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NEA extends national grid power to Gosainkunda for the first time

Published On: August 18, 2024 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Electricity from the national transmission line has reached Gosainkunda, the famous holy site in Rasuwa district of Bagmati Province, for the first time. This will make it easier for the pilgrims to reach Gosaikunda.

Two arrested on charge of extortion

Published On: August 18, 2024 02:45 PM NPT By: Republica

MAHOTTARI, Aug 18: Police have arrested two people for illegally demanding money from Gaffar Rain of Jaleswar Municipality-5.

Two youths injured in sharp weapon attack in Banke

Published On: August 18, 2024 01:15 PM NPT By: Republica

NEPALGUNJ, Aug 18: Two young men have been attacked with sharp weapons in Raptisonari of Banke district.

Heavy rain likely in five provinces today

Published On: August 18, 2024 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Monsoon is currently affecting the country. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD,) the monsoon-low pressure line is also around the average place.

Foreign Minister Rana leaves for India

Published On: August 18, 2024 12:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Foreign Minister Dr Arju Rana Deuba has left for an official visit to India.

Landslide blocks Mid-Hill Highway

Published On: August 18, 2024 11:36 AM NPT By: Republica

BAGLUNG, Aug 18: The Baglung-East Rukum road along the Mid-Hill highway has been blocked due to landslides triggered by incessant rain which occurred in Nisikhola Rural Municipality-6.

Landslides blocks Chhinchu-Jajarkot road

Published On: August 18, 2024 11:30 AM NPT By: Republica

SURKHET, Aug 18: The Chhinchu-Jajarkot road section along the Bheri corridor has been blocked due to landslides. According to the Jajarkot District Police Office, roads have been blocked after landslides occurred in places under Chedagad Municipality and Bheri Municipality due to rain on Friday evening.

Gold price reaches all-time high of Rs 152,600 per tola

Published On: August 18, 2024 11:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the domestic market on Sunday.

Husband beats wife to death

Published On: August 18, 2024 11:19 AM NPT By: Republica

MAHOTTARI, AUG 18: In Sonukhada village, Mahottari Municipality-1, a man has killed his wife by assaulting her. According to Superintendent of Police Nakul Pokhrel from the District Police Office, 45-year-old Habib Naddafer assaulted his 36-year-old wife, Roshan Khatoon, leading to her death.

One dead, two injured in landslide in Rolpa

Published On: August 18, 2024 11:03 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18:  One person died and two others were injured when a landslide struck a church under construction in Rolpa. Among the injured, one is in critical condition.

APF divers deployed to search for missing Bangladeshi national in Bagmati River

Published On: August 18, 2024 10:58 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: A Bangladeshi national has gone missing after falling into the Bagmati River in the Sundarijal area in Kathmandu on Saturday. Police said he accidentally fell into the river while taking photographs.

Collective efforts must to cope with food, energy and climate crises: PM Oli

Published On: August 18, 2024 09:27 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the wise use of innovation and resources, cooperative efforts and mutual understanding help ensure the welfare of less developed, developing and developed countries. Collective actions can also pave the way for everyone's bright future, he argued.

Penalty-focused traffic policing must stop

Published On: August 18, 2024 07:49 AM NPT By: Republica

Instead of coordinating road safety and reducing accidents, there is growing concern that traffic police personnel on duty are more focused on laying traps and extorting money in the name of disciplining traffic rules violators.

98 percent paddy transplanting done across Nepal, rice production projected to rise

Published On: August 17, 2024 07:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: This year, about 98 percent of paddy transplantation has been completed across the country.

India pledges to upgrade GP Koirala Nat'l Centre for Respiratory Diseases to a medical science academy

Published On: August 17, 2024 06:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Indian government has expressed commitment to upgrade the GP Koirala National Center for Respiratory Diseases located at Shuklagandaki Municipality in Tanahu district as a medical science academy.

Nepal Embassy in Canada offers seven key tips for prospective Nepali students heading to Canada

Published On: August 17, 2024 05:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Embassy of Nepal in Canada has issued seven-point guidelines for Nepali students planning to study in Canada. With the new academic semester approaching, the embassy released a notification outlining various seven key points to help students ensure a smooth and problem-free experience in Canada.

Anti-corruption activists and police personnel engage in scuffle in New Baneshwor

Published On: August 17, 2024 04:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: A scuffle broke out between anti-corruption activists and police during an anti-corruption demonstration in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu on Saturday.

Defense Minister Rai in flood-hit Khumbu region, monetary relief distributed

Published On: August 17, 2024 04:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The government provided monetary assistance to the flood-hit people in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu district on Saturday.

Govt revenue of Rs 96.95 billion is twice the spending in first month of current FY

Published On: August 17, 2024 04:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The government’s revenue collection stood double of its expenditure in the first month of the current fiscal year 2024/25.

Second retired general to join interim Bangladesh cabinet

Published On: August 17, 2024 03:51 PM NPT By: Republica

DHAKA, Aug 16: A second retired military general was sworn into Bangladesh's interim government on Friday, one of four new additions to the caretaker administration formed after last week's ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.