POLITICS
Rs 1b Swiss aid for bridges pledged
Rs 1b Swiss aid for bridges pledged
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Switzerland has agreed to contribute a total of CHF 9.9 million (equivalent approximately NPR. 1 billion) to Nepal to expedite the construction of bridges and facilitate improved access through Motorable Local Road Bridge Programme (MLRBP), Phase III.
Jan 26, 2017
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
NRA authorizes release of Rs 12 billion for quake survivors
NRA authorizes release of Rs 12 billion for quake survivors
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The National Re-construction Authority (NRA) has Thursday given authority to concerned agencies to release around Rs 12 billion to hand out second installment of the relief grant to the quake-survivors in 14 worst hit districts for the reconstruction of their quake-damaged houses.
Jan 26, 2017
SOCIETY
A year after contract, construction of Kathmandu View Tower begins
A year after contract, construction of Kathmandu View Tower...
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Construction of the Kathmandu View Tower has begun nearly a year after the contract for it was signed.
Jan 26, 2017
SPORTS
Wenger will accept FA misconduct charge
Wenger will accept FA misconduct charge
Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger said he will accept the misconduct charge levied on him by the Football Association (FA) for appearing to push the fourth official during Arsenal's Premier League win over Burnley on Sunday.
Jan 26, 2017
Lifestyle
Raees beats Kaabil at box office on opening day
Raees beats Kaabil at box office on opening day
Raees and Kaabil released on January 25, both boasting of Bollywood superstars in the leads roles.
Jan 26, 2017
POLITICS
Vice President attends India's Republic Day function
Vice President attends India's Republic Day function
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun attended a reception hosted by Ambassador of India to Nepal, Ranjit Rae, on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day of India, here today.
Jan 26, 2017
ECONOMY
Subisu CAN-Info Tech starts
Subisu CAN-Info Tech starts
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The SUBISU CAN Info Tech -2017, an exposition of IT and related products, kicked off at the Bhrikutimandap exhibition hall on Thursday.
Jan 26, 2017
POLITICS
'India should stop meddling in Nepal's internal affairs to improve bilateral ties'
'India should stop meddling in Nepal's internal affairs to i...
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Arguing that the current constitution does not deter our country from holding elections, CPN-UML Secretary Yogesh Bhattarai has said that his party is always in favor of elections.
Jan 26, 2017
POLITICS
PM directs APF to get ready for three-tier elections
PM directs APF to get ready for three-tier elections
POKHARA, Jan 26: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed his confidence that the Armed Police Force (APF) would be successful in maintaining peace and security in the country with the adoption of more effective strategic plan.
Jan 26, 2017
SOCIETY
Martyr Mathema remembered
Martyr Mathema remembered
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: As the country is celebrating the Martyrs week, martyr Dharmabhakta Mathema was remembered by organizing a program here on Thursday.
Jan 26, 2017