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‘Livelihood revival as important as reconstruction’

Published On: June 22, 2016 10:19 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Nepal’s key development partners have made an unequivocal call to expedite reconstruction work that directly supports livelihood recovery of earthquake-affected communities.

New York appeals court rules in favor of NRB

Published On: June 22, 2016 10:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: An eight-year saga finally ended on Monday after a US court ruled in favor of NRB which will now be able to access the $ 1 million from its New York account that had been frozen in 2010.

Siddhartha Bank starts operations after merger

Published On: June 22, 2016 10:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Siddhartha Bank Ltd (SBL) has started operations Tuesday after successfully completing its merger with Business Universal Development Bank Ltd (BUDBL).

Ncell unveils ‘Day Voice Pack’

Published On: June 22, 2016 10:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Telephone service provider Ncell has announced its ‘Day Voice Pack’ scheme offering its prepaid subscribers 30 minutes on-net talk-time for Rs 8 (including taxes).

Emirates inaugurates new office

Published On: June 22, 2016 10:06 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Dubai-based airline Emirates has inaugurated its newly refurbished sales office located at the Saakha Building in Hattisar, Kathmandu.

Motivational young woman inspires biopic

Published On: June 22, 2016 09:53 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Sristi KC is an inspirational young woman who lives her life with positivity despite losing her eyesight at the age of 16 due to a doctor’s negligence. She is the founder of Blind Rocks, an organization that works to empower blind people.

Ban Ki-moon condemns Kabul suicide bomb attack

Published On: June 22, 2016 09:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 22: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday condemned the bombing at Afghanistan’s capital on June 20 that killed 12 security guards, including 12 Nepalis, en route to the Canadian Embassy where they had been working.

Kathmandu Regional Slam welcomes aspiring slam poets

Published On: June 22, 2016 09:49 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Young people (14-25 years of age) interested in slam poetry and living in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts can apply for the Kathmandu Regional Slam before June 25.

Nepal yet to meet EVM criteria, achievement just at 65 %

Published On: June 22, 2016 09:28 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 22: Nepal is yet to meet the criteria set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the UNICEF regarding the effective vaccine management (EVM).

Landslide again hits Narayangadh-Muglin road section

Published On: June 22, 2016 09:23 AM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, June 22: Narayangadh-Muglin road section in Chitwan has remained disrupted since 4:00 am this morning due to landslides occurred at Kalikhola.

NAC plane to bring back bodies today

Published On: June 22, 2016 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 22: The government is sending a Nepal Airlines plane to Kabul to bring back the bodies of Nepali citizens who died in a suicide bomb attack in the Afghan capital on Monday.

Infographics: International Yoga Day

Published On: June 22, 2016 12:49 AM NPT By: Republica

Infographics: International Yoga Day

Tinderbox

Published On: June 22, 2016 12:00 AM NPT By: Republica

Potentially hundreds of thousands of cylinders that we are using in our homes could be sub-standard.

Nurturing police-public understanding through ‘Pahunch’

Published On: June 21, 2016 11:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: ‘Pahunch,’ a reality show focusing on actual challenges and circumstances undertaken by the police while solving crimes, will be aired from August this year. Eight contestants from different walks of life will be performing different tasks in the show. This is a first of its kind reality show, and has been conceptualized by Search for Common Ground (SFCG) Nepal and funded by UKAID.

Motivational young woman inspires biopic

Published On: June 21, 2016 11:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Sristi KC is an inspirational young woman who lives her life with positivity despite losing her eyesight at the age of 16 due to a doctor’s negligence. She is the founder of Blind Rocks, an organization that works to empower blind people.

Life can begin again

Published On: June 21, 2016 11:10 PM NPT By: Republica

Normally, the joys of our life should give us that life force and energy to feel alive. When we do something that we truly love, it lifts up our spirit. But sometimes when we’re completely depleted, it’s like a hole in a vessel, and no matter how much joy we try to fill it up with, it just simply leaks.

Quake took son and daughter, and now Kabul tragedy

Published On: June 21, 2016 10:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 22: The deadly earthquake in April last year killed her only son and daughter, destroyed her home, and compelled the family to relocate from their original place.

House panel tells MoGA to provide transfer details

Published On: June 21, 2016 10:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: The State Affairs Committee of the Parliament has directed the Ministry of General Administration (MoGA) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) to furnish details about the recent transfer of government officials on deputation by the ministries to the committee within a week.

Kathmandu Regional Slam welcomes aspiring slam poets

Published On: June 21, 2016 10:09 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 21: Young people (14-25 years of age) interested in slam poetry and living in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts can apply for the Kathmandu Regional Slam before June 25. The regional slam is a build up to the ‘QC Awards 2016: National Poetry Slam’ which will be held in September this year. The competition is being organized by Word Warriors in partnership with Quixote’s Cove and is supported by Danish Center for Culture and Development (CKU).

Floods in eastern region inundate 500 homes

Published On: June 21, 2016 08:35 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, June 21: Incessant rainfall from Monday has inundated over five hundred houses in five districts - Morang, Sunsari, Jhapa, Udaypur and Dhankuta - of eastern Nepal. The floods have severely affected lives in these districts while causing obstruction of transportation services as well.