can present a challenge bigger than just how to make your limited space seem larger.