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PM, Oli discuss ways to end deadlock

Published On: February 10, 2017 02:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 10:  Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Friday held a meeting in a bid to end the existing political deadlock.

Kalikot locals demand completion of Lalighat-airport road stretch

Published On: February 10, 2017 02:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: The residents of Kalikot have presented Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Ramesh Lekhak with a memorandum demanding immediate completion of the road linking Lalighat area to the district's airport.

Fresh earthquake hits far-western Nepal

Published On: February 10, 2017 01:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: A fresh earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale has rattled far-western Nepal on Friday.

Leader Khanal slams govt for dancing to the tune of foreigners

Published On: February 10, 2017 01:31 PM NPT By: Republica

ILAM, Feb 10: CPN (UML) senior leader Jhalanath Khanal has accused the incumbent government for dilly-dallying the announcement of elections under the influence of foreign forces.

Shopkeeper arrested for selling stale food

Published On: February 10, 2017 12:42 PM NPT By: Republica

RAJBIRAJ, Feb 10: A shopkeeper based in Rajbiraj was arrested on Thursday in accusation of black marketeering.

Govt should hold elections at any cost: Acharya

Published On: February 10, 2017 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica

DANG Feb 10: Constitution expert Nilambar Acharya has opined for completing three-tier of elections within 11 months.

Assistant driver killed in truck accident

Published On: February 10, 2017 11:11 AM NPT By: Republica

BAITADI, Feb 10: A person was killed and two others sustained serious injuries in a truck accident in Baitadi yesterday.

Kathmandu-Kuala Lumpur direct flight takes off

Published On: February 10, 2017 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Private airline company, the Himalaya Airlines, on Friday launched direct flights between Kathmandu and Kuala Lumpur.

Elections within Jestha: State Minister Jwarachan

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

KAWASOTI, Feb 10: State Minister for Commerce Subarna Jwarachan has claimed that the local body elections will take place before the Nepali month of Jestha.

Tis the season of love

Published On: February 10, 2017 08:40 AM NPT By: Republica

This is that time of the year when you will see shops and restaurants around Kathmandu adorned in red. Valentine’s Day is around the corner and with it there is pressure on the men to find the perfect gift for their partner, take them out on elaborate dates, and ensure all goes as planned. But should guys always have to foot the bill?

Teenagers’ club foils child marriage

Published On: February 10, 2017 08:12 AM NPT By: Republica

Sindhuli, Feb 10:  A local teenager girls’ club at Belghari VDC in Sindhuli district has fought tooth and nails to foil a child marriage that was about to be performed in their locality.

Ritual rules

Published On: February 10, 2017 02:15 AM NPT By: Republica

The Hindu 13-day death rituals are explained in Grihya Sutra and it’s written about in the Garuda Purana as well. While some believe in its significance wholeheartedly and think it’s actually therapeutic as well to the mourners, there are quite a few who think such traditions could go through some changes. A few shared their thoughts on the matter.

Govt mulls sending LLRC report back to commission

Published On: February 10, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: In a move that the opposition party describes as the government's ploy to delay the local polls, the ruling parties have planned to send the report of the local level restructuring commission (LLRC) back to the same body for revision.

53% quake victims in Valley receive first tranche

Published On: February 10, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: About 53 percent of total eligible earthquake victims in the Kathmandu Valley have received the Rs 50,000 first installment of the house reconstruction grant.

US announces $300,000 challenge for data-driven solutions for food security

Published On: February 10, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: The US Agency for International Development (USAID), through the US government's Feed the Future Initiative, is looking to innovators to help Nepali farmers increase value from agricultural productivity.

Banks not to issue new credit to automobiles, real estate

Published On: February 10, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Commercial banks have decided not to issue new loans to finance unproductive sectors including automobiles and real estate.

Agitating lawyers agree for talks

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

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Agitating lawyers from various Madhes districts have agreed to sit for a dialogue with the Nepal Bar Association (NBA).

24 cricketers called at WCL camp for Kenya matches

Published On: February 9, 2017 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 9: The National Team Selection Committee of Nepal has called 24 players for training camp of the national cricket team for its ICC World Cricket League fifth round matches against Kenya. The training camp will begin from Sunday.

ANFA reveals preliminary squad for AFC Asian Cup

Published On: February 9, 2017 09:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 9: All Nepal Football Association on Thursday revealed a list of preliminary 36 players for AFC Asian Cup 2019 Qualifiers match against the Philippines.

Indian players dominate boys' singles

Published On: February 9, 2017 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 9: The boys' semifinals of the ongoing Nepal ITF Junior U-18 Circuit-I Tennis Tournament is set to be an all-Indian affair after four participants of the country booked their places in the last four on Thursday.