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Local level elections at any cost, DPM Thapa says

Published On: April 18, 2017 06:48 PM NPT By: Republica

DANG, April 18: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Federal Affairs Kamal Thapa has said that talks were ongoing to bring all political parties on board the local level elections.

Official day of Prez Bhandari in New Delhi (Photo feature)

Published On: April 18, 2017 06:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, who is in 5-day state visit to India, was officially welcomed by the President of India Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the forecourt of the Rastrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday.

UN welcomes court's ruling on Maina Sunar case

Published On: April 18, 2017 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: The United Nations has welcomed the Kavre District Court's ruling on the murder of Maina Sunar.

Bibeksheel to field Ranju Darshana for Kathmandu mayor

Published On: April 18, 2017 05:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: Bibekshil Nepali Party has decided to field Ranju Darshana as its candidates for the post of mayor in Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

NEPSE suffers double-digit fall

Published On: April 18, 2017 04:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: Domestic share market which was on a continuous bearish run was struck by a double-digit fall on Tuesday.

Nation may get mired in conflict: Minister Lekhak

Published On: April 18, 2017 04:01 PM NPT By: Republica

DOTI,  April 18: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Ramesh Lekhak has warned of the risk of conflict in the country due to two kinds of extremism.

Rumor about attractive perks increases candidate aspirants in Udayapur

Published On: April 18, 2017 12:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KHOTANG, April 18: The parties in Khotang district have been facing difficulty finalizing the list of their candidates for the local polls slated for May 14 following unprecedented surge in the number of candidate aspirants.

New Year offer boosts LG TV sale: Chaudhary Group

Published On: April 18, 2017 09:43 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: Chaudhary Group (CG) has said that sale of 49-inch and 55-inch LG Television has increased in the Nepali market after it announced ‘Celebrate New Year like Never Before’ offer.

Holiday on president’s return cancelled

Published On: April 18, 2017 07:49 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU (REPUBLICA): The government has withdrawn its decision to grant public holiday on Friday, the day when President Bidya Devi Bhandari returns home from her state visit to India.  The Ministry of Home Affairs took the decision amid widespread criticisms of the decision of the government to grant public holiday both on the days of the president’s departure to India and her return home.

President in New Delhi for five-day state visit

Published On: April 18, 2017 07:42 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 17: President Bidya Devi Bhandari flew to New Delhi on Monday for a five-day state visit to India at the invitation of Indian President Pranab Mukherjee.

Home minister's tweet sparks social media furor

Published On: April 18, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, APRIL 18: At 2:41 am on Monday, Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi posted a tweet, expressing his doubt over the preparedness of the Election Commission and security agencies for maintaining law and order situation during the upcoming local-level polls, and stressing the need for prior settlement with agitating forces.

Kulman Ghising will complete full term of 4 years: Energy minister

Published On: April 18, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: Minister for Energy, Janardan Sharma, has said that the top management of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) won't be changed for at least four years.

China provides 11 types of poll materials

Published On: April 18, 2017 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: With a view to assisting the local elections scheduled for May 14, China on Monday provided 11 different types of election materials worth Rs 144 million to the Election Commission (EC).

Better late

Published On: April 18, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

The first-ever joint military exercise between Nepal and China that kicked off in Kathmandu on Sunday is a milestone. Until now, Nepal had held such military drills only with the US and India.

Big parties recommend their candidates as election near

Published On: April 18, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: With the election now just 27 days away, district chapters of big political parties have started recommending names of their potential candidates for the final selection. In some local units of the country, the parties have already finalized their candidates.

Govt mulls pooling CSR contribution of pvt sector

Published On: April 18, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: The Ministry of Industry is preparing to set up a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund and operationalize it in coordination with the private sector.

MoH to open Janata Health Centers in urban areas

Published On: April 18, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is planning to open Janata Health Centers in all wards of the metropolitan cities, sub-metropolitan cities and municipalities across the country.

11,880 security personnel for SLCE starting from April 23

Published On: April 18, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 18: A total of 11,880 security personnel will be deployed for the secondary level certificate examinations of Grade 12 scheduled to be held across the country from April 23 to May 5.

Infographics: Tensions loom over North Korea

Published On: April 18, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Tensions loom over North Korea

Five topics to avoid discussing at work

Published On: April 17, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Some conversations don’t belong in the workplace, or at least they should not take place between coworkers who aren’t also close personal friends. Certain topics could make things awkward and even unpleasant for you and your coworkers.