Police headquarters announces transfer of seven district police chiefs
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: Nepal Police Headquarters has announced the transfer of Superintendents of Police (SPs) who served as police chiefs in seven districts.
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Fire claims life at Sikma Metal Industry in Hattiban
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: One person died in a fire at a metal industry in Hattiban, Lalitpur.
Family members of those recruited in Russian army seek Home Minister Lamichhane's support to rescue them
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister, Rabi Lamichhane has said that he will immediately talk to the Prime Minister regarding taking the necessary initiatives for rescuing the Nepali nationals affiliated with the Russian Army.
Nepal's trade deficit soars to Rs 929 billion
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: Nepal has a total trade deficit of Rs 929.61 billion after the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
Islington College awards 157 students with AAA scholarships
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: Islington College Kathmandu celebrated the AAA Scholarship Award Ceremony 2024, honoring 157 outstanding students who excelled in academics, discipline, and active participation throughout the year.
Pakistani nationals arrested for holding Sri Lankan citizens hostage
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: Four Pakistani nationals who brought Sri Lankan citizens to Nepal and held them hostage under false promises of foreign employment have been apprehended by the police.
Nominations being filed for the by-elections today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 6: Nominations are being registered today for the by-election of members of the House of Representatives to be held on April 27 in Ilam-2 and Bajhang 1(1).
Team from Nepal and South Korea to climb Mt Jugal for the first time
- by RSS
KATHMANDU, April 6: A joint team of Nepal and the Republic of Korea (RoK) is to climb the 6,591 meters tall Mt Jugal. The team comprising three Nepali and seven Koreans is leaving today for Sindhupalchok for the mountaineering expedition, Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) said.
Construction of major road projects undertaken by Chinese companies faces inordinate delays
- by Hari Prasad Sharma
KATHMANDU, April 6: Chinese construction companies have been delaying the construction of significant and strategically important road projects in Nepal, with several issues arising in road projects contracted to Chinese firms.
Hunger is a Serious Problem in South Asia
- by Hari Prasad Shrestha
At the ending point of 500 years of Western dominations, the "Asia Century" is believed to begin any time soon. In this matter, India is one of the decisive forces in Asia, in shifting the power and prosperity from west to east. However, unfortunately millions of Indians are still starving and hunger is a serious problem there
National pride projects’ costs skyrocket by Rs 1,050 billion, putting strain on state economy
- by Dilip Paudel
KATHMANDU, April 6: The cost of the projects of national pride has increased by over Rs 1,050 billion due to the non-completion of their construction within the stipulated timelines, imposing a financial burden on the state.
Pessimistic View
- by Republica
Unsurprisingly, the World Bank has given a pessimistic prognosis of Pakistan’s moribund economy. On Tuesday, it said the country’s economic growth is expected to pick up — slightly — from the current fiscal year (after contracting 0.2pc last year) but would remain below 3pc for the next two years as “policy constraints to sustainable economic growth remain unaddressed”.
Discussion on Bill to amend some Nepal Acts held with five ministries
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 5: The Committee for Law, Justice and Human Rights under the House of Representatives has today held a clause-wise discussion on the Bill made to amend some Nepal Acts on the issues related to five ministries.
Education ministry urges local authorities to fix scholarship quota before student admission
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 5: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has requested the local authorities to arrange the admission of students only after determining the scholarship quota in private schools.
KMC prohibits schools from selling uniforms and stationery items
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 5: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has barred community and institutional schools within KMC’s jurisdiction from selling uniforms and stationery items.
PM Dahal stresses implementation of contemporary curriculum
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 5: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has stressed the need for developing and implementing contemporary curriculums.
Lokesh Todi named among World Economic Forum's 90 Young Global Leaders joining its community
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 5: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the list of 90 change-makers to join its Young Global Leaders Community. These individuals, all under 40 years old, represent diverse sectors of society.
South Asia Regional Conference highlights the need for regional cooperation to tackle adverse impacts of climate change
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 5: The Regional Conference on 'Green Finance and Sustainable Development in South Asia' concluded in Kathmandu, highlighting the necessity of green finance and regional cooperation to ensure sustainable development in the region.
Task force formed to study problems of microfinance victims develops action plan
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 5: The task force formed by the government to address the demands of microfinance victims has prepared its action plan.
SMS Friendship Cup: Nepal faces defeat to Baroda
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, April 5: The Nepali national cricket team faced defeat in the final match of the SMS Friendship Cup triangular series.