SOCIETY
Indian national arrested in possession of yellow metal that looks similar to gold from TIA
Indian national arrested in possession of yellow metal that...
KATHMANDU, July 16: Police at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) arrested an Indian national on Monday night for attempting to smuggle 99 grams and 41 milligrams of a yellow metal that looks like gold.
Jul 16, 2024
SOCIETY
EDCD points out Nepal’s risk of Zika virus and Chikungunya once monsoon rain subsides
EDCD points out Nepal’s risk of Zika virus and Chikungunya o...
KATHMANDU, July 16: The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has pointed out that there is a risk of the dengue infection spreading along with Zika virus and Chikungunya once the rains across the country subside. Dr Gokarna Dahal, head of the EDCD, said that there is a risk of the Zika v...
Jul 16, 2024
OPINION
Balancing Infrastructure with Ecology
Balancing Infrastructure with Ecology
Constructing the walls and damp along the riverbanks in the urban areas are supposed to control potential flood, prevention of soil erosion and protecting human settlements and so on. However, implementing such structures must adhere to the international protocols, practices and ecological considera...
Jul 16, 2024
POLITICS
Newly-appointed Foreign Minister Rana pledges to uphold Panchasheel Principles
Newly-appointed Foreign Minister Rana pledges to uphold Panc...
KATHLANDU, July 16: Newly-appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba affirmed Nepal's conviction for Non-Aligned Movement and Principles of Panchsheel.
Jul 16, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
UML Chair Oli sworn in as Prime Minister for the fourth time
UML Chair Oli sworn in as Prime Minister for the fourth time
KATHMANDU, July 15: After spending nearly six decades in Nepal's communist movement, KP Sharma Oli, 72, has returned to power for a record fourth term as Prime Minister, forging a new coalition with the Nepali Congress (NC) to secure his latest stint at the helm.
Jul 16, 2024
Editorial
Oli 4.0: A Call for Responsible Leadership
Oli 4.0: A Call for Responsible Leadership
With the support of the Nepali Congress (NC), the largest party in the House of Representatives, K.P. Sharma Oli, the chairman of the second-largest party, the CPN-UML, has become the Prime Minister for the fourth time, as per Article 76 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal.
Jul 16, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC hikes prices of petroleum products
NOC hikes prices of petroleum products
KATHMANDU, July 15: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has once again hiked the prices of petroleum products. Effective from Monday midnight, the price of petrol will rise by Rs 4 per liter and diesel by Rs 3 per liter.
Jul 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Indrawati III Hydropower Project suffers damage due to flood
Indrawati III Hydropower Project suffers damage due to flood
KATHMANDU, July 15: The recent floods in Yangri and Indrawati rivers in Sindhupalchowk district caused significant damage to the Indrawati III Hydropower Project.
Jul 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Monsoon-induced disaster death toll climbs to 108
Monsoon-induced disaster death toll climbs to 108
KATHMANDU, July 15: A total of 108 people have died due to monsoon-induced disasters including floods, landslides and inundation in different parts of the country.
Jul 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Budget expenditure only 66 percent in Lumbini Province
Budget expenditure only 66 percent in Lumbini Province
BHAIRAHAWA (RUPANDEHI), July 15: In the current fiscal year 2023/24, the Lumbini Province government has spent only 66.14 percent of its annual budget.
Jul 15, 2024