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SC on Rabi Lamichhane's passport dispute: 'There is no need for further elaboration as he is under investigation'

Published On: March 8, 2023 03:25 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: The Supreme Court (SC) released the full text of the verdict on the case against Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane on Tuesday, saying that there is no need to elaborate on the matter further as his passport is under investigation.

Two golds for Nepal in Asian Cross Country Championship

Published On: March 8, 2023 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: In the Asian Cross Country Championship organized by Nepal Athletics Association at Gokarna Golf Resort on Tuesday, Nepal won the gold medal in both men's senior individual and team events. Similarly, Nepal won two silver medals in senior women and junior women categories. Nepal also won two bronze medals.

RSP to decide on presidential election on Thursday

Published On: March 8, 2023 02:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is to take a decision on the presidential election only on Thursday. The party's vice-chairman Dol Prasad Aryal said that the party will hold a meeting tomorrow and take the necessary decision with regards to the presidential election.

Bhandari's role as the president has been glorious: Oli

Published On: March 8, 2023 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has said that Bidya Devi Bhandari's role as the first woman president of the country was glorious.

Int’l Women's Day being marked with tourism promotion drive

Published On: March 8, 2023 01:45 PM NPT By: Republica

GANDAKI, March 8: On the occasion of the 113th International Women’s Day, Tourism Entrepreneur Women Association Nepal (TEWAN) has initiated a tourism promotion program along the Korala checkpoint in Myagdi and Mustang from today onward.

Ritha-Chankatte road construction at snail’s pace

Published On: March 8, 2023 01:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: The construction of the Ritha-Chankatte section of Budar-Jorayal road in Doti district has not progressed. The road construction has witnessed merely 10 percent progress although the contract period of the project will expire after four months.

Durga Prasai's 'black soot squad' coordinator Shambhu Thapa arrested

Published On: March 8, 2023 01:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: Shambhu Thapa, the coordinator of controversial medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai's 'black soot squad', has been arrested from Bharatpur. Thapa threatened to smear black soot on the heads of banks and financial institutions.

It is parliament’s prerogative to designate a party as opposition: Speaker

Published On: March 8, 2023 01:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: The Speaker and the Parliament Secretariat have replied to the Supreme Court that it is the prerogative of parliament to decide which party would be the opposition party in parliament. In response to the petition regarding the leader of the opposition, the speaker and the Parliament Secretariat have sent a written reply with the same content.

Govt should take tough decision to solve the problems seen in the economy immediately: Gagan Thapa

Published On: March 8, 2023 01:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has said that the government should take a tough decision to solve the problems seen in the country’s economy immediately.

NC Prez Deuba stresses awareness about discrimination against women

Published On: March 8, 2023 12:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: Nepali Congress (NC) President and former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has stressed the need for creating awareness on discrimination and violence against women.

Gold price down by Rs 1,000 per tola

Published On: March 8, 2023 12:22 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: The price of gold has decreased by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.

A separate law necessary for cooperative sector: Speaker Ghimire

Published On: March 8, 2023 12:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: Speaker of the House of Representatives Devraj Ghimire has said that it is necessary to formulate a separate law for the operation of the cooperative sector.

NAC Airbus A-320 that had flown to Dubai with all female crew members returns to Kathmandu

Published On: March 8, 2023 12:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: An Airbus A-320 aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) which was flown from Kathmandu to Dubai by two female pilots, the country’s first, has returned to Kathmandu on Wednesday.

PM Dahal meets CPN leader Chand

Published On: March 8, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8; A meeting was held between Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and CPN General Secretary Netra Bikram Chand.

RPP to take decision on presidential election soon

Published On: March 8, 2023 11:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) will make a decision about the presidential election based on what is in the best interest of the party, according to party spokesperson Mohan Shrestha.

Economic empowerment of women a must to accelerate development efforts: PM Dahal

Published On: March 8, 2023 11:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has called for the need to intensify efforts to develop women's entrepreneurship and self-employment.

RPP central performance committee meeting being held today

Published On: March 8, 2023 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: The central performance committee meeting of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) is being held today.

Nepal Constitution a model for rest of the world: CM Giri

Published On: March 8, 2023 10:54 AM NPT By: Republica

LUMBINI, March 8: Lumbini Province Chief Minister Leela Giri claimed Nepal's Constitution was the model for the world from inclusion, proportional and gender perspectives.

Achievements made in women empowerment and gender equality in Nepal are unique: Prez Bhandari

Published On: March 8, 2023 10:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that Nepal's achievements on women empowerment and gender equality are unique for the global women's movement. However, a long journey is yet to be made for women's leadership development, equitable access and distribution of opportunities as well as for economic progress.

Kathmandu Valley receives light rainfall

Published On: March 8, 2023 10:31 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, March 8: There has been light rain in the hilly areas of the country including the Kathmandu Valley. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, although it is cloudy all over the country, sporadic rainfall is likely only in some places.