Minister Thapa donates first month’s salary to Kanti Children's Hospital

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 23: Minister for Health Gagan Kumar Thapa has donated his first month’s salary to the Oncology Fund at Kanti Children's Hospital.

Instagram introduces live video, vanishing direct messages

- by Agencies

Facebook-owned Instagram ramped up the pressure on Snapchat on Monday, adding ephemeral live video broadcasts and vanishing direct messages.

PM Dahal urges KU graduates to serve as good citizens

- by Republica

BANEPA, Nov 22: Prime Minister and Kathmandu University's Chancellor Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday suggested the graduate students to serve as a model in providing service as a good citizen.

Micro hydro power entrepreneurs' conference kicks off

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 22: The third annual conference and workshop of the 'Hydro Empowerment Network' of micro hydro power project entrepreneurs of South and South East Asia started here today.

Rare Pokemon card sells for record $54,970 at auction

- by Agencies

An extremely rare Pokemon trading card — the “Pikachu Illustrator” — was purchased for a record $54,970 at auction, organizers of the sale said Monday.

4 killed in crash of air-ambulance flight

- by Associated Press

ELKO, Nev. Nob 22:  An air-ambulance plane taking a heart-disease patient to a Utah hospital crashed in a parking lot in northern Nevada, killing all four people aboard and sending up explosions and flames.

Fire guts property worth Rs 2 m

- by Hari Krishna Gautam

MYAGDI, Nov 22: Property worth Rs 2 million was destroyed after a two-story house caught fire in Bhagawati VDC-2 in the district.

Oil prices hit highest since October in anticipation of OPEC-led output cut

- by Reuters

SINGAPORE, Nov 22: Oil prices rose to their highest level since October on Tuesday as the market priced in an expected output cut led by producer cartel OPEC, but analysts warned that a failure to agree on a cut could lead to a deepening supply glut by early 2017.

Turkey withdraws child marriage bill, submits it for review

- by Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey, Nov 22: Following a public outcry, Turkey's government has withdrawn a proposal that critics feared would legitimize the practice of men marrying underage girls.

Bouddha Mahachaitya's reconstruction encouraging: PM Dahal

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 22: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said the reconstruction of the Bouddha Mahachaitya damaged during the earthquake will be act as an encouragement for reconstruction of other quake hit areas.

‘Things could become more difficult for immigrants in US, but not likely for Nepalis’

- by Krishna Dhungana

Dr Dee (Dianne) Aker who has been a part of the peace building process in Nepal for the past 15 years, was recently in Kathmandu. Akhilesh Tripathi and Krishna Dhungana of Republica Online caught up with Dr Dee for an interview. Excerpts:

Kanye hospitalized after scrapping US tour

- by Agencies

Rap superstar Kanye West was hospitalized on Monday with a “medical emergency” after cancelling his tour, two days after a rambling onstage tirade against fellow artists Jay-Z and Beyonce.

Pathlaiya-Birgunj road to become six lane in 2  years

BARA, Nov 22: Birgung-Pathlaiya road section connecting Birgunj, popularly known as the gateway to Nepal, is becoming six-lane. This Birgunj-Pathlaiya road section is being extended into a commercial highway within 20 months, according to officials.

Swami Ramdev in Kathmandu

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 22: Renowned Indian yoga guru Swami Ramdev has arrived in Kathmandu. During his stay in Nepal, he will conduct a five-day yoga camp in Birgunj.

Reconstruction of Bhaktapur Durbar Square in full swing

- by Republica

BHAKTAPUR, Nov 22: The reconstruction of ancient monuments and of those with archaeological importance on the premises of the Bhaktapur Durbar Square that were ravaged by the earthquake of April 25, 2015 has been expedited.

How to have a quality conversation on Tinder!

- by Agencies

With tinder gaining its popularity in India, here are a few tips to keep in mind while having a conversation with a girl.

Lawmakers press for making social security fund contribution based

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 22: The Members of Parliament (MPs) have called for developing the bill related to the social security to turn it into a fund based purely on contribution.

Pakistan captain Misbah banned due to slow over rate

- by Reuters

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been banned for one test and his team fined for their slow over rate during the first match against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Sri Lanka's Lakmal fined half match-fee for misconduct

- by Reuters

Sri Lanka paceman Suranga Lakmal has been fined half of his match fee for throwing the ball dangerously at Zimbabwe opener Chamu Chibhabha during their abandoned one-day international in Bulawayo on Monday.

Singer Komal Oli joins RPP

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 22:  Popular folk singer Komal Oli has joined the newly formed Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP).