Govt change conspiracy against country: PM Oli

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 22: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli today has said that the activities to change the government were a conspiracy against the country.

Bir Hospital to be shifted to Duwakot

- by Praveen Dhakal

KATHMANDU, July 22: A Cabinet meeting held in Singha Durbar on Friday decided to construct a spectacular building for Bir Hospital in the area stretching over 700 ropanis of land at Duwakot in Bhaktapur district.

Trump blasts China for trade, currency actions

- by Associated Press

BEIJING, July 22: Donald Trump accused China of stealing copyrights and unfairly manipulating its currency as he accepted the Republican Party's presidential nomination, charges likely to fuel anger in a country already upset at criticisms of Beijing in the party's new policy platform.

Chinese officials begin to dismantle Tibetan study site

- by Associated Press

BEIJING, July 22: Chinese officials have begun dismantling buildings at Larung Gar, one of the world's largest centers of Tibetan Buddhist learning, according to overseas-based Tibetan groups.

Swollen river wreaks havoc on local settlement

- by Republica

BUTWAL, July 22: The torrential downpour continuing since last night has engorged various rivers and tributaries in Rupendehi with floodwater streaming into the rural settlements.

Barcelona signs Portugal midfielder Andre Gomes

- by Associated Press

BARCELONA, July 22: Barcelona has signed Portugal midfielder Andre Gomes after securing his transfer from rival Spanish club Valencia.

NC, Maoist Centre, Madhesi Morcha to forward no-confidence motion

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 22: The Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist Centre) and Madhesi Morcha have decided to forward the no-confidence motion registered in the parliament against the government.

Waling-Huwas road obstructed by landslides

- by Republica

PHALEBAS (Parbat), July 22: The Waling-Huwas road that links over a dozen VDCs in the district has been obstructed by mudslides triggered by incessant rains since last night.

One dies of electric shock

GAUR (Rautahat), July 22: A person succumbed to injuries after receiving an electric shock here in the district Thursday night.

Pushpa Lal being commemorated

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 22: The 38th Memorial Day of Pushpa Lal Shrestha, the founder general-secretary of Communist Party of Nepal, is being observed Friday by organizing different programs.

Parliamentary committee summons all CIAA Commissioners including Chief Commissioner Karki

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 22:  The Good Governance and Monitoring Committee of the Legislature-Parliament has directed all the Commissioners including the Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) Lokman Singh Karki to appear at the Parliamentary committee office on Sunday.

Weaver bird tales

- by Prabin Koirala

The weaver bird (or Baya Topchara as it is commonly called in Nepal) is also known as the engineer charo (bird) because of its startling ability to build an artistic nest.

NC-Maoist Center alliance, Madhesi Morcha meeting underway

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 22: Top leaders of the Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Center) are holding a meeting with the leaders of the Madhesi Morcha prior to the meeting of the major parties for consensus.

16 suspension bridges constructed in Myagdi this year

BABIYACHAUR (Myagdi), July 22: Some 16 suspension bridges have been constructed in mountainous district, Myagdi, this year at the total cost of around Rs 55 million.

Pradeep Chapagain, writing and singing from Australia

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 21: Born and raised in the outskirts of Kathmandu, poet and singer Pradeep Chapagain knew deep inside that singing and writing was natural to him. He’s the author of three poetry anthologies..

NEFTA film awards to be held in November

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 21: The ninth edition of NEFTA International Film Awards will be held on November 10 this year. Nepal Film Technician Association (NEFTA) has been annually organizing the event felicitating the best in Nepali movies.

Food supply marred with road obstruction

- by Republica

BHOJPUR, July 22: Locals of eastern Champe VDC of Bhojpur district are facing challenge to transport goods due to obstruction of roads after incessant rain.

Motorbike knocks down a minor

- by Republica

RATNANAGAR (Chitwan), July 22: A girl child died when a motorbike hit her at Khairahani in east Chitwan on Thursday evening.

Rain-triggered natural blockade grips Dolpa

- by Republica

DOLPA (Dunai), July 22: The Jufal Airport – which has been a major medium of transportation in far-flung Dolpa district–, has closed down for the past five days with the onset of rainy season.

Trump says US will be safer, richer if he is president

- by Associated Press

CLEVELAND, July 22: Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president Thursday, promising anxious Americans that they will be safer and richer if he is elected in November.