Mohan Mainali’s “Mukam Ranamaidan” wins Madan Puraskar 2080
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Mohan Mainali’s book “Mukam Ranamaidan” has won the Madan Puraskar for 2080 BS.
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Nepal ranks as the third most-polluted country in the world
- by SHREE RAM SUBEDI
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: An international report has indicated that Nepal has ranked as the third most-polluted country in the world, due to the presence of very small hazardous particles in the atmosphere.
One person killed at NOC depot
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JANAKPURDHAM, Aug 30: One person has been murdered at Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) depot in Dhanusha district.
RSP sacks Sudurpaschim General Secretary Paras Bahun
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KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has dismissed Paras Bahun from his position as the Sudurpaschim Province General Secretary of the party.
17-year-old girl missing after jumping into Mahakali River
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: A teenage girl of Darchula has gone missing after jumping into the Mahakali River. Gyanendra Bahadur Singh, spokesperson and Inspector of the District Police Office, Darchula, said that Mamta Tamata, 17, of Naugad Rural Municipality-4, Darchula, went missing after jumping into the Mahakali River.
Foreign Secretary Lamsal recommended as Nepal's envoy to Belgium
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Foreign Secretary Sewa Lamsal has been recommended as the Nepali envoy to Belgium. Lamsal, who was promoted to Foreign Secretary on December 14, 2023, has 13 months remaining in her tenure.
Stakeholders agree on completing construction of 102 MW Middle Bhotekoshi Transmission Line
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KATHMANDU, Aug 30: An agreement has been reached to advance the construction of a transmission line for the 102-megawatt Middle Bhotekoshi Hydropower Project, currently under development in Sindhupalchowk, led by Chilime Hydropower Company Limited, an auxiliary company of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
Gold price drops by Rs 300 per tola
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The price of gold has fallen by Rs 300 per tola in the domestic market today. After rising by Rs 100 per tola the previous day, the price has decreased on Friday.
PM Oli congratulates newly-appointed Chief Secretary and offers suggestions for improving services
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KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli congratulated Ek Narayan Aryal, who has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of the Government of Nepal.
KMC slaps Shree Kesh Oil company with fine of Rs 200,000
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has imposed a fine of Rs 200,000 on Shree Kesh oil producing company, Saptarishi Oil & Cosmetics Industry.
Bhishma Neupane elected as new TBAN president
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KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Bhishma Prasad Neupane has been elected the president of the Tourist Bus Association of Nepal (TBAN), an umbrella organization of tourist bus operators in the country.
Govt invites proposals for startup enterprise loans
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KATHMANDU, Aug 30: The government has announced a call for project proposals for startup enterprise loans. The Industrial Enterprise Development Institute (IEDI) issued a notice on Wednesday, inviting eligible entrepreneurs to submit their proposals for enterprise loans within 21 days.
51-year-old man arrested and charged with capital murder of Nepali student in Houston
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KATHMANDU, Aug 30: A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the capital murder of 21-year-old Nepali student Muna Pandey in Houston on Saturday. The arrest was made early Thursday, according to local media reports.
The (Anti) National Identity Card!
- by Akhilesh Tripathi
The controversial National ID Card issue is once again in the limelight. The Supreme Court has, for the time being, suspended the government's decision to mandate that the public needs this card to access government services.
Two children of same family killed in grenade explosion in Panchthar
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PANCHTHAR, Aug 30: Two children from the same family died and two others were injured following a grenade explosion in Panchthar district.
Nepal’s public debt liability increased by Rs 41.11 billion in one month
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KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Nepal’s liability to pay public debt increased by Rs 41.11 billion last month; while the country’s total debt liability reached Rs 2.472 trillion.
For an Effective Land Commission
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The government is once again in the process of forming a Land Commission. This will be the 18th such commission established with the goal of distributing land to squatters. While it remains unclear how many more commissions will follow, those hoping for employment in this new commission have already begun lobbying for positions.
Ek Narayan Aryal appointed Chief Secretary
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: The government has appointed Ek Narayan Aryal as the new Chief Secretary of Nepal.
Govt renews Ncell license with installment plan to settle dues
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KATHMANDU, Aug 13: The government has decided to renew the license of Ncell, a private telecommunication service provider in Nepal. Ncell will pay Rs 20 billion in installments for the renewal fee owed to the Nepal Telecommunication Authority.
2,200 Nepalis selected through lottery to work as caregivers in Israel
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 29: Israeli authorities selected a total of 2,200 Nepali auxiliary workers to work in the caregiver sector of Israel.