- by Republica
Nepal has been steadily building its profile as a top cricket nation, particularly after its maiden appearance in the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 (or the T20 world cup) in Bangladesh. Nepali men’s cricket team had won two of its three round robin matches in the competition, failing to qualify for the Super10 main draw on the basis of inferior run rate.
- by Kosh Raj Koirala
KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Although they lauded the tabling of the constitution amendment bill in parliament as a 'positive development', Kathmandu-based foreign diplomats have concluded that the government's attempt to tie up the issue of elections with the amendment could blight the prospects for elections in the near future.
- by Rekha Bohara
According to the UN, one in three women is victimized every day, and one in five women will become a victim of rape or attempted rape in her lifetime, according to World Health Organization. Women are considered to stay silent, even when they have to endure rape and violence. A group of app developers from Echo Innovators came up with ‘Namaste Nari’, an app to empower, educate, protect and help every woman.
- by Sajak Upadhyaya
It is safe to say that we live in the age of social networking as various platforms have enabled us to live in a global village, connecting everyone through the Internet.
- by Biswas Baral
There seems to be a realization in New Delhi that its interests in Nepal will be best protected by taking Kathmandu in confidence
- by Raju Adhikari
JHAPA, Dec 8: Free medicines are no longer available to the public in Jhapa. According to the locals, it has been over three months that the government hospitals and health centers stopped providing free medicines and injections.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 8: Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has admitted that it wrote a letter to the Ministry of Education (MoE), under pressure from the ministry, stating the preliminary requirements of BNC Medical College to be satisfactory.
- by Associated Press
Don’t count on smartphone health apps in an emergency. A review shows many don’t warn when you’re in danger.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Sipradi Trading Pvt Ltd (STPL), the authorized distributor of Tata Motors for Nepal, is all set to organize 'Tata Tipper Expo' in Naikap on December 9 and 10.
- by Republica
JHAPA, Dec 7: Kankai Sports Foundation (KSF), Surunga has progressed to the semifinal of Sharanamati Gold Cup football tournament on Wednesday registering 2-0 victory over Indian opponent Kanchanjunga Football Club of Siliguri at Sharanamati, Jhapa.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Conflict Victims' National Society on Wednesday handed over a memorandum to Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and urged the largest party in the parliament to pay attention toward transitional justice and transitional justice mechanism.
- by Devendra Basnet & Dil Bahadur Chhantyal
DANG/DHANGADHI, Dec 7: Even as protestors have postponed their bandhs in various districts of the western region, demonstrators in the mid and far-western regions took to the streets on the eighth day to protests against the government's move to revise the federal boundaries of Province 5.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Team Manaslu and Annapurna registered wins on Wednesday in the Blind T20 Cricket Tournament 2016 organized to pick players for Blind Cricket World Cup.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Imperial Futsal registered a comprehensive 8-5 win over Chaur Futsal in the Red Bull National Futsal League on Wednesday in the capital.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: As the fate of the impeachment motion filed against CIAA chief Lokman Singh Karki has become uncertain, Speaker Onsari Gharti has summoned chiefs of the major political parties seeking solution to end the House obstruction.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) has introduced a new set of conditions and standards for the listed companies, except bank and financial institutions (BFIs) and insurance companies, for rights and follow-on public offerings (FPOs)
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: The National Human Rights Commission has expressed serious concerns over the ongoing fast-unto-death by Bikash Tiwari, who wants overall reforms in the health sector and better management of Gajendra Narayan Singh Sagarmatha Zonal Hospital in Rajbiraj.
DANG, Dec 7: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the constitution amendment bill registered in parliament would not be withdrawn at any cost as long as he remains the prime minister.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Dec 7: Both senior and junior boys' teams of Golden Peak secured semifinal spots on Wednesday in the ongoing Sixth Angels' Heart Sports Festival. In the junior boys' section, Golden Peak edged past Rehdon School 29-20 riding on six points each from Pema Sherpa and Anish Puri.
- by Reuters
Sales of the Apple Watch to consumers set a record during the first week of holiday shopping, and the current quarter is on track to be the best ever for the product, Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook told Reuters.