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Landslide, flood victims awaiting relief in dire state

Published On: July 29, 2016 03:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, JULY 29: With various parts of the county severely affected by landslides and flooding, the victims struggle for survival due to lack of relief and the government's weak disaster preparedness.

World Bank sticks to 3-tranche modality

Published On: July 29, 2016 03:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: World Bank has said that housing grants in three tranches provides assurance to the owners by technical experts that their house meets safety standards.

Hearings on 11 justice nominees ends

Published On: July 29, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: The Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) has completed the hearings of 11 nominees for the posts of Supreme Court justices.

Madhes-based parties not to join govt

Published On: July 29, 2016 12:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: Nine of the Madhes-based political parties united under the Federal Alliance and the United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) have stated that there is no possibility of their joining the next government, which is expected to be led by CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Sirish Gurung is Bhat Bhateni's brand ambassador

Published On: July 29, 2016 12:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: Bhat Bhateni Supermarket and Departmental Store (BBSM) has appointed swimmer Sirish Gurung as its brand ambassador.

Newly-constructed school building provides relief to students

Published On: July 28, 2016 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

DOLKHA, July 28: Locals of Majhgaun-1 in Dolakha district have finally completed the reconstruction of quake-ravaged building of Majhgaun Lower Secondary School that was destroyed by the devastating earthquake of last year.

National Playwriting Competition

Published On: July 28, 2016 11:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Kathmandu’s theater scene is vibrant these days. With more theater houses in operation and a gradual increase in the theater culture, many believe that we’re witnessing a theater renaissance. Major theater groups are mostly busy performing Nepali adaptations of foreign plays, staging original Nepali plays has become a rarity.

Students in some areas deprived of textbooks

Published On: July 28, 2016 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Although about four months have passed since the new academic session, some 10-15 per cent of school students are still partially deprived of textbooks. Janak Education Material Center (JEMC) is the sole authority to publish textbooks for public schools in the country.

Vanquished Nepal puts up impressive show against India

Published On: July 28, 2016 10:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Nepali women's volleyball team was defeated in straight sets by India in the first match of the two-match friendly series on Thursday.

Three die of asphyxiation in Kathmandu while cleaning well

Published On: July 28, 2016 09:51 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Three people died on Thursday of asphyxiation while cleaning a well at Paiyuntar of Budhanilkantha Municipality- 19.

PM honors SAG medalists

Published On: July 28, 2016 09:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday honored the medal winning players, coaches and associations of the 12th South Asian Games (SAG).

PM, other leaders emphasize religious harmony

Published On: July 28, 2016 09:33 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and other leaders have urged faith-based organizations to work for promoting harmonious relations among people of various faiths, religions and cultures.

Construction of Ncell supported dialysis center completes

Published On: July 28, 2016 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Construction of Day Care Dialysis Centre supported by Ncell at Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) has been completed. Issuing a statement, Ncell said that the new facility has enabled the hospital to enhance its capacity to operate health services for kidney patients.

ICC meeting ends inconclusively

Published On: July 28, 2016 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: International Cricket Council (ICC)’s meeting with the stakeholders of Nepali cricket ended inconclusively, prompting the world cricket governing body to take another step.

Dhana Lakshmi squash from Aug 1

Published On: July 28, 2016 09:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATH MANDU, July 28: Nepal Squash and Rackets Association is set to organize Dhana Lakshmi Memorial National Squash Tournament from August 1 to 6.

SCBNL holds workshop

Published On: July 28, 2016 09:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Ltd (SCNBNL) organised a Correspondent Banking Academy Workshop in Kathmandu on Thursday. The workshop -- attended by 82 senior resources of Nepal-based 28 commercial banks -- has an objective to update Nepali banks on emerging risks leading from financial crime and to create awareness around compliance and best practices for mitigation of potential risks.

Makerspace to encourage entrepreneurship

Published On: July 28, 2016 08:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: The US Embassy on Thursday opened a new 'Makerspace' at the embassy-supported Innovation Hub located inside the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry building in Teku.

Safi to get Insec human rights award

Published On: July 28, 2016 08:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Informal Sector Service Center (Insec) has announced that this year's 'Prakash Human Rights Award' will go to Maulana Abdul Jabbar Safi of Nepalgunj.

Two injured as bus hits scooter in Gaushala

Published On: July 28, 2016 07:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Two persons were injured when a bus hit a scooter in Gaushala of the Capital City on Thursday afternoon.

Over 300 people displaced by flood in Gulmi

Published On: July 28, 2016 05:47 PM NPT By: Republica

TAMGHAS (Gulmi), July 28: Over 300 people at Urlikhola bazaar in Gulmi have been displaced after the swollen Badighat River started eroding its banks, posing a high risk to the human settlements.