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Forest ministry begins preparations for COP-29

Published On: September 3, 2024 10:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 3: The Ministry of Forest and Environment (MoFE) has started preparations for the COP-29 to be held in Baku of Azerbaijan from November 11 to November 22 this year.

Transport Office in Birgunj collects Rs 1.5 billion in revenue

Published On: September 3, 2024 09:35 AM NPT By: Republica

BIRGUNJ, Sept 3: The Transport Management Office, Birgunj, collected more than Rs 1.5 billion in revenue in the last Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24.

Seven killed in 34 road accidents in Humla in past three years

Published On: September 3, 2024 09:19 AM NPT By: Republica

SIMKOT (HUMLA), Sept 3: A total of 33 road accidents occurred in different parts of Humla district in the past three years. Seven persons lost their lives in these incidents, according to the District Police Office, Humla.

Tara Air to resume Pokhara-Jomsom flights starting today

Published On: September 3, 2024 09:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 3: Tara Air is set to resume its flights between Pokhara and Jomsom starting on Tuesday. The service had been temporarily suspended due to poor weather conditions.

Tremors of earthquake felt in Sindhupalchowk

Published On: September 3, 2024 08:34 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 3: Tremors of an earthquake with its epicentre near Shikharpur were felt across Sindhupalchowk district this morning.

Nepal’s public debt increased to almost fivefold in a decade

Published On: September 3, 2024 07:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 3: Nepal’s public debt surged almost fivefold in the past one decade as the government failed to check unproductive expenditure along with increasing the revenue collection by a notable amount.

UNRCPD to hold the National Workshop on Small Arms and Light Weapons control

Published On: September 3, 2024 06:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 3: The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and the Armed Police Force of Nepal, is set to host a national workshop on Global Instruments on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) control. The workshop will take place from September 3 to 5 in Kathmandu.

Handle Constitution Amendment with Care

Published On: September 3, 2024 06:20 AM NPT By: Republica

Given that the constitution is the fundamental law of the country, it is essential to achieve broader consensus among the people and the political parties that represent them. In fact, constitutional amendment was not a primary issue in the House of Representatives election, meaning the current parliament lacks the mandate—and arguably the moral right—to amend the constitution. This issue must therefore be handled with great care.

Soaltee Enterprises and Gate College forge collaboration to build synergy for excellence

Published On: September 3, 2024 05:56 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 26 – Soaltee Enterprises Private Limited, a prominent promoter of Soaltee Hotel, and the Global Academy of Tourism and Hospitality Education Private Limited (GATE), also known as Gate College, a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence, have announced a transformative collaboration.

Ncell's license renewed for five years, remaining amount to be paid in three installments

Published On: September 2, 2024 08:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has renewed the license of Ncell, a private telecommunications service provider, for the next five years. The renewal was confirmed on Sunday after Ncell paid an initial Rs 5 billion.

Ousted Bangladeshi leader becomes diplomatic headache for India

Published On: September 2, 2024 08:05 PM NPT By: Republica

NEW DELHI, Sept 2: Four weeks after ex-premier Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh by helicopter during a student-led revolution, analysts say she has become a diplomatic headache for her hosts in India.

Dinesh DC assumes office as Chairman of Film Development Board

Published On: September 2, 2024 07:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sep 2: Newly appointed Chairman of the Film Development Board (FDB), Dinesh Raj Dahal, alias Dinesh DC, has officially assumed office on Monday.

Eight including two Indian nationals arrested on charge of producing counterfeit currency

Published On: September 2, 2024 06:50 PM NPT By: Republica

RAUTAHAT, Sept 2: Police have arrested eight people including two Indian nationals along with various equipment for producing counterfeit currency in Sarlahi district.

Motorcycle import through Birgunj Customs Office doubles

Published On: September 2, 2024 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

PARSA, Sept 1: There has been a significant increase in the import of motorcycles through the Birgunj Customs point, the country's main trading post. There has been a decrease in the import of jeeps and cars using this border point.

Students of India’s National Defence College call on PM Oli

Published On: September 2, 2024 05:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: A delegation of students from the National Defence College (NDC), India, has met with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The NDC student team, which is on a visit to Nepal, met with PM Oli at the Prime Minister's Residence in Baluwatar.

NEPSE surges 127.32 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 13.10 billion

Published On: September 2, 2024 05:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday inclined by a whopping 127.32 points to close at 2,823.25 points.

Child dies of snake bite in Kailali

Published On: September 2, 2024 04:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KAILALI, Sep 2: A child has died of a snake bite in Kailali.

Revenue increases by Rs 500 million at Rasuwa customs

Published On: September 2, 2024 04:25 PM NPT By: Republica

RASUWA, Sept 2: Compared to last year, the Rasuwa Customs Office's revenue increased by Rs 500 in the month of Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August) of the current fiscal year. According to Chief Customs Officer Ram Prasad Pathak, Rs 1.54 billion in revenue was collected in Shrawan, the first month of the fiscal year 2024/25, from import duties.

Nepali national found dead in US

Published On: September 2, 2024 03:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sep 2: A Nepali national has been found dead in America. Shanta Lal Pradhan, 47, originally hailing from Bharatpur and currently living in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA, was found dead last Tuesday in his apartment.

Scooter rider dies in road accident in Palpa

Published On: September 2, 2024 03:01 PM NPT By: Republica

PALPA, Sept 2: A scooter rider died in a road accident that occurred at Bardale of Rampur Municipality-10 in Palpa district today. The accident took place when the scooter (Lu 44 Pa 2431) heading to Ramtar from Rampur Bardale along the Kaligandaki corridor met with an accident.