Flight landings resume at TIA after runway repair
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: All flight landings at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have resumed following the repair of potholes on the runway.
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New omicron sub-variants of coronavirus confirmed in Nepal
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: New sub-variants of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, named 'KP.1' and 'KP.2,' have been confirmed in Nepal. The National Public Health Laboratory reported that KP.1 was found in 12 samples and KP.2 in 17 samples.
Flights halted at TIA due to pothole in the runway
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) temporarily halted all flights due to a pothole on the runway.
Private sector expresses concern over KMG Chairman Sirohiya's arrest
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: The private sector has expressed deep concern over the arrest of Kailash Sirohiya, the chairman of Kantipur Media Group, stating that the arrest has further dampened the morale of entrepreneurs.
HoR meeting postponed for Sunday
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been postponed for May 26, Sunday.
Birgunj metropolis posts growth in capital expenditure
- by Republica
BIRGUNJ, May 24: The Birgunj Metropolitan City has spent Rs 1.74 billion during the 10 months of the current fiscal year.
Nepal Telecom former MD Adhikari revealed to have accepted bribe money in dollars under his wife’s name
- by Tapendra Karki
KATHMANDU, May 24: Recent reports reveal that bribe money was paid and deposited in foreign banks involving Dilliram Adhikari, the former managing director (MD) of Nepal Telecom. It has been discovered that Adhikari accepted bribes in dollars under his wife Indu Dhakal's name. A voucher indicates that Japan's Ocean Technology Limited sent $2,924 as a bribe every month.
Gold price drops by Rs 1,800 per tola
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: The price of gold has declined by Rs 1,800 per tola on Friday.
Construction of Tamor-Mewa hydro project begins
- by Republica
TAPLEJUNG, May 24: The construction works of the Tamor-Mewa Hydropower Project with a capacity of 128 megawatts have started. The project promoted by Spark Hydroelectric Company Limited is expected to complete construction in four years.
Police to present KMG Chairman Sirohiya in court today, seek custody extension
- by Republica
JANAKPURDHAM, May 24: Kailash Sirohiya, the chairman of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), currently in the custody of Dhanusha police for a citizenship-related offense case, is scheduled to be presented in the Dhanusha District Court today.
Nepal Police Headquarters instructs 19 ‘missing’ policemen to report to their duty within seven days
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: Nepal Police Headquarters has instructed 19 policemen, who have been out of contact for months, to report to their respective offices within seven days.
132 KV substation at Unaychaur in Gulmi nearing completion
- by Republica
GULMI, May 24: The construction of a 132 kV substation in Unaychaur, Resunga Municipality-7, Gulmi, is nearing its final stage. This project aims to extend the central power transmission line in the district.
Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu launches Bengali Food Festival
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu has launched the Bengali Food Festival from Wednesday at its Garden Terrace, the hotel's all-day dining restaurant.
Govt likely to breach the budget ceiling of Rs 1.8 trillion set by NPC
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: The government seems determined to cross the budget ceiling of Rs 1.8 trillion set by the National Planning Commission (NPC) for the next fiscal year.
Chobhar Dry Port sees imports worth Rs 830 million, zero exports in current FY
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: In the first 10 months of the current fiscal year (FY) 2023/24, the Chobhar Dry Port in Kathmandu recorded imports totaling Rs 830 million. Despite this substantial import activity, the port has reported zero exports.
Analyzing SC’s decision on marital rape
- by Harsh Mahaseth & Dikshya Adhikari
Failing to recognize marital rape as a heinous crime will dissuade victims from seeking justice.
ISPs look forward to clearing taxes to govt following the Supreme Court’s verdict
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, May 24: The internet service providers (ISPs) of the country have taken the initiative to clear the taxes on headings of rural telecommunications development fees and royalty charges on maintenance from the public which they had earlier decided not to pay.
Justified balance: On the ICC move against Israel, Hamas
- by Republica
The ICC has done well to move against Israel, Hamas leaders for Gaza crimes
Nepali smashes women's record for fastest ascent of Everest
- by Agence France-Presse
KATHMANDU, May 23: Nepal's Phunjo Lama smashed the record Thursday for the fastest ascent of Everest by a woman, conquering the world's highest mountain in 14 hours and 31 minutes.
Kenyan climber dies on Everest, Nepali guide missing
- by Agence France-Presse
KATHMANDU, May 23: A Kenyan climber has died close to Everest's summit and his Nepali guide is missing, a tourism official said Thursday, taking this season's toll on the world's highest mountain to at least three.