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Jajarkot jeep accident: Death toll reaches two

Published On: August 8, 2024 10:22 AM NPT By: Republica

JAJARKOT, Aug 8: The death toll in a jeep accident in Jajarkot on Tuesday has risen to two.

Nepal must adopt multi-dimensional strategy to mitigate post-LDC graduation challenges: Study

Published On: August 8, 2024 09:51 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8:  A fresh study has emphasized the need for Nepal to adopt a comprehensive approach to navigate the complexities of its upcoming graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026.

Number of cholera cases in Lalitpur reaches 26

Published On: August 8, 2024 09:05 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Cholera was confirmed in two additional people in Lalitpur on Wednesday. The infection has been spreading for the past two weeks in the district. According to the District Health Office, Lalitpur, both individuals are currently receiving treatment at Kist Medical College.

Autopsies of chopper crash victims to be conducted today

Published On: August 8, 2024 08:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Autopsies of those who lost their lives in the Air Dynasty's helicopter with registration number 9N-AJD on Wednesday will be conducted today.

Turkish Airlines plane 'overshoots' at TIA due to missed approach

Published On: August 8, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: An aircraft belonging to the Turkish Airlines arriving from Istanbul has overshot in the course of its landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu this morning.

Unsustainable Burden of Social Security Allowances

Published On: August 8, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

The welfare state distributes social security allowances to improve the living standards of people with poor economic status, a responsibility of the state. Nepal provides such allowances to senior citizens, Dalit seniors, the disabled, and single women.

Complaints related to insurance claims settlement on the rise: NIA

Published On: August 7, 2024 09:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepali insurance companies are found dilly dallying on settlement of claims of their clients, as Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has been receiving an increasing number of complaints related to the issue in recent years.

CIAA directs civil servants failing to submit property details to pay fine

Published On: August 7, 2024 08:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has directed officials and employees who failed to submit their property details within the deadline to pay a fine of Rs 5,000.

NRB mops Rs 40 billion from system to manage liquidity

Published On: August 7, 2024 08:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) mopped an additional amount of Rs 40 billion from the banking system for liquidity management.

UN Resident Representative Hamdy pays courtesy call on PM Oli

Published On: August 7, 2024 07:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: United Nations Resident Representative to Nepal, Hanna Singer Hamdy, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli at Singha Durbar on Wednesday.

Nepal loses title match of CAVA Women's Nations League to India

Published On: August 7, 2024 07:48 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal failed to win the title of the CAVA Women's Nations League after losing the final match to India on Wednesday.

Nepal is ready to welcome foreign investors: FNCCI Prez Dhakal

Published On: August 7, 2024 07:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal highlighted Nepal's readiness to welcome foreign investors and the importance of trade facilitation for regional economic growth.

Kakarvitta border point opened for tourists from third-country after four years

Published On: August 7, 2024 07:10 PM NPT By: Republica

JHAPA, Aug 7: Kakarvitta, serving as a major transit point in eastern Nepal, has been opened for the people from third countries. The transit point along the Nepal-India border in Jhapa district was closed for tourists from third countries due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

JSW MG Motor India to launch India’s First Crossover Utility Vehicle ‘Windsor’

Published On: August 7, 2024 07:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: JSW MG Motor India has named its upcoming crossover utility vehicle (CUV) as ‘Windsor’.

Govt forms three-member probe panel to investigate Air Dynasty chopper crash

Published On: August 7, 2024 06:39 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The government has formed a three-member committee to investigate the crash of an Air Dynasty chopper in  Shivapuri Rural Municipality-7, Nuwakot, which killed all five people on board.

NEPSE escalates 108.35 points; daily turnover drops to Rs 17.95 billion

Published On: August 7, 2024 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recovered 108.35 points on Wednesday, the very next day of Tuesday when it plunged by a record-high 145.05 points.

Moon crater named after late Mountaineer Pasang Lhamu Sherpa

Published On: August 7, 2024 05:28 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: The U.S. Geological Survey has announced that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature approved the name Lhamu for a crater on the Moon.

PM Oli cancels program to attend CAVA Women’s Volleyball Tournament after chopper crash

Published On: August 7, 2024 05:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has canceled his plan to attend the final match of the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women's Nations Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday.

Mugling-Narayanghat road section blocked for 120 hours in a single year

Published On: August 7, 2024 04:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Last year, the Mugling-Narayanghat road section was closed for a total of 120 hours due to landslides, heavy rainfall, and road expansion work.

The tragic Air Dynasty chopper crash in pictures

Published On: August 7, 2024 04:21 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: A helicopter with the call sign  9N-AJD belonging to Air Dynasty crashed in the Shivapuri hills in Nuwakot, killing all five people on board.