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KATHMANDU, June 21: Residents of Kathmandu Valley will be unable to receive Melamchi drinking water starting today. The Melamchi Water Supply Development Board (MWSDB) has closed the main entrance of the tunnel due to increased flooding risks from the rising water flow in the Melamchi River during the monsoon season.
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LUMBINI, June 21: The fire at Delta Mart in Butwal's Milan Chowk was brought under control on Thursday evening after about five hours of intense efforts. The blaze, which started on the top floor of the three-story mart, required the combined efforts of locals and police to extinguish.
- by Narayan Manandhar
Balen Shah is seeking to become more newar than newars of Kathmandu
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KATHMANDU, June 21: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has warned that the quality of banks’ assets has been declining and posing challenges to the stability of banks and financial institutions (BFIs).
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Today, on World Refugee Day, we pause to reflect on the many challenges faced by refugees across the globe. From Syria to Myanmar, South Sudan to Venezuela, millions have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and natural disasters.
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KATHMANDU, June 20: The monsoon system has spread to the central parts of Nepal.
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KATHMANDU, June 20: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the government has initiated the process of forming a high-level investigation committee to identify the problematic cooperatives and to address the complaints and grievances of the victims of such cooperatives.
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A delegation from Sekisui Chemical--a Japan-based chemical manufacturer--, comprising General Manager Masahiro Yamasaki and Sales Manager Yuya Sakamoto, was recently in Nepal to explore further opportunities for collaboration. Republica interviewed the delegation to learn more about the company's products and its plans to expand business in Nepal. Excerpts:
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KATHMANDU, June 20: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Thursday mopped Rs 50 billion from the banking system, following an increase in liquidity in the market.
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KATHMANDU, June 20: The quality of banks’ assets has been declining and posing challenges to the stability of banks and financial institutions (BFIs).
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KATHMANDU, June 20: Operators of food businesses if found selling unhygienic foods to their customers will have to face a cash penalty of up to Rs 500,000 on the spot or a jail term of up to five years or both.
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KATHMANDU, June 20: Phanindra Devkota, leader of the Nepal Samajbadi Party and a member of the Gandaki Provincial Assembly, has filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court against the CPN (Maoist Center)’s decision to revoke his status as an MP.
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KATHMANDU, June 20: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the completion of its Knowledge-based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition (KISAN) II project, showcasing significant achievements in increasing productivity and income for Nepali farmers and agribusinesses.
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KATHMANDU, June 20: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday declined by 10.44 points to close at 2,068.31 points.
- by Republica
PATAN, June 20: Lalitpur metropolitan city has incorporated 'project bank' and 'labor bank' in its policies and programmes for the coming fiscal year, 2024/25.
- by Srishti Dhruv Singh
Wishing you a peaceful and blissful 10thInternational Yoga Day. This year's theme is 'Yoga for Women Empowerment'.The term 'Yoga' originates from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj', which means 'to join,’ or 'to unite'. In ancient times, our gurus and sages were esteemed scientists and doctors. They introduced us to Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation techniques.
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KATHMANDU, June 20: The Besisahar-Chame road, which was blocked due to a landslide since last night, is now fully operational.
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DAMAULI, June 20: The Shahid Laldhwoj roadway connecting Shuklagandaki to Byas municipality in Tanahu district is being upgraded.
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KATHMANDU, June 20: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of top leaders during the question-and-answer session with the PM in the House of Representatives meeting on Thursday.
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KATHMANDU, June 20: The Bagmati Province Assembly's session on Thursday was disrupted by protests from opposition parties, who demanded revisions to the province’s budget for the next fiscal year.