POLITICS, Republica Watch
Experts call for streamlining Nepal's diplomatic missions amid ad hoc political decisions...
Experts call for streamlining Nepal's diplomatic missions am...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government decided to open a Nepali Embassy in Portugal on November 9, 2023, and also recommended an ambassador. The decision came amid ongoing calls to streamline the number of Nepali diplomatic missions abroad, given the country's ailing economic condition.
Aug 04, 2024
SOCIETY
Five dead along Annapurna Circuit in FY 2023/24
Five dead along Annapurna Circuit in FY 2023/24
MANANG, Aug 4: Five people lost their lives on the Annapurna Circuit in the last fiscal year. The Annapurna Circuit, known for its stunning beauty, is also one of the world's most hazardous treks, ranking as the 10th most risky trekking routes globally, according to the state-owned RSS.
Aug 04, 2024
POLITICS
Govt releases concessional loans of Rs 170 million for start-up projects
Govt releases concessional loans of Rs 170 million for start...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government has provided around Rs 170 million in concessional loans to 165 start-up companies, following the procedures set in the previous fiscal year. This funding was allocated for the fiscal year 2023/24.
Aug 04, 2024
SOCIETY
91 percent pass special medical examination for doctors
91 percent pass special medical examination for doctors
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The Nepal Medical Council (NMC) has published the results of its special examination for doctors, held on August 1 and 2. This year, an impressive 91.45 percent of candidates passed, marking one of the highest pass rates ever recorded.
Aug 04, 2024
POLITICS
Four ministers opt not to move into ministerial quarters
Four ministers opt not to move into ministerial quarters
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Federal ministers are entitled to government-provided residences (ministerial quarters), but currently, four ministers are not availing themselves of this perk.
Aug 04, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Import of cooking gas, aviation fuel via Birgunj plummets in FY 2023/24
Import of cooking gas, aviation fuel via Birgunj plummets in...
PARSA, Aug 4: The import of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas or LPG) and avian turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj trade and transit point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.
Aug 04, 2024
SOCIETY
Banking offense cases in Lalitpur surge by 83 percent
Banking offense cases in Lalitpur surge by 83 percent
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: Cases relating to banking offenses in Lalitpur district have been gradually increasing. The number of such cases has almost doubled in a year.
Aug 04, 2024
ECONOMY
Karki and Gurung appointed as new NEA directors
Karki and Gurung appointed as new NEA directors
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government has appointed Devendra Karki and Mahendra Bahadur Gurung to the board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation made this decision to fill the vacant positions.
Aug 04, 2024
SOCIETY, My City
Co-Husband selected for reference material in US, Canada-based universities
Co-Husband selected for reference material in US, Canada-bas...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The documentary Co-Husband, exploring the polyandry practice in Nepal, has been selected as reference material in various colleges and universities in the United States of America and Canada.
Aug 04, 2024
SOCIETY
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts Taplejung
Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 jolts Taplejung
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: An earthquake measuring 4.2 in the Richter scale jolted Taplejung on Sunday afternoon with its epicenter at Ankhop.
Aug 04, 2024