Lumbini CM Mahara seeks vote of confidence
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: Chief minister (CM) of Lumbini Province, Jokh Bahadur Mahara, has officially requested the provincial assembly members to give him their votes of confidence.
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11 bridges along Narayanghat-Mugling road come into operation, four bridges under construction
- by Republica
CHITWAN, April 12: Eleven bridges along the Narayanghat-Mugling road section have come into operation. Except for Khare, Namche, Kalikhola, and Tuinkhola bridges near Mugling bazar, the other bridges have been opened for public use.
NIS Industry Outreach Meet organized in New Delhi
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: Ahead of the upcoming Nepal Investment Summit (NIS) 2024, an Industry Outreach Meet was organized in New Delhi on April 11, 2024. The event, organized by the Embassy of Nepal in India along with the PHDCCI India-Nepal Center, aimed to boost participation from Indian industry leaders and highlight investment opportunities in Nepal.
NUP suspends Ghanshyam Chaudhary from party membership
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: The Nagarik Unmukti Party (NUP) has suspended Ghanshyam Chaudhary, a member of the Sudurpaschim Province Assembly from NUP, from the party for three months.
Illegal opium cultivation on 172 ropanis of land destroyed in Rukum Paschim
- by Republica
RUKUM PASCHIM, April 12: Police have destroyed illegal opium poppy farming across 172 ropanis (1 ropani is equivalent to 508.74 square meters) of land in different parts of Rukum Paschim.
Banks reduce interest rates for Baisakh, except for Everest and NMB Bank
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: Most of the commercial banks have reduced the deposit interest rates for the month of Baisakh (mid-April to mid-May) as well. According to the new interest rate table published by the banks on Friday, the maximum average interest rate for personal term has decreased by 0.19 percentage points compared to Chaitra (mid-March to mid-April).
Gold price rises by Rs 2,400 per tola, hits new record at Rs 139,000 per tola
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: The price of gold has increased by Rs 2,400 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
British parliamentarian Wood pledges to work for increasing UK development aid
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: Member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom (UK), Stewart Wood, said he would put efforts to increase UK development aid for the social transformation in Nepal.
Pollution in Valley reduced to some extent due to rainfall, air pollution still at hazardous level
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: Rain accompanied by lightning has been observed not only in the Kathmandu Valley but also in the other hilly regions of Bagmati, Gandaki, and Koshi provinces. Meteorologists have said that it has led to a reduction in the pollution levels. However, there is still haze lingering all over the country. According to meteorologists, Nepal's air is still not clean.
Child injured in forest fire in Dolpa dies
- by Republica
DOLPA, April 12: One among the three children injured in a forest fire at Tripura Sundari Municipality-4 in Dolpa has died.
NUP and Unified Socialist mount pressure on CM Mahara to implement agreement before vote of confidence
- by Republica
BUTWAL, April 12: Newly-appointed chief minister (CM) of Lumbini Province, Jokh Bahadur Mahara, is scheduled to seek a vote of confidence on Friday. The Secretary of the Provincial Assembly, Durlabh Kumar Pun, confirmed that a session of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly has been called for 1 PM today for the CM to seek a vote of confidence.
Two parliamentary committee meetings being held today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: The meetings of two parliamentary committees will convene today. The Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee will hold a meeting at 11AM.
O.J. Simpson, legendary football player and actor brought down by his murder trial, dies at 76
- by Associated Press
LAS VEGAS, April 12: O.J. Simpson, the football star and Hollywood actor acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend in a trial that mesmerized the public and exposed divisions on race and policing in America, has died. He was 76.
National Assembly meeting being held today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: The meeting of the National Assembly is being held today at 1:15PM.
Rainfall expected in different parts of the country till Saturday
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: Rainfall is expected in various parts of the country till Saturday. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather in Nepal is currently experiencing a partial influence of westerly winds and local winds.
ACC Premier Cup: Nepal playing against Malaysia today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: Nepal is set to clash with Malaysia today in the ACC Premier Cup. The match is scheduled to commence at 4:15 PM at Al Amerat Stadium in Oman.
Shrestha elected UML Nawalpur chair
- by Republica
TRIVENI (NAWALPARASI), April 12: Jeevan Shrestha has been elected as chairman of the CPN-UML) Nawalpur District Committee
Pre-Eclampsia: A Concerning Condition for Maternal Health in Nepal
- by Dr Noori Kumari Shah
Pregnancy is a joyous journey for many women, but it can also present significant health challenges for both the mother and the baby. One such complication that affects pregnant women, particularly in developing countries like Nepal, is pre-eclampsia.
Govt revenue collection stands at only half of its target at third-quarter end
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 12: The government collected only half of its targeted revenue even as the third quarter of the current fiscal year is about to end.
Pandora’s box: On the electoral bonds scheme, emerging details
- by Republica
In the last month or so, ever since the State Bank of India was compelled by the Supreme Court of India to release information on donations via electoral bonds to political parties, emerging details have only confirmed the worst fears of naysayers in regulatory and policy-making institutions about the scheme before it was introduced by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in 2018.