- by Republica
Recent revelations of embezzlement at our iconic heritage sites have shaken the trust in one of the country’s most vital sectors—tourism. In a probe initiated in June and July, a shocking case of fraud involving 37 police officials, 377 tour guides and drivers, and five counter officials has come to light.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Dengue fever has affected 9,486 people across Nepal from January to September 13, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD). During this period, the disease resulted in six fatalities.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) brought 201 corruption-related cases involving 1,545 individuals to the Special Court in the fiscal year 2023/24.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Electricity from the national transmission grid has now reached Susta Rural Municipality-5 in Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta West) across the Narayani River to provide power to the isolated area.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the price of petrol by Rs 4 per liter and diesel by Rs 5 per liter.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has initiated discussions with relevant authorities to eliminate fees on small digital transactions.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Nepal Telecom has decided to offer a penalty waiver for customers who have not paid their bills for services used.
- by Bhasa Sharma
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: A year ago, an amendment to the Judicial Council Regulations sparked a conflict between the Bar (legal practitioners) and the Bench (judges). Nepal Bar Association (NBA) insists that the process of appointing judges should not proceed until the amended regulations are repealed.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: As Vishwakarma Puja approaches, the work of making idols of the deity is in full swing. Since Vishwakarma Puja falls on September 17 this year, the sculpting process is progressing rapidly.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday nosedived 50.73 points to close at 2,637.79 points.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The ambassador of Bangladesh to Nepal, Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, paid a courtesy call on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Dipak Khadka on Sunday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15 : The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to conduct a full hearing on the writ petition filed against Ncell by Amresh Kumar Singh, a member of the House of Representatives. Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Sharanga Subedi issued the order for a full hearing on Friday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The ambassador of Romania to Nepal Daniela-Mariana Sezonov, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane has disappeared from his social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). As of Saturday night, all his profiles have become inaccessible.
- by Republica
Palesha Goverdhan, Nepal's first Paralympic medalist, attributed her historic win at the Paris Paralympics 2024 to unwavering self-belief. Speaking at a welcome ceremony held at the National Sports Council (NSC) on Wednesday, Palesha reflected on her journey to winning the bronze medal in the women's 57 kg K-44 category, an achievement she described as a proud moment for Nepal.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The meeting of both houses of the Federal Parliament is taking place today. The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting in the Federal Parliament Building in New Baneshwar is expected to pass the ‘Banking Offenses and Punishment (Second Amendment) Bill, 2081’ and the ‘Legislation Bill, 2081’
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Shree Airlines has decided to operate Kathmandu-Bharatpur flights before Dashain. Shree Airlines said that it is in the final stages of securing permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: The meeting of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) scheduled to be held today has been postponed.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: Road safety campaigners, civil society leaders, and global citizens have called on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to take immediate action to improve road safety in Nepal.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Sept 15: A meeting called by the Speaker on the issue of removing the impasse in the House of Representatives (HoR) ended without a conclusion.