Published On: February 20, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica
Turns out there are some relatively easy steps that can be taken immediately to reduce the level of air pollution in Kathmandu valley. These steps have been suggested in an action plan recently submitted to the National Planning Commission by an ‘air pollution control’ taskforce comprised of environmental experts and senior government officials.
Published On: February 20, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: Rebuild Nepal, a Germany-based organization established by non-residential Nepalis has been supporting the quake victims, especially children, of Nepal by rebuilding school blocks.
Published On: February 20, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: With the government not taking any initiative to implement the promised interest and collateral free loan of Rs 300,000, which is apart from the housing grant of Rs 300,000, the National Reconstruction (NRA) has formally asked the Ministry of Finance to formulate working guidelines without delay for issuing such loan to the victims.
Published On: February 20, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica
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Published On: February 19, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica
Hemant Rana, the vocalist of latest trending song ‘Saili’, is a music artist who started off his career back in 2004 through his first album ‘Paap Punya’. He got into limelight when his song ‘Laija Re’ topped all the music charts of the industry. Rana likes to correlate his songs with the social issues of the day. He also released his fourth album – Saili along with the launch of GH Entertainment on Saturday. In a tête-à-tête with Republica’s Prasuma Rawal he shares five things about him that many may not know.
Published On: February 19, 2017 10:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Rounds of talks held by the government with the political parties and the Election Commission on Sunday for setting a date for local elections could not make any headway, with the agitating Madhesi alliance continuing to refuse to go for polls without first amending the constitution.
Published On: February 19, 2017 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: African recruit Olawale O Afeez inspired visiting Manang Marsyangdi Club to a 2-0 win over home team Mohammedan Sporting Club of Bangladesh on Sunday in the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup.
Published On: February 19, 2017 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Advisory Committee held a meeting for the second day with the office bearers of the suspended Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Sunday. The controversially-elected CAN was suspended by the ICC on April 25 citing government interference and later formed a six-member ICC Advisory Committee with a view to 'solve crisis of Nepali cricket'.
Published On: February 19, 2017 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The seventh edition of annual ‘Grand Dog Show’ was organized at NFA Technical Center, Chyasal, Lalitpur on Saturday.
Published On: February 19, 2017 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica
Sonam Kapoor-starrer ‘Neerja’, a biographical thriller based on a real-life incident of Mumbai-based air hostess caught in a hijack drama, celebrates its first anniversary on Sunday. On this occasion, producer Atul Kasbekar thanked all those who made the film happen.
Published On: February 19, 2017 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Nepal National and International Players Association (NNIPA) is set to organize the best player of the year award 2072 in the capital on February 28.
Published On: February 19, 2017 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Surya Nepal Central Open, the fourth event under Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2016-17, will tee off on Monday at Gokarna Golf Club in Kathmandu. The four-day event to be played over 72 holes will conclude on February 23.
Published On: February 19, 2017 07:25 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun on Sunday inaugurated the newly reconstructed building of the Sukman Memorial Polyclinic in Kumar VDC of Nuwakot district amid a function.
Published On: February 19, 2017 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 20: National cricket team captain Paras Khadka has been discharged from hospital following an appendicitis surgery on Sunday. He was admitted to Grande Hospital, Dhapasi, on Friday after a sudden stomach pain.
Published On: February 19, 2017 04:40 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Famous Nepali band Nepathya is all set to give its next concert in Butwal.
Published On: February 19, 2017 04:25 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Tension has flared in the southern parts of Rupandehi district as locals attacked the police post at Badbaliya village.
Published On: February 19, 2017 04:25 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: Development Committee at Parliament directed the government to double the percentage of the budget allocated for road construction in future.
Published On: February 19, 2017 03:38 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 19: The Supreme Court today has decided to continue the stay order in the name of the government to not implement the cabinet decision to promote DIG of Nepal Police Jaya Bahadur Chand to the post of Inspector General of Police until Wednesday. The order was first issued on February 12.
Published On: February 19, 2017 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica
MAHOTTARI, Feb 19: A person was electrocuted at Jalpamai Temple at Gaushala in Mahottari district this morning.
Published On: February 19, 2017 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica
TOKYO (Japan), Feb 19: Nepalis currently living in Japan have urged political leaders to respect the sacrifice of martyrs and democracy fighters, who laid down their lives for the achievement of the democratic system in Nepal.