In Pictures: Kathmandu receives winter rainfall
- by Dipesh Darsandhari
KATHMANDU, March 20: There has been light rain in the hilly areas of the country including the Kathmandu Valley.
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Mankamana cable car temporarily closed for maintenance today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 20: The Mankamana cable car service will be closed for one day today for routine maintenance, according to Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd.
Shalin death case: Three including school principal released on bail
- by Republica
CHITWAN, March 20: Three individuals, including the principal, who were arrested in the case of Shalin Pokhrel, who was found dead in the hostel of Ekta Shishu Niketan in Ratnagar, have been released on bail.
Govt’s common resolution places top priority to conclude transitional justice issues, curb corruption
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 20: The ruling alliance on Tuesday unveiled its Common Minimum Policy, Priorities and Resolution, pledging to conclude transitional justice and investigate the corruption of any era in the past.
Fire destroys two houses in Meringden
- by Republica
TAPLEJUNG, March 20: Two houses were gutted in a fire incident that occurred in Taplejung on Tuesday.
Rainfall expected across the country today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 20: The Meteorological Forecast Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast rainfall in various parts of Nepal starting today.
Mr. Uthal-puthal in doldrums
- by Narayan Manandhar
During his first parliamentary test in January 2023, PM Dahal secured 99% of the votes. He boasted this as a historical, unprecedented event in Nepali politics. During the second test in February 2023, it plummeted down to 64%. Now the figure stands at 59%. There is more of a puthal (downward movement) than an uthal (upward movement) in the vote of confidence.
Chinese envoy to Nepal says Chinese airlines preparing to conduct direct flights to Pokhara and Bhairahawa
- by RSS
KATHMANDU, March 19: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song has said that Chinese airlines are preparing to launch direct flights to the newly-built airports in Pokhara and Bhairahawa.
Declare growing road accidents a national crisis, take measures to curb them
- by Republica
It is a somber reality that road accidents have become a common occurrence in our country, often with terrible loss of lives as well as crippling injuries. On Tuesday morning, the country woke up to a shocking piece of news about the death of nine individuals in the Baglung bus accident. As many as 28 others have sustained injuries after the ill-fated bus en route from East Rukum to Kathmandu met with an accident at Jaulepani, Nisikhola Rural Municipality-6, along the mid-hill highway.
NHRC requests govt to protect lives of cooperative victims participating in hunger strike
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 19: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to safeguard the lives of individuals participating in hunger strikes, particularly those affected by the unresolved issues in cooperatives.
Nepali language speakers worldwide form ANO in Bangkok
- by Republica
BANGKOK, March 19: Nepali language speaking people living in different countries of the world gathered at Bangkok of Thailand and formed an Association of Nepali Origin (ANO). The ANO with an objective of protecting Nepali language and culture by uniting Nepalis.
Govt halts inter-district transfer of teachers
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 19: The government has suspended the inter-district transfer of teachers. The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST) has formulated criteria for the transfer of community school teachers and put a hold on inter-district transfers until the Teacher Service Commission examination is completed.
EC allocates election symbols to 20 parties for by-election
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 19: The Election Commission (EC) has allocated election symbols for 20 political parties gearing up for the forthcoming by-election in Illam and Bajhang districts.
Tourism entrepreneurs advocate free visa policy to boost tourist arrivals in Nepal
- by Enika Rai
KATHMANDU, March 19: Although the government aims to attract more foreign tourists, inadequate policies have hindered this effort. Stakeholders point out that while countries with high tourist inflow have simplified entry permits, Nepal's restrictions to a few countries have stifled tourism growth.
Buddha Air collects Rs 3.83 billion in revenue in 6 months, market share reaches 67 percent
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 19: Buddha Air has collected Rs 3.83 billion in revenue in the first six months of fiscal year 2023/24. Buddha, a private sector airline, has been providing air services on trunk routes and has been flying from Kathmandu to Varanasi in India.
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Nepal witnesses decline in import of EVs: Only 276 units imported in Falgun compared to 1100 units in Magh
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 19: Nepal has witnessed a notable decline in the import of electric cars, jeeps, and vans, signaling a break in the growing trend.
NC demands formation of parliamentary probe committee to look into charges against DPM Lamichhane
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 19: The main opposition party Nepali Congress (NC) has demanded the formation of an investigation committee from within parliament for impartially looking into the charges of cooperative defraud leveled against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane.
Finance Minister proposes discussion on Customs Bill 2080BS in HoR
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 19: Minister for Finance Barshaman Pun tabled a proposal for discussion on the 'Customs Bill 2080 BS' in the Parliament on Tuesday.
Labor Minister Aryal seeks info on workers in foreign detention centers and hospitals
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 19: Labor, Employment, and Social Security Minister Dol Prasad Aryal has instructed the officials concerned to provide data on the status of Nepali workers held in prisons and hospitals abroad during the course of foreign employment.
Int'l legal experts meet govt, civil society representatives to understand challenges to rule of law, including access to TJ and judicial independence
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 19: A team of independent international human rights lawyers has conducted a fact-finding mission in Nepal, met a range of government and civil society representatives to understand the challenges to the rule of law, including access to justice and independence of the judiciary this week.