Foundation stone laid for eye hospital in Bhojpur

- by Republica

BHOJPUR, Oct 1: The foundation stone for the building of an eye hospital in Dabali Taksar in Bhojpur district was laid amid a program held here on Friday.

Nepal and Russia celebrate 60 years of diplomacy

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Russian Culture Center in Kamalpokhari hosted a literary program on Friday to conclude the 60th anniversary celebration of Nepal-Russia diplomatic relation.

First-ever Mobile Expo in Kawasoti kicks off

- by Republica

NAWALPARASI, Oct 1: The first-ever Mobile Expo at Kawasoti in Nawalparashi district has kicked off from Friday.

Quality and efficiency of roads, airports affecting trade: Report

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Quality and efficiency of roads and airport have been identified as the priority areas for trade facilitation in Nepal, according to Trade and Transport Facilitation Audit Report.

The winner's TAKE

Ritesh Raj Gurung and Rubina Thapa were named the winners under male and female categories respectively in the ‘En Vogue’ modeling contest that was held in Kathmandu recently.

New cooperatives bill tabled in parliament

- by Sagar Ghimire

KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Taking cue from troubled cooperatives that landed into crisis due to weak governance, the government has proposed new measures in the new cooperatives bill to strengthen corporate governance and ensure internal control system in the cooperatives.

Final rites of missing Ghimire, kin performed

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KATHMANDU, Sept 30: Giving up any hope of finding missing former home minister Madav Prasad Ghimire and his two brothers, their family members on Friday performed the final rites for them at Pashupati Aryaghat.

Air pollution causing more deaths than road accidents

- by Ram Saran Tamang

KATHMANDU, Oct 1: While road accidents continue to cause high fatalities in the country, little has been said and done about the dangerous impact of air pollution.

No heavy vehicles on BP Highway: Minister Lekhak

- by Republica

Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Ramesh Lekhak said that the government will not allow heavy vehicles to ply the BP Highway.

$700,000 US support for Gaddhi Baithak restoration

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Sept 30: US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan announced the US government’s Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant to restore Gaddhi Baithak amid a function at Kathmandu Durbar Square on Friday.

Heavy vehicles on BP Highway mar road safety: Stakeholders

- by Madhusudan Guragain

BANEPA, Sept 30: The government’s decision to allow heavy vehicles on the BP Highway has locals and other stakeholders worried about road safety.

Irresponsible departmental behavior claiming lives, year after year

- by Ramesh Kumar Paudel

CHITWAN, Oct 1: With Dashain festival around the corner, people's mobility has increased. The only highway that connects both the east and the east to the capital is getting even busier. As buses make their way through the Muglin - Narayangarh road section, fear of accidents and falling into the raging Trishuli River below, sends shivers down their spines.

Social Science Baha claims CIAA misinterpreted facts

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 1: Social Science Baha has said that the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) misinterpreted the facts and alleged the NGO for misappropriation of fund.

Charitable football on Saturday

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 1: With an objective of aiding in the construction of schools in earthquake affected areas across the nation, second edition of the charitable football competition, Nepal Cup Seven A Side Football Tournament, will be played on Saturday and Sunday in the capital.

Sugar mill vandalized

- by Madan Thakur

RAUTAHAT, Oct 1: Sugarcane farmers have vandalized Garuda-based Shree Ram Sugar Mill after employees of the mill refused to implement the agreement that the mill has signed with farmers.

Parliament passes budget-linked bills

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 1: Parliament has endorsed the remaining budget-linked bills, paving the way for the government to collect taxes.

Issue red corner notice against Rakesh Wadhwa: House panel

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KATHMANDU, Oct 1: A house panel has directed the government to issue red corner notice against Rakesh Wadhwa, the promoter of now defunct Casino Nepal, and his wife Shalini.

Solidarity rally in support of Dr KC today

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 1: The Solidarity for Dr Govinda KC Alliance is all set to organize a peace march on Saturday.

TAAN, KEEP to jointly operate porter clothing centers

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, Oct 1: Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) are jointly operating porter clothing centers in Kathmandu and Lukla.

Keep talking

- by Republica

Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan seem to have doomed the SAARC project. The Indian media, both print and broadcast, have been quick to announce the ‘death’ of SAARC following the terrorist attack on Uri of the Indian-administered Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of 18 Indian soldiers.