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$20m ADB grant to encourage investment in solar projects

Published On: December 8, 2016 05:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 9: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday announced a $20-million grant aimed at triggering increased private sector interest and investment in utility-scale solar projects in Nepal.

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Minister directs to forward Pokhara int’l airport construction works

Published On: December 8, 2016 05:03 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Dec 8: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Jeevan Bahadur Shahi has directed the concerned authority to expedite the construction works of Pokhara International Airport (PIA) soon.

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Fire engulfs Salleri

Published On: December 8, 2016 04:59 PM NPT By: Republica

SOLUKHUMBU, Dec 8: A massive fire is taking place in Salleri, the headquarters of Solukhumbu district, now.

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92, including 5 FSF-N CC members, join CPN-UML

Published On: December 8, 2016 04:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: As many as 92 people from different political parties have joined CPN-UML on Thursday.

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Nepal's ambassador to Belgium presents credentials

Published On: December 8, 2016 04:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Ambassador of Nepal to Belgium, Mr Lok Bahadur Thapa presented his Letters of Credence to the King of the Belgians, King Philippe, amidst a special official ceremony held at the Royal Laeken Castle in Brussels on Wednesday.

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PM Dahal directs for local elections

Published On: December 8, 2016 03:53 PM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADHIi, Dec 8: Prime Minister and chairman of the CPN (Maoist Centre), Pushpa Kamal Dahal has directed the party cadres to be prepared for local bodies' election.

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Mobile application development course to start in Nepal soon

Published On: December 8, 2016 03:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Mobile application development curriculum in Bachelors degree will be introduced for the first time in Nepal soon.

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World can learn the peace building message from Nepal : Minister Mahat

Published On: December 8, 2016 03:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said the world can learn from the success of Nepal's peace process as the conflict was resolved through talks.

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Hold elections immediately, demands UML Chair Oli

Published On: December 8, 2016 03:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Main opposition party CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has urged the government to immediately announce the date for holding elections.

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Agitation does not resolve crisis: Minister Giri

Published On: December 8, 2016 03:18 PM NPT By: Republica

NEPALGUNJ, Dec 8: Minister for Irrigation Deepak Giri has urged all political parties to be responsible towards the people and the country.

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Rs 30 million released for people's housing program in Jhapa

Published On: December 8, 2016 02:59 PM NPT By: Republica

JHAPA, Dec 8: A total of Rs 30 million has been released for the people's housing program that started in Jhapa this year. Under the program launched by the government, new houses are built for impoverished people.

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Govt change, only rumor: Leader Sitaula

Published On: December 8, 2016 02:34 PM NPT By: Republica

MORANG, Dec 8: Nepali Congress leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula has said that there was no possibility of changing the incumbent government before the local bodies' election.

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The choice now between the devil and the deep blue sea

Published On: December 8, 2016 01:35 PM NPT By: Republica

With the unified Rastriya Prajantra Party deciding not to support constitution amendment bill registered in the parliament on November 29th, the fate of the amendment motion hangs in balance. As the second largest party in parliament, CPN-UML, is vehemently opposed to the proposed amendments, the support of unified RPP is vital for the bill to have any chance of passing with two-thirds majority. So how does it feel to play the kingmaker? And what can we expect from the united party? Biswas Baral and Mahabir Paudyal met RPP Executive Chairman and former Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa for some insight.

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Shoe thrown at Naya Shakti Party Coordinator Bhattarai

Published On: December 8, 2016 01:21 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, Dec 8: An irate student has thrown a shoe at Naya Shakti Party Nepal Coordinator and Former Prime Minister of Nepal Dr Baburam Bhattarai in Pokhara on Thursday.

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RPP former central member Basnet passes away

Published On: December 8, 2016 11:01 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Former central member of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Hari Kumar Basnet passed away on Tuesday. He was 71.

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Foreigners in road clean-up campaign

Published On: December 8, 2016 09:54 AM NPT By: Republica

LAMJUNG (Besisahar), Dec 8: Foreigners, who have come to Nepal for visits and study purpose, have put their voluntary efforts in cleaning up road and park here.

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Hyatt is the most preferred hotel in Kathmandu

Published On: December 8, 2016 09:20 AM NPT By: Republica

Sinead O' Reilly-Henell is the General Manager of Hyatt Regency Kathmandu which recently bagged the 'World Travel Awards 2016' as a leading hotel in Nepal. As Nepal's hospitality and tourism industry recovers from the 2015 earthquakes and subsequent political unrest, Sagar Ghimire of Republica talked with the seasoned hotelier about her experience of working in Nepal, the pace of recovery of hotel and the industry after the 2015 earthquakes, and the hotel's preparation in the competitive environment, among others. Excerpts:

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Vibor Society Development Bank introduces fixed deposit scheme

Published On: December 8, 2016 09:18 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Vibor Society Development Bank has introduced a 222-day fixed deposit scheme. Issuing a statement, the bank said that customers will get 9 percent interest on 222-day fixed deposit.

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JCB starts 3S facility in Surkhet

Published On: December 8, 2016 09:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: MAW Earthmovers Pvt Ltd --  the sole distributor JCB Earthmoving and Construction Equipment -- has started a new 3S facility in Surkhet. Issuing a statement, the company said that the new facility will provide world class sale, service and spare parts facility.

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NT, China Telecom sign MoU for Internet connectivity

Published On: December 8, 2016 09:13 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Nepal Telecom (NT) and China Telecom Global (CTG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for connecting Nepal with terrestrial cable route.

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