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Pradhan withdraws candidacy for Election Commissioner amid controversy

Published On: July 29, 2024 02:54 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: Krishna Man Pradhan, nominated for the position of Election Commissioner, has withdrawn his nomination after facing strong opposition from the Parliamentary Hearing Committee.

Nepali man killed by robbers in the US

Published On: July 29, 2024 02:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: A Nepali man was tragically murdered in a shootout in Texas, USA, by a group of robbers.

NC and CPN-UML decide not to endorse Pradhan as Election Commissioner

Published On: July 29, 2024 02:47 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: The two major parties in the Parliament, the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML have reached the decision that they cannot endorse Krishna Mani Pradhan as the proposed Election Commissioner based on the assessment of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee.

RPP lawmaker Karki against proving sexual abuse-accused Pradhan as election commissioner

Published On: July 29, 2024 02:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July: Roshan Karki, a lawmaker from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), has requested the Parliamentary Hearing Committee not to approve Krishnaman Pradhan as a Commissioner of the Election Commission due to allegation of sexual abuse.

PHC meeting postponed to 5 PM today

Published On: July 29, 2024 02:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee  (PHC) has postponed its meeting, originally scheduled for 11 AM today.

Tibetan citizen arrested on charge of raping 11-year-old girl

Published On: July 29, 2024 02:36 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: Police have arrested a Tibetan national on the charge of raping an 11-year-old girl.

High-Level Investigation Committee submits names of 18 people to Home Minister for repatriation

Published On: July 29, 2024 02:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: The High-Level Investigation Committee tasked with identifying problematic cooperatives has urged the government to repatriate 18 individuals who fled the country after misappropriating cooperative funds.

Astrologer Puskar Khatiwada arrested for performing ritual with photo of PM Oli

Published On: July 29, 2024 12:59 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: Police have arrested Puskar Khatiwada, an astrologer and religious activist, from his residence on Monday.

Identities of injured in pokhara school bus accident revealed (With name)

Published On: July 29, 2024 12:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: The identities of those injured in a bus accident in Pokhara have been disclosed.

Youth murdered with sharp weapon in Nawalparasi

Published On: July 29, 2024 12:49 PM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, July 29: A youth has been murdered by a sharp weapon in western Nawalparasi.

Number of Bengal tigers in Bardiya National Park reaches 125

Published On: July 29, 2024 12:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: The number of Bengal tigers in the Bardiya National Park has reached 125. The national park is considered the second largest habitat for Royal Bengal tigers. It is reported that the Chitwan National Park has 128 Bengal tigers.

TJ mechanism meeting rescheduled for Thursday

Published On: July 29, 2024 12:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29:  A meeting of the mechanism related to transitional justice (TJ) has concluded. The meeting of the mechanism which was held this morning at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar has been concluded and is scheduled to be held again on Thursday.

Nepal becomes net electricity exporter for the first time in FY 2023/24

Published On: July 29, 2024 11:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: Nepal has become a net electricity exporter for the first time with the earnings from electricity export exceeding the expense on the imported electricity from India in the last fiscal year.

Gold price increases by Rs 400 per tola

Published On: July 29, 2024 11:24 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29:  The price of gold has increased by Rs 400 per tola in the domestic market on Monday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Associations (FENEGOSIDA), the price of gold has been fixed at Rs 146,100 per tola for today.Eco

Mother and son dead, 28 injured in Pokhara school bus accident (Update)

Published On: July 29, 2024 11:17 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, July 29: A school bus accident in Pokhara has resulted in the deaths of a mother and her son. The deceased are 33-year-old Aarti BK, an office assistant at LP Devkota Memorial School, and her 5-year-old son, Prince BK.

One dead and 29 injured in school bus accident in Pokhara (Update)

Published On: July 29, 2024 10:40 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, July 29: A tragic school bus accident in Pokhara has resulted in one fatality and 29 injuries. The deceased has been identified as Aarti BK, an office assistant at LP Devkota Memorial School.

​​School bus with students overturns in Pokhara

Published On: July 29, 2024 10:32 AM NPT By: Republica

POKHARA, July 29: A school bus carrying students from LP Devkota Memorial School overturned in Pokhara at 8:50 this morning (Monday).

Transitional justice mechanism meeting underway

Published On: July 29, 2024 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: A meeting of the mechanism related to transitional justice is underway at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Singha Durbar.

PHC meeting to convene today to decide on proposed Election Commissioner

Published On: July 29, 2024 10:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 29: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) of the Federal Parliament is set to convene today to make a decision on the appointment of Krishna Man Pradhan as Election Commissioner. Following the conclusion of the hearing, the committee will decide whether to approve his appointment.

Three more detected with cholera in Kathmandu

Published On: July 29, 2024 09:35 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 28: Three persons have been detected with cholera in Kathmandu on Sunday. The persons, who hailed from Kalimati area, were tested positive for cholera bacteria at the National Public Health Laboratory, Teku.