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BPKF's 25th anniversary being observed today

Published On: December 17, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The 25th anniversary of BP Koirala Nepal-India Foundation (BPKF) is being celebrated amidst various functions on Saturday.

Banking stakeholders discuss cyber threats

Published On: December 17, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Nepal Bankers' Association (NBA), in association with Microsoft, on Friday organized a gathering of banking and financial services industry stakeholders, including the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Chiranjibi Nepal, to create awareness and discuss the increasing importance of 'Cyber Security and Trust in Technology'.

UML-led protest could invite regression, PM warns

Published On: December 17, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Dec 17: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal warned that the protest orchestrated by the main opposition CPN-UML could go against the democratic republic inviting regression in the country.

Pinocchio’s promise

Published On: December 17, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

CPN-UML lawmaker Rabindra Adhikari in his tweet captured the skeptical popular mood when he questioned why the prime minister had failed to disclose his salary account.

We are supporting schools through test ride campaign

Published On: December 17, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Republica

Sipradi Trading Ltd, the authorized distributor of Tata Motors for Nepal, started its 'Test Drive for Education' campaign in September this year. Sipradi has been providing parents of students at various Kathmandu schools its vehicles for test driving and donates Rs 500 to that school for every test drive. The donation goes toward developing the schools infrastructure and providing scholarships to underprivileged students. Ashim Neupane of Republica talked to Hemant Puranik, the country manager for Tata Motors Ltd for Nepal, to know more about the campaign. Excerpts:

US Embassy, ADB to rebuild 15 quake-damaged schools

Published On: December 17, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The US Embassy in Nepal and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement on to rebuild 15 earthquake-damaged schools in 11 most affected districts, benefiting 4,500 students.

US starts implementing trade preference program for Nepal

Published On: December 17, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: The US has begun implementing preference program that provides duty-free treatment for dozens of imports from Nepal that meet specific eligibility criteria.

Infographics: Best company name changes

Published On: December 17, 2016 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Google wasn’t always “Google.” It once went by the name “BackRub.” Best Buy went by the name, “Sound of Music.”​Check out AustralianHelp.com’s infographic below to find out which major companies underwent name changes.

Nepali student receives British Council IELTS Award

Published On: December 16, 2016 11:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Swastika Shrestha was declared the winner of British Council IELTS Awards for 2016 on Wednesday. The British Council IELTS Award was launched in February 2015 with the objective of supporting Nepali students trying intending to study in English speaking country.

Steps to address street harassment

Published On: December 16, 2016 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Many people think that all you can do to address street harassment is to cope, walk fast, avoid eye contact, pretend to be on the phone, and think that it isn’t being said to you.

Put off amendment to hold polls: Mahat

Published On: December 16, 2016 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMADNU, Dec 16: Ruling Nepali Congress leader Ram Sharan Mahat has said that the local level elections should be held by putting off the constitution amendment proposal for the time being.

British School wins ‘British International School Initiative of the Year’

Published On: December 16, 2016 11:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The British School (TBS) has won ‘British International School Initiative of the Year,’ the prestigious UK Times Educational Supplement (TES) award, the only category open to international schools at the 2016 Independent School Awards.

Private hospitals start providing free medical services to 10 pc patients

Published On: December 16, 2016 10:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 17: Private health institutions across the nation started providing free of cost health services to 10 percent of their bed capacity from Friday.

'TVS Apache Celebration Offer' concludes

Published On: December 16, 2016 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Jagdamba Motors -- the subsidiary company of Shanker Group -- has recently concluded the TVS Apache Series RTR 200 Celebration Offer under which buyers won genuine TVS racing gear worth Rs 20,000 with every purchase of the TVS Apache Series RTR 200 4V.

Apex Digital store in Dang

Published On: December 16, 2016 09:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Apex Digital has opened seventh outlet of Apex Digital - Smart Store at New Road in Ghorahi of Dang on Wednesday.

FWEAN bags int'l award

Published On: December 16, 2016 09:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Federation of Woman Entrepreneurs' Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) has bagged the Gold Award for the Community Service/Development Project Award 2016 from International Project Management Association (IPMA), Poland.

Power Summit concludes with a commitment to generate 10,000 MW

Published On: December 16, 2016 09:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Power Summit 2016 concluded in Kathmandu on Friday with a commitment to generate 10,000 MW of hydropower in the next ten years.

15 organizations awarded for innovative effort in climate change adaptation

Published On: December 16, 2016 08:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: Various 15 organizations of Nepal have been awarded with cash prize for their innovative effort in the field of climate change adaptation.

Withdrawal of constitution amendment motion is only way out: Oli

Published On: December 16, 2016 07:35 PM NPT By: Republica

DAMAK, Dec 16: CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has called on the government to withdraw the constitution amendment motion tabled at the parliament.

Minister Mahat calls on UML to end House obstruction

Published On: December 16, 2016 06:55 PM NPT By: Republica

PARSA, Dec 16: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said the country should not be taken a hostage of indecisions by continuing obstruction in the House.