SOCIETY
Pun Hill listed as top 10 destinations in Nepal
Pun Hill listed as top 10 destinations in Nepal
MYAGDI, Jan 20: The Pun Hill – situated at Ghorepani of Ghar VDC 1 in the foothills of the majestic Annapurna mountain range – has been selected as one of the must-see tourist destinations, suffusing the local tourism entrepreneurs with an inexplicable joy.
Jan 20, 2017
POLITICS
Government not eager to hold election: Bhusal
Government not eager to hold election: Bhusal
POKHARA, Jan 20: CPN (UML) Politburo member, Ved Ram Bhusal, on Thursday slammed the government for not showing the vitality needed for announcing the election date.
Jan 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Bridge expansion along Kalanki – Koteshwor stretch near completion
Bridge expansion along Kalanki – Koteshwor stretch near comp...
LALITPUR, Jan 20: The ongoing work of revamping and redesigning the four motorable bridges along the Kalanki – Koteshwor stretch of the Ring Road is near completion.
Jan 20, 2017
ECONOMY
Hyundai Exchange Camp begins
Hyundai Exchange Camp begins
KATHMANDU, Jan 20 : A three-day Hyundai Exchange Camp organied by Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd, the sole authorized distributor of Hyundai for Nepal, began on Thursday.
Jan 20, 2017
Interview
Nepal an important partner country: KOICA veep
Nepal an important partner country: KOICA veep
Vice President for Projects and Regional Coordination of Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Sungho Choi is currently in Nepal to assess the progress of projects run by KOICA, and forge new strategies for the development cooperation with Nepal. Choi spoke to Republica about KOICA activiti...
Jan 20, 2017
SOCIETY
Govt decides land-for-land compensation for Koshi Tappu
Govt decides land-for-land compensation for Koshi Tappu
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Putting aside the earlier proposal to provide compensation to the landowners whose lands were acquired by the government for the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, the government has decided to provide land-for-land compensation to the landowners.
Jan 20, 2017
The Week
Beyond the classroom
Beyond the classroom
Unexpectedly bumping into a familiar face you haven’t seen in years while you are going about your day can naturally throw you off guard. Recently, a friend wasn’t just taken by surprise she confesses that she was actually filled with dread. The familiar face was one she hadn’t seen in 15 years, not...
Jan 20, 2017
POLITICS
EC invites former election chiefs to seek their views
EC invites former election chiefs to seek their views
KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Former chief election commissioners and experts have suggested to the Election Commission (EC) to decide whether it is possible to hold the polls in May-June based on preparations made by the government and political parties' commitment to election.
Jan 20, 2017
The Week
Cash transfers in Nepal earthquake response
Cash transfers in Nepal earthquake response
Over the years, the government and international agencies have incorporated cash transfer as one of the components of social protection programs.
Jan 20, 2017
The Week
Traffic, technology & conformity
Traffic, technology & conformity
There is just so much more that can be done to help the police render their duty better instead of token gestures that seem to be the norm. The ever-increasing vehicle registrations and resulting traffic congestion means that it’s going to take more than one drone, a few ‘Go Pros’, and barely functi...
Jan 20, 2017