RSP Chairman Lamichhane meets EU Ambassador Lorenzo
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Rabi Lamichhane, the chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), held a meeting with the European Union (EU) ambassador to Nepal, Veronique Lorenzo, on Thursday.
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Snowfall disrupts vehicular movement in various sections of Dasharath Chand and Jaya Prithvi highways
- by Republica
BAITADI, Feb 23: With the rainfall in the districts of Sudurpaschim Province, snowfall has occurred in different places of Dasharath Chand and Jaya Prithvi highways from Thursday afternoon.
Air Dynasty Helicopter forced to abort flight midway due to technical snag
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Air Dynasty helicopter en route from Kathmandu to Lukla was forced to return to Kathmandu due to a technical issue.
NDRRMA disburses second installment for construction of temporary housing to earthquake affected families
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has disbursed the second installment of funds for the construction of temporary housing for earthquake affected families to the earthquake affected-families of Jajarkot and West Rukum.
One kilogram of gold seized from TIA
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: About one kilogram of gold has been recovered at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Thursday.
SC reveals nationwide backlog: Over 150,000 cases pending at courts
- by Bhasa Sharma
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: The Supreme Court (SC) has stated that the rise in the number of cases in the courts across the country poses a challenge to timely clearance of the cases. Comparing data of the past one decade indicates a threefold increase in court cases.
NC and Sanaatan State: Myth or Reality
- by Dr Chhering Yonzon
Back in 1990 AD (2046 BS), after the people’s movement had established multiparty democracy, a new constitution of the country was drafted quietly by a handful of lawmakers, all hailing from the dominant khas arya community. They decided to continue Nepal as a Hindu state after the then king had abdicated absolute monarchy.
NRB introduces new provision on interest rate; regulatory retail portfolio to come online from mid-March
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 23: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has asked the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to maintain the difference between the interest rates on institutional deposit and individual deposit by at least one percent effective from March 14.
Tackling the Staggering Backlog of Cases in Courts
- by Republica
The Supreme Court (SC) has witnessed a threefold increase in court cases in the past decade. According to the annual report for the fiscal year 2079/80 BS released on Wednesday, a total of 158,147 cases are currently pending across the country. Last year, all courts and tribunals collectively handled 325,702 cases.
NC Mahasamiti unanimously approves four resolutions
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Nepali Congress (NC) has unanimously approved the four resolutions presented in the ongoing Mahasamiti meeting.
Lumbini Provincial Hospital declared best among govt hospitals
- by Republica
LUMBINI, Feb 22: The Lumbini Provincial Hospital in Butwal has been declared the best among the government hospitals in the country. The result was based on the evaluation of minimum service standards.
Patan High Court allows cricketer Lamichhane to face trial staying outside prison
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Patan High Court has allowed rape-convict suspended national cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane to face legal trial against him by staying outside the prison after Lamichhane filed an appeal on Thursday.
PM studying VC recommendation committee's work
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is learnt to be studying whether the vice chancellor (VC) recommendation committee had adopted the standard of meritocracy in recommending names for the post.
School in Kapilvastu closed due to mass hysteria among students
- by Republica
KAPILVASTU, Feb 22: A school in Kapilvastu district has been temporarily closed due to mass hysteria among the students.
NEPSE plunges 20.76 points; daily turnover rises to Rs 3.206 billion
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday nosedived 20.76 points to close at 2,005.83 points.
Lack of accountability costing dear to governance: Home Minister Shrestha
- by Republica
NEPALGUNJ, Feb 22: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said sluggishness, lack of accountability and impunity are costing dear to governance in the country.
Opposition lawmakers highlight contemporary issues
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: Lawmakers from the opposition have warned that they would obstruct the House proceedings if the government failed to address contemporary issues.
Home ministry calls everyone to report instances of encroachment of public and government land
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has issued a call to report instances of encroachment upon public and government lands.
TIA collects over Rs 11 billion in revenue in FY 2022/23
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), one of the busiest airports in terms of air travel, has experienced a steady rise in domestic and international flight traffic, leading to an increase in the number of passengers using its services each year. The TIA has reported an increase in revenue surpassing Rs 11 billion in the last fiscal year 2022/23.
Lack of quorum delays presentation of bill in parliament
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Feb 22: A session of the House of Representatives (HoR) today failed to proceed with the presentation of the bill to amend the Political Parties Act in absence of quorum.