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'New boundaries unacceptable'

Published On: December 2, 2016 04:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Following the government's decision to revise the federal boundaries in provinces 4 and 5, locals of the related districts on Thursday shut down public offices and took to the streets for the second consecutive day. Protestors in Gulmi, Dang, Palpa, Argakhanchi, Rolpa and Pyuthan staged demonstration, burnt tires and chanted slogans against the 'anti-people decision'.

PM unable to convince Madhes parties on bill

Published On: December 2, 2016 01:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's effort to bring the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) and Federal Alliance on board the constitution amendment bill has yielded no result after the two agitating forces declining to own the bill.

10 editors express solidarity with Dr KC demands, call for no further delays

Published On: December 2, 2016 12:19 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Editors of leading national dailies, magazines and news websites on Thursday met with hunger striking Dr Govinda KC at the TU Teaching Hospital and expressed their solidarity with his demands.

UML obstructs parliament vowing to foil amendment bill

Published On: December 2, 2016 12:02 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Main opposition party CPN-UML obstructed parliament proceedings on Thursday to protest against the constitution amendment bill that proposed changes in provincial boundaries and other provisions.

Cake mixing at Radisson

Published On: December 1, 2016 10:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu held a traditional cake mixing ceremony on Wednesday. A team of Active Women of Nepal members (AWON) participated in the event along with general manager of the hotel Jaydeep Chakrabarti, pastry chef Ram Sapkota, head of departments and the executive team of the hotel.

Jazz musicians get together at Moksh

Published On: December 1, 2016 10:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Local and foreign musicians will get together to offer a unique show with jazz classics from legends such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Duke Ellington that every music enthusiast will be able to enjoy. This special concert will take place at Moksh Bar in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur on Saturday, Dec 3.

Women entrepreneurs seek subsidized loans

Published On: December 1, 2016 10:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: Women entrepreneurs have demanded that the government provide them subsidize loans.

Wine dinner with Sommelier Josep Plana

Published On: December 1, 2016 10:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Torres, a premium wine from Spain, will be in the spotlight at a one night only wine dinner at Hyatt Regency on Saturday.

Health Ministry sets new standards for appointment

Published On: December 1, 2016 09:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: The Ministry of Health has approved new rules to appoint officials in its public bodies such as hospital development committee, academy, and council among others.

National HIV strategic plan launched

Published On: December 1, 2016 09:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Health Minister Gagan Thapa on Thursday launched the National HIV Strategic Plan 2016-2021 titled: “Nepal HIVision 2020,” in Kathmandu on the occasion of World AIDS Day.

MoGA guidelines allow civil servants to do business

Published On: December 1, 2016 09:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Ministry of General Administration has implemented guidelines allowing civil servants to engage in other business as long as it does not affect their civil service work.

PM Dahal calls on President Bhandari

Published On: December 1, 2016 08:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal discussed the latest political developments with President Bidya Devi Bhandari today.

Police arrest fugitive for duping foreign job aspirants

Published On: December 1, 2016 08:29 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Metropolitan Police Crime Division, Teku on Thursday arrested an absconding fraudster while swindling foreign job aspirants.

ADB gives $186.8 million to upgrade road

Published On: December 1, 2016 08:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 2: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $186.80 million loan for starting a project to improve the country's domestic and regional transport connectivity.

MMC, Army to vie in final

Published On: December 1, 2016 08:15 PM NPT By: Republica

DUHABI, Dec 1: Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) has fixed the final date of Manomohan Duhabi Gold Cup against Tribhuvan Army Club after recording a hard fought 2-1 win over Rumpum Jhapa XI on Thursday.

SAG date to be finalized Saturday

Published On: December 1, 2016 08:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) is hosting the South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) meeting on Saturday in the capital with a view to finalize the date of the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) supposed to be organized by Nepal in 2018.

Hearing on case against Karki on Dec 22

Published On: December 1, 2016 06:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Supreme Court has fixed its schedule to hear the case against suspended Chief of the CIAA, Lokman Singh Karki, on Dec ember 22.

Federal Alliance rejects amendment bill

Published On: December 1, 2016 06:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Federal Alliance has rejected the constitution amendment bill registered at the parliament by the government.

Will resign after appointment of new Dean: Singh

Published On: December 1, 2016 05:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The newly-appointed Dean at the Institute of Medicine (IoM), Dr KP Singh has said that he will resign after the government appoints a new Dean as per the new criteria.

Nepali professor in Britain expresses solidarity with Dr Govinda KC

Published On: December 1, 2016 05:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: A Nepali professor in Britain has extended his support to Dr Govinda KC who is on a hunger strike for the last 19 days.