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President certifies TJ Bill

Published On: August 29, 2024 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: President Ram Chandra Paudel has certified the Bill to Amend the Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Third Amendment) Act, 2081.

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UN urged to address plight of Bhutanese political prisoners and refugees

Published On: August 29, 2024 05:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB), an exile-based Bhutanese civil society organization, has called for the rights of Bhutanese political prisoners, addressed the Bhutanese refugee crisis, and advocated for the establishment of an independent human rights body in Bhutan.

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NEPSE plunges 36.83 points; daily turnover declines to Rs 12.24 billion

Published On: August 29, 2024 05:02 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday plunged 36.83 points to close at 2,749.57 points.

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Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios arrives in Nepal

Published On: August 29, 2024 03:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday to participate in the Miss Universe Nepal program. She was welcomed by the organizers at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).

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Flights resume on Jomsom-Pokhara route

Published On: August 29, 2024 03:15 PM NPT By: Republica

MYAGDI, Aug 29: Flights on the Jomsom-Pokhara route resumed today following a two-month halt.

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Sanfebagar-Martadi road obstructed due to landslides

Published On: August 29, 2024 02:39 PM NPT By: Republica

ACHHAM, Aug 29: The Sanfebagar-Martadi road has been obstructed due to landslides triggered by incessant rain. Vehicular traffic on the road has been disrupted due to landslides at Budhabagar in Sanfebagar Municipality-13.

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Two dead, 27 injured in bus accident in Banke

Published On: August 29, 2024 01:31 PM NPT By: Republica

DANG, Aug 29: At least two people died and 27 passengers were injured in a bus accident in Banke on Thursday.

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12 KMC policemen promoted

Published On: August 29, 2024 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The rank of 12 police personnel of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) police force has been promoted.

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Revenue collection drops in Bagmati Province

Published On: August 29, 2024 11:50 AM NPT By: Republica

BAGMATI, Aug 29: The revenue collection under the heading of 'real estate (house and land) registration' and ‘vehicle tax' has dropped in Bagmati Province.

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Gold price increases for second consecutive day breaking record

Published On: August 29, 2024 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The price of gold has increased again today in the domestic market. The price of gold, which had risen by Rs 800 the previous day, has gone up again for the second consecutive day.

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US Dollar strengthens, Euro and British Pound weaken

Published On: August 29, 2024 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced today’s (Thursday) foreign currency exchange rates. The value of the US Dollar, Australian Dollar, and Kuwaiti Dinar has risen, while the Euro and the British Pound have weakened.

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Landslides obstruct Karnali Highway

Published On: August 29, 2024 10:38 AM NPT By: Republica

JUMLA, Aug 29: Vehicular movement has come to a complete halt on the Karnali Highway due to landslides triggered by incessant rains.

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Int’l flights affected as three NAC aircraft stay grounded

Published On: August 29, 2024 10:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: International flights have been affected as three aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) are grounded at present.

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210 people killed in natural disasters across Nepal since June 10

Published On: August 29, 2024 09:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: A total of 210 people have died in various disasters such as floods and landslides triggered by the monsoon rains in various parts of the country since June 10.

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Banks’ interest rate on fixed deposit dropped to 6.54 percent from 10.53 percent per annum in the past one year

Published On: August 29, 2024 08:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Commercial banks of Nepal have lowered their interest rate on fixed deposits to as low as 6.54 percent per annum after having excessive loanable funds amid slow demand for credits.

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Afghan morality law

Published On: August 29, 2024 07:40 AM NPT By: Republica

Soon after celebrating three years in power, the Afghan Taliban have further toughened social suppression. Their recent morality law comprises 35 articles that mandate severe lifestyle and behavior constraints, with penalties for being late for prayers, associating with non-family members of the opposite sex, possessing personal photos, and playing music.

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USAID-supported KISAN project sets a unique model to empower farmers and agri-businesses through market-driven solutions

Published On: August 29, 2024 06:43 AM NPT By: Republica

Farmers in Nepal face challenges not only in selling their produce at fair prices but also face significant difficulties in production. Many lack access to essential services like agro-veterinary consultations, improved seeds, and other agricultural inputs, which hampers their productivity.  A unique project designed and implemented to address these challenges has demonstrated how Nepal can advance its agricultural sector, aligning with the government's decision to celebrate 2024-2034 as the Decade of Agriculture.

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Nepal, UK sign grant agreement worth Rs 13 billion for climate resilience, empowerment of local levels

Published On: August 29, 2024 06:37 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Nepal and the United Kingdom have signed two separate memorandums of understanding (MoU) relating to grant aid on Wednesday.

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NRB holds gold worth Rs 82.43 billion, with an addition 25.3 percent more investment in last FY

Published On: August 28, 2024 08:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) acquired gold worth Rs 82.43 billion by the end of fiscal year 2023/24.

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Govt plans to expand tax-friendly service and control revenue leakages

Published On: August 28, 2024 07:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: The Central Revenue Leakage Control Committee has introduced a comprehensive plan to boost revenue collection in the current fiscal year by taking measures such curbing revenue leakages and expanding tax-friendly services.

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