WORLD
Big explosion hits Afghan capital, Kabul
Big explosion hits Afghan capital, Kabul
KABUL, May 31: A big explosion went off in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday, sending clouds of black smoke spiraling over the centre of the city in an area near the presidential palace and foreign embassies.
May 31, 2017
ECONOMY
Govt optimistic of achieving ambitious revenue target
Govt optimistic of achieving ambitious revenue target
KATHMANDU, May 30: Amid concerns that the revenue collection target for the coming Fiscal Year 2017/18 is too high and ambitious, officials of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) have claimed that the target is gettable.
May 31, 2017
ECONOMY, SPECIAL
Ministries still hesitant to delegate authority to local units
Ministries still hesitant to delegate authority to local uni...
KATHMANDU, May 30: The government has allocated 17 percent of the total budget, or Rs 225 billion, to 744 local units for the coming Fiscal Year 2017/18.
May 31, 2017
POLITICS, ELECTION
Govt reschedules phase 2 polls yet again
Govt reschedules phase 2 polls yet again
KATHMANDU, May 31: The cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning has formally decided to hold the second phase of local level elections on June 28.
May 31, 2017
SPORTS
Nepal Boxing Association unveils its calendar
Nepal Boxing Association unveils its calendar
KATHMANDU, May 30: Nepal Boxing Association (NBA), on Tuesday, has unveiled its calendar for the year 2017 which includes organizing tournaments to participating in the international events.
May 31, 2017
SPORTS
Abinash Tamang shines in HSC's win over Jawalakhel
Abinash Tamang shines in HSC's win over Jawalakhel
KATHMANDU, May 30: Himalayan Sherpa Club (HSC) and Nepal Police Club (NPC) emerged victorious in Lalit Memorial U-18 Championship on Tuesday as they defeated Jawalakhel Youth Club (JYC) and Brigade Boys Club (BBC) respectively.
May 31, 2017
SPORTS
Central Region, Mid-western Region shares point in rain affected match
Central Region, Mid-western Region shares point in rain affe...
KATHMANDU, May 30: Central Region and Mid-western Region have shared one point each after their match in 1st Prime Minister Cup One Day National Cricket Tournament was halted due to rain on Tuesday. In the group A match played at TU Cricket Ground, Central Region won the toss and opt for fielding in...
May 31, 2017
Editorial
On Mao’s path
On Mao’s path
There is now little doubt that the cadres of ruling CPN (Maoist Center) were involved in tearing of ballot papers in Bharatpur municipality, Chitwan. They acted when they saw that their mayoral candidate, Renu Dahal, was losing. Talking to Republica, Superintendent of Police Deepak Thapa of District...
May 31, 2017
VALLEY POLLUTION INDEX
Valley Pollution Levels
Valley Pollution Levels
The graph above is based on the pollutant of fine particulate matter, PM2.5 (PM less than 2.5 microns) of Kathmandu Valley in a day.
May 31, 2017
POLITICS
Govt registers proposal to amend Election Act
Govt registers proposal to amend Election Act
KATHMANDU, May 30: In a bid to bring the agitating Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) on board the local elections, the government registered an amendment to the Local Level Election Act, in parliament Tuesday.
May 31, 2017