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When in France

Published On: April 14, 2017 11:43 AM NPT By: Republica

Although a famous picture spot, the Eiffel tower in Paris isn’t the only beautiful place you can visit in France. There are a lot of other places you can go to in order to learn the customs and way of life in the country. Some of the staff members and professors of Alliance Française de Kathmandou have come together to tell us about the places they think everyone should visit when you are in France.

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Let there be light(ness)

Published On: April 14, 2017 11:31 AM NPT By: Republica

A discolored armpit can be embarrassing and can affect what you wear and where you hang out. You may not want to go to the pool with your friends because of it. With the summer approaching, The Week talked to Dr Bhabendra Suwal, dermatologist at Nidan Hospital, Army Hospital and Blue Cross Hospital, to find out what causes the pigmentation and how to get rid of it to raise your hands without having to feel shy or embarrassed.

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Tackle your trash

Published On: April 14, 2017 11:30 AM NPT By: Republica

By now we have all read and heard of eco-friendly lifestyles and chances are most of us have rejected the idea as well. On the first glance, many find it to be an overwhelmingly ambitious notion. The abstract idea of altering our day to day activities for what many find to be a larger than life cause like ‘saving the environment’ sounds like a big inconvenience. Only the fact is it really isn’t.

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Sneak in exercise

Published On: April 14, 2017 11:28 AM NPT By: Republica

We are all guilty of making elaborate plans to exercise more and lose weight. We sign up for Zumba classes, take up a gym membership, and make plans to play badminton or go hiking on the weekends but it all goes for a toss after a week or so of enthusiasm. Often times, work or family commitments take over, and workouts take a backseat.

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Quick & easy meals

Published On: April 14, 2017 11:25 AM NPT By: Republica

Don’t have an hour to spend simmering dinner over the stove or waiting for it to bake in the oven? Seriously, who has that time and patience to prepare dinner after a busy day at work? All you want to do is have something filling and nice, watch some TV, maybe read a little, and go to bed.

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Look your best

Published On: April 14, 2017 10:53 AM NPT By: Republica

Makeup is an essential part of our lives. Although most of us can do the most basic of makeup, making your skin look flawless and having your makeup last all day long is a whole another ball game. The Week talked to makeup artist Bhumi Rimal to know what are the basics of makeup you shouldn’t miss out on.

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The sound of Silence

Published On: April 14, 2017 10:03 AM NPT By: Republica

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the permissible limit of sound is 70 to 80 decibels but in Kathmandu, the level of noise easily reaches 100 to 120 decibels. In a bid to lessen noise pollution, the Metropolitan Traffic Police Department (MTPD) and Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) decided to ban the use of pressure horns except during emergencies starting April 14 (today) which is also the Nepali New Year.

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Nepal-China military training on counter-terrorism to begin from Sunday

Published On: April 14, 2017 08:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 14: Nepal and China have finalized the date to hold the first-ever joint military training between the armies of the two countries. The 10-day long Nepal-China Special Forces Joint Military Training named as Sagarmatha Friendship-2017 will begin in Kathmandu from April 16.

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Luxury handbag store opens today

Published On: April 14, 2017 08:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 14: A new store of luxury handbags is opening at Annapurna Arcade, Dubarmarg, on Friday.

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Valley Pollution Levels

Published On: April 14, 2017 08:34 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

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SC orders police to arrest murder-convict Dhungel within 7 days

Published On: April 14, 2017 05:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 14: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the police to arrest fugitive murder-convict Balkrishna Dhungel within seven days and present him before the prison authority concerned.

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EC to open chief returning officers' office from Sunday

Published On: April 14, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 14: In view of conducting the local elections within the set date, the Election Commission (EC) is opening the offices of the chief returning officers in all 75 districts from Sunday.

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Yearlong national health campaign begins today

Published On: April 14, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 14: With the aim to raise health awareness and make people health-conscious, the government has declared the Nepali New Year 2074 BS as My Year: My Health and My Healthy Country. The yearlong begins Friday with the commencement of the Nepali New Year.

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NRA lacks capacity to execute projects, says OAG

Published On: April 14, 2017 12:25 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 14: The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has said the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) lacks capacity to implement its projects to expedite post-earthquake reconstruction and rehabilitation works.

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UDMF parties agree in principle to merge

Published On: April 14, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 15: Six constituent parties of the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) have agreed in principle to merge, in a fresh bid to form a strong force representing the tarai.

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Number of people taking elephantiasis medication rises 2073

Published On: April 13, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

JHAPA, April  14: More people in Jhapa took the medication preventing elephantiasis in 2073 BS compared to the previous year.

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UML Chairman Oli undergoes hernia surgery

Published On: April 13, 2017 06:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 13: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has undergone hernia surgery in Thailand.

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PM calls for talks and dialogue

Published On: April 13, 2017 06:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 13: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged the senior leaders of the Madhesh-centric parties to avoid agitation and instead come to consensus and collaboration.

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Nepal-China joint military drill from Sunday

Published On: April 13, 2017 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, April 13: The Nepal Army (NA) has said that it is going to start Nepal-China Special Joint Military drill titled ‘Sagarmatha Friendship-2017 from Sunday.

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Pokhara hotels packed with domestic tourists

Published On: April 13, 2017 04:47 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, April 13: Hotels based in a touristic town Pokhara have been packed with domestic tourists on the eve of the Nepali New Year- 2074 BS. Hoteliers here are busy welcoming guests.

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