Construction delay hits cricket in Baitadi
- by Bira Gadal
BAITADI, Oct 27: Dasharath Chand Cricket Ground at Sundar Khali, located near the district headquarters of Baitadi, used to host cricket tournaments until two years back.
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110 dengue cases recorded in Jhapa this season alone
- by Raju Adhikari
JHAPA, Oct 27: An expert on public health has attributed the spread of dengue fever to haphazard disposal of garbage.
Women march demanding responsible use of social media
- by Ramesh Kumar Paudel
CHITAWAN, Oct 27: The misuse of social network sites has increased along with the spread of social media like Facebook and Twitter. Are not social media sites accessible on portable devises like laptops and cell phones creating a problem of social isolation? Women in Bharatpur on Sunday staged a demonstration focused on this question.
India constructing monastery encroaching upon no man's land
- by Bhim Chapagain
ILAM, Oct 27: Nepal's southern neighbor India, which has already built dozens of illegal structures in the Dasgaja area (no man's land) along the eastern border, has now started building a monastery encroaching upon the no man's land near Pashupatinagar-4 of Ilam district.
Godavari Flower Expo begins
- by Ashim Neupane
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: The 10th Godavari Flower Expo 2016 kicked off at the Jawalakhel Football Ground in Lalitpur from Wednesday.
Govt's health insurance plan for all makes feeble start
- by Bishnu Prasad Aryal
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: The government's plan to provide health insurance for all the people within three years is off to a feeble start.
Not easy
- by Republica
Perhaps the only consolation Nepal can derive from this year’s World Bank Doing Business index is that it is apparently easier to do business in Nepal—with its legion of problems, both political and economic—than in Narenda Modi’s business-minded India whose economy is galloping along at around seven percent a year.
We will meet new capital requirement by mid-July
- by Republica
Arun Kumar Ahluwalia, the CEO of Everest Bank Ltd, is soon returning to his parent bank, i.e. Punjab National Bank, after completing his three-year term. He has been promoted to the post of General Manager of Punjab National Bank. He holds over three decades of experience in banking sector and has key expertise in credit and recovery. Punjab National Bank holds 20 percent stake in the EBL which has been serving its clients through a network of 61 branch offices, 86 ATMs, five extension counters and 24 revenue collection counters in Nepal, and a representative office in New Delhi, India. As Ahluwalia wraps up his tenure with EBL, Republica's Sagar Ghimire talked with him to know about his experiences in Nepal. Excerpts:
PM asks NRA to develop timetable for reconstruction
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 27: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has directed the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) to develop a timetable and carry out the reconstruction of heritage sites, public schools as well as relocation of settlements at risk of landslides in the earthquake-hit districts.
Without China
- by Stephen S. Roach
Without China the world economy would be below the 2.5 percent threshold associated with global recession
US election: 'A battle of genders'
- by Nabin Khatiwada
BOSTON, Oct 27: Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump used a phrase 'nasty woman' to Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during the third and final presidential debate last week.
Fruits of Tihar
- by Bhairab Raj Kaini
As you celebrate Tihar you should know if the fruits you consume are healthy
Bhaktapur International Trade Fair in the offing
- by Republica
BHAKTAPUR, Oct 27: Bhaktapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCI) is organizing Bhaktapur International Trade Fair 2016 from December 9 to 14.
Infographics: Should English be the official language of the world?
- by Republica
Should English be the official language of the world?
248-year-old Jajarkot palace awaits renovation
- by Janak KC
JAJARKOT, Oct 27: Two centuries-old Jajarkot Palace, which is of great historical and archaeological importance, is on the verge of collapse. In lack of timely renovation, the 248-year-old palace is gradually decaying and fast losing its beauty and color to heat, rain and cold. The weather-beaten palace couldn't remain unaffected by the devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.8 last year, either.
Big 3 discuss possibility of package deal on amendment, polls, impeachment
- by Ashok Dahal
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Top leaders of the three major political parties have started negotiations on whether they can settle four major issues, namely the impeachment motion, constitution amendment, its implementation, and holding of local, provincial and federal elections all in a package deal.
Som and Bikash in Nepal Open Snooker final
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Som Lama and Bikash Shrestha fixed the title clash in the Nepal Open Snooker Tournament on Wednesday.
Ashim, Phulmaya win gold
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Ashim Yadav of Saptari and Phulmaya Kyapchaki of Nepal Police won gold medals in the individual 10 meters air rifle event of the National Open Shooting Championship at Satdobato on Wednesday.
Rajani thumps Adarsha
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Rajani Futsal on Wednesday emerged victorious in the ongoing Red Bull National Futsal League while Highway and BG Brothers played a draw in the matches held in home-and-away format.
Ncell launches Mobile TV Packs
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Oct 26: Ncell has launched a new service, Mobile TV Packs, that enables its customers to watch live TV in mobile at an affordable rate.