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Foreign Minister Rana returning home today from India visit

Published On: August 22, 2024 02:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, is returning home today after a four-day visit to India.

1,420 kg of marijuana seized in Dharan

Published On: August 22, 2024 02:09 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, Aug 22: Police have seized 1,420 kg of marijuana from Dharan, Sunsari.

Two arrested while fleeing after detonating IED

Published On: August 22, 2024 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

DEUKHURI, Aug 22: Police have arrested two people while attempting to abscond after detonating an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) at Mahendra Multiple Campus (MMC), Ghorahi.

Over 500 houses inundated in Kailali

Published On: August 22, 2024 01:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Continuous heavy rains have affected normal life in Kailali district.

Sri Lanka announces visa-free entry for people from 35 nations including Nepal starting October 1

Published On: August 22, 2024 12:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Sri Lankan government has announced a significant policy change, allowing citizens from 35 countries including Nepal to enter the country without a visa. This new visa-free entry policy will come into effect on October 1, 2024.

Strict action to be taken against misuse of Press Card: PCN Chairman Basnet

Published On: August 22, 2024 12:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Chairman of Press Council Nepal (PCN), Bal Krishna Basnet, said that any journalist found to have misused a press card will face strict action.

Q&A session with PM in parliament today

Published On: August 22, 2024 12:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: A question-answer (Q&A) session with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is on the agenda for today's House of Representatives (HoR) meeting, scheduled for 1 PM at the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwar.

SAFF U-20 Championship: Nepal to face Bangladesh today

Published On: August 22, 2024 11:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Nepal will face Bangladesh in the SAFF U-20 Football Championship at 3:00 PM today.

Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 per tola

Published On: August 22, 2024 11:17 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The price of gold has decreased by Rs 1,100 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday.

Police confirm object found in Balambu is not a bomb

Published On: August 22, 2024 11:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The police have stated that the object found in Chandragiri Municipality, Kathmandu, is not a bomb as suspected earlier, and is harmless.

Suspicious object found in Balambu, Kathmandu

Published On: August 22, 2024 10:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: A suspicious object has been found in Balambu, Chandragiri, Kathmandu district. According to the police, the object, which appeared to be tied with a wire to a pressure cooker, was found in front of a house near Balambu School in Chandragiri Municipality-12.

Galchhi-Rasuwagadhi road obstructed

Published On: August 22, 2024 10:32 AM NPT By: Republica

TRISHULI (NUWAKOT), Aug 22: Vehicular movement has been obstructed on the Galchhi-Rasuwagadhi road due to landslides with huge boulders.

Heavy rainfall likely in some places of three provinces

Published On: August 22, 2024 10:09 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22:  The monsoon winds have widespread effects throughout the country and the monsoon low pressure line is located towards the western part of its average location and in some northern direction towards the east of its average location, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

Interest on loans of banks slumps to 30 months’ low but BFIs fail to attract borrowers

Published On: August 22, 2024 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Lending interest rates of the commercial banks have declined to a 30-month low. Despite the low interest rates, banks have been struggling to expand their businesses due to the low demand for the bank loans.

An art village is being built in Lalitpur's Champi with the world's biggest Bhairav's Khwapa (Bhairab Mask)

Published On: August 22, 2024 08:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The construction of 'Nepal Art Village' with the face of the world's largest Bhairav's Khwapa (Mukut) has started at Champi in Lalitpur Godavari. A visionary project with the motto of 'Heritage for Unity' aims to create a legacy through unity that celebrates Nepal’s rich artistic heritage while fostering sustainable development.

MCA-Nepal officials reaffirm commitment to complete cross-border transmission line, road projects within five-year timeline

Published On: August 22, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Senior officials from the Millennium Challenge Account-Nepal (MCA-Nepal) have reaffirmed their commitment to completing the cross-border electricity transmission and road maintenance projects, funded by a $500 million grant from the U.S. government, within the designated five-year timeframe.

Nepal defeats Bangladesh, advances to SAFF U-20 Championship semi-finals

Published On: August 22, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Nepal advanced to the semi-finals of the SAFF U-20 Championship as the Group ‘A’ winner after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bangladesh on Thursday.

Ensure proper utilization of startup loans

Published On: August 22, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

The government has recently approved the "Startup Enterprise Loan Operation Procedure, 2081," aimed at providing loans of up to Rs 2.5 million to startups at a subsidized interest rate.

Only 25 percent of private sector projects outlined in budget fully implemented: Report

Published On: August 21, 2024 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Only 25 percent of the private sector related plans and programs outlined in the budget statement for last fiscal year are fully executed, according to a report unveiled by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEJON) on Wednesday.

FNCCI to work for development of start-up entrepreneurship

Published On: August 21, 2024 08:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has announced investment in the development of start-up entrepreneurship.