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Swiss ambassador Frieden in Mahottari

Published On: January 20, 2017 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

MAHOTTARI, Jan 20: Swiss Ambassador to Nepal, Jörg Frieden, on Thursday visited various places in Mahottari district.

Pun Hill listed as top 10 destinations in Nepal

Published On: January 20, 2017 10:02 AM NPT By: Republica

MYAGDI, Jan 20: The Pun Hill – situated at Ghorepani of Ghar VDC 1 in the foothills of the majestic Annapurna mountain range – has been selected as one of the must-see tourist destinations, suffusing the local tourism entrepreneurs with an inexplicable joy.

Government not eager to hold election: Bhusal

Published On: January 20, 2017 09:28 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Jan 20: CPN (UML) Politburo member, Ved Ram Bhusal, on Thursday slammed the government for not showing the vitality needed for announcing the election date.

Bridge expansion along Kalanki – Koteshwor stretch near completion

Published On: January 20, 2017 08:52 AM NPT By: Republica

LALITPUR, Jan 20: The ongoing work of revamping and redesigning the four motorable bridges along the Kalanki – Koteshwor stretch of the Ring Road is near completion.

Hyundai Exchange Camp begins

Published On: January 20, 2017 07:49 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20 : A three-day Hyundai Exchange Camp organied by Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Hyundai for Nepal, began on Thursday.

Nepal an important partner country: KOICA veep

Published On: January 20, 2017 07:41 AM NPT By: Republica

Vice President for Projects and Regional Coordination of Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Sungho Choi is currently in Nepal to assess the progress of projects run by KOICA, and forge new strategies for the development cooperation with Nepal. Choi spoke to Republica about KOICA activities and future plan for cooperation in Nepal. Excerpts:

Govt decides land-for-land compensation for Koshi Tappu

Published On: January 20, 2017 07:24 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Putting aside the earlier proposal to provide compensation to the landowners whose lands were acquired by the government for the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, the government has decided to provide land-for-land compensation to the landowners.

Polls uncertain as govt ties up amendment and election bills

Published On: January 20, 2017 03:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The prospect of holding local elections has become uncertain, with the government tying up the constitution amendment bill tabled in parliament with the local elections.

Army to organize sporting events to strengthen civil-military ties

Published On: January 19, 2017 11:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: In a bid to strengthen the civil-military ties, Nepal Army (NA) has decided to give continuity to sporting events in the coming days. The NA has also announced free entry for the public to watch volleyball matches during the upcoming CoAS Second Men's National Volleyball Tournament.

Dov Simens says- Just do it!

Published On: January 19, 2017 10:52 PM NPT By: Republica

Dov Simens’ two-day film school is considered one of the most successful film making workshops in the world. Dov has so far conducted this workshop in 34 different countries and this time Kathmandu School of Cinema and the US Embassy, Kathmandu are presenting it here in Nepal.

Dahal cabinet now jumbo size with 43 members

Published On: January 19, 2017 09:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The prime minister extended his cabinet for the fifth time adding two new ministers from the fringe political parties on Thursday. With the latest extension, the size of cabinet has reached 43, including state ministers.

Nepal-Bharat Maitri Irrigation Project inaugurated

Published On: January 19, 2017 09:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Minister for Irrigation Deepak Giri and Indian ambassador to Nepal Ranjit Rae jointly inaugurated Nepal-Bharat Friendship Irrigation Project in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

APF climbs on top of Dhorpatan volleyball

Published On: January 19, 2017 09:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Departmental team Armed Police Force (APF) has climbed atop the points table in the ongoing Dhorpatan Double League Women's Volleyball Tournament beating host Dhorpatan Sports Club on Thursday. APF overcame the challenge of host team 25-11, 25-10, 25-8 and extended its points tally to 36 from 13 matches. Reed Model, which has 33 points, has two-match advantage over the leader and stands second.

OBOR-Nepal conference concludes

Published On: January 19, 2017 09:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19 : The first edition of One Belt One Road (OBOR)-Nepal Conference 2017 concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday, issuing an eight-point Kathmandu Declaration. The conference organized by the newly-established BP Koirala School of Public Policy (BPKSPP) was attended by experts from Nepal and China.

Australian education fair from Jan 23

Published On: January 19, 2017 09:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Global Reach, Australian Education Exhibition, is being organized in Kathmandu on January 23. A total of 28 Australian universities will display the stalls in the exhibition to be open from 10 am to 5 pm.

Scottish feast at Sunrise

Published On: January 19, 2017 08:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU,Jan 19: Hotel Yak & Yeti announces an evening with a Scottish feast menu amongst other dishes at the Sunrise Restaurant to celebrates 258thbirth anniversary of Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland.

Chinese New Year celebration at Hyatt Regency

Published On: January 19, 2017 08:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Hyatt Regency hotel in Kathmandu is set to welcome the arrival of the Chinese New Year that falls on January 28 with an array of special dining indulgences.

Permission mandatory for govt health workers to work at private hospitals

Published On: January 19, 2017 08:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: The government has introduced a new directive making it mandatory for the government health workers to take permission for working at private hospitals and clinics.

Ex-President Yadav admitted to TUTH

Published On: January 19, 2017 07:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 19: Former President Ram Baran Yadav has been admitted to the Maharajgunj-based Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) on Thursday following stomach ailments.

New Ministers assume offices

Published On: January 19, 2017 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMAnDU, Jan 19: Two newly appointed ministers have assumed offices on Thursday.