Koshi and Lumbini provinces to present their policies and programs today
- by Republica
MORANG, June 3: The policies and programs of the Koshi and Lumbini province governments for the new fiscal year 2024/25 will be presented today.
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Govt criticized for its plan to raise more domestic borrowings amid soaring liabilities
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 3: While a number of lawmakers have expressed their dissatisfaction over the unfair proportion of budget allocated for various important programs, Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun has asserted that the government has tried to mobilize the country’s limited financial resources more objectively.
ANFA announces Nepali squad for World Cup qualifiers against UAE
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 3: The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has announced the national football team of Nepal for the second round of joint qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Asian Cup 2027. As per the schedule, Nepal will play its first match against the UAE.
The AI Revolution: Transforming the Present and Shaping the Future
- by Rastra Dhoj Karki
Visionary thinkers like Alan Turing created the groundwork for contemporary artificial intelligence (AI) with his groundbreaking work in the 1950s, marking the beginning of AI's journey. Turing's concept of a machine that could simulate any human intelligence, encapsulated in the Turing Test, ignited a search that continues today. The early days of AI saw the development of simple programs designed to mimic human problem-solving and play games.
When will the closed trial centers reopen?
- by Bhuwan Sharma
KATHMANDU, June 3: Five trial centers set up for issuing driving licenses in the Kathmandu Valley have been closed for 15 days. The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Transport under the Bagmati Province Government is taking the initiative to reopen those trial centers. Around 5000 service seekers are facing inconvenience per day due to the closure of the trial centers.
Presidential felony: On the Trump verdict
- by Republica
Donald Trump is now the first ever former U.S. President to become a convicted felon after a New York state jury returned a guilty verdict for all 34 charges in the case relating to hush money that he paid to adult film actor Stormy Daniels in 2016.
Babai Irrigation Project's maintenance woes leave farmers struggling
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: Farmers reliant on the Babai Irrigation Project face severe hardships due to the ongoing canal maintenance issues. Despite being a project of National Pride, the Babai Irrigation Project’s canal in the command area fails to provide necessary water during dry seasons.
SC prohibits assigning traffic violators to road duties
- by Bhasa Sharma
KATHMANDU, June 2: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order preventing individuals charged with traffic violations, such as drunken driving, lane indiscipline, and overspeeding, from being assigned as traffic volunteers.
SC issues show cause order in writ petition filed demanding suspension of Home Minister Lamichhane
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show cause order to the petitioners demanding the suspension of Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane from the post of deputy prime minister and home minister. A single bench of justice Til Prasad Shrestha on Sunday called both the parties for discussion before issuing an interim order.
NEPSE gains 13.51 points, while daily turnover inclines to Rs 4.31 billion
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday escalated by 13.51 points to close at 2,083.04 points.
Local levels give ultimatum of seven days to MoF to rectify reduction in fiscal equalization grant
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: The representatives of the local levels across the country have issued a seven days ultimatum to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to rectify its decision to cut grants to the sub-national governments.
Former FinMin Mahat calls for ramping up investment in productive sector
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: Member of the House of Representatives (HoR) and former finance minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has stressed the need for increasing financial investment in the productive sector.
Police publicize ex-chairman of Kantipur Savings and Credit Cooperative, CB Lama, arrested for banking offenses and cooperative fraud
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: The police have made public Chandra Bahadur Lama (CB Lama), 49, the former chairman of Kantipur Savings and Credit Cooperative, who was arrested for cooperative fraud and multiple banking offenses. A team from the Kathmandu Valley Investigation Office apprehended CB Lama on Friday after he was listed as a fugitive.
Kathmandu metropolis urges citizens for preventive measures against dengue
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has advised its citizens to take precautionary measures against the dengue fever infection.
RPP Chief Whip Shahi condemns US visa denial for cricketer Lamichhane, criticizes ministries' inaction
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: Gyan Bahadur (Gyanendra) Shahi, a lawmaker and chief whip of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), criticized the United States for denying a visa to cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, asserting that this action insults Nepal.
Art competition ‘Kalatsav’ to celebrate World Environment Day
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: The Rotaract Club of Kathmandu, in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Madhyapur, Interact Club of Kathmandu, and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) , is set to host ‘Kalatsav’, an art competition to mark World Environment Day.
90,211 tourists entered Nepal in May by air
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: More than 90,000 tourists entered Nepal by air in May, marking a 16.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year. According to the Department of Immigration (DoI), 90,211 tourists arrived in Nepal by air in May.
Diplomats from a dozen countries visiting Pokhara, visit to boost Nepali tourism
- by Republica
POKHARA, June 2: On the occasion of the 74th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Annapurna, chiefs of diplomatic missions from over a dozen countries are visiting Pokhara today.
Gold and silver traders protest against increased customs duties and imposition of import quotas
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: Gold and silver traders have taken to the streets, protesting against the increase in customs duties and quotas imposed by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on gold imports.
Rs 7.2 million recovered from guest house room, two youths from Bhojpur arrested
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, June 2: Police have arrested two youths in possession of Rs 7.2 million. The arrested individuals are Bhimsen Bishwakarma, 50, and Khemraj Bishwokarma, 29, both from Bhojpur.