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Hetauda FTQC Office files cases against 44 traders selling substandard food

Published On: September 1, 2024 11:50 AM NPT By: Republica

BAGMATI, Sept 1: The Food Technology and Quality Control (FTQC) Office, Hetauda, has sued 44 business firms and individuals in fiscal year 2023/24 for various trade-related offenses including selling substandard and expired food.

Gold price decreases by Rs 600 per tola

Published On: September 1, 2024 11:46 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: The price of gold has decreased by Rs 600 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Associations, the price of gold has been fixed at Rs 152,300 per tola for today.

268 households to be affected by Lower Arun Hydel Project

Published On: September 1, 2024 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KHANDBARI (SANKHUWASABHA), Sept 1: Two hundred and sixty-eight families will be directly affected by the Lower Arun Hydroelectricity Project. The 669-MW project is located in Sankhuwasabha district of Koshi Province.

NBA to stage protest at Judicial Council today

Published On: September 1, 2024 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: The Nepal Bar Association (NBA) is planning to stage a protest at the Judicial Council today. The NBA has been demanding the cancellation of the first amendment to the Judicial Council regulations. However, after a meeting of the Judicial Council was called for 1 PM today, the NBA decided to protest at the Council.

105 police officers retire simultaneously today following SC order

Published On: September 1, 2024 10:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: With the Supreme Court (SC)’s refusal to remove the 30-year service period, a total of 89 officers from the Nepal Police and 16 officers from the Armed Police Force retired together on Saturday.

Flooding obstructs Madi-Thori roadway

Published On: September 1, 2024 08:25 AM NPT By: Republica

BHARATPUR (CHITWAN), Sept 1: The Madi-Thori road in Chitwan has been obstructed due to the flooding caused by the swollen Ghangharkhola rivulet following incessant rain since last night.

A laudable move to establish Eye University in Nepal

Published On: September 1, 2024 07:55 AM NPT By: Republica

A Bill currently under discussion in the National Assembly aims to establish Eye University. This bill seeks to produce high-quality professionals in eye health and to develop the necessary materials for this field.

NOC reduces petrol price by Rs 2 per liter and diesel by Rs 1 per liter

Published On: August 31, 2024 10:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the prices of petrol, diesel and aviation fuels based on the new price lists that the corporation received from its supplier Indian Oil Corporation.

NEA receives applications to produce 3,600 MW of solar power, surpassing the target by four folds

Published On: August 31, 2024 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Energy entrepreneurs are found increasingly interested in investing in electricity generation from solar energy.

Plan of 22 companies to issue right shares of Rs 19.40 billion stalled as govt fails to appoint SEBON Chair

Published On: August 31, 2024 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The government’s inability to appoint chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has put on hold the plans of 22 companies to issue their right shares worth Rs 19.40 billion.

DoRI summons Bikal Paudel’s wife in illegal wealth acquisition case

Published On: August 31, 2024 08:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The Department of Revenue Investigation (DoRI) has issued a notice to Elina Basnet, wife of Bikal Paudel, the former Executive Director of the Security Printing Center, giving her a seven-day deadline to appear. Basnet currently resides in Syracuse, New York, USA.

China congratulates Nepal on certification of TJ Bill

Published On: August 31, 2024 08:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: China has extended its congratulations to Nepal following the certification of the Transitional Justice (TJ) Bill by President Ram Chandra Paudel.

Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operations after two and a half months

Published On: August 31, 2024 07:25 PM NPT By: Republica

MAKWANPUR, Aug 31: The Hetauda Cement Industry, located in Lamsur of Hetauda Sub-metropolitan City-9, has resumed clinker production after two and a half months. The industry had halted production due to several issues, including a shortage of raw materials like coal, unsold cement, and a lack of funds for repairing broken machinery.

Eight teams announced for Nepal Premier League

Published On: August 31, 2024 06:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the names of the teams for the franchise T-20 cricket tournament Nepal Premier League (NPL), which will be held in November.

PM Oli's Reply to Dahal: You should learn from Bangladesh, not me

Published On: August 31, 2024 06:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has responded to CPN Maoist Center Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, stating that it is Dahal, not him, who should learn from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Gold prices continue to set records this week

Published On: August 31, 2024 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Gold prices have continued to set new records this week. The record set on Wednesday, the fourth day of the week, was surpassed again on Thursday. Analysts attribute the rise in gold prices to the impact of international conflicts.

Bronze medal winner Palesha to receive Rs 6.5 million for Paris Paralympics victory

Published On: August 31, 2024 05:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Taekwondo player Palesha Goverdhan, who won a historic bronze medal for Nepal at the Paris Paralympics, will receive an award of Rs 6.5 million from the Nepal government.

NEPSE plunged 224.89 points as investors lost Rs 358 billion from share trading last week

Published On: August 31, 2024 05:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 224.89 points last week, as investors rushed to book profits they had earned in the previous weeks in the secondary market.

PM Oli congratulates bronze medalist Palesha Govardhan

Published On: August 31, 2024 04:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has congratulated Palesha Govardhan for securing a historic bronze medal in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

10th National Games should be held as scheduled: Former PM Dahal

Published On: August 31, 2024 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

SURKHET, Aug 31: Former Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the 10th National Games should be held as scheduled.