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Bharatpur Cancer Hospital to expand services nationwide

Published On: August 11, 2024 08:40 PM NPT By: Republica

BHARATPUR, Aug 11: BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Bharatpur, Chitwan, is set to extend its services across all provinces in Nepal starting mid-August. As part of a federal government initiative, the hospital will establish cancer treatment rooms with at least five beds in government hospitals within each province.

22,000 taxpayers fail to pay tax in Janakpur

Published On: August 11, 2024 06:50 PM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPURDHAM, Aug 11: As many as 22,000 taxpayers who have been issued with the business PAN numbers failed to deposit tax at the Internal Revenue Office Janakpur.

PM Oli holds discussion with chief minister and ministers of Lumbini Province

Published On: August 11, 2024 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has requested the Lumbini provincial government to focus on increasing production and employment opportunities along with infrastructure development.

Nepal Bhasha Parishad Building inaugurated

Published On: August 11, 2024 06:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The newly constructed building of Nepal Bhasha Parishad in Kathmandu has been inaugurated during the visit of Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The building was built with the support of the Government of India under the post-earthquake reconstruction grant.

Maoist leader Janardan Sharma proposes leadership overhaul and expanded ideological focus

Published On: August 11, 2024 05:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Maoist Center Deputy General Secretary Janardan Sharma has called for a major shift in the party's leadership and a stronger focus on ideology. He proposed that leadership should be handed over to the ‘third generation’ while Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal would remain as a guiding figure.

NEPSE jumps 94.46 points; daily turnover hits record high of Rs 25.77 billion

Published On: August 11, 2024 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) hit a record-high single-day turnover amount of Rs 25.77 billion on Sunday.

Indian Foreign Secretary Misri pays courtesy calls on PM Oli

Published On: August 11, 2024 04:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday.

Women entrepreneurs need support to sustain their businesses: FWEAN

Published On: August 11, 2024 03:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs  Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) has emphasized the importance of all agencies taking active steps to support women entrepreneurs in making their businesses sustainable.

CEPHED urges govt agencies to ban all types of chlorpyrifos pesticides in Nepal

Published On: August 11, 2024 03:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Ram Charitra Sah, executive director and environment scientist at the Centre for Public Health and Environmental Development (CEPHED) has strongly urged all concerned government agencies to ban the import, sale, distribution, and use of chlorpyrifos, a highly hazardous pesticide in Nepal.

List of 18 ambassadorial nominees reaches PHC, including Shankar Sharma for India

Published On: August 11, 2024 03:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The government's recommendations for appointing ambassadors to 18 different countries have been submitted to the parliamentary hearing committee (PHC). Among those recommended is Shankar Sharma, who has been re-nominated as the ambassador to India despite being recalled by the previous government.

Singer Prakash Timilsina passes away at 39

Published On: August 11, 2024 02:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Renowned Nepali singer Prakash Timilsina was found dead on Saturday evening at his residence in Adinath Marg, Lalitpur.  He was 39.

Three arrested along with loaded gun and stolen goods

Published On: August 11, 2024 02:25 PM NPT By: Republica

JHAPA, Aug 11: Police have arrested three youths along with a loaded gun and stolen goods from Dewan Chowk of Arjundhara Municipality-4, Jhapa.

CAAN appoints Prabhakar Chandra Mallik as chief of flight safety

Published On: August 11, 2024 01:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has appointed Prabhakar Chandra Mallik as the chief of flight safety. With over 15 years in the aviation sector, Mallik’s new role was confirmed by CAAN on Friday.

Electrician dies due to electrocution, three others injured

Published On: August 11, 2024 01:22 PM NPT By: Republica

SOLUKHUMBU, Aug 11: An electrician died due to electrocution in Salleri, the district headquarters of Solukhumbu, while three others were injured.

Gold price up by Rs 700 per tola today

Published On: August 11, 2024 01:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Gold prices have risen by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market today.

81-yrs-old man arrested on charges of defrauding over Rs 5.8 million

Published On: August 11, 2024 01:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: An 81-year-old man has been arrested on charges of defrauding over Rs 5.8 million.

JC recommends 35 judges for district courts and six judges for high courts

Published On: August 11, 2024 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: The Judicial Council (JC) has recommended the appointment of 35 judges for district courts and six judges for high courts. The posts of four justices at the Supreme Court and 10 judges at the high courts are still vacant.

Badigad landslide leaves 50 families displaced

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

DHORPATAN (BAGLUNG), Aug 11: Floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall have left 50 families displaced in Badigad of Baglung district.

Maoist Chairman Dahal proposes initiative for broad left unity

Published On: August 11, 2024 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Chairman of the CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has proposed initiating a broad left unity at the party's standing committee meeting.

Five parliamentary committees holding meetings today

Published On: August 11, 2024 10:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 11: Meetings of five parliamentary committees are scheduled for today at the same time.