- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the wise use of innovation and resources, cooperative efforts and mutual understanding help ensure the welfare of less developed, developing and developed countries. Collective actions can also pave the way for everyone's bright future, he argued.
- by Abin Ojha
The physical number of cooperatives, their members, and the capital share themselves are enough to postulate the importance of the cooperative sector in the national economy. This is a testament to the significant role that cooperatives play in the economic development of the nation. However, the country's cooperative sector is becoming fragile daily, and people are losing their trust in these member-based democratic social entrepreneurship.
- by Republica
Instead of coordinating road safety and reducing accidents, there is growing concern that traffic police personnel on duty are more focused on laying traps and extorting money in the name of disciplining traffic rules violators.
- by AFP/RSS
NEW DELHI, Aug 17: Indian doctors held a nationwide strike on Saturday, escalating protests after the "barbaric" rape and murder of their colleague that has channelled outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: This year, about 98 percent of paddy transplantation has been completed across the country.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Indian government has expressed commitment to upgrade the GP Koirala National Center for Respiratory Diseases located at Shuklagandaki Municipality in Tanahu district as a medical science academy.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Embassy of Nepal in Canada has issued seven-point guidelines for Nepali students planning to study in Canada. With the new academic semester approaching, the embassy released a notification outlining various seven key points to help students ensure a smooth and problem-free experience in Canada.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: A scuffle broke out between anti-corruption activists and police during an anti-corruption demonstration in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu on Saturday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The government provided monetary assistance to the flood-hit people in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality of Solukhumbu district on Saturday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The government’s revenue collection stood double of its expenditure in the first month of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
- by Republica
DHAKA, Aug 16: A second retired military general was sworn into Bangladesh's interim government on Friday, one of four new additions to the caretaker administration formed after last week's ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.
- by Republica
SOLUKHUMBU, Aug 17: The flash flood that occurred in Thame Khola in Solukhumbu district on Friday has disrupted traffic up to Namche, the gateway to Everest. According to the Area Police Office, Namche, the flood has washed away the trekking trail from Fakding to Namche, disrupting movement between the lower region and the Everest area.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Gold was expensive by Rs 800 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week, while the price hit the record high value at Rs 150,800 per tola in the Nepali market.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: It has been confirmed that the flood with debris that occurred in Thame, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5, on Friday afternoon, was caused by a glacial lake burst.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week escalated 234.43 points, backed by the increased confidence of the investors amid ongoing bullish market.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Nepal will organize the Asian region qualifying tournament for ICC U-19 Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: A worker has died after falling from the roof of a house under construction in Chandragiri-15, Kathmandu. According to the District Police Range, Kathmandu, the deceased is 44-year-old Arna Thapa Magar of Panchakanya Rural Municipality-1 in Nuwakot.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: One-way traffic has resumed on the Araniko Highway section in Kavrepalanchok.
- by Republica
DANG, Aug 17: A motorcyclist died after colliding with a tractor in Dang last night. According to the Area Police Office, Tulsipur, the deceased is 22-year-old Samrat Giri of Dangisharan Rural Municipality-5, Dang.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Bagmati Province government has declared a public holiday in the province on August 20, Tuesday, in observance of Gai Jatra.