Man throws acid on wife

RAJBIRAJ, July 5: A man who threw acid on his wife, leaving her seriously wounded has been arrested by police. The incident took place Monday.

Are we becoming slaves to our inbox, both at work and at home?

- by Republica

As we are bombarded with emails each day, we can’t stop ourselves from constantly scrolling our phone, or get perked up hearing the push button notification sound even when it’s not our working hours.

5 LinkedIn profile tips to boost your personal brand

- by Republica

A recent study conducted by Jobvite, a software and recruiting corporation based in California, USA, revealed that 92% of recruiters are likely to look at a candidate’s social media profile. But while most job seekers (83%) flock to Facebook for career leads, a whopping 87% of recruiters are active on LinkedIn.

Eight killed in landslides in Pyuthan

- by Republica

PYUTHAN, July 5: Eight people including five of the same family were killed in separate incidents of landslides in Pyuthan last night.

Micromax launches Q349 phone

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Micromax has lunched Q349 (Canvas Selfie 4) smartphone having 5-inch high definition display.

Boy missing since 18 days still unaccounted for

- by Republica

BAITADI, July 5: A painstaking search for a 14-year-old boy who went missing 18 days ago is still continuing.

Indian couple controversy exposes flaws in Everest climb certification

- by Sagar Ghimire

KATHMANDU, July 5: The controversy over an Indian couple allegedly doctoring photos to get a certificate for successfully scaling Mt Everest has exposed real flaws in the process of issuing such certificates to climbers.

Child marriage still rampant: Report

- by Shraddha Amatya

KATHMANDU, July 5: Although child marriage is illegal in Nepal, it is still practiced in various parts of the country. Kapilvastu and Rupandehi, two tarai districts, have the highest rate of child marriage among all the districts in the country.

South Siders and Prime win national basketball titles

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KATHMANDU, July 5: South Siders and Prime College claimed the men's and women's titles of the Morgan Cup 12th Women and 13th Men National Club-wide Basketball Tournament respectively at the covered hall of the National Sports Council, Tripureshwar in Kathmandu on Monday.

Stakeholders raising awareness on safe LPG use

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Albeit late, stakeholders have started showing concern on security issues attached to Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas cylinder.

Nepali team announced for England tour

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: The national team selection committee comprising of International Cricket Council representative Venkatapathi Raju, national team head coach Jagat Tamata and skipper Paras Khadka on Monday announced a 15-member squad for England tour slated for July 11 to 22.

Private sector opposes tariff hike in electricity

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Country's private sector has opposed the electricity tariff hike decision, saying that it would erode competitiveness of Nepali industries.

Nepse mulls extending trading hours

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) has started preparation to extending share trading hours.

'9-pt deal to kick in after budget passage'

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: The two major ruling partners -- CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) -- have agreed to first endorse the annual budget currently being discussed in parliament and then enter the process of implementing the nine-point deal and other gentlemen's agreements reached between the two sides two months ago.

Nepali accused of murder in Saudi claims innocence

- by Madhusudhan Guragain

KAVRE, July 5: Ramchandra Timilsina of Kushadevi-2 in Kavre district saw foreign employment as the only option to clear long-standing debts, pay for his children's education and bring a measure of economic stability to his family.

Jagdamba's home insurance campaign to continue till July 15

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: Jagdamba Cement has said that its 'Jagdamba Cement Home Insurance Campaign' will conclude on July 15.

Security bodies exploring Islamic State's Nepal connection

- by Deepak Kharel

KATHMANDU, July 5: Nepal, which is said to be at a high risk of becoming a transit point for international terrorists, has been balled over by a terror attack at a restaurant in Bangladesh by Islamic State group that claimed the lives of 20 hostages.

OAG office mulls prosecution training, criminology research centers

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, July 5: The Office of Attorney General has unveiled its second five-year strategic plan on Monday with goals of making effective and evidence-based prosecution of government cases and institutional strengthening of attorneys under the office.

Nepal side broaches 1950 treaty at first EPG meet

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KATHMANDU, July 5: As the first meeting of the Eminent Persons' Group (EPG) from Nepal and India began in Kathmandu on Monday, the much talked-about Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1950 was entered as part of its agenda.

Jayram takes lead on opening day

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KATHMANDU, July 5: Jayram Shrestha closed the opening day of the Surya Nepal NPGA Tour Championship with two-stroke lead after he carded four-under 68 on Monday at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club.