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NEPSE index surged by a notable 143.79 points; investors secured capital gains of Rs 228 billion last week

Published On: July 27, 2024 05:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) continued to rally in a bull trend last week, by adding 143.79 points in the index.

Goods worth Rs 65.22 billion imported from China via Rasuwagadhi in last FY

Published On: July 27, 2024 04:05 PM NPT By: Republica

RASUWA, July 27: Nepal imported Chinese goods worth Rs 65.22 billion via the Rasuwagadhi customs point in the last Fiscal Year(FY).

32 kilogram of Yarsagumba exported from Manang this year

Published On: July 27, 2024 03:30 PM NPT By: Republica

MANANG, July 27: The collection of Yarsagumba or Cordyceps sinensis has been completed in the lower belt of Manang. A total of 32.5 kgs of Yarsagumba has been exported from lower Manang this season.

Police use tear gas to contain violence as tension flares up at Nova Hospital

Published On: July 27, 2024 02:55 PM NPT By: Republica

DHANGADI, July 27: Tensions flared at Nova Hospital in Dhangadi following the death of a 17-year-old youth, leading to a confrontation with the police.

Two children found infected with measles in Shuklaphanta

Published On: July 27, 2024 02:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KANCHANPUR, July 27: Two children have been found infected with measles in Shuklaphanta Municipality. Measles-rubella was detected in an eight-year-old and 22-month-old child in ward-11 of the municipality.

Four NC ministers take oath of office and secrecy

Published On: July 27, 2024 01:40 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Four ministers from the Nepali Congress (NC) took the oath of office and secrecy in the Bagmati Province government on Saturday.

Dr Ruit and Journalist Chandra Kishore feted

Published On: July 27, 2024 01:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Karmayogi Badribikram Thapa Smriti Sewa Guthi, which has been active in the field of social service for the past 28 years, has awarded two individuals for their outstanding contributions to the society.

Rapid response team mobilized in Dhangadhi to contain cholera outbreak

Published On: July 27, 2024 12:25 PM NPT By: Republica

SUDURPASCHIM, July 27: A rapid response team has been mobilized at Dhangadhi sub-metropolis-1 following the detection of cholera cases.

28 workers held hostage in India rescued

Published On: July 27, 2024 11:50 AM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPUR, July 27: A total of 28 workers from Dhanusha and Siraha districts who were held hostage in Jammu Kashmir of India have been rescued. They had reached there for employment.

Japanese envoy calls on Minister Bhattarai, discusses further enhancing exchange through education

Published On: July 27, 2024 09:57 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: KIKUTA Yutaka, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, paid a courtesy call on Bidhya Bhattarai, Minister for Education, Science and Technology of Nepal on Friday. The envoy was accompanied by the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) members including its Vice President.

Heavy rainfall likely in Bagmati and Sudurpaschim provinces

Published On: July 27, 2024 09:32 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: Light to moderate rainfall is taking place in a few places of Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces and one or two places in the remaining provinces this morning. This is due to the effect of Monsoon winds active throughout the country, says the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.

Public holiday declared at local levels in Kathmandu Valley to mourn over the death of Kirtipur Mayor

Published On: July 27, 2024 08:55 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 27: The Kathmandu Valley Mayors' Forum has announced a public holiday for Sunday to mourn over the death of Kirtipur Municipality Mayor Raj Kumar Nakarmi.

Forced Covid-19 cremations: is it too late for redemption?

Published On: July 27, 2024 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to apologize to the Muslim community for the anguish and cultural insensitivity caused by the forced cremation of 276 Covid-19 victims, which went against their religious beliefs. Cabinet Spokesperson Bandula Gunawardena announced this decision during yesterday’s Cabinet media briefing.

NRB to provide collateral-free loans to foreign employment seekers

Published On: July 26, 2024 09:58 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) through its monetary policy for the current fiscal year 2024/25 has introduced a provision for collateral-free loans to those going for foreign employment.

NEB to publish Grade 12 results next week

Published On: July 26, 2024 09:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: The National Exam Board (NEB) has decided to publish the results of Grade 12 next week. The NEB said the work of matching and processing is underway at present.

Body handover begins; Relatives remain dissatisfied with insurance, compensation amount

Published On: July 26, 2024 08:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Family members have identified four of the victims of the recent Saurya Airlines plane crash.

NRB to review microfinance loan interest rate

Published On: July 26, 2024 07:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has decided to review the interest rate for loans to be issued by microfinance companies.

134 dead in floods and landslides since onset of monsoon this year

Published On: July 26, 2024 06:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: As many as 134 people have lost their lives as of Thursday due to disaster-related incidents, including floods and landslides since June 10.

Mahakali Irrigation Project sees only 22 percent physical progress in 18 years

Published On: July 26, 2024 06:19 PM NPT By: Republica

DODHARA CHANDANI (KANCHANPUR), July 26: The physical progress of the Mahakali Irrigation Project started 18 years ago is only 22 per cent.

Singapore now holds world's most powerful passport; Nepal stays at 98th

Published On: July 26, 2024 05:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, July 26: Singapore has emerged as the country with the most powerful passport in the world. Singapore has surpassed France to become the country with the most powerful passport in the world, according to the Passport Index 2024 rankings.