UML calls secretariat meeting for Thursday
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The CPN-UML has scheduled a secretariat meeting for Thursday.
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Electricity consumption in Nepal triples over past eight years
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Since the end of power cuts and the resumption of regular electricity supply in the country, there has been a significant increase in electricity consumption. The energy consumption has tripled, according to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
Nepal beats Bhutan 4-1 in penalty shootout to advance to the final of SAFF U-20 Championship
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Nepal reached the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship after defeating Bhutan in a penalty shootout in the first semi-final match held at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, Lalitpur on Sunday.
NEPSE sees landslide fall of 79.88 points; daily turnover increases to Rs 19.74 billion
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday nosedived 79.88 points to close at 2,894.57 points.
Vehicle with 10 passengers falls off a cliff in Dhankuta
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: A vehicle carrying 10 passengers fell off a cliff in Dhankuta on Sunday while it was undergoing repair.
Over 45 Nepali pilgrims injured in bus accident in India (Update)
- by Republica
BARA, Aug 25: A bus carrying pilgrims from Nepal has met with an accident in India. The bus (Na 7 Kha 6446) met with the accident on Saturday night at Samastipur of India, resulting in 45 injuries. Of the injured, three are reported to be seriously injured.
Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues
- by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, Aug 25: Justin Bieber, who rose to international stardom in 2010 with his hit “Baby,” has welcomed one of his own with his wife, Hailey Bieber (nee Baldwin).
JC to appoint 16 high court judges, meeting being held today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The judicial council (JC) has prepared to appoint 16 judges in the high courts across the country.
CIAA intensifies investigation into fake driving licenses scam
- by Tapendra Karki
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has reached the final stage of its investigation into the distribution of over 100,000 fake driving licenses. According to sources at the CIAA, the investigation has moved into its final phase.
National census report shows over 74,000 children get married before 17 in Nepal
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The Census Nepal, 2078 statistical report on children shows that around 74,272 people got married between the ages of 10 and 17 in the year of 2021. This indicates the seriousness of the child marriage problem in Nepal.
Australian ambassador congratulates winners of Chef Nepal
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The Australian Ambassador to Nepal, Felicity Volk, has extended her congratulations and best wishes to the team and winners of Chef Nepal.
Nepal to face Bhutan in SAFF U-20 Championship semi-final today
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: One of the semi-final matches of the SAFF U-20 Championship will see home team Nepal going up against Bhutan today (Sunday).
SC issues interim order not to make National ID card mandatory for social security allowances
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order not to implement the government's decision to make National ID card mandatory for accessing public services including social security allowance.
Bus carrying Nepali pilgrims crashes in India, injuring over 35 people
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: A bus carrying Nepali pilgrims met with an accident in the Indian state of Bihar. Indian media reports that more than 35 passengers have been injured in the accident.
Samyukta Yatayat stages roadblock in front of Surkhet Bus Park due to police restrictions
- by Govinda KC
BIRENDRANAGAR, Aug 25: A roadblock was staged on the main street in front of the Surkhet bus park on Sunday morning over the issue of picking up passengers. Samyukta Yatayat initiated the blockade, accusing the police of not allowing their vehicles to stop at the bus park.
Foreigner arrested in possession of cocaine worth around Rs 40 million in Thamel
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Police have arrested a foreign national along with cocaine worth around Rs 40 million from Thamel in Kathmandu. The arrested person has been identified as Bhamara Kon, a citizen of Ivory Coast.
Ramechhap landslide: six dead bodies found, four missing
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The bodies of six people who had gone missing in a landslide that occurred in Lekhark, Doramba, Shailung-3, Ramechhap, have been found.
Bodies of three Nepalis killed in landslide in India returned home
- by Republica
BHARATPUR (CHITWAN), Aug 24: The bodies of three Nepali youths, who died in a landslide at Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand State of India, have been brought to their home in Chitwan.
Gold price increases by Rs 1,000 per tola
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The price of gold has increased by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.
Dalit and indigenous communities more vulnerable to monsoon-induced disasters
- by Pabitra Sunar
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: It has been found that Dalit and indigenous communities experience higher death rates due to monsoon-induced disasters than other communities. According to data provided by the Nepal Police up to mid August, most of the people killed in disasters since the onset of this year’s monsoon were people from the Dalit and indigenous communities.