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Nepali diaspora in UK extend support for Sankranti fire victims

Published On: January 21, 2017 09:07 AM NPT By: Republica

TERATHUN, Jan 21: The victims of the massive fire which struck Sankranti Bazaar on December 16 received support from the Chelibeti Sajmaj UK.

Roads bring prosperity to Jumla bean farmers

Published On: January 21, 2017 08:40 AM NPT By: Republica

JUMLA, Jan 21: Lal Bahadur Budha of Sanigaun village sells at least 10 quintal of beans every year. He has been farming and selling beans nearly for a decade now. Earlier he had to walk to the headquarters to sell off his produce and that would take him more than a day.

Nepali girl Teriya Magar wins ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ title

Published On: January 21, 2017 05:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: A Nepali girl has won the title of a famous Indian dance realilty show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ Season 9.

New Interpol project to curb wildlife trafficking

Published On: January 21, 2017 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: The 23rd Asian Regional Conference of Interpol concluded Friday, launching a new project to identify and dismantle organized crime networks behind wildlife trafficking between Africa and Asia.

Big is beautiful

Published On: January 21, 2017 12:35 AM NPT By: Republica

Although a little late, the government decision to replace small public vehicles (like tempos and microbuses) in Kathmandu with large buses is the right one.

Govt health workers must take permission to work in pvt sector

Published On: January 21, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: The health workers and staffers working for the government must take permission by March 13 if they want to work in the private hospitals, clinics, firms and organizations.

Nepal’s strategic location prevents it from being a burden for India or China

Published On: January 21, 2017 12:15 AM NPT By: Republica

Huang Youyi serves as an expert at the Charhar Institute, a prominent Chinese think tank that gives the Chinese government inputs on China’s diplomacy and international relations, including in South Asia. A close student of Nepal-China relations, Youyi was recently in Kathmandu to take part in the ‘China Nepal Think Tank Conference’. Biswas Baral, Mahabir Paudyal and Kosh Raj Koirala met him at the sidelines of the conference to discuss Nepal-China relations and the rivalry between India and China in Nepal.  ​

Ruling, oppn leaders demand local poll date in House

Published On: January 21, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KAHTHMANDU, Jan 21: Leaders from both the ruling and opposition political parties have drawn the attention of the government to the fast-approaching deadline for holding the three sets of elections provisioned in the new constitution.

Infographics: By order of the President

Published On: January 21, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

By order of the President

Development Committee informs House about govt's reluctance to implement its directives

Published On: January 21, 2017 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 21: The Development Committee of parliament on Friday tabled a report on implementation of its decisions and directives given to government agencies in the House meeting.

Army, APF to train masons in quake districts

Published On: January 20, 2017 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has said the Nepal Army (NA) and Armed Police Force (APF) have agreed to deploy their technical manpower to provide masonry training for building earthquake resilient houses in the earthquake-affected districts.

Paradise clinches Ramechhap volleyball

Published On: January 20, 2017 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica

RAMECHHAP, Jan 21: Paradise Youth Club of Khimti has clinched the 2nd Ramechhap National Open Men's Volleyball Tournament defeating Himganga Village Development Committee on Friday.

Dr Makaju re-appointed KU's Vice Chancellor

Published On: January 20, 2017 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Friday appointed Dr Ram Kantha Makaju as the vice chancellor of the Kathmandu University (KU). He has been appointed VC of KU for the second time for four years.

Constitution will be amended in course of implementation: Minister Singh

Published On: January 20, 2017 06:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Newly appointed Minister for Water Supply and Sanitation, Prem Bahadur Singh has stressed on the implementation rather than the amendment of the constitution.

Late king Birendra's family has over Rs 400 million movable property

Published On: January 20, 2017 05:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The movable property in the name of late king Birendra's family members has been found to be Rs 408 million 876 thousand, according to the Nepal Trust, the government body responsible for searching and taking care of the property belonging to the late king Birendra and his family members.

23rd INTERPOL Asian Regional Conference concludes in Capital

Published On: January 20, 2017 05:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The 23rd Asian Regional Conference of International Police Organization (INTERPOL) has concluded issuing the five-point Kathmandu declarations. The regional conference had begun on Wednesday.

2 motorcyclists killed after being hit by Nissan van

Published On: January 20, 2017 04:13 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Jan 20: Two motorcyclists were killed after their motorcycles were hit by a Nissan van, Ba 2 Kha 9721, near Nepal Army School at Dhudhpati in the district.

Hand grenade found in Rajbiraj

Published On: January 20, 2017 03:26 PM NPT By: Republica

RAJBIRAJ, Jan 20: A stray grenade was found in mysterious circumstances this morning at Rajbiraj Municipality – 1, Saptari.

Former President in normal health

Published On: January 20, 2017 02:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Former President Dr Ram Baran Yadav's health is normalizing.  He was admitted to the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital at Maharajgunj on Thursday after complaining of stomach ailment.

Petrol pumps not meeting new standards to be closed down

Published On: January 20, 2017 01:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has warned the petrol pumps all over Nepal that it will stop distributing fuel to them if they fail to abide by the regulations as per the Dealers Bylaw (Sixth Amendment) 2073.