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PHSC takes steps to begin hearings

Published On: June 24, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 24:Soon after endorsing its work procedure on Thursday, Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) has initiated the process for conducting hearings on long-pending recommendations for various constitutional positions.

NC stalls House over quake grant report delay

Published On: June 24, 2016 12:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 24:Main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) obstructed the parliament meeting on Thursday, demanding government's answer on the progress on grants distribution to the earthquake victims for the reconstruction of their damaged houses.

Advisor to information minister resigns

Published On: June 24, 2016 12:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 24: Expressing serious objection over the government's recently endorsed "Online Media Operation Directive 2016," Matrika Poudel, press advisor to Minister for Information and Communication has resigned his post. He submitted his resignation letter at the ministry on Thursday.

Lions Cardiac Treatment Center at Pokhara hospital

Published On: June 24, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 24:Lions Cardiac Treatment Center has been established at Western Regional Hospital Pokhara. Deputy Prime Minister CP Mainali inaugurated the centre amid a function on Tuesday.

Nepathya to perform at Center Stage Atlanta

Published On: June 23, 2016 11:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: Popular folk-rock band Nepathya departed for the US on Tuesday, June 21. They will be performing at the Barnum Hall, Los Angeles on June 25. The band will then head to Atlanta where they will perform at the Center Stage on July 2. The LA show is being coordinated by Friends of Nepal and the Atlanta show is part of the ANA (Association of Nepalese in the Americas) Convention 2016. The band is performing in both the cities for the first time.

Viber to make more investment in Nepal

Published On: June 23, 2016 11:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: Viber, one of the world's leading messaging apps with over 711 million unique users worldwide and 4.5 million registered users in Nepal, has unveiled plan to invest in Npeal

Xing Vodka's consumer scheme concludes

Published On: June 23, 2016 08:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU,June24: Xing Ultra Premium Vodka's consumer scheme named 'Selfie with Sunny' came to an end on June 17, according to a statement issued by Premier Organics Pvt Ltd -- the manufacturer of Xing brand of vodka. "Winners of this scheme will soon meet Sunny Leone soon take a selfie with her," the statement added.

Anil Kumble appointed India head coach

Published On: June 23, 2016 07:26 PM NPT By: Republica

NEW DELHI, June 23: Ex captain Anil kumble has been appointed as coach of Indian national cricket team, for one year, BCCI has confirmed. He will start his coaching stint from India's four-Test tour of the West Indies.

KMC set to install 1,085 solar street lights in Kathmandu Valley

Published On: June 23, 2016 07:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: The major streets, thoroughfares and road sections in the Kathmandu Valley will be illuminated by the solar street lamps in a year and a half, according to the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC).

PHSC decides to carry out hearing process

Published On: June 23, 2016 06:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: The Parliamentary Hearing Special Committee under the Legislature-Parliament has decided to forward the hearing process halted since long. Thursday’s meeting of the PHSC decided to forward the hearing process of proposed chief justice, justices, chief election commissioner and ambassadors.

Online Media Directives-2073 will be revised: Minister Rai

Published On: June 23, 2016 06:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: Minister for Information and Communications Sherdhan Rai has assured that newly-0introduced Online Media Directive-2073 will be revised.

Two die in separate incidents

Published On: June 23, 2016 06:16 PM NPT By: Republica

ITAHARI, June 23: Two died in the district in different incidents.

In pictures: Buffalo on the loose creates panic in Sundhara

Published On: June 23, 2016 06:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: A buffalo on the loose created terror among people at the middle of the capital city in Sundhara on Thursday. The male buffalo created panic among pedestrians and two-wheelers riders. The traffic has also distributed by the unwanted guest. Employees from Kathmandu Metropolitan City Office later took the unruly animal into control.

Woman killed in road accident

Published On: June 23, 2016 04:55 PM NPT By: Republica

LAHAN, June 23: A woman was killed when a tipper truck (Na 6 Ka 6990) hit her at Lahan-1 in Siraha today.

Elderly woman dies after fight with daughter-in-law

Published On: June 23, 2016 04:53 PM NPT By: Republica

LAHAN, June 23: A brawl between an elderly woman and her daughter-in-law led to the death of the woman at Kalyanpur-2 in Siraha today, police said.

Germany condemns Kabul terror attack

Published On: June 23, 2016 03:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: Germany has condemned the terror attack in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 Nepalis.

'New poems with expression of sociality and humanness': PM Oli

Published On: June 23, 2016 03:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that poems of today should come with expression of sociality, humanness and internationality.

PM Oli lays foundation stone to build wildlife Park

Published On: June 23, 2016 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

BHAKTAPUR, June 23: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli laid the foundation for the construction of National Wildlife Park at Suryabinayak in the district today.

Police shoot at 'robber on the run' in Babarmahal

Published On: June 23, 2016 02:32 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: Police had to fire a shot to arrest a fugitive at Babarmahal Thursday afternoon. Jaswant Rai, who has been accused of over a dozen robberies and was on the run, had tried to run away after he saw the police team from the Metropolitan Police Crime Division.

NC obstructs House meeting over 'grant misuse' meant for quake victims

Published On: June 23, 2016 01:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 23: The main opposition party Nepali Congress has obstructed a Legislature-Parliament meeting on Thursday, accusing the government of discriminating quake victims on the ground of their political beliefs.