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Government opting for shared use of telecommunication infrastructure to reduce cost: Minister Sharma

Published On: May 17, 2024 09:45 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17:  Communication and Information Technology Minister Rekha Sharma has said that she is preparing to bring a policy of shared use of telecommunication infrastructure to reduce the cost.

Fake license distribution case: CIB plans to submit investigation report to District Government Attorney’s Office on Sunday

Published On: May 17, 2024 09:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police is preparing to submit its report on the fake license distribution case soon after wrapping up its investigation.

KMC Mayor Balen Shah walks the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival

Published On: May 17, 2024 08:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Balen Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, graced the red carpet at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

Trishuli 3B Hub Station comes into operation

Published On: May 17, 2024 08:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17:  The Trishuli 3B Hub Station built under the Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV transmission line project at Pahirebensi of Kispang rural municipality of Nuwakot has been inaugurated.

'Dyslexia is not a disease; it’s a condition'

Published On: May 17, 2024 07:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Prof Dr Laxman Gyawali of Kathmandu University has said that dyslexia or the difficulty that appears during the learning of children is not a disease but a condition.

Monetary policy review: Risk weightage of vehicle loans reduced

Published On: May 17, 2024 06:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has, through third quarter review of the monetary policy for the current fiscal year 2023/24, reduced the risk weightage of vehicle loans.

Two fugitives brought to Nepal after Dubai arrest

Published On: May 17, 2024 06:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Two fugitives, who were issued red notices by INTERPOL for crimes related to murder and electronic transactions, have been arrested in Dubai.

Koshi Province govt expansion: Five ministers and two state ministers inducted

Published On: May 17, 2024 05:30 PM NPT By: Republica

BIRATNAGAR, May 17: Koshi Chief Minister (CM) Hikmat Kumar Karki has expanded the Koshi province government to 10 members. CM Karki, who was appointed on May 9, had initially formed a government with two ministers without portfolio. Five ministers and two state ministers were inducted into the provincial Cabinet with the allocation of their portfolios today.

One more arrested in Surkhet firing case

Published On: May 17, 2024 04:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Police have arrested Santosh Giri, 33, for his involvement in the Surkhet firing case targeted at Binod Giri, 37, the leader of Tarun Dal, Birendranagar chapter, Surkhet.

British Embassy celebrates King Charles III’s birthday

Published On: May 17, 2024 04:37 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: The British Embassy in Kathmandu celebrated the official birthday of King Charles III on Thursday. The event was graced by Nepal’s Vice President, who raised a toast to “The next 100 years of friendship” alongside British Ambassador Rob Fenn.

National Assembly meeting postponed after NC's obstruction

Published On: May 17, 2024 04:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Today’s meeting of the National Assembly was postponed after obstruction by the main opposition party, the Nepali Congress (NC).

11 NSU activists arrested for protesting in front of parliament building

Published On: May 17, 2024 03:43 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 12: At least 11 activists from the Nepal Student Union (NSU), the student wing of the Nepali Congress, have been arrested for protesting in front of the Parliament building in New Baneshwar, Kathmandu.

HoR meeting postponed to Sunday

Published On: May 17, 2024 03:42 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17:The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been postponed to Sunday at 11 AM, as announced by the Federal Parliament Secretariat.

PM invites NC for talks amid House deadlock

Published On: May 17, 2024 03:06 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has extended an invitation to the Nepali Congress (NC), the main opposition, for discussions amid the ongoing parliamentary deadlock.

New species of bird found in Nepal

Published On: May 17, 2024 02:35 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: A new species of bird has been discovered in the Annapurna Conservation Area of Nepal. The Nepalese Ornithological Union n has registered this new species under the name 'White-cheeked Starling'.

Govt withdraws bill to amend Political Parties Act

Published On: May 17, 2024 02:05 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: The government has withdrawn the bill to amend the Political Parties Act. A letter regarding the withdrawal of the bill has reached the parliament secretariat.

Opposition parties stick to NC’s demands

Published On: May 17, 2024 01:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: The opposition parties in the House of Representatives have decided to support the demands raised by the Nepali Congress (NC).

HoR meeting rescheduled for 2 PM after parties fail to reach consensus

Published On: May 17, 2024 01:17 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: The meeting of the House of Representatives scheduled for 11 AM has been postponed to 2 PM due to a lack of consensus among the parties.

PM Dahal claims Nepal will be exporting 10,000 MW of electricity in a decade

Published On: May 17, 2024 01:03 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has asked the private sector to invest in the country's hydropower sector with confidence, stating that an agreement has been signed with India to export 10,000 megawatts of power from Nepal in a decade.

Parliament meeting delayed after opposition seeks time to address assembly

Published On: May 17, 2024 12:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 17: The parliament meeting scheduled for 11 this morning has been delayed after the main opposition party, Nepali Congress, demanded time to address the assembly.