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Election Commission presses for election laws

Published On: January 18, 2017 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18 : Chief Election Commissioner Dr Ayodhi Prasad Yadav has said that there was no possibility of holding elections before coming April if the government failed to provide laws regarding election by end of this month.

Second reconstruction tranche from today

Published On: January 18, 2017 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) has decided to start distributing the second tranche of the housing grant to the earthquake victims in the 14 most-affected earthquake hit districts from Wednesday. They will get Rs 150,000 as the second tranche.

JC reiterates judge appointments constitutional, fair

Published On: January 18, 2017 01:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The Judicial Council (JC) has defended its recent recommendations for the appointment of 80 judges at the seven high courts and their extended benches.

Govt officials for reviewing 'unfair provisions' before renewing contract

Published On: January 18, 2017 01:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Government officials have found some 'unequal provisions' in the contract agreement that the government signed three and half years ago with Nepal Purbadhar Bikas Company Limited (NPBCL) to develop Kathmandu-Kulekhani-Hetauda Tunnel Project.

Experts fight shy of advising on impeachment

Published On: January 18, 2017 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Two legal experts invited by the Impeachment Recommendation Committee of parliament have refused to give their suggestions to the committee over whether the committee should proceed with the impeachment motion filed against the disqualified CIAA chief Lokman Singh Karki or not.

Health Ministry to set up labs in all 7 provinces

Published On: January 18, 2017 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is planning to set up sophisticated laboratories in each of the seven federal provinces within the current fiscal year.

Wrong debate

Published On: January 18, 2017 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

There is a controversy whenever the Judicial Council appoints new judges, to the Supreme Court or other lower courts. The controversy is mostly centered on political  connections of appointed judges.

Shortage of trained hands hits footwear industry hard

Published On: January 18, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Though the demand for Nepali footwear products is increasing with each passing year, the shortage of trained hands is hitting footwear manufacturers hard.

Ex FM Thapa raps govt for failing to implement Nepal-China deals

Published On: January 18, 2017 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa has criticized the current government for 'failing to expedite the implementation of various agreements reached with China' during the premiership of KP Sharma Oli.

SC issues show cause notice over sacking of Gyewali

Published On: January 18, 2017 12:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to the government over its decision to sack National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sushil Gyewali.

Int'l workshop on snow leopard starts

Published On: January 18, 2017 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: With an objective to share knowledge and increase management planning capacity for snow leopard range countries, a two-day workshop 'Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program (GSLEP) has kicked off in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Infographics: Richer than 'ultra rich'

Published On: January 18, 2017 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Richer than 'ultra rich'

Heart to Heart with Malvika

Published On: January 17, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

I have been in a relationship with a guy since 9 years. His parents didn’t like me from the start but we were hopeful that they would change their mind overtime. They haven’t accepted our relationship till now because of the differences in our caste. He hasn’t been able to convince his parents and I feel that he now regrets staying in the relationship with me. I talked to him but he says he can’t choose between me and his parents. I don’t know how to continue our relationship anymore. What should I do?

52 cricketers called for selection

Published On: January 17, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Fifty two cricketers have been called for the selection of the national cricket team of Nepal to play the upcoming ICC World Cricket League Championship matches against Kenya at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on March 11 and 13.

Twin wins for APF in volleyball

Published On: January 17, 2017 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Departmental team Armed Police Force (APF) earned twin victories in the second round of the Dhorpatan Double League Women's Volleyball Tournament that began on Tuesday in the capital.

Police wins Ruslan cricket title

Published On: January 17, 2017 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Nepal Police Club clinched the title of the Second Ruslan Cup T20 cricket tournament on Friday defeating departmental rival Tribhuvan Army Club by four wickets in the final played at the TU grounds in Kirtipur.

Nyadi Hydropower awards all contracts to a Chinese firm

Published On: January 17, 2017 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Nyadi Hydropower Limited (NHL) has awarded its civil, hydro mechanical and electro mechanical contracts to China-based Zhejiang Hydropower Construction & Installation Co Ltd.

3rd Bangladesh Expo kicks off

Published On: January 17, 2017 09:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: The 3rd Bangladesh Expo-2017 kicked off in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

NEA, CTGC sign agreement to develop West Seti

Published On: January 17, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and China Three Gorges Corporation (CTGC) have signed a joint venture agreement to build West Seti Hydropower Project.

99,999 signatures to be collected

Published On: January 17, 2017 08:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 17: 99 youth of Nepal, who call themselves ‘Himalayan Warriors,’ came together to launch a 99-day campaign named ‘HOPE’ on Sunday. Through the campaign, the warriors are demanding the government of Nepal and the international community step up and take up responsibility of the climate injustices perpetuated on to the Himalayan communities.