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RSP’s ‘Close Camp’ underway across five provinces

Published On: August 10, 2024 04:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is holding its ‘Close Camp’ across five provinces– Sudurpaschim, Lumbini, Gandaki, Karnali, and Madhesh– focusing on political, institutional, and ideological discussions, as well as amendments to the party’s statutes.

MoFA hands over mortal remains of five Nepalis killed in Russia-Ukraine war to families

Published On: August 10, 2024 03:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The mortal remains of five Nepali nationals who were involved in the Russian military and killed during the Russia-Ukraine war have been handed over to their families.

Woman dies in bull attack in Butwal

Published On: August 10, 2024 02:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: A woman has died after being attacked by a loose bull in Butwal. Sita Pandey, 45, who was seriously injured in the attack, passed away during treatment at Lumbini Regional Hospital today.

Bangladesh: Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan steps down as protestors issue ultimatum

Published On: August 10, 2024 02:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Chief Justice of Bangladesh Obaidul Hassan has decided to step down from his post after protestors issued an ultimatum demanding his resignation, according to local media reports.

NEA earned Rs 82 billion during my tenure: MD Ghising

Published On: August 10, 2024 01:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Managing Director of Nepal Electricity (NEA), Kulman Ghising, who has not been getting support from the government in the dedicated and trunk line dispute, has made his detailed work performance report public.

Landslide obstructs Karnali Highway

Published On: August 10, 2024 01:10 PM NPT By: Republica

JUMLA, Aug 10: Separate incidents of landslides at Rachuli, Molpha, and Furke in the Kalikot district along the Surkhet-Jumla road have blocked the Karnali Highway.

Heavy rain likely in some parts of the country

Published On: August 10, 2024 01:07 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Heavy rain is likely in some parts of the country today. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), there is a possibility of heavy rain in a few places in Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpaschim provinces, as well as one or two places in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces

Dr Bagchand recommended as Chief Judge of Pokhara High Court

Published On: August 10, 2024 12:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The Judicial Council has decided to recommend Dr Ratna Bahadur Bagchand, Chief Judge of High Court Janakpur, Temporary Bench Birgunj, for the position of Chief Judge of Pokhara High Court.

Nepal Police ranks surge by over 200 percent in 30 years amid calls for 27,000 additional personnel

Published On: August 10, 2024 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Nepal Police is currently facing a demand for around 27,000 additional personnel, based on requests for temporary posts from various local levels.

170 killed in monsoon-induced disasters across Nepal this year

Published On: August 10, 2024 11:20 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: A devastating toll from this year's monsoon season this year has left 170 people dead across Nepal.

Govt forms committee to probe Israel employment fraud

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

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security has established a probe committee in response to rising concerns over the selection process for Nepali migrant laborers heading to Israel.

Pound, Singapore Dollar and Australian Dollar strengthen

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

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The exchange rates of the US dollar and the Euro have slightly decreased, while the pound sterling has strengthened. The Swiss Franc and Japanese Yen have weakened, whereas the Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Saudi Riyal, and Qatari Riyal have gained value.

Beni-Darbang road obstructed by landslide

Published On: August 10, 2024 09:20 AM NPT By: Republica

GALESHWAR (MAGDI), Aug 10: The Beni-Darbang road remains blocked due to a landslide that took place on the road on Friday evening. The landslide took place at Lampata Ranbang on the Beni-Darbang road section.

Political paradox

Published On: August 10, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? It is a question political observers in Pakistan have grappled with over the past two-odd years.

Accountability Watch Committee raises objections on TJ bill

Published On: August 9, 2024 09:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: The Accountability Watch Committee (AWC) has expressed concern over the transitional justice (TJ) bill agreed upon by the three major parties in the federal parliament.

Parliamentary committee on Human Rights directs govt to implement suggestions given by sub-committee

Published On: August 9, 2024 09:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: The Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives has directed the government to implement the recommendations made by the sub-committee to improve the condition of the prisons and juvenile homes in Nepal.

Buddhist organizations object to lockout at Lumbini Development Trust

Published On: August 9, 2024 08:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Dharmodaya Sabha and other Buddhist organizations have protested against the ongoing lockout and picketing carried out by some groups at the Lumbini Development Trust (LDT), terming them as unbecoming.

Sudurpaschim Province: CM Shah to seek confidence vote in new parliamentary session starting Sunday

Published On: August 9, 2024 07:50 PM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADHI, Aug 9: The fifth session of the Sudurpaschim Province Assembly has been scheduled for August 11. Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah is set to take a vote of confidence in the new session.

Aloft Kathmandu Thamel celebrates five years of success with travel trade and business partners

Published On: August 9, 2024 07:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug  9: Aloft Kathmandu Thamel marked its 5th anniversary with a celebration that brought together its travel trade and business partners, highlighting five years of delivering notable hospitality since its opening in 2019. The hotel has become a vibrant destination for both local and international guests.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Nepal for two days starting Sunday

Published On: August 9, 2024 07:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will be on an official visit to Nepal on Sunday at the invitation of his Nepali counterpart Sewa Lamsal.