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UK officials arrive in Nepal

Published On: June 7, 2016 04:39 PM NPT By: Republica

The British Embassy in a statement said that their visit occurs as Nepal and UK are celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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Two killed in separate incidents

Published On: June 7, 2016 04:22 PM NPT By: Republica

A man was killed when lightning struck him at Surjaha VDC-4 in the district today.

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Health institutes shutdown services in Baitadi

Published On: June 7, 2016 03:58 PM NPT By: Republica

The health workers at the District Health Office, Baitadi are intensifying and expanding the scope of their protest.

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President Deuba extends tribute to late Gurung

Published On: June 7, 2016 03:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 7: Nepali Congress (NC) President, Sher Bahadur Deuba, today paid tribute to late senior singer and musician, Amber Gurung, mentioning him as the 'bright star' of Nepali music sector.  Issuing a condolence letter, Deuba praised the singer for his 'crucial contribution' in enhancing the music sector of Nepal.

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PM Oli calls for national unity govt

Published On: June 7, 2016 03:14 PM NPT By: Republica

NEPALGUNJ (BANKE), June 6: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today said that a national consensus government is a must for the welfare of the country.  Talking to media persons at Nepalgunj Airport, he claimed that preparations were afoot to form a national consensus government instead of dissolving the incumbent government.

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PM condoles Gurung’s death

Published On: June 7, 2016 02:31 PM NPT By: Republica

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expressed sadness over the demise of senior musician Ambar Gurung.

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Senior musician Gurung no more

Published On: June 7, 2016 02:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 7: Senior musician and composer of the national anthem, Amber Gurung, passed away early this morning at Grande International Hospital.  "Gurung, suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure and Parkinson's disease since long, was undergoing treatment at ICU and had been put on ventilator, and breathed his last at 2:37 am', said Public Relations Officer at Grande Hospital quoting Dr Chakraraj Pandey, involved in Gurung's treatment, as saying.

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Gurung's last rites in Hindu and Buddhist rituals

Published On: June 7, 2016 01:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 7: The last rites of senior musician, Amber Gurung, will take place as per the Hindu and Buddhist rituals.  Gurung died early this morning while undergoing treatment at Grande International Hospital.

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OFF THE BLOCKS

Published On: June 6, 2016 04:52 PM NPT By: Republica

Universal health coverage of all Nepalis is a brilliant idea. It appears realistic too. Since 2012, the government has been piloting the scheme in three districts—Ilam, Kailali and Baglung—to great success. The success of the pilot program is the reason it is being expanded to 25 districts this year, with the goal of covering all 75 districts within three years, as announced by Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel in his recent budget speech. As per the model, each family will have to pay a monthly premium of Rs 2,500 in return for which it will be eligible for treatment worth Rs 50,000 should one of the family members fall sick. Since the state has already heavily subsidized treatments of nine major health aliments—heart disease, kidney-related disease and cancer among them—it means that no Nepali will be deprived of healthcare. This will be the case since the government will also pay the premiums of the families living below the absolute poverty line, the elderly, the disabled and even those who were displaced by last year's earthquakes. This is terrific news. It, however, does not mean that the road to universal healthcare for all Nepalis will be free of challenges.

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Man arrested for pedophilia

Published On: June 6, 2016 04:19 PM NPT By: Republica

RATNANAGAR (CHITWAN), June 6: The police here has arrested a man on the charge of pedophilia.  Police arrested 53-year-old Himlal Sunar of Narayani Municipality-10 in west Chitwan for his involvement in sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy from the locality.

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All services except emergency closed at District Hospital, Baitadi, for indefinite period

Published On: June 6, 2016 03:49 PM NPT By: Republica

BAITADI, June 6: All services except emergency have been closed at District Hospital, Baitadi, from today for an indefinite period.  Health workers closed all services except emergency for the indefinite period protesting against the smearing soot on the face of Chief at the District Health Office, Baitadi, Dr Gunraj Awasthi, misbehaving to him on Sunday.

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PM Oli urges youths to find work at home rather than go abroad

Published On: June 6, 2016 02:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 6: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the government has prioritised job creation at home.  Inaugurating the 23rd National Convention of the Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small Industries (FNCSI) and the 20th women entrepreneurs' conference here today, PM Oli asserted that the government's policies and programmes as well as the budget were centred on creating employment opportunities within the country itself.

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Minister Paswan to be airlifted to India

Published On: June 6, 2016 01:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 6: Preparations are underway to airlift Minister for Population and Environment, Bishwendra Paswan to New Delhi, India for further treatment.

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‘Gentlemen’s agreement’ will be enforced after budget is endorsed: Dahal

Published On: June 6, 2016 01:50 PM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, June 6: Chairman of UCPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday said that a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ on a change in the government will come into effect after endorsement of the budget.

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Gurung's condition serious but stable

Published On: June 6, 2016 01:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 5: Health condition of veteran musician Amber Gurung is critical but stable.  Gurung, has long been ailing from diabetes, high blood pressure and Parkinson's disease, is receiving treatment at Grande Hospital for the past few days.

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Fire triggers blasts at Sri Lankan army camp, killing 1

Published On: June 6, 2016 01:12 PM NPT By: Republica

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, June 6: A fire broke out at an army camp near Sri Lanka's capital, setting off explosions and killing one soldier before the flames were put out, officials said Monday.

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Country will receive rainfall for next few days: MFD

Published On: June 5, 2016 04:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 5: Water vapour-rich winds rising from the Bay of Bengal and local winds caused rainfalls that continues in various parts of the country for the past few days, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).  The MFD said that as a result of this, there is a weather change across various parts of the country today and some parts of eastern, western and mid western regions received rainfalls.

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PM Oli meets musician Gurung, assures needful support from govt

Published On: June 5, 2016 02:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 5: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday reached Grande Hospital in the capital to meet senior musician Ambar Gurung who is undergoing treatment at the hospital.

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Environmental balance must be focused in development: PM Oli

Published On: June 5, 2016 02:12 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 5: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has insisted on the need of maintaining environmental balance while carrying out development endevours.  Addressing a programme organised by the Ministry of Population and Environment here today on the occasion of the World Environment Day, Prime Minister Oli said development works should be carried out only after completing a study of its impact on the environment

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PM Oli, Dahal discuss national consensus government

Published On: June 5, 2016 01:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, June 5: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday held discussions about the government activities,

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