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Missing ward member and her husband found dead

Missing ward member and her husband found dead

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, SEPT 8: The bodies of a couple, who went missing when their house collapsed after being buried in a landslide in Dhuma, Barekot Rural Municipality-6, Jajarkot, have been found.

Houses not built as per new standards will be demolished: Mayor Balen

Houses not built as per new standards will be demolished: Mayor Balen

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) of Kathmandu Metropolitan City has stated that the houses along the riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley will not be demolished under the new standards. In a social media post, he mentioned that for houses falling within the standards, the government should provide compensation before demolition.

Work of Tanahun hydropower project resumes

Work of Tanahun hydropower project resumes

- by Republica

DAMAULI (TANAHUN), Sept 8: The work of Package I of the 140 MW Tanahun hydropower project under construction in Jhaputar of Rishing Rural Municipality-1 has resumed after 51 days. The work on the project had been stalled due to a payment dispute.

Gold price drops by Rs 1,200 per tola

Gold price drops by Rs 1,200 per tola

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The price of gold has fallen in the domestic market. After a rise of Rs 1,300 per tola last Friday, the price has decreased today.

Two fishermen missing in Rapti river not found yet

Two fishermen missing in Rapti river not found yet

- by Republica

CHITWAN, Sept 8: The two people who went missing while fishing in the Rapti River are yet to be found. They had gone fishing in the river at Jamunaghat of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-27 on Friday and are reported to be missing since then, said Police Inspector Laxman KC of the District Police Office.

Couple buried in landslide, daughter rescued

- by Republica

KANKRE VIHAR (SURKHET), Sept 8: Prem Kumari, a ward member of Barekot Rural Municipality-6 and her husband Man Bahadur Chalune, were buried in a landslide that took place in Dhuma of the rural municipality.

Mad Honey Hunters gain long-awaited recognition

Mad Honey Hunters gain long-awaited recognition

- by Rashmi Kandel

Honey hunting dwells in Nepal as a lesser-known practice that is only known to a few. This age-old technique is passed from one generation to another harvesting a rare and potent honey also known as ‘mad honey’ from the towering cliffs of Nepal. The Gurung community has practiced the ancient art of honey hunting for centuries. They are the true witness to the evolution of honey-hunting fame throughout the generations.

One dies of diarrhea in Banke

One dies of diarrhea in Banke

- by Republica

NEPALGUNJ (BANKE) Sept 8: A person has died due to diarrhea in Janaki Rural Municipality. Holi Teli, 34 of Belhari in ward-5 of the Municipality has died, according to Health Office Information Officer, Naresh Shrestha.

Responsible Business Practices Key to Transforming Foreign Investment in Nepal

Responsible Business Practices Key to Transforming Foreign Investment in Nepal

- by Aditya Raut

The discouraging foreign investment statistics over the past decade can largely be attributed to the government's inadequate focus on implementing robust ESG frameworks. According to a PwC report from 2022, ESG investments in the Asia & Pacific region are expected to reach USD 3.3 trillion by 2026, representing 22% of assets under management.