WORLD
World's ocean heat grows to record high: study
World's ocean heat grows to record high: study
BEIJING, Feb 16: The world continued to see ocean heat reaching new records, as the year 2022 was the warmest in recorded human history, according to a recent study. Conducted by a team of 24 scientists from 16 institutes mainly in China, the United States, and Italy, the study was published in the...
Feb 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse loses 21.15 points, daily turnover falls to Rs 1.68 million on Thursday
Nepse loses 21.15 points, daily turnover falls to Rs 1.68 mi...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Thursday plunged 21.15 points to close at 2,070.41 points.
Feb 16, 2023
SPECIAL, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
In Photos: Hindu hermits arrive in Pashupatinath to celebrate Mahashivaratri
In Photos: Hindu hermits arrive in Pashupatinath to celebrat...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Hindu hermits from different countries have come to the Pashupatinath Temple to celebrate the Mahashivaratri festival.
Feb 16, 2023
ECONOMY
Expired beer worth Rs 8.2 million confiscated
Expired beer worth Rs 8.2 million confiscated
KATHMANDU, FEb 16: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has confiscated date-expired beer worth Rs 8.2 million.
Feb 16, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Govt presents bill in parliament that, if passed, will help legalize illegal wealth
Govt presents bill in parliament that, if passed, will help...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The government has proposed to amend the law so as to legalize unsourced wealth by paying tax. A bill has been presented in parliament to amend some laws related to the 'Prevention of Money Laundering and Promotion of Business Environment' to help legitimize the wealth illegally e...
Feb 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Two injured in gas cylinder explosion in Dang
Two injured in gas cylinder explosion in Dang
DANG, Feb 16: Two people were injured when a cooking gas cylinder exploded in Dang.
Feb 16, 2023
WORLD
Key developments in the aftermath of Turkey, Syria quakes
Key developments in the aftermath of Turkey, Syria quakes
ANTAKYA, Turkey, Feb 16: The number of fatalities in the earthquakes that devastated parts of southern Turkey and northern Syria is continuing to rise. As chances of finding more survivors have dwindled, some foreign search teams are beginning to leave.
Feb 16, 2023
POLITICS
There should be a law allowing people to vote from their place of residence: CEC Thapaliya
There should be a law allowing people to vote from their pla...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya has said that a law should be put in place that allows voters to cast their ballot from where they live, irrespective of their permanent address.
Feb 16, 2023
SPORTS
Nepal facing Scotland tomorrow in ICC World Cup League-2
Nepal facing Scotland tomorrow in ICC World Cup League-2
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: Nepal will take on Scotland tomorrow (Friday) in a match under the ICC World Cup League-2 triangular ODI (One Day International) series. The venue for the match is Kirtipur-based Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground.
Feb 16, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt forms committee to probe police-transport workers clash
Govt forms committee to probe police-transport workers clash
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: An inquiry committee has been formed under the leadership of DIG Masaud Alam Khan of the Kathmandu Valley Police Office, to investigate the clash between the police and transport workers at Machhapokhari in Balaju.
Feb 16, 2023