Nepal Social Work Symposium 2024 wraps up at Thames Int’l College
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 22: The two-day Nepal Social Work Symposium 2024, organized by Thames International College in Old Baneshwar, Kathmandu, concluded successfully.
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Low female birth rate poses gender imbalance challenges in Nepal
- by Ruby Rauniyar
KATHMANDU, June 22: The population of daughters has been decreasing in Nepal, leading to a significant gender imbalance in recent years. This trend, if it continues, is likely to cause difficulties in various sectors including marriages in the coming decades.
Monsoon active in five provinces
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 22: Monsoon is currently active in five provinces of the country.
One killed, two seriously injured in a motorcycle accident
- by Republica
JHAPA, June 24: A man died and two others were severely injured in a motorcycle accident in Jhapa this morning. The accident occurred after the motorcycle lost control in Mechinagar Municipality-15, the police said.
Two-way traffic resumes in Narayanghat-Mugling road blocked by landslides
- by Republica
CHITWAN, June 22: The Narayanghat-Mugling Road, which was blocked by landslides, has now been cleared and reopened for traffic in both directions.
Electricity supply to be interrupted in various parts of Kathmandu today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 22: The electricity supply will be interrupted in several areas of Kathmandu today and tomorrow. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) announced that the electricity service will be disrupted in regions served by the Matatirtha substation from June 22 to June 23.
Maldhunga-Beni road to close for 13 days starting today
- by Republica
PARBAT, June 21: The Maldhunga-Beni road, a key segment of the Kaligandaki Corridor Project of National Pride linking North to South, will be closed for maintenance from tomorrow for 13 days.
Three Thresholds for AI use
- by Shyam Sharma
AI use is exposing people’s lack or disregard of knowledge, honesty, and accountability. If we want to avoid letting AI make us ignorant, dishonest, and uncountable to broader social good, we must commit to elevating and maintaining fairly high standards in these three regards.
Nepal's trade deficit exceeds Rs 1.314 trillion as exports continue to slump
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 22: Nepal continues to struggle with a significant trade deficit, reaching Rs 1.3144 trillion by the end of May 2024/25.
Pioneer Moto Corp offers free fuel for four years on Nissan Magnite SUV
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 22: Pioneer Moto Corp Pvt Ltd, the authorized distributor of Nissan vehicles for Nepal, has announced an exclusive offer on the highly sought-after Nissan Magnite. Customers can now drive home the big, bold, and beautiful Nissan Magnite with four years free fuel.
Police confiscate 712 sacks of chemical fertilizer in Parsa
- by Republica
BIRGUNJ, June 22: Police have confiscated 712 sacks of chemical fertilizer worth Rs one million in Parsa. The urea fertilizer, brought illegally from India, was found hidden in a store.
Is Sri Lanka ready for a future of demographic decline?
- by Republica
Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a demographic shift that poses significant future challenges. In the past few weeks, reports from Gynaecologists and Obstetricians that were publicized in the media, reveal alarming trends: the number of births has plummeted by more than 100,000 over the past five years, while the annual death rate has surged by 35,000.
Complaints on the rise against those defrauding foreign job aspirants in Banke
- by Republica
NEPALGUNJ, June 21: The number of complaints against those who have duped foreign job aspirants has been on the rise in Banke district.
NHRC asks Home Ministry for details on Ruby Khan’s hunger strike
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 21: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over the hunger strike and protests led by Ruby Khan and other women from Banke, demanding justice for Nirmala Kurmi.
Govt recommends ambassadors for eight countries, Former Chief Secy Regmi recommended for India
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 21: The government has recommended Nepalese ambassadors for eight countries. A cabinet meeting held on Friday recommended the ambassadors as per the power-sharing deal among the ruling parties.
SEE 2025 to be held from March 20
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 21: The National Examination Board (NEB) has released the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) schedule for the year 2025.
IRD reports 11.3 percent revenue growth
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reported an 11.30 percent increase in revenue collection, totaling Rs 41.19 billion as of June 14 of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24, compared to Rs 37 billion during the same period last fiscal year.
Delta Mart fire estimated to have caused loss of property worth Rs 500 million
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 21: The fire that broke out on Thursday evening at Delta Mart in Milan Chowk, Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City-8, has caused an estimated property damage of around Rs 500 million.
SC schedules hearing on Home Minister Lamichhane’s case for June 30
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to extend the hearing on the case against Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane as the session held on Friday concluded without reaching a conclusion. Due to time constraints, Friday's hearing could not be completed, and the remaining hearing is now scheduled for June 30. Advocates representing Home Minister Lamichhane have yet to present their arguments.
Sandhikharka-Tamghas transmission line comes into operation
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 21: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has announced that the construction of the 132 kilovolt double circuit transmission line from Sandhikharka Municipality -6 in Arghakhanchi to Resunga Municipality-7 in Gulmi has been completed. The construction of the 132 KV Tamghas substation has also been completed at Unaichaur under the same transmission line.