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Search for man-eating tiger starts using drone cameras and elephants

Published On: August 4, 2024 10:05 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, Aug 4: A search operation for a man-eating tiger has been started with the help of drone cameras and elephants. Preparations are underway to take the tiger under control. The beast had attacked a man on Sunday morning on the bank of the Narayani River near a human settlement at Narayanghat.

Five dead along Annapurna Circuit in FY 2023/24

Published On: August 4, 2024 09:32 PM NPT By: Republica

MANANG, Aug 4: Five people lost their lives on the Annapurna Circuit in the last fiscal year. The Annapurna Circuit, known for its stunning beauty, is also one of the world's most hazardous treks, ranking as the 10th most risky trekking routes globally, according to the state-owned RSS.

91 percent pass special medical examination for doctors

Published On: August 4, 2024 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has published the results of its special examination for doctors, held on August 1 and 2. This year, an impressive 91.45 percent of candidates passed, marking one of the highest pass rates ever recorded.

Govt releases concessional loans of Rs 170 million for start-up projects

Published On: August 4, 2024 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government has provided around Rs 170 million in concessional loans to 165 start-up companies, following the procedures set in the previous fiscal year. This funding was allocated for the fiscal year 2023/24.

Four ministers opt not to move into ministerial quarters

Published On: August 4, 2024 08:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Federal ministers are entitled to government-provided residences (ministerial quarters), but currently, four ministers are not availing themselves of this perk.

Import of cooking gas, aviation fuel via Birgunj plummets in FY 2023/24

Published On: August 4, 2024 07:54 PM NPT By: Republica

PARSA, Aug 4: The import of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas or LPG) and avian turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj trade and transit point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.

Banking offense cases in Lalitpur surge by 83 percent

Published On: August 4, 2024 07:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Cases relating to banking offenses in Lalitpur district have been gradually increasing. The number of such cases has almost doubled in a year.

Karki and Gurung appointed as new NEA directors

Published On: August 4, 2024 06:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government has appointed Devendra Karki and Mahendra Bahadur Gurung to the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation made this decision to fill the vacant positions.

Co-Husband selected for reference material in US, Canada-based universities

Published On: August 4, 2024 06:14 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The documentary Co-Husband, exploring the polyandry practice in Nepal, has been selected as reference material in various colleges and universities in the United States of America and Canada.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts Taplejung

Published On: August 4, 2024 06:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: An earthquake measuring 4.2 in the Richter scale jolted Taplejung on Sunday afternoon with its epicenter at Ankhop.

Kamal Bahadur Shah appointed as CM of Sudurpaschim province

Published On: August 4, 2024 06:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Kamal Bahadur Shah, leader of the Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party in Sudur Paschim Province, has been appointed as the chief minister of the province. The appointment was made by Province Chief Nazir Mia on Sunday.

Continuous rain improves Kathmandu's air quality significantly

Published On: August 4, 2024 05:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The continuous rainfall has significantly improved the air quality in the Kathmandu Valley.

Four NC ministers take oath of office and secrecy in Karnali province

Published On: August 4, 2024 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

SURKHET, Aug 4: The Nepali Congress (NC) has officially joined the Karnali provincial government. Four ministers from the NC took the oath of office and secrecy on Sunday, marking their participation in the UML-led government.

Govt removes two NEA directors

Published On: August 4, 2024 03:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government has dismissed Kapil Acharya and Bhakta Bahadur Pun from their positions as directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)

Newly-appointed UML vice-chairman, central members take oath (In Pictures)

Published On: August 4, 2024 03:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, AUG 4: Guru Baral, the newly-appointed vice-chairman of the ruling CPN-UML and 17 nominated central members of the party have taken oath of office and secrecy.

Girl arrested with 8.5 kg of marijuana in Bara

Published On: August 4, 2024 03:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: A 25-year-old girl named Priyanka Shrestha was arrested in Bara with 8.5 kg of marijuana. Shrestha, a resident of Madhuwan Municipality-7 in Bardiya, was taken into custody on Sunday morning by a team from the Pathlaiya Bara Police Station.