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RBBL plans to open branches in China, India

Published On: January 23, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Rastriya Banijya Bank Ltd (RBBL) is planning to open branch offices in India and China within the next fiscal year.

The big bloat

Published On: January 23, 2017 12:35 AM NPT By: Republica

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is well on his way to forming the biggest cabinet, ever. With the two new ministers inducted last week, the 43-member team will likely see a few more new additions in the coming days.

BFIs required to spend 3 percent of staff expenses on trainings

Published On: January 23, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Bank and financial institutions (BFIs) will be now required to spend at least 3 percent of their total staff expenses on their training and capacity development.

TI-N urges validating data on quake victims

Published On: January 23, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Expressing serious concerns over the discrepancies in the details related to the earthquake victims, the Transparency International-Nepal (TI-N) has urged the government to conduct data validation in the earthquake-affected districts before distributing the second tranche of the housing reconstruction grant.

Infographics: Trump collects record sum for inauguration

Published On: January 23, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Donald Trump has collected much more donations for his inauguration than his predecessors. Donald Trump has collected much more donations for his inauguration than his predecessors. His committee raised $90 million, almost twice the sum his predecessor Barack Obama collected for both his inaugurations.

‘One can learn a lot just by observing Amitabh Bachchan’

Published On: January 22, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Actor Ronit Roy says he learnt a lot while working with Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Sarkar 3’, as the megastar is an extremely knowledgeable performer. The film features Bachchan reprising his role of Subhash Nagre in the third installment of Ram Gopal Varma’s political thriller.

Yatri 2.0 collects funds for cataract surgeries

Published On: January 22, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Yatri 2.0, a travel photo exhibition, came to an end on Sunday. A group of young photographers, musicians and poets of Kathmandu put up a travel photo exhibition and musical shows to collect funds for cataract surgeries.

5 things about Sarita Lamichhane

Published On: January 22, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Sarita Lamichhane started her career from TV serial ‘Mukti’ and is a well-known actor in Nepali film industry.  She played lead roles in TV serials like ‘Janaki’, ’Gahana’, ’Sita’ and many more.  Her first Nepali movie was ‘Santan ko Maya’ which did well in Nepali box office. She is now working on her upcoming movie ‘Ujeli.’ In conversation with Republica’s Prasansha Rimal she reveals five things that many may not know about her.

KOICA, KU sign agreement for a 8-year project

Published On: January 22, 2017 09:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Kathmandu University on Sunday signed a Record of Discussion (RoD) of the project "Integrated Rural Development of Nepal through Strengthening Research and Development Capacity of Kathmandu University".

Two Indians held for stealing money from ATMs

Published On: January 22, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police on Sunday arrested two Indian nationals on the charge of stealing money from ATM machines in various places of the Kathmandu Valley.

Rs 80m transaction at Nepal-Bangladesh Trade Expo

Published On: January 22, 2017 09:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: The 3rd edition of Nepal-Bangladesh Trade Expo concluded in Kathmandu on Saturday, recording transactions of around Rs 80 million.

Arun wins Subisu golf

Published On: January 22, 2017 09:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Arun Dev Acharya won the title of Subisu Golf Tournament at the Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu on Saturday. Arun secured top finish on count back after he was tied at 39 points with Ang Norbu Sherpa, who secured second position.

Pharma Expo in the offing

Published On: January 22, 2017 09:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Association of Pharmaceuticals Producers of Nepal (APPON) is organizing Pharma Expo at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu, from March 4 to 6.

Tata showroom in Pokhara

Published On: January 22, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd has appointed Gandaki Trade House as its new dealer for the sales and service of Tata passenger vehicles in Pokhara.

National men's volleyball from Feb 21

Published On: January 22, 2017 09:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: National Youth Campaign (NYC) is set to organize the First National Men's Running Shield Volleyball Tournament in Kathmandu from February 21 to 23.

Ford announces ‘Big Deal’

Published On: January 22, 2017 09:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Ford has announced the arrival of fresh 2017 model of its vehicles in Nepal.

Constitution amendment to resolve political problems: PM Dahal

Published On: January 22, 2017 07:50 PM NPT By: Republica

LAHAN, Jan 22: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday viewed that all should come together to amend the constitution which is only the way to address the issues specially raised by Madhes, and indigenous community.

Amendment bill against national interest: Chairman Oli

Published On: January 22, 2017 07:45 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Jan 22: Chairman of the CPN-UML and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli has said the constitution amendment bill was against national interest.

Nepal to host BIMSTEC and SAARC Program Committee meeting in February

Published On: January 22, 2017 07:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Nepal, which is currently assuming Chairmanship of the two regional organizations- SAARC and BIMSTEC is all set to host the SAARC Program-Committee meeting and BIMSTEC three levels of meetings in February this year.

16 including NEA staff arrested for alleged power thefts

Published On: January 22, 2017 04:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Police have arrested 16 persons including incumbent and former employees of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for their alleged involvement in power thefts.