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NEPSE inches up 6.70 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 20.07 billion

Published On: August 8, 2024 07:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday increased marginally by 6.70 points to close at 2,766.38 points.

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Sudurpaschim Province issues ordinance for immediate tax collection

Published On: August 8, 2024 07:15 PM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADHI, Aug 8: The Sudurpaschim Province government has issued an ordinance to enable immediate revenue collection, addressing the budget vacuum that has persisted since July 16.

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KMC awards Rs 100,000 each to National Women's Volleyball Team players

Published On: August 8, 2024 06:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) awarded Rs 100,000 each to the National Women's Volleyball Team players on Thursday. KMC Mayor Balendra Shah presented the cash prizes to the runner-up team in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Nations League.

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Govt to cover costs for dengue treatment: Health ministry

Published On: August 8, 2024 06:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8:  The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has announced that the government will cover the cost of treating dengue patients at government hospitals. This decision comes in response to the rising number of dengue cases in the country.

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Sentenced to life for murder, Mahato finally arrested after 16 years!

Published On: August 8, 2024 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPURDHAM, Aug 8: Dhanusha police have arrested a man who had been absconding for 16 years, after the Supreme Court convicted him and sentenced him to life imprisonment on charges related to murder.

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President reshuffles ministerial hierarchy

Published On: August 8, 2024 04:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The current cabinet has undergone a ministerial hierarchy reshuffle. President Ram Chandra Paudel has reshuffled the present cabinet based on the recommendation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

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World Ophthalmologist Day: Insufficient workforce to provide services

Published On: August 8, 2024 04:20 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, Aug 8: Nepal faces a shortage of workforce to provide eye care services.

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House committee unanimously approves Transitional Justice Amendment Bill

Published On: August 8, 2024 03:44 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives has unanimously approved the report on the Transitional Justice Amendment Bill.

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eSewa app available in Play Store again

Published On: August 8, 2024 03:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The mobile wallet app eSewa is available in the Play Store again. Issuing a press release on Thursday, the company gave the information about eSewa being available in the Play Store.

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Agri-Digi-Tech Challenge: Innovate-Accelerate-Elevate launched

Published On: August 8, 2024 02:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8:  Beed Management Pvt Ltd and Tangent Waves today announced the launch of the Agri-Digi-Tech Challenge (ADTC) to boost Nepal’s agriculture sector.

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CAAN grounds two helicopter companies for safety negligence

Published On: August 8, 2024 02:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to ground two helicopter companies for their air safety negligence.

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Civil Aviation Minister Pandey, CAAN's DG Adhikari should resign: MPs

Published On: August 8, 2024 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Members of Parliament (MPs) have sought the resignation of Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, and the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Pradeep Adhikari, following recent helicopter and airplane crashes.

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Three major parties agree on TJ bill 18 years after peace accord was signed

Published On: August 8, 2024 01:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Almost 18 years after ending the violent conflict and signing a Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the then rebel, CPN (Maoist) and the government, the three main parties-- Nepali Congress (NC), CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center)-- on Thursday agreed on the transitional justice bill.

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NC CWC meeting continues today

Published On: August 8, 2024 12:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) is continuing today at the party's central office, Sanepa, today as well.

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Two Indian nationals arrested along with 611 kilograms of marijuana

Published On: August 8, 2024 12:27 PM NPT By: Republica

MAHOTTARI, Aug 8: Two Indian nationals have been arrested for smuggling marijuana to India. Both individuals were arrested on Wednesday night in Bardibas Municipality-14 along the East-West Highway, in possession of a total of 611 kilograms of marijuana.

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Gold price rises by Rs 300 per tola

Published On: August 8, 2024 12:24 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The price of gold increased in the domestic market on Thursday.

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Two industries settle dues amid tariff dispute

Published On: August 8, 2024 12:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8:  Amidst the ongoing tariff dispute between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and industries over dedicated and trunk line charges, two industries have settled their outstanding dues.

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‘Reservation should be based on class, not caste’

Published On: August 8, 2024 11:30 AM NPT By: Republica

The anti-reservation movement spearheaded by students in neighboring Bangladesh has taken a new turn. When the anti-reservation movement shifted to an anti-government movement and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina failed to address the protestors' demands before it was too late, she was not only deposed but also forced to flee the country. Against this backdrop, Republica sat with former Chairman of National Inclusion Commission Dr Ram Krishna Timilsina to learn about various aspects of the reservation system that Nepal has embraced following the success of democratic uprising in 2006.

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Nepal invites Oman to establish embassy in Kathmandu

Published On: August 8, 2024 10:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Nepal government has asked the Oman government to consider establishing its embassy in Kathmandu.

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Dhulikhel Hospital ward building inaugurated

Published On: August 8, 2024 10:39 AM NPT By: Republica

DHULIKHEL, Aug 8: The newly constructed ward building of Dhulikhel Hospital in Dhulikhel Municipality, Kavrepalanchowk, was inaugurated today. The project, funded by the Government of India under the 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation,' cost Rs 42.6 million.

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