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Make Education Actually Free

Published On: December 23, 2022 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Right to education is one of the fundamental rights of the Nepali people as enshrined in the country’s constitution. Article 31 of the Constitution of Nepal 2015 states, “Every citizen shall have the right to get compulsory and free education up to the basic level and free education up to the secondary level from the State.

NC and UML should join hands to form new government: UML lawmaker Thapa

Published On: December 22, 2022 06:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: The newly-elected lawmaker of CPN-UML Surya Thapa has said that it would be in the larger interest of people and the country if the Nepali Congress (NC) and the UML– the first and second largest political parties in the House of Representatives (HoR)-- join hands to form a new government.

I will spend my salary to rescue people affected by natural calamities: MP Bajgain

Published On: December 22, 2022 06:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: The newly-elected Member of Parliament (MP) Rajendra Bajgain, who won the elections from Gorkha-1, has announced that he will spend his salary to rescue people affected by natural calamities.

Dahal unanimously elected as Maoist Center PP leader

Published On: December 22, 2022 05:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) Pushpa Kamal Dahal has been unanimously elected as the Parliamentary Party (PP) leader of the Maoist Center.

I had a political rebirth today: MP Sharma

Published On: December 22, 2022 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Nepali Congress(NC) General Secretary and newly-elected Member of Parliament Bishwa Prakash Sharma has said that his political birth is from today.

Our claim to lead Madhesh Province govt is natural: Dr Raut

Published On: December 22, 2022 05:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Janamat Party Chairman Dr Chandra Kant Raut has said that his party's claim to lead the government in Madhesh Province is only natural and remains intact.

Flying drones banned in Pathivara area

Published On: December 22, 2022 04:15 PM NPT By: Republica

PHUNGLING, Dec 22: Flying drones in and around Pathivara, a famous sacred place in Taplejung district, has been banned.

Newly-elected MPs take oath in 14 languages

Published On: December 22, 2022 04:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: The newly-elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) have taken the oath of office and secrecy in 14 different languages.

Blowing horns prohibited in Bharatpur metropolis

Published On: December 22, 2022 02:46 PM NPT By: Republica

BHARATPUR, Dec 22: Horn prohibition has been enforced in Bharatpur, Chitwan, from today onward.

LIVE: Newly elected HoR members taking oath of office and secrecy

Published On: December 22, 2022 01:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: All 275 newly-elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) are taking oath of office and secrecy on Thursday.

Complaint filed at CIAA against EC officials

Published On: December 22, 2022 12:38 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: A complaint was filed at the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) against the officials of the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday, accusing the officials of committing corruption by acquiring illegal assets.

Flights to and from TIA affected since this morning due to poor visibility

Published On: December 22, 2022 11:26 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Several domestic and international flights to and from Tribhuvan International Airport were affected due to heavy fog in major cities including the capital city Kathmandu since Thursday morning. The regular flights resumed only after the improvement of visibility at around 11 am.

NRNA lauds govt plan to bring migrant workers under social security scheme

Published On: December 22, 2022 10:45 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: The Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) has lauded the government's plan to incorporate migrant workers and those working in informal sectors within the country under the social security scheme.

South Korea recruiting 40,000 Nepali workers through EPS in 2023

Published On: December 22, 2022 10:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: South Korea has expressed its interest to provide jobs to an additional 40,000 Nepali workers in 2023.

Yeti Airlines expedites preparations to operate flights from PRIA, test flight to be conducted today

Published On: December 22, 2022 09:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Yeti Airlines has geared up preparation to operate flights from Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) as Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is set to inaugurate the airport on January 1, 2023.

Tourism Ministry honors climber Sanu Sherpa

Published On: December 22, 2022 09:01 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has honored Guinness World Record holder mountaineer Sanu Sherpa.

Newly-elected MPs to take oath of office and secrecy today

Published On: December 22, 2022 08:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: All 275 newly-elected members of the House of Representatives (HoR) are taking oath of office and secrecy on Thursday.

Economy in the doldrums

Published On: December 22, 2022 07:53 AM NPT By: Republica

The current situation paints a bleak picture of the Nepali economy although its external sector has recovered marginally in recent times. An improvement in the remittance inflow, trade balance and foreign currency reserves are something to cheer about. However, other crucial macroeconomic indicators like the inflation rate, government expenditure, government revenue mobilization, interest rates of banks, foreign direct investment (FDI) and aggregate demand haven’t been healthy in recent months.

Red Bull’s manufacturer files case against Nepal in WTO against ban on import of energy drinks

Published On: December 21, 2022 09:11 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Manufacturer of Red Bull, an energy drink, has filed a case against Nepal at the World Trade Organization (WTO), citing the restriction imposed by the government on the import of the synthetic drink.

Houses are going to be demolished during the expansion of the Narayangadh-Gondrang road

Published On: December 21, 2022 07:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: During the expansion of the Narayangadh-Gondrang six-lane road, dozers are going to be operated in the houses within the road boundary. Division Road Office Bharatpur is going to use a dozer to demolish houses.