- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives has unanimously approved the report on the Transitional Justice Amendment Bill.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The mobile wallet app eSewa is available in the Play Store again. Issuing a press release on Thursday, the company gave the information about eSewa being available in the Play Store.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Beed Management Pvt Ltd and Tangent Waves today announced the launch of the Agri-Digi-Tech Challenge (ADTC) to boost Nepal’s agriculture sector.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has decided to ground two helicopter companies for their air safety negligence.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Members of Parliament (MPs) have sought the resignation of Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, and the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Pradeep Adhikari, following recent helicopter and airplane crashes.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Almost 18 years after ending the violent conflict and signing a Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the then rebel, CPN (Maoist) and the government, the three main parties-- Nepali Congress (NC), CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center)-- on Thursday agreed on the transitional justice bill.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) is continuing today at the party's central office, Sanepa, today as well.
- by Republica
MAHOTTARI, Aug 8: Two Indian nationals have been arrested for smuggling marijuana to India. Both individuals were arrested on Wednesday night in Bardibas Municipality-14 along the East-West Highway, in possession of a total of 611 kilograms of marijuana.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The price of gold increased in the domestic market on Thursday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Amidst the ongoing tariff dispute between the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and industries over dedicated and trunk line charges, two industries have settled their outstanding dues.
- by Republica
The anti-reservation movement spearheaded by students in neighboring Bangladesh has taken a new turn. When the anti-reservation movement shifted to an anti-government movement and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina failed to address the protestors' demands before it was too late, she was not only deposed but also forced to flee the country. Against this backdrop, Republica sat with former Chairman of National Inclusion Commission Dr Ram Krishna Timilsina to learn about various aspects of the reservation system that Nepal has embraced following the success of democratic uprising in 2006.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: The Nepal government has asked the Oman government to consider establishing its embassy in Kathmandu.
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DHULIKHEL, Aug 8: The newly constructed ward building of Dhulikhel Hospital in Dhulikhel Municipality, Kavrepalanchowk, was inaugurated today. The project, funded by the Government of India under the 'Nepal-India Development Cooperation,' cost Rs 42.6 million.
- by Republica
JAJARKOT, Aug 8: The death toll in a jeep accident in Jajarkot on Tuesday has risen to two.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: A fresh study has emphasized the need for Nepal to adopt a comprehensive approach to navigate the complexities of its upcoming graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026.
- by Associated Press
DHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug 8: Bangladesh’s incoming interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for calm Wednesday and urged all parties to help the country rebuild after weeks of violence that killed hundreds and prompted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee to India.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Cholera was confirmed in two additional people in Lalitpur on Wednesday. The infection has been spreading for the past two weeks in the district. According to the District Health Office, Lalitpur, both individuals are currently receiving treatment at Kist Medical College.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Autopsies of those who lost their lives in the Air Dynasty's helicopter with registration number 9N-AJD on Wednesday will be conducted today.
- by Sara Pahari
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Nepal's skies, often celebrated for their stunning views, were marred by yet another tragedy on Wednesday, with an Air Dynasty helicopter with five people including captain crashing in Nuwakot.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 8: An aircraft belonging to the Turkish Airlines arriving from Istanbul has overshot in the course of its landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu this morning.