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Over 2,800 pigs die due to swine fever in Bharatpur

Published On: February 27, 2023 03:36 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, Feb 27: Over 2,800 pigs have died in the district due to African swine fever, incurring a loss of over Rs 62 million, said the Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Services Expert Centre, Bharatpur.

PM’s warning to sack UML ministers forced us to quit the govt: Vice Chairman Paudel

Published On: February 27, 2023 01:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: Vice chairman of CPN-UML Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s warning to sack the party’s ministers forced them to quit the government.

UML quits government, withdraws its support to Dahal-led govt

Published On: February 27, 2023 12:53 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: CPN-UML has decided to leave the government.

Jorpati-Sundarijal road expansion drive comes closer to completion

Published On: February 27, 2023 12:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The Jorpati-Sundarijal road widening plan has come closer to the final stage after a hiatus of several years.

Paul Shah released a year later after his arrest on rape allegation

Published On: February 27, 2023 12:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: Actor Purna Bikram Shah (Paul) has been released today. Shah, who was in jail on charge of raping a minor, was released from jail today after he was given a clean chit on Sunday by the Pokhara High Court.

Durbarmarg businesspersons closing their businesses for an hour today to protest KMC’s move to ban vehicle parking

Published On: February 27, 2023 11:22 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: Protesting against the move of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) to ban vehicles parking on the roadsides of Durbar Marg area, the entrepreneurs there are closing their shutters for an hour today.

Paul Shah to be released today exactly a year after his arrest on rape allegation

Published On: February 27, 2023 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: Actor Purna Bikram Shah (Paul) is getting released today. Shah, who is in jail on charge of raping a minor, is being released from jail today after he was given a clean chit on Sunday by the Pokhara High Court.

Nepal Army conducts anti-hijack mock drill at TIA based on emergency action plan

Published On: February 27, 2023 09:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The Nepal Army (NA) on Sunday conducted an integrated drill at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) against plane hijacking based on its emergency action plan.

Eight parties form taskforce to prepare for upcoming presidential election

Published On: February 27, 2023 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: A meeting of the eight political parties, including the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN (Maoist Centre), has formed a task force in view of the upcoming presidential election.

PM's Doha visit canceled

Published On: February 27, 2023 09:12 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's visit to Doha of Qatar has been canceled.

Gobinda Bandi, who drafted controversial TJ bills, leading Nepali delegation at the UNHRC as PM’s advisor

Published On: February 27, 2023 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stopped Foreign Minister Bimala Rai Paudyal at the last minute from visiting Switzerland to attend a pre-scheduled meeting of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Nepal to host first round of Paris 2024 Olympics women's football qualifiers

Published On: February 27, 2023 07:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Nepal will host the first round of the Paris 2024 Olympics women's football qualifiers.

National Assembly endorses condolence motion on demise of Rahman

Published On: February 27, 2023 07:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 27: The National Assembly (NA) has unanimously passed a condolence proposal on the demise of Janata Samajwadi Party lawmaker Shahnaz Rahman.

Dahal's ‘divisive’ move to glorify violence

Published On: February 27, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Only by moving away from the glorification of violence can Nepal build a peaceful and prosperous future for all its citizens. The prime minister's current actions suggest that his priorities are misplaced.

SC orders to stop media promotion of alcoholic beverages and tobacco-related products

Published On: February 26, 2023 08:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday issued an interim order prohibiting the advertisement of alcoholic beverages by media houses.

PM Dahal plays the spoilsport, asks FM Paudyal not to attend UNHRC meeting in Geneva

Published On: February 26, 2023 07:57 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stopped Foreign Minister Bimala Rai Paudyal at the last minute from visiting Switzerland to attend a pre-scheduled meeting.

NAC’s narrow-body plane grounded in Dubai after problem detected in engine

Published On: February 26, 2023 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: A narrow-body aircraft of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has been grounded in Dubai after the engine of the airplane was found overheated while the Airbus A320-200 was preparing to fly to Kathmandu from Dubai.

Paul Shah to be released tomorrow as High Court acquits him in sexual abuse case

Published On: February 26, 2023 06:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The High Court of Pokhara has acquitted actor Paul Shah, who is serving a sentence in a case of child sexual abuse.

Nepse inches up 4.55 points, daily turnover increases marginally to Rs 2.525 billion on Sunday

Published On: February 26, 2023 06:27 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Sunday increased nominally by 4.55 points to close at 2,027.19 points.

KMC prepares to resume operation of biogas plant

Published On: February 26, 2023 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has decided to resume the operation of its biogas plant that has remained dormant for the past five years.