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Town Development Fund needs to mobilize fund for urban physical infrastructures

At a provincial seminar organized by the Town Development Fund, an autonomous financing intermediary institution, in Lalitpur on Wednesday

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-23

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Nepal Rastra Bank has facilitated China with 20 different currencies payment

"I believe that China will really help Nepal to graduate to developing country." H.E Cheng Song

Source:SATV

2023-3-22

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Vice President-elect Yadav to take oath tomorrow

Yadav was elected the Vice President on March 17. He garnered 30 thousand 328 vote-weightage.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2023-3-19

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Newborn found dead in Surkhet

A newborn has been found dead in Birendranagar, the district headquarters of Surkhet and the Karnali provincial capital.

Source:online khabar

2023-3-19

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RSP to give vote of confidence to PM Dahal

The meeting of office-bearers and lawmakers held on Sunday decided to vote for PM Dahal during the floor test scheduled for Monday, according to Chief Whip Santosh Pariyar.

Source:Setopati

2023-3-19

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District Government Attorney’s Office decides to not try Lamichhane in passport controversy

It has submitted a report including the decision to not lodge a case against him to the High Court Government Attorney’s Office, Patan, according to DGAO Chief Achyut Mani Neupane.

Source:Setopati

2023-3-19

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Nepali Congress goes to the ruling bench officially, sending ministers to the cabinet

The Nepali Congress party has decided to shift to the ruling side in the House of Representatives hall beginning from Sunday.

Source:online khabar

2023-3-19

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Lalitpur motorbike hit kills cyclist

A motorbike hit killed a cyclist in Gwarko of the Lalitpur district on Saturday night.

Source:online khabar

2023-3-19

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A prolonged transitional justice process

Lack of proper law is among several reasons obstructing the process, a major component of the peace accord.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-19

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Kumari Ghar congratulates President Paudel

The Kumari Ghar, Basantapur, has congratulated President Ram Chandra Paudel for his election to the post.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-18

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International air passenger numbers rebound to near pre-Covid levels

Nepal’s international air passenger numbers rebounded sharply in 2022, reaching 84 percent of pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-18

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Beni-Jomsom and Prithvi highway to remain closed for five hours a day from Friday

The Kaligandaki Corridor (Beni-Jomsom-Korala) road will be closed for five hours a day from Friday

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-18

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Buddha Air flight en route to Surkhet returns to Kathmandu after experiencing technical snag

The Buddha Air plane flying from Kathmandu to Surkhet experienced a technical snag, forcing the pilots to return to Kathmandu.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-18

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Bhandari converts President Office’s Twitter handle into private account

After serving as President for two terms that lasted for seven and half years, Bidya Devi Bhandari left Sheetal Niwas on March 13. During her tenure as the head of the state, Bhandari courted controversy for many of her …

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-18

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Voting for Third Vice-President of Nation ongoing in Banehswor

The voting for second highest post of the nation, Vice- President is ongoing today in Federal Parliament Building, Baneshwor. The election started from 10:00 am and will be finished by 3:00 pm.

Source:SATV

2023-3-17

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NC decides to vote for Vice President candidate Ramsahay Yadav

Nepali Congress (NC) has decided to vote for Ramsahay Prasad Yadav of the Janata Samajbadi Party for vice presidential post, said NC Spokesperson Dr Prakasharan Mahat.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-15

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PM Dahal to take the vote of confidence on March 20

Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is going to take the vote of confidence on March 20. The CPN-UML, RPP and RSP have quit the government following the forming of a new ruling alliance …

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-15

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Dr Chalise appointed Principal Personal Secretary of President Poudel

Dr Suresh Chandra Chalise has been appointed as the Principal Personal Secretary to President Ram Chandra Paudel, according to the Office of the President.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-15

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Protest staged against microfinance companies

Farmers who claim to have been cheated by microfinance companies staged a protest in the Capital on Tuesday.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-15

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8th century Buddha idols stolen

Two antique idols of Gautam Buddha were stolen from Chapagaun, Lalitpur on Sunday.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2023-3-13

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Electric vehicles provided by donors dumped in Lumbini

Nineteen electric vehicles that were provided by foreign donors in subsidy have been stranded in Lumbini for over two years, thanks to an inordinate delay in the legal and operational procedure

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-3-13

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Vice President: What do they do, really?

Vice President: What do they do, really? Experts say time is ripe to review the role of the ‘useless’ position.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-13

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Ram Chandra Paudel sworn in as President

Former Speaker and multiple-time minister, President Paudel has traversed a long political journey to make it to the country’s highest state position.

Source:SATV

2023-3-13

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Chance of light rain in hilly areas

Today, there is a possibility of light rain in the hilly parts of the country, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-12

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Four candidates file nomination for veep's post

Four candidates have registered their candidacies for the vice-presidential election to be held next Friday.

Source:Himalayan times

2023-3-12

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Supreme Court orders prime minister to furnish clarification within 15 days

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a show cause notice against Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Centre) chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal asking him to clarify why he should not be booked for insurgency-era killings as demanded by …

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-11

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Janata Samajbadi Party might have to pick a woman for Vice President

After the election of Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Paudel as the country’s third President on Thursday, all eyes are now on who will become the next Vice President.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-10

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Ram Chandra Paudel declared as Nepal's Third President of Nepal for upcoming 5 Years

Ram Chandra Paudel of Nepali Congress has been declared as the third president in Nepal's Republic history, on Thursday 7:00 pm in an election held at the Parliament building in New, Baneshwor, Kathmandu.

Source:SATV

2023-3-9

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Shree Airlines saved passanger's lives by quick action

hree Airlines carrying 78 passangers inthe Flight No 821, flying from Kathmanduto Bhairahawa, made an emergency landing after the engine showed signs of fire.

Source:SATV

2023-3-9

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Preparations for presidential election complete, Nepal to get new president by today evening

The Election Commission (EC) has said that the preparations for the presidential election have been completed.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-9

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Writ petitions filed against PM Dahal By Himalayan News Service

Two writ petitions have been filed against CPN-Maoist Centre Chair and Prime Minister Dahal and others at the Supreme Court seeking to arrest and punish him for that he could take responsibility only for 5,000 Maoist ins…

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-9

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Eight-party alliance Task Force meeting discusses Presidential election

A meeting of the eight-party alliance held discussions on the upcoming Presidential election. The meeting was held at the Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party (PP) office in Singha Durbar.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-8

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KMC offering free legal advice to general people from 32 wards from March 15

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is providing free legal consultancy services from each of its ward offices to the general people from March 15.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-8

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Industry ministry instructs all govt departments and institutes to use Nepali products

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS) has issued a circular to all government offices to consume Nepali goods and products.

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-7

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Colours of Holi brings joy among Hindus

Holi, the festival of colours is one of the most celebrated auspicious occasion of colors around the Hindu community for different mythical reasons. It is being observed today with huge number of people in the mountainou…

Source:SATV

2023-3-6

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Oli lambasts PM over planned Buddhist college in Mustang

The UML chair accuses Prime Minister Dahal of betraying China by accepting India’s proposal and for supposedly trying to make the country a playground of foreign powers.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-5

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Major General Shahi sacked as CoAS Sharma in retaliation purge against those close to former CoAS Thapa

Nepal Army (NA) has dismissed Major General Prem Shahi from the service. Although Major General Shahi was arrested on charge of his involvement in financial irregularities, the military court eventually sacked him on the…

Source:myRepublica

2023-3-3

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Candidates for prez busy seeking votes

CPN-UML Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai said there was a strong possibility that the RSP could vote for Nembang.Rastriya Swatantra Party leader Mukul Dhakal said that during the meeting, a UML representative asked the RSP pre…

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-3

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It’s Koshi. Province 1 gets its name, finally

Province 1 has officially adopted Koshi as its new name. A meeting of the provincial assembly on Wednesday approved the new name.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-3-2

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PM Dahal to seek confidence vote after prez election

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will have to seek vote of confidence after the presidential election scheduled for March 9 as today's meeting of the House of Representatives was postponed till March 19.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-3-2

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Cabinet reshuffle after presidential election

Minister of Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma said that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal was likely to induct ministers in his Cabinet after the presidential elections scheduled for March 9.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-3-1

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NAC pilot suspended on allegations of unruly behaviour

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has barred a pilot of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) flight RA-416 from flying on the charge of allegedly misbehaving with a crew member onbroad a flight enroute Kathmandu f…

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-2-28

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Case filed against Major General Shahi in military court

The Nepalese Army has registered a case in the military court against Major General Prem Shahi, who has been detained for two months over financial irregularities.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-28

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Tibetan New Year Rejoice Celebrated

Chinese Embassy of Nepal today hosted a program celebrating Gyalbo Loshar, a Tibetan New Year to congratulate all Tibetan and Nepalese Sherpa's a happy new year and prosperous coming days.

Source:SATV

2023-2-25

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141 countries, including Nepal, are in favor of the resolution to end the war in Ukraine

141 countries, including Nepal, have voted in favor ofthe resolution calling for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Source:SATV

2023-2-25

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President's election: Filing of nomination papers today

Candidates vying for the post of the next President of the Democratic Republic of Nepal would be filing their nomination papers today. The election is scheduled to be held on March 9.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-25

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Congress’ pick for President comes down to ‘Paudel v Sitaula’ contest

With a green signal from Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and his party CPN (Moist Centre), the Nepali Congress is now gearing up to finalise its presidential candidate for the election slated for March 9.

Source:kathmandupost.

2023-2-24

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Bird flu detected in Bhaktapur

Bird flu has been detected in Bhaktapur.

2023-2-23

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2 decades of new anti-corruption law in Nepal: A story of the target missed

One fine day in 2002, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) received a letter from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)which stated the sitting chief of Tribhuvan International Airport, Khem Raj Bhattarai,…

Source:Setopati

2023-2-23

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LSP leaders urge Deuba to support Mahantha Thakur as new president

Top leaders of Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (LSP) are meeting Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba today. While the presidential election is nearing, LSP is going to meet Deuba with the name of a new candidat…

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-22

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Court order paves the way to place mobile holders and stands on motorcycle

Mobile stand (mobile holder) and GoPro (helmet camera) can be placed in the vehicle from now onwards.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-22

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Ex-speaker Agni Sapkota's son appointed as foreign affairs advisor to PM Dahal

hairman of CPN (Maoist Center) and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has appointed Rupak Sapkota as his foreign affairs advisor. Rupak is the son of Agni Prasad Sapkota, former Speaker and Vice Chairman of the Maoist Cen…

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-21

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Prez Bhandari, PM Dahal extend greetings on the occasion of Gyalpo Lhosar

: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed her confidence that festivals like Gyalpo Lhosar would further increase mutual goodwill, tolerance and fraternity among Nepali people and subsequently further strengthen nati…

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-21

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‘National consensus’ is again in vogue. Does it make sense?

The ruling alliance is divided over who should be the new head of state, with the CPN-UML laying claim to the presidential post while the Maoist Centre continues to root for a consensus-based President.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-2-21

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CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Nepal receives offer to become new President

A meeting was held between CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and Madhav Kumar Nepal, Chairman of CPN (Unified Socialist) Party, which was split from the UML.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-21

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Maoist Center calls official meeting to decide who to support in upcoming presidential election

oday, the CPN (Maoist Center) has called an official meeting to take an official decision on the matter of the new president. The meeting will be held at 4PM on the premises of the party office.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-20

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Possibility of light snowfall in the highlands and Himalayan areas

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, in the morning, there are chances of partial to normal rain in the hilly areas of Province-1, Bagmati Province, Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province and Karnali Pro…

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-20

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Musa Logistics Nepal office held a business meeting on 18th February

Musa Logistics,an international Chinese logistics company organised a business meeting on 18th February with Nepalese customers in Kantipur Garden Banquet, Gwarko, Lalitpur.

Source:SATV

2023-2-18

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Murder hearing against Maoist leader Sapkota deferred for 45th time https://kathmandupost.com/national/2023/02/16/murder-hearing-against-maoist-leader-sapkota-deferred-for-45th-time

The frequent attempts of Purnimaya, Arjun’s wife, to register a first information report was turned down by the Kavrepalanchok district police, prompting her to knock the Supreme Court’s door on March 3, 2008 asking fo…

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-2-16

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New law minister foils attempts to release Resham Chaudhary

The government is reluctant to release Resham Chaudhary, the founding chairman of Nagarik Unmukti Party (NUP) who is allegedly the mastermind behind the Tikapur carnage.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-16

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District Government Attorney Office decides not to file complaint against RSP Chairman Lamichhane

The District Government Attorney Office has decided that filing a complaint against the chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane, is not necessary.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-15

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Lotse Mall was attacked and looted due to police inaction: MP Khanal

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) MP Shishir Khanal has said that the police were negligent in the Lotse Mahal robbery incident on Monday.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-15

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Suspended MP Chaudhary to register his statement at District Court Kailali today

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Arun Chaudhary, the suspended member of the House of Representatives, who won the election from Kailali 2, will be taken to the district court in Kailali today for recording his statement.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-15

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Efforts on to break the current ruling alliance: Oli

CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has said that efforts are on to break the ruling alliance, thereby creating instability in the country.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-15

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Protesting transporters to halt services in Kathmandu

On Monday, they staged a protest around the Gongabu Buspark area disrupting vehicular movement. Protesters also vandalised a nearby shopping mall.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-2-14

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South Korea to welcome additional Nepali workers next year

A top official of the South Korean government has announced that he will welcome additional Nepali workers in South Korea next year.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-14

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Country's economic indicators positive: PM

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the economic indicators have turned positive in recent times.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-2-13

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Government reduces size of budget by Rs 244 billion

The government has reduced the size of the budget for the current fiscal year.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-13

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Newly appointed ministers of Lumbini province

The newly appointed ministers of Lumbini state have taken oath of office and secrecy.

Source:SATV

2023-2-12

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Time ripe to rethink archaic VVIP convoy protocol

Friday’s assault of a doctor by police deployed to clear the road for the presidential convoy could be the turning point.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-2-12

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Govt has adopted zero-tolerance policy against corruption: PM Dahal

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against corruption.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-12

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Samikchya Baskota elected Chairperson, Ranju Darshana General Secy of Bibeksheel Sajha Party

Samikchya Banskota has been elected as Chairperson of Bibeksheel Sajha Party.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-12

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By-election of a National Assembly member begin in Lumbini province

Voting for the by-election of a member of the National Assembly has started in Lumbini. Voting has started from 10 am at the staff meeting centre in Ghorahi, Dang.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-8

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Govt aims to double pashmina exports in five years

The government has introduced National Pashmina Sector Strategy 2022-2026 with a target of more than doubling the export of pashmina products in a five-year period

Source:The Rising Nepal

2023-2-8

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Government hesitant to revive helmet rule for pillion riders https://tkpo.st/3Yb8BSl

Before making helmets mandatory for pillion riders, awareness campaign is needed to make the rule effective, say officials.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-7

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Transition to a Green Economy in Developing Countries

Destructive events have already been documented in several places, and several nations have suffered significant losses as a result of climate-related disasters.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-7

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Price of petroleum products increased

The Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the price of petroleum products including diesel, petrol and kerosene.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-7

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Nepal-China to meet on cross-border transmission line in two weeks https://tkpo.st/3ldQKfb

Nepal and China are scheduled to hold another round of discussions later this month on the development of a cross-border transmission line between the two countries.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-2-6

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HoR member sent to jail

House of Representatives (HoR) member and Nagarik Unmukti Party Whip Arun Kumar Chaudhary has been sent to custody.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-2-4

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Nepal, Malaysia agree to revise labor agreement

The Government of Nepal has reached an understanding to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia to revise the bilateral labor agreement.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-4

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Search for Miss Nepal 2023 has begun

The Hidden Treasure, a beauty pageant organiser has announced that Miss Nepal 2023, the country's most popular beauty pageant, is now open for all the interested applicants of Nepal, at today's Press Conference held in …

Source:SATV

2023-2-3

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EU pledges cooperation during the transition period following LDC graduation

The European Union (EU) has offered close cooperation during the transition period following Nepal’s graduation from the category of a Least Developed Country (LDC) to a middle-income country.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-3

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Nepal’s Dreams of Hydro Dollars

Nepal can convert hydropower into hydro dollars by exporting it to its neighbors who are facing an acute shortage of electricity. It would also narrow down the excessively widening balance of trade gap.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-3

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Gold price increases by Rs 1,200 per tola

The price of gold has increased by Rs 1,200 per tola in the domestic market today.

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-2

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Home ministry should be given to RSP: Oli

Chairman of CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli has said that according to the agreement reached during the formation of the government, the Ministry of Home Affairs should be given to the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).

Source:myRepublica

2023-2-2

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NATIONAL More street protests: What do they signal?

They hint at public frustration, mounting since 2015 quakes, observers say. Lack of delivery has made things worse.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-2-2

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UML’s Constitutional Council dominance worries Maoist party

At a time when the ongoing debate over a consensus candidate for President is heating up,leaders of the ruling CPN (Maoist Centre) are worried by the dominance of the CPN-UML,the biggest party in the current ruling coali…

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-2-1

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Gandaki, Feb 1 : "Just a cold breeze, no snow", said Ash Bahadur Thakali, a folk of Thini village in Mustang. "Till this time last year, snowfall was experienced several times. There is no indication

"Just a cold breeze, no snow", said Ash Bahadur Thakali, a folk of Thini village in Mustang. "Till this time last year, snowfall was experienced several times. There is no indication of snowfall this time around", he re…

Source:The Rising Nepal

2023-2-1

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Rental vehicles to be allowed into Singhadurbar

The government has made an arrangement for entry of rental vehicles inside the Singha Durbar – the main administrative complex of the country.

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-2-1

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Foreign Affairs Minister leaving for Sri Lanka on Thursday

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Bimala Rai Paudyal is leaving for Sri Lanka on Thursday to participate in the 75th Independence Day programme of Sri Lanka.

Source:The Rising Nepal

2023-1-31

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Visiting US Under Secretary Nuland discusses ‘next step in finalizing MCC projects’ as she concludes Nepal visit

The visiting US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland wrapped up her two-day visit to Nepal on Monday after holding high-level political meetings.

Source:myRepublica

2023-1-31

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EC unveils election schedules of President, Vice President

The Election Commission has published the election schedules of the election of the President and the Vice President. The EC decides to hold the election of the President on coming March 9 followed by the Vice President'…

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-1-31

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Singha Durbar server continues to face cyberattacks

Nepal government’s main server continues to face cyberattacks aimed at shutting it down even though a large number of official websites were restored after Saturday’s intrusion.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-1-30

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Lamichhane's citizenship restored

Rabi Lamichhane, whose election to the House of Representatives was invalidated by the Supreme Court on Friday over citizenship issue, today got his Nepali citizenship restored after he submitted evidence of renouncement…

Source:The Himalayan Times

2023-1-30

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US Under Secretary of State for Political affairs of US Nuland to arrive Nepal today

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs at the United States, Victoria Nuland is arriving in Nepal today.

Source:myRepublica

2023-1-29

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Dual passport could cost Lamichhane his political career https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2023/01/29/dual-passport-could-cost-lamichhane-his-political-career

The Supreme Court on Friday not just took away the posts of Rastriya Swatantra Party president, deputy prime minister and home minister from Rabi Lamichhane, it also opened the door for his criminal investigation.

Source:The Kathmandu Post

2023-1-29

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