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Rape-accused cricketer Lamichhane back in Nepal squad

Published On: February 12, 2023 08:07 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Nepal's star spin bowler Sandeep Lamichhane, who is free on bail while facing rape charges, has been picked for an upcoming international series, local cricket chiefs announced.

Nepal’s installed electricity production capacity reaches 2,400 MW on Saturday

Published On: February 12, 2023 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Nepal’s installed electricity production capacity has reached 2,400 MW as of Saturday. However, the production at present is just one-third of the actual production capacity.

A step towards self-reliance

Published On: February 12, 2023 07:42 AM NPT By: Republica

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and it's that time of the year when love is in the air and red roses are in high demand in Nepal. But this year, there's a twist in the tale. The government has decided to ban the import of fresh roses from abroad, just days before the most romantic day of the year.

Police personnel involved in thrashing Dr Singh suspended

Published On: February 11, 2023 09:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Police has admitted its flaws in an incident of manhandling a doctor of the National Trauma Centre on Friday during the presidential escort.

NMA halts all but emergency health services today

Published On: February 11, 2023 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) halts the entire health care services except the emergency ones across the country today to protest against police assault against a medical doctor on Friday.

20 laws relating to money laundering to be amended

Published On: February 11, 2023 06:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: The bill designed to amend some acts related to Prevention of Money Laundering and Promotion of Business Environment-2079 has been registered in the parliament.

Nepse surged 88.09 points, while share investors gained Rs 127 billion last week

Published On: February 11, 2023 06:23 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) last week gained 88.09 points backed by the country’s improved macroeconomic indicators reported by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).

Current government will be ruthless against corruption: PM Dahal

Published On: February 11, 2023 05:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the present government will be ruthless against those involved in corruption.

Presidential candidate should have political background: Former PM Khanal

Published On: February 11, 2023 04:20 PM NPT By: Republica

MORANG, Feb 11: Senior leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist) and former Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal has said that the presidential candidate should have a political background. "Independent person cannot retain the glory of the presidential post," he argued while talking to media-persons at the Biratnagar Airport on Saturday.

Police constable involved in beating up Dr Singh suspended

Published On: February 11, 2023 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Senior police constable Shambhu Gurung, who allegedly beat up a Senior Orthopedic surgeon at National Trauma Center Janith Lal Singh has been suspended.

ANPF demands government ensure market for domestic agro products

Published On: February 11, 2023 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: The All Nepal Peasants' Federation (ANPF) has demanded the government to ensure a market for the domestic agricultural products by fixing fair value of products at the earliest.

'Guerilla trail' remains neglected

Published On: February 11, 2023 01:30 PM NPT By: Republica

GALKOT, Feb 11: The path used by the Maoist guerillas during the 10-year-long armed conflict was named 'Guerrilla Trail' in 2015.  However, even seven years after the announcement of the foot trail no substantial progress has been made to bring it into full operation.

President should apologize: Gyanendra Shahi

Published On: February 11, 2023 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Spokesperson Gyanendra Shahi has said that President Bidya Devi Bhandari should apologize to the doctor, who was assaulted by police personnel on duty to her escort on Friday.

Internal Terminal of Chobhar Dry Port to come into operation soon

Published On: February 11, 2023 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: The internal terminal of the Chobhar dry port in Kathmandu is going to come into operation soon.

Deepening mistrust in ruling coalition

Published On: February 11, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: The chasm of mistrust in the ruling coalition led by the Maoist center is deepening as the presidential election date is fast approaching. A meeting of the high-level political mechanism led by UML President KP Oli was held at the Prime Minister's Residence, Baluwatar, on Friday morning.

Beni-Galeshwar road to be closed for six and half hours daily

Published On: February 11, 2023 11:30 AM NPT By: Republica

MYAGDI, Feb 11: The Beni-Galeshwar road, which is part of the Beni-Jomsom-Korla road section connecting India and China, will be closed for six and a half hours daily.

NMA demands action against those involved in beating Dr Singh for walking during presidential escort

Published On: February 11, 2023 10:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has demanded action against the security personnel involved in beating Dr Janith Singh, a surgeon at the National Trauma Center for walking during presidential escort on Friday. NMA has given a 24-hour deadline to take action against the security personnel.

Experts urge govt to manage food grains as there is no winter rain

Published On: February 11, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Experts have suggested that the government should take precautions in food security as the lack of winter rain due to climate change may cause problems in the food cycle.

TIA General Manager suspended for ‘demanding bribe’ from international airlines

Published On: February 11, 2023 08:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has said that the General Manager of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Prem Nath Thakur, has been suspended after he allegedly asked for a bribe from Thai Smile Airways.

NRB continues with tightened monetary policy through mid-term review

Published On: February 11, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made provisions for banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to restructure and reschedule the outstanding loans up to Rs 20 million given to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by mid-July 2024 in an attempt to give respite to the SMEs.