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Petition demands implementation of LLRC report

Published On: February 14, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court demanding immediate implementation of the local level restructuring commission's report.

22 years later

Published On: February 14, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

How would one look back to 1996, the year when CPN (Maoist) (now fragmented into multiple splinter groups), launched insurgency against the state?

UMDF snubs meeting with govt taskforce

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

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: Agitating Madhes-based parties have boycotted the meeting with a government taskforce formed to recommend suggestions to address the demand for revisions in the local units delineations mainly in Province 2.

We want to be among top five smartphone brands in Nepal

Published On: February 14, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Coolpad, a Chinese telecommunications company, entered the Nepali market on Monday. The company has been manufacturing telecommunication devices for the past 24 years. Coolpad has already been already launched in North America, South East Asia, South Asia and Europe. Ashim Neupane of Republica talked to Du Jinbiao, CEO of Coolpad Global Sales and Service, and Executive Vice President of Coolpad Group, to know more about the company and its business plans for Nepal. Excerpts:

ILO launches project to combat forced labor

Published On: February 14, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The International Labor Organization (ILO) has launched a project 'From Protocol to Practice: A Bridge to global action on Forced Labor (The Bridge Project)', aiming to combat slavery and forced labor systems in Nepal.

Speaker tweaks regulation 'to recruit party cadres'

Published On: February 14, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: Speaker Onsari Gharti has been found to be tweaking a parliamentary regulation in order to recruit a large number of employees on contract at the Parliament Secretariat.

11 Valentine's Day traditions from around the world

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

11 Valentine's Day traditions from around the world

Nepal, India discuss development modality of New Butwal-Gorakhpur transmission line

Published On: February 14, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The Nepal-India Joint Working Group (JWG) on Monday held discussion on different modalities to build New Butwal-Gorakhapur Cross Border Transmission Line. The meeting, however, could not take any decision.

Micromax launches Canvas ULTRA M1 in Nepal

Published On: February 13, 2017 11:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: Micromax has unveiled Canvas ULTRA M1 in the Nepali market. “Billed as one of the finest premium smartphones, the Canvas ULTRA M1 is powered by octa-core processor and 3GB RAM,” a statement issued by the company said.

Limited edition Titan timepieces for Valentine’s Day

Published On: February 13, 2017 11:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: Titan has introduced a new range of stylish limited edition timepieces on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.

Why we should no longer see our careers as ladders

Published On: February 13, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Republica

Whether you see it as a greasy pole to conquer, a ladder to climb or a glass ceiling to smash, all the metaphors surrounding career advancement echo the idea that your job must be an upward progression.

Guardians submit memo to DEO against Shuvatara

Published On: February 13, 2017 11:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Guardians have sought help from the government after Shuvatara School at Sanepa, Lalitpur decided to scrap grades 1-3 from the new academic year.

Sano Paila remains true to its mission of serving rural communities

Published On: February 13, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Republica

Kanchan  Jha, 33, is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Sano Paila, a local NGO established in 2006  focusing on youth empowerment in Birgunj. He is a freelance media producer for Al Jazeera and a pioneer in the field of youth empowerment in Nepal. Holding his firm belief to serve for humanity, Jha dedicated his life to social causes from the very early phase of his life. Jha spoke to Republica about the inspiration to start an organization, his experiences on venturing his journey and the setbacks he has come across throughout.

Your partner’s role in your career

Published On: February 13, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Managing personal and professional life can be hard sometimes. People of all ages go through difficult time if they don’t get the proper support from their partner to pursue their dreams. Some even give up their career and dreams to establish their conjugal life. But would youth of today’s generation be ready to compromise their dreams and aspiration for their partner? We talked to these young people to get their opinion on this matter.

Special school sports on Feb 28

Published On: February 13, 2017 10:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The 22nd Special School Level National Sports 2073 will be held in the capital on February 28 to March 1.

Prime Minister felicitates Solidarity Cup winners

Published On: February 13, 2017 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The government on Monday felicitated the members of the AFC Solidarity Cup winning men's national football team and head coach Gyotoku Koji with Rs 300,000 each on Monday.

Wins for Rana siblings in junior tennis

Published On: February 13, 2017 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: Rana siblings Mahika and Mayanka along with Prerana Koirala emerged victorious in the opening day of girls' singles category during Nepal ITF Junior U-18 Tennis Tournament's Circuit Two on Monday.

Morang stuns Sankata

Published On: February 13, 2017 09:55 PM NPT By: Republica

UDAYPUR, Feb 14: Morang XI stunned A Division outfit CMG Club Sankata 2-1 on Monday to secure a spot in the final of Rumpum Udaypur Gold Cup 2073 football tournament at the Tharuhat Stadium, Gaighat.

Prez urges parties to focus on polls

Published On: February 13, 2017 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: With the constitutional deadline to hold three tiers of elections fast approaching and the political parties still divided over amending the constitution, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has asked the chiefs of the seven main political parties in parliament to concentrate on holding the poll.

Framework for operation of reconstruction fund to be prepared

Published On: February 13, 2017 04:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has decided to form a high-level committee under the leadership of Chief Secretary Som Lal Subedi to prepare a framework regarding flow of fund for the operation of Reconstruction Fund.