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NATTA to participate in tourism fair in Dhaka

Published On: April 22, 2017 11:14 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), is participating in the Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

IMF urges Nepal to orient fiscal policy toward facilitating quick spending on reconstruction

Published On: April 22, 2017 11:08 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the fiscal policy of Nepal should be oriented toward facilitating spending on post-earthquake reconstruction and infrastructure as quickly as possible.

US urges Nepal to make optimum use of TPA facility

Published On: April 22, 2017 10:49 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: The US has urged the government and the private sector of Nepal for maximum utilization of new duty-free tariff benefits by increasing exports of products granted preferential access by Trade Preferences Act for Nepal (TPA).

Valley Pollution Levels

Published On: April 22, 2017 10:09 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

Raute suffering from burn injuries finally lands in hospital

Published On: April 22, 2017 08:57 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: After rigorous persuasion, a Raute family with traditional mindset finally agreed to seek medical intervention for one of its injured members.

EC seeks info from ministries on funds for conflict victims, ex-rebels

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: The Election Commission (EC) has sought details from two ministries--Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction-- over the releasing of billions of rupees to conflict victims and former Maoist combatants. The the ministries have been accused of making preparations to release an estimated Rs 16 billion for conflict victims and ex-Maoist combatants in a move to influence the upcoming local elections.

Eye on election

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

We are delighted by the news of merger between six small Madhesi parties on Thursday to form the Rastriya Janata Party (RJP). On the same day, Bijaya Kumar Gacchhadar-led Nepal Democratic Forum merged with Tharuhat Tarai Party Nepal.

Profiteering on snacks during TIA flight delays

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: A coffee shop and a first-floor restaurant at the departure hall of  Tribhuwan International Airport domestic terminal  have no price menus. The two establishments charge  passengers exorbitant prices for food and drinks while they awaiting their flights.

Nepse gains 7 points in volatile week

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index rose 6.73 points this week to close at 1,658.34 points on Thursday.

Flood debris blocks confluence of Arun and Barun rivers

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU / BIRATNAGAR, April 22: As many as 150 people of 54 households in Bhot Khola Rural Municipality of Sankhuwasabha district face displacement after the sediments brought by a flooded Barun River blocked the confluence of Arun and Barun River in the district on Thursday evening.

Call for ensuring representation of women in politics

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: Prospective female candidates for the local elections said on Friday that there are still lots of obstacles for women to enter politics. They said challenges will remain unless they fight collectively to ensure representation of more women leaders in politics.

Unions launching protests against private school fee hike

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: Student unions affiliated to various political parties have announced protests starting Monday against the fee hike by private schools.

Panel formed to review Nepal's foreign policy

Published On: April 22, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 22: The government has formed a 16-member task force to review the current foreign policy to make it compatible with the changed national and international context.

Six ways to become the champion of your eating disorder

Published On: April 21, 2017 11:35 PM NPT By: Republica

Eating disorder is a serious illness and people suffering through it have their own set of struggles. Here are few ways you can become a self loving person by overcoming your eating disorder.

Home minister warns those attempting to foil elections

Published On: April 21, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

BANEPA, April 21: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi has warned that anyone attempting to foil the upcoming local elections will be subjected to punishment.

International Industrial Expo kicks off

Published On: April 21, 2017 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: The 13th International Industrial Trade Fair kicked off at the Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu from Thursday.

Nepal to host AFC U-16 qualifiers

Published On: April 21, 2017 09:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled the draw for upcoming qualifiers of AFC U-16 Championship 2018 and AFC U-19 Championship 2018 scheduled for September 16 to 24 and October 31 to November 8 respectively.

Ratnajeet, Dipesh leaving for China

Published On: April 21, 2017 08:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: Nepali shuttlers Ratnajeet Tamang and Dipesh Dhami are set to take part in the Badminton Asia Championships 2017 to be held in China's Wuhan Province from April 25 to 30.

Commuters hit as capital traffic goes messy (with video)

Published On: April 21, 2017 07:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: The denizens of the Capital City have been plagued by the traffic jam.

Scooter driver killed after being hit by tipper

Published On: April 21, 2017 02:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 21: A-26-year-old man driving a scooter was killed after being hit by a tipper at Kamalbinayak in Bhaktapur Municipality-4.