- by Sangeet Sangroula
KATHMANDU, July 13: A panel formed by the government to investigate into the July 1 wall collapse incident in which two students had died and 24 others were injured at a school in Badegaun, Lalitpur has blamed sheer negligence on the part of both the land developers and the school administration for the incident.
- by Republica
This great opportunity for a more consensual constitutional settlement should not be wasted. For without such broad ownership of the constitution, we fear, it will be impossible for Nepal to witness a semblance of political stability, which in turn is indispensible for lasting peace and prosperity.
- by Dinkar Nepal
By the time I held the ‘drill purpose’ SLR in my hands, all things military had stopped causing any excitement
- by Reuters
NEW YORK, July 13: A potentially giant earthquake may be building up beneath Bangladesh and eastern India and could endanger as many as 140 million people, a study said on Monday
- by Mandira Singh Shrestha and Arun Bhakta Shrestha
The Sindhupalchowk floods serve as a powerful reminder that there remains a high risk of slope failure and landslides this monsoon
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 13: Minister for Information and Communications Sherdhan Rai on Monday said that the government will allocate sufficient budget in coming years for the development of sports.
- by Hitesh Karki
It is stupid to ask for a regular supply of water. Our concern should rather be protecting ‘nationality’
- by Republica
Since 2000, China has emerged as Africa’s largest trading partner and a major source of investment finance as well. Large numbers of Chinese workers and entrepreneurs have moved to Africa in recent years, with estimates running as high as one million. China’s engagement with Africa has no doubt led to faster growth and poverty reduction on the continent. It is also relatively popular: In attitude surveys, 70 percent of African respondents have a positive view of China, higher than percentages in Asia, the Americas, or Europe.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 12: ‘Teach for Nepal’, an organization dedicated for the development of education in rural areas of Nepal, is welcoming applications for its fifth ‘Teach for Nepal Fellowship’ program.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 13: Students pursuing MBBS and higher degree under the Institute of Medicine (IOM) warned the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) administration not to overlook the deteriorating health condition of Dr Govinda KC, who is on a fast-unto-death since Sunday evening.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 12: Hotel Temple Inn has started operation of its service from Sunday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 12: The Special Annual General Meeting of International Development Bank Ltd (IDBL) held on Tuesday approved the share swap ration proposed by the development bank's board of directors.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 12: Arghakhanchi OPC Cement has provided training to personnel of Armed Police Force (APF) who are involved in construction of earthquake resistance buildings.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 12: Bank of Kathmandu (BoK) Ltd has provided Rs 500,000 to Dhurmus Suntali Foundation. Ajay Shrestha, CEO of BoK, presented a check for Rs 500,000 to Sitaram Kattel of 'Dhurmus Suntali Foundation' amidst a program held at the bank. According to a statement issued by the bank, the foundation is headed by popular comedian couple Sitaram Kattel and Kunjana Ghimire, who are engaged in different social initiatives after the earthquakes of 2015.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, July 12: Sagarmatha Insurance Company Ltd has decided to distribute 23.75 percent bonus shares and 1.25 percent cash dividend (for tax purpose) to its shareholders.
- by Associated Press
MILAN, FRANCE, July 12: Two Italian commuter trains collided head-on Tuesday in the southern region of Puglia, killing at least 20 people and injuring scores more, officials said. At least two passengers were pulled alive from the crumpled wreckage as the rescue operation took place in the scorching heat.
- by Mithilesh Yadav
LAHAN, July 12: During a press conference organized at CPN (Maoist Center) Parliamentary Party Office, Singh Durbar, on Tuesday, CPN (Maoist Center) leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara had said that the party has sealed an agreement with the Nepali Congress (NC) on formation of a new government.
- by Madan Thakur
RAUTAHAT, July 12: Leaders of United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) have said that there is no rationale for the UDMF to join the new government in the status quo.
SARLAHI, July 12: Police have arrested a woman on the charge of murdering her 10-month-old daughter.
- by PTI
DHAKA, Bangladesh, July 12: A huge earthquake may be building beneath Bangladesh, which can turn urban areas in eastern India into "ruins", a new study has warned.