My Republica

Republica

We are a team of professional management and journalists — one of the best in the Nepali media. Our duty toward our readers is to provide them with impartial news, bold views, in-depth analysis and thought-provoking commentary. We shall do this without fear or favor, and we shall be guided by nothing but our conscience. Know More
news@myrepublica.com

Youth in agriculture: The way forward

Published On: July 5, 2016 10:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU. July 5: A two day long ‘First Youth Agriculture Entrepreneurship Conference’ was organized by 4H Nepal – an independent youth lead organization committed to empowerment and development of rural youth – at the Department of Agriculture Hall in Harihar Bhawan, Kathmandu.

KTM regional winners of National Poetry Slam announced

Published On: July 5, 2016 10:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: The winners of the Kathmandu Regional Slam have been announced after two concurrent finals. Thames International College, Purano Baneshwor hosted the Kathmandu finale and KU School of Arts, Hattiban hosted Lalitpur finale on July 2.

Himalaya College of Engineering wins the First National FPGA Design Contest

Published On: July 5, 2016 10:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: On July 2, Institute of Engineering (IOE) Pulchowk hosted the ‘First National FPGA Design Contest’, an event jointly organized by IOE Pulchowk Campus, Himalaya College of Engineering, Kathmandu Engineering College, Kathford International College of Engineering and Management, and Digitronix Nepal.

Phone call woes

Published On: July 5, 2016 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica

I think it is associated with some anxiety. First, I really don’t know what to say over the phone, maybe because it feels very distant and unreal for any meaningful conversation to happen. I do share your anxiety about the unknown. If I see a “missed” call; instead of calling back, I start imagining all possibly bad things that this call could be about. It works better when people just text me a question and I either answer via text or call back.

7 books nominated for Madan Puraskar

Published On: July 5, 2016 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Madan Puraskar Guthi has nominated a list of seven books published in 2072 BS for award Madan Puraskar.

Indian grants for restoration of Patan, Bungamti

Published On: July 5, 2016 09:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Government of India has extended a support of Rs 22.4 million for restoration of historical and cultural sites in Lalitpur.

Ncell reduces call rate to India

Published On: July 5, 2016 09:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Ncell has launched a new scheme 'India Calling’, lowering call tariff to India by 33 percent to Rs 1.99 per minute (excluding taxes), down from Rs 2.99 per minute.

Real School campaign announces western regional champion

Published On: July 5, 2016 08:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Butwal-based Paramount English Boarding Higher Secondary School has been declared the champion of the western region in 'Real School of Nepal' contest organized by Dabur Nepal.

Pinnacle Brands opens two int'l franchise stores

Published On: July 5, 2016 08:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Pinnacle Brands has opened two international franchise stores -- Amrapali Jewels and Planet Fashion -- on the ground floor of Civil Mall, Sundhara. Amrapali is a leading global brand with stores in USA, UK Japan and India.

No decision regarding holiday on Wednesday: Home Ministry

Published On: July 5, 2016 08:25 PM NPT By: Republica

Kathmandu, July 5: The Home Ministry has said that its attention has been drawn towards news reports of Wednesday being a public holiday on the occasion of Eid al-fitr.

Discussions on Appropriation Bill conclude

Published On: July 5, 2016 07:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: The discussion on the Appropriation Bill in the Legislature-Parliament has concluded Tuesday. With this, a work schedule has been released that the concerned ministers would furnish responses to the queries from Wednesday.

Woman killed as motorcycle hits scooter

Published On: July 5, 2016 07:03 PM NPT By: Republica

MORANG, July 5: A woman died in an accident when a bike, Ba 74 Pa 3934, hit a scooter, Ko.4 Pa 4743, in Urlabari-1 near East-West Highway.

Man who chopped off daughter’s head arrested

Published On: July 5, 2016 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

SOLUKHUMBU, July 5: Police has arrested a man accused of killing his daughter.

8 cops injured in Sarlahi clash

Published On: July 5, 2016 06:14 PM NPT By: Republica

SARLAHI, July 5: Eight police personnel were injured as they clashed with landless squatters in the district on Tuesday.

PM Oli harps on consensus

Published On: July 5, 2016 05:26 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed on consensus to end the political transition within a year.

Budhayer, Bhari to play for int’l clubs

Published On: July 5, 2016 05:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Two Nepali cricketers will be playing for two separate international cricket clubs.

Ex-Bara VDC chairman accused of murder arrested

Published On: July 5, 2016 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KALAIYA (Bara), July 5: A former Village Development Committee (VDC) chairman in Bara was arrested from the district on Tuesday on a murder charge.

Nepal to play two friendlies against Bangladesh

Published On: July 5, 2016 03:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: The Nepali National Team will play two FIFA ‘A’ friendly matches against Bangladesh on July 15 and 17.

UN Resident Coordinator Julliand presents letter of credentials

Published On: July 5, 2016 03:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: The newly-appointed Resident Coordinator (RC) of the United Nations in Nepal and the Resident Representative (RR) of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Valerie Julliand on Tuesday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kamal Thapa to present the letter of credentials from the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Traders in Balkhu attack govt monitoring team

Published On: July 5, 2016 03:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: A clash ensued between a government monitoring team and traders at Balkhu Vegetable and Fruits Market in Balkhu in Kathmandu today, police said.