Some respite for consumers as vegetable prices fall
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Price of fresh vegetables in Kathmandu have started coming down in the wholesale market, thanks to improved supplies from different parts of the country.
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Floods render schools in Banke unfit for running classes
- by Arjun Oli
NEPALGUNJ, August 2: Seeing the destruction inflicted on her school by the floods from the Rapti River has deeply saddened Rekha Burma, a fourth-grader at Khalla Jhagadiya Lower Secondary School in Fatehpur-1of Banke.
NIC asks I/NGOs to respect public's right to information
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: National Information Commission (NIC) has asked all I/NGOs to respect the Right to Information (RTI) Act and disseminate information related to their activities to the general public on a regular basis to ensure transparency and accountability.
PHSC tells govt not to decide appointments before hearings
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: The Parliamentary Hearings Special Committee (PHSC) has directed the government not to take any decision regarding names recommended for various positions before the House panel completes its hearings process.
Second shot
- by Republica
Pushpa Kamal Dahal could become the prime minister of a new coalition government as early as Wednesday. The parliament initiated the process for formation of a majority government on Monday when the deadline given by the president for a national consensus government expired. With so many political parties vying to join the new government, possibly even the constituent parties of Madheshi Morcha, it will be difficult for Dahal to share portfolios.
Khotang prison at high risk of landslides
- by Daman Rai
KHOTANG, Aug 2: Massive landslides on Sunday morning triggered by incessant rainfall since the past few days have put Khotang District Prison at high risk. Two main prison buildings and a guard post is at high risk of being swept away.
Gaurika to join team in Rio
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Gaurika Singh, who broke Nepal’s medal drought in international swimming in individual event during the 12th South Asian Games in February, will join Nepal’s swimming team in Rio.
Sirish aims to better his record
- by Prajwal Oli
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: “My biggest dream as an athlete has finally been materialized,” said teenage swimmer Sirish Gurung few days ago during a program in the capital. The 17-year old was referring to the Rio Olympics starting from Friday, where he will be competing in the 100 m freestyle.
Plastic thinking
- by Vikash Raj Satyal
Plastic is non-biodegradable and hence possesses a big challenge to waste management in metropolitan areas
Rooftop farming on rise in Kathmandu
- by Shraddha Amatya
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: Saili Thulung Rai, a resident of Chabahil, talks excitedly about the pleasure she gets from having vegetables grown on the top of her home. Her family enjoys organically grown vegetables at her own house at least once a month.
The climate business
- by Durga Prasad Upadhyaya and Susan Parajuli
We find that Nepali industries and businesses don’t have any plans to reduce their carbon footprints
Some respite for consumers as veg prices fall
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: Price of fresh vegetables in Kathmandu have started coming down in the wholesale market, thanks to improved supplies from different parts of the country.
Meeting to fix textbook printing fees put on hold
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: A meeting among stakeholders scheduled for Monday for discussing the charges for printing textbooks could not take place after the state-owned Janak Education Material Center (JEMC) failed to justify its proposal for increasing the printing price.
Use of child labor high in Udayapur
- by Maheshwor Chamling Rai
UDAYPUR, July 28: Civil society members and other stakeholders have pointed out the problem of child labor in Udaypur. In an interaction program on the condition of children in the district, stakeholders said that the use of child labor is 'rampant' in market areas of Udaypur, especially in hotels.
New range of Himstar air conditioners launched
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Him Electronics, the authorized distributor of Himstar products, has introduced a new range of Himstar air conditioners in the Nepali market.
Colors reduces price of Elite E15
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Colors Mobile has reduced the price of Elite E15. Issuing a statement, the company said that the Elite E15 is now available at Rs 12,495 against its previous price of Rs 13,995.
Colors cuts price of Elite E15
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Colors Mobile has reduced the price of Elite E15. Issuing a statement, the company said that the Elite E15 is now available at Rs 12,495 against its previous price of Rs 13,995.
NEA sub-station in Syuchatar catches fire
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: A fire that engulfed Syuchatar Sub-station of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has caused damage of over Rs 10 million, according to the preliminary estimate.
NIC ASIA to promote SICL's new insurance product
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: NIC ASIA Bank has announced a business tie-up with Shikhar Insurance Company Ltd (SICL) for promotion of a new non-life product.
New range of Himstar air conditioners launched
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 1: Him Electronics, the authorized distributor of Himstar products, has introduced a new range of Himstar air conditioners in the Nepali market.