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NECSEA convention to take place from December 12

Published On: November 23, 2016 12:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 23: The 10th national convention of the Nepal Civil Service Employees' Association (NECSEA) is going to take place in Nepalgunj from December 12.

Blood cancer victim receives financial support from migrant workers in Afghanistan

Published On: November 23, 2016 12:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Anika Tamang, 20, of Mulkharka-1 of Okhaldhunga District, on Wednesday received financial support for cancer treatment from Nepali migrant workers in Kabul of Afghanistan.

Dalit settlement in Dolpa at high risk of landslide

Published On: November 23, 2016 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica

DOLPA, Nov 23: A Dalit settlement, comprising 40 households, at Tripurakot VDC-1 in Dolpa district is at high risk of landslide due to the soil erosion.

Dalai Lama: I have no worries' about Trump's election

Published On: November 23, 2016 10:42 AM NPT By: Republica

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, Nov 23:  Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Wednesday he has "no worries" about Donald Trump's election as U.S. president, adding that he expects the businessman will align his future policies with global realities.

Security tightened in Birgunj in view of Prez Bhandari's visit

Published On: November 23, 2016 10:35 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRGUNJ, Nov 23: Security has been tightened in Birgunj area in view of President Bidya Devi Bhandari's visit on Wednesday afternoon. The  President is arriving here to  inaugurate the yoga camp to be organized from Thursday.

Pencil sketches in exhibition at Taragaon Museum

Published On: November 23, 2016 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu, Nov 22: Pencil sketches of Raj Man Singh Chitrakar were showcased at Taragaon Museum, Hyatt Regency on Tuesday on the occasion of the bicentenary Nepal-UK relations.

India positive about resolving IC problem in Nepal: NRB governor

Published On: November 23, 2016 09:52 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 22: Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Chiranjibi Nepal said Tuesday that India has responded positively to Nepal’s request about resolving the problem faced by people in Nepal with demonetized Indian currency notes.

Minister Joshi urges international communities to invest in Nepal

Published On: November 23, 2016 09:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Minister for Industry, Nabindra Raj Joshi, has urged international communities to invest in infrastructure development and industrial sector of Nepal as it has adopted a very liberal and competitive foreign investment policy.

Vehicle at Khadikhet bazaar for first time

Published On: November 23, 2016 09:11 AM NPT By: Republica

BAITADI, Nov 23: Khadikhet bazaar, the remote area of Baitadi district, has witnessed a vehicle for the first time on Tuesday.

One killed, another injured in road mishap

Published On: November 23, 2016 09:09 AM NPT By: Republica

DAMAK, Nov 23: A person killed and another was seriously injured in road accident at Lakhanpur-1 in Jhapa district along the east-west highway on Tuesday.

KU holds convocation of medical science students

Published On: November 23, 2016 08:45 AM NPT By: Republica

BANEPA, Nov 22: A total of 1,377 medical science students of Kathmandu University (KU) graduated this year. The convocation ceremony was held on Tuesday.

FM Mahat off to Australia

Published On: November 23, 2016 08:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 22: Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat on Tuesday left for Australia on a five-day visit.

Man killed in jeep accident

Published On: November 23, 2016 08:16 AM NPT By: Republica

HETAUDA, Nov 23: One passenger died after a passenger Jeep en route to Birgunj from Kathmandu fell 50 meters below the road from Khoplang in Hetauda-Bhaise road sector this evening.

'Newspapers report in detail'

Published On: November 23, 2016 01:50 AM NPT By: Republica

Jun Young Cha, chairman of The Segye Times, a South Korean national daily, is in Nepal on a visit. Jun, who has a master's degree in digital media communications, talked to Republica about the changing media landscape in South Korea. Excerpt of the interview:

Local-level restructuring sparks conflicts across country

Published On: November 23, 2016 01:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, NOV 23: The ongoing local unit restructuring work carried out by the Restructuring Commission under the new federal setup has sparked conflicts in various parts of the country.

12,000 victims have started rebuilding homes: NRA

Published On: November 23, 2016 01:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Around 12,000 earthquake victims who received the first installment of housing grant have started rebuilding their homes in 11 districts, the National Reconstruction (NRA) said on Tuesday.

42 footballers selected after preliminary training

Published On: November 23, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 23: All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has selected 42 players after the preliminary training for the upcoming SAFF Women's Championship 2016 to be held in Siliguri, India from December 26 to January 4. The players were shortlisted from the pool of 72 players.

Dr KC's supporters to picket TU VC Office today

Published On: November 23, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Demanding resignation of Dr Tirtha Raj Khaniya, the vice-chancellor of the Tribhuvan University (TU), the supporters of the Solidarity for Dr KC Alliance (SDKA) are all set to stage a protest at the TU Office on Wednesday.

Sell it

Published On: November 23, 2016 12:45 AM NPT By: Republica

We have in this space repeatedly pointed out the need for common understanding on constitution amendment among at least the four main political forces—Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Center) and the Madheshi Morcha—that own up post-2006 political changes.

Infographics: Losing time, losing money ​

Published On: November 23, 2016 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

Long bank queues mean losing precious money too, not just time. It’s been more than 10 days since the government announced cash clean-up. While people line up at banks to withdraw, deposit or exchange the invalid Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, they stand to lose about Rs 1,150 in a day just by waiting in the long queues.