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Condolence assembly held at Pokhara plane crash site

Published On: January 27, 2023 05:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KASKI, Jan 27: The Pokhara Metropolitan City organized a condolence meet and lit candles and butter lamps in memory of the people who died in the Yeti Airlines plane crash on January 15. The condolence assembly was held at the site of the crash in the Seti River gorge.

SC’s verdict on case against Home Minister Lamichhane likely to be announced today

Published On: January 27, 2023 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The Supreme Court’s verdict on a petition related to the citizenship dispute of Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane is likely to be pronounced today.

50,000 metric tons of wheat required to address shortage

Published On: January 27, 2023 04:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The Nepal Flour Mills Association has demanded that the government immediately procure 50,000 metric tons of wheat from the Indian government. Since flour mills will run and all sectors will benefit from the availability of wheat, the Association has also requested the government to immediately proceed with the process of importing wheat instead of importing flour.

Nepal requests GAVI for 1.5 million booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine

Published On: January 27, 2023 03:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The Ministry of Health and Population sent a formal letter to GAVI (Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization) on  January 12, asking the latter to provide 1.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines for additional vaccinations after the spread of coronavirus infection in the neighboring countries China and India.

Former PM Oli felicitates choreographer Aswini Kant Jha, actor Rajesh Hamal and others at 4th Epic Nepal Music Awards

Published On: January 27, 2023 03:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Former prime minister KP Oli felicitated fashion and beauty pageant choreographer Aswini Kant Jha at the 4th Epic Nepal Music Awards ceremony for his outstanding contribution to the modeling industry of Nepal. The ceremony was organized at Dui Pokhari in Madhyapur Thimi municipality of Bhaktapur.

United National Squatters Front Nepal stages sit-in at New Baneshwor

Published On: January 27, 2023 03:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The United National Squatters Front Nepal staged a sit-in at New Baneshwor, demanding not to remove their settlements without a permanent alternative. The Front held a demonstration in the New Baneshwor area with a three-point demand.

42 families displaced by quake in Bajura, 400 houses damaged

Published On: January 27, 2023 03:00 PM NPT By: Republica

BAJURA, Jan 27: An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale struck Bajura on Tuesday at 2:43 PM, resulting in the displacement of 42 families from three municipalities. The families are now completely displaced from their homes

IPO of BPW Microfinance for Nepalis employed abroad

Published On: January 27, 2023 02:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: BPW Microfinance Financial Institution Limited is going to issue ordinary shares for Nepalis who are employed abroad.

Hearing on Home Minister Lamichhane's citizenship case concludes

Published On: January 27, 2023 01:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The hearing on the citizenship dispute of Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has ended at the Supreme Court.

Let's not overshadow the issues that Prem Archaya tried to raise: Dr Toshima Karki

Published On: January 27, 2023 01:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Minister of State for Health and Population, Dr Toshima Karki has issued a clarification after she was criticized for making a video of her visit to the Kirtipur-based burn hospital on Wednesday and for entering the burn ward of the hospital without wearing gloves and without taking permission to meet Prem Prasad Acharya who committed self-immolation in front of the parliament building in New Baneshwor on Tuesday afternoon.

Student union affiliated to CPN (Unified Socialist) burns effigy of Education Minister Khanal

Published On: January 27, 2023 01:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The student union affiliated to Madhav Kumar Nepal-led CPN (Unified Socialist) on Friday burnt down the effigy of Education Minister Shishir Khanal.

Snowfall delights farmers in Jumla

Published On: January 27, 2023 01:30 PM NPT By: Republica

JUMLA, Jan 27: The farmers of Jumla are happy as the place has witnessed snowfall for two consecutive days. Farmers are happy because the snowfall is good for the winter crops and apple plants.

Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport Management forms a panel to bring reforms in public transport

Published On: January 27, 2023 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has formed an expert-led panel to seek recommendations to bring about reforms in the country’s public transportation system.

Hearing on case against Home Minister Lamichhane continues

Published On: January 27, 2023 12:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Hearing on the citizenship dispute of Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane continues today at the constitutional bench of the Supreme Court. Today’s hearing is said to be the final one on the case.

CPN (Maoist Center) standing committee meeting begins

Published On: January 27, 2023 12:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The standing committee meeting of the CPN (Maoist Center) is underway in the capital for the second day on Friday.

Govt employee fined Rs 15,000 for violating RTI Act

Published On: January 27, 2023 12:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The National Information Commission (NIC) has fined chief administrative officer of Siraha Municipality, Baliram Yadav, Rs 15,000 for violating the right to information (RTI) Act.

Four arrested with illegal drugs in Janakpur

Published On: January 27, 2023 12:20 PM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPURDHAM, Jan 27: Dhanusha Police arrested four young people with illegal drugs in their possession on Thursday. They were apprehended from Janakpur's Pidari Chowk area along with 493 bottles of X-Plane.

CPN (Maoist Center) holding Standing Committee meeting

Published On: January 27, 2023 12:01 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 27: The CPN (Maoist Center) is holding its Standing Committee meeting  on Friday as well. The meeting began at its central office located in Paris Danda from 11 am.

Action plan being prepared to speed up passport service delivery

Published On: January 27, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The passport department has prepared an action plan to reduce the number of customers and implement it.

Govt needs to regulate social media: CEC Thapaliya

Published On: January 27, 2023 12:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya has said that social media should also be regulated and managed.