Agitating parties urge Oli to create environment for talks

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KATHMANDU, June 13: The government has yet again urged the agitating Madhes-based parties and communities to come for talks to settle their concerns regarding the contents of the new constitution with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli sending official letters to the agitating forces on Sunday. Addressing the launch of Naya Shakti Nepal, a party led by Baburam Bhattarai, on Sunday, PM Oli said that he has urged the disgruntled forces to come for dialogues to settle all their issues.

Everest Florida records 6-0 win

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KATHMANDU, June 13: Everest Florida recorded 6-0 win over Ana Jyoti in the Coca Cola Inter-school Football Tournament at Sano Gaucharan in Kathmandu on Sunday. Ujjwal Sunwar and Aryan Dev Acham scored two goals each, while Amir Kandel and Sudarshan Thapa netted a goal each. Similarly, Nawa Jiwan Sishu Niketan beat Shree Mahendra Adarsha by 3-0. Niraj Rai scored a brace, while Kanchan scored a goal.

Jhamsikhel into Super League; Bauddha, Nawa Jyoti relegated

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KATHMANDU, June 12: Jhamsikhel Youth Club on Sunday booked a place in the Super League round of the Martyr's Memorial C Division Football League being held at the ANFA Complex, Satdobato. Similarly, Bauddha FC and Nawa Jyoti Yuva Club relegated from the C division.

Arun International opens showroom in Itahari

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12:  Arun International has opened a new showroom of brands associated with Triveni Byapar such as Yasuda, Samsung, Panasonic and Symphony.

Seminar on social marketing held

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, June 13: Avant-garde Solution, an emerging research and consulting firm, organized a seminar program on Friday, highlighting the importance of social marketing plans for social organizations in order to determine their target beneficiaries and developing strategy to induce desirable behavioral changes for improvement of their lives and the society. At the seminar, Viswonath Goyal, former managing director of Nepal Telecom and Nepal Oil Corporation, highlighted the importance of social research in Nepali context.

SLC results within 10 days

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Results of the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) examinations that were held in March will be published within 10 days, according to officials.

Arun International opens showroom in Itahari

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Arun International has opened a new showroom of brands associated with Triveni Byapar such as Yasuda, Samsung, Panasonic and Symphony.

Ncell condemns attack on its BTS

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, june 12: Ncell has condemned the recent attack on its base transceiver stations (BTS).

Toddler dies after litchi seed stuck in throat

DHANKUTA, June 12: A toddler here died after a litchi stone stuck in his throat.

Florida nightclub shooting: Around 20 killed, 42 injured

- by Associated Press

FLORIDA, June 12: Police say approximately 20 people have been killed inside a Florida nightclub, and at least 42 were wounded. Orlando Police Chief John Mina says authorities have not determined an exact number of people killed, but that "approximately 20" have died.

Nepal-India relations incomparable : DPM Thapa

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KATHMANDU, June 12: Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa has said Nepal and India, two close neighbors, are enjoying very special relations and these relations are incomparable.

Announcement of Naya Shakti Nepal (Photo Feature)

Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on Sunday announced Naya Shakti Nepal party amidst presence of thousands of supporters at Dashrath Stadium.

Foreign tourists responsible for child sexual exploitation: Report

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Foreign tourists visiting Nepal too have been found to be the reason for child sexual exploitation in Nepal.

Motorcyclist killed in road mishap

- by Republica

DANG, June 12: A motorcyclist died and two others were injured in a road accident near Hattikhauwa along Tulasipur-Ghorahi road section today.

Naya Shakti Nepal announced, claims to keep promise

- by Republica

KATHMANDU, June 12: Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on Sunday announced Naya Shakti Nepal party amidst presence of thousands of supporters at Dashrath Stadium. He also administered a 10-point oath to the newly-inducted members of the party.

Over 100,000 members likely to take oath in Naya Shakti Party announcement ceremony

- by Republica

Kathmandu, June 12: The Naya Shakti Nepal, a new political force led by Dr Baburam Bhattarai after his voluntary isolation from the then UCPN (Maoist) is holding a programme at the local Dashrath Stadium to formally announce establishment of a political party.  Top political leaders including Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN ( Maoist Center) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal and the Legislature-Parliament members have been invited to the inaugural session of the programme, Ram Chandra Jha, a leader representing the Madhes, said

Nepal Ireland Day 2016 on Sept 4

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KATHMANDU, June 12: The Embassy of Nepal in London, Nepal Tourism Board and Nepal Ireland Society are jointly organizing 'Nepal Ireland Day' on 4th September 2016 to mark the 17th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Ireland. The event will take place at Farmleigh, Phoenix Park in Dublin. The event will be opened to public from 12 pm to 5 pm.

In pictures: Dashrath Stadium decked for Naya Shakti Nepal

KATHMANDU, June 11: The Baburam Bhattarai-led Naya Shakti Nepal is formally announcing the party at Dashrath Stadium on Sunday. Spokesperson Khim Lal Devkota said that representatives from 24 countries and all 75 districts of the country will attend the ceremony. The party said that major political parties and envoys of 25 countries have also been invited.

Midnight flash flood inundates Beni Bazaar

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BABIYACHAUR (MYAGDI), June 12: A flash flood which struck on Saturday night at Beni Bazaar caused damages to more than a hundred houses and retail shops while forcing the residents to stay awake all night.  The flood cascading from a higher ground above the settlement at 11 pm inundated the houses in Campus Chowk and Mangal Ghat. The flood laden with slush and stones broke into the houses.

Chand led Maoist cadres attack World Vision's office

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NUWAKOT, June 12: The World Vision International Nepal's District Office at Nuwakot came under attack last night.  Netra Bikram Chand 'Biplop' led CPN Maoist has taken responsibility for the attack which took place at 12:30 am.