WORLD
China vows to fight US 'at any cost' as trade spat worsens
China vows to fight US 'at any cost' as trade spat worsens
WASHINGTON, April 6: China vowed on Friday to fight the U.S. "at any cost" after President Donald Trump proposed slapping an additional $100 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods in an escalating trade dispute between the world's two largest economies.
Apr 06, 2018
SOCIETY
Monitoring in border districts in wake of bird flu outbreak in India
Monitoring in border districts in wake of bird flu outbreak...
CHITWAN, April 6: A high-level technical meeting held on Thursday in Chitwan decided to monitor districts like Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Nawalparasi and Chitwan adjoining India in the wake of a bird flu outbreak in Indian borders. It also directed staying on high alert.
Apr 06, 2018
POLITICS
PM Oli invites FDIs, ensures safety and profit for investors
PM Oli invites FDIs, ensures safety and profit for investors
KATHMANDU, April 6: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that Nepal was committed to bring visible changes in the country by fostering bilateral economic engagements with India.
Apr 06, 2018
Lifestyle
Weekend Hangout
Weekend Hangout
Every Friday and Saturday, we look into venues around the city to find a suitable place to hang around with our friends and loved ones. Sometimes, it becomes difficult to decide. Republica Online brings weekend hangouts in Kathmandu that you can hop in to for some good music, a bottle of beer and so...
Apr 06, 2018
POLITICS
Govt transfers 30 secretaries (with list)
Govt transfers 30 secretaries (with list)
KATHMANDU, April 6: The government has decided to transfer 30 secretaries to various ministries and divisions today.
Apr 06, 2018
SPORTS
G. Malla's six seals the win against Biratnagar Kings
G. Malla's six seals the win against Biratnagar Kings
KATHMANDU, April 6: Kathmandu Goldens defeated Biratnagar Kings in a last ball thriller where Gyanendra Malla hit a six to seize the win by 5 wickets.
Apr 06, 2018
POLITICS
Defence Minister Pokharel shoulders PM's responsibilities
Defence Minister Pokharel shoulders PM's responsibilities
KATHMANDU, April 6: Defence Minister Ishwor Pokharel has been entasked with day-to-day affairs of Nepal in the absence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari shouldered responsibilities to Pokharel following recommendations of Oli, the Office of the President said.
Apr 06, 2018
WORLD
South Korean Ex-president Park gets 24 years in prison on corruption charges
South Korean Ex-president Park gets 24 years in prison on co...
TOKYO April 6: Former South Korean president Park Geun-hye, who was impeached last year amid a sensational corruption scandal, was found guilty Friday of charges including bribery, coercion and abuse of power. She was sentenced to 24 years in prison, tantamount to a life sentence for the 66-year-o...
Apr 06, 2018
The Week
The duality of Kathmandruids
The duality of Kathmandruids
His first book in Nepali, Pratyek Thhaun Pratyek Manchhe (Every Place Every Person) won the Sajha Purasakar in 1978. And now in his first English novel, Peter J. Karthak is seen tackling the greater Nepal of once upon a time as well as characters who survive from one conspiracy to another scandal to...
Apr 06, 2018
OPINION
Benefit of doubt
Benefit of doubt
For a man with a perceived reputation for being “overly pro-Indian”--as painted by a section of Kathmandu’s scribing community--until he first donned the mantle of prime minister in the autumn of 2016, Khadga Prasad Oli attracts wide attention and intense interest from audiences both at home and abr...
Apr 06, 2018