SOCIETY
By-elections conclude peacefully
By-elections conclude peacefully
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The by-election to 41 positions at different local units concluded in a peaceful manner on Sunday, the Election Commission (EC) said.
Dec 01, 2024
Republica Watch
Nepal's second int'l airport reopens two years later, but local euphoria is not the same
Nepal's second int'l airport reopens two years later, but lo...
While the resumption of international flights after a hiatus of more than two years signals hope for the future of the Gautam Buddha International Airport -- Nepal’s second international airport – several operational, logistical and policy hurdles must be addressed to unlock its full pot...
Dec 01, 2024
POLITICS
Govt to amend existing laws to address issues faced by cooperative victims
Govt to amend existing laws to address issues faced by coope...
The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation has started the process of amending the existing laws by creating necessary acts, regulations, and procedures to address the issues in this sector.
Dec 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Lalitha Ranjani and Sunil Mohan win 2024 Kamla Bhasin Awards for gender equality
Lalitha Ranjani and Sunil Mohan win 2024 Kamla Bhasin Awards...
The awards were presented at a ceremony at India Habitat Center, New Delhi, with former Sri Lankan president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga as the guest of honor.
Dec 01, 2024
SOCIETY
Bibaha Panchami festival kicks off in Janakpur from today
Bibaha Panchami festival kicks off in Janakpur from today
DHANUSHA, Dec 1: The week-long Bibaha Panchami festival ritually kicked off on Sunday.
Dec 01, 2024
POLITICS
Nepali parliamentary team leaves for Kuala Lumpur
Nepali parliamentary team leaves for Kuala Lumpur
The Nepali parliamentary delegation went on an official study and observation visit at the invitation of the Government of Malaysia. The visit will last till December 6.
Dec 01, 2024
WORLD
Elon Musk asks US court to block OpenAi's for-profit conversion
Elon Musk asks US court to block OpenAi's for-profit convers...
Elon Musk has again asked a US court to stop ChatGPT-maker OpenAI from converting into a for-profit enterprise, CNBC reported Saturday.
Dec 01, 2024
POLITICS
Local by-election: More than 50 percent votes cast by 2PM
Local by-election: More than 50 percent votes cast by 2PM
With only a couple of hours left for voting, more than 50 percent of the votes were cast by 2 pm in the local level by-election. Voting, which started at 7 am on Sunday, saw over 50 percent voter turnout by 2 pm.
Dec 01, 2024
SPORTS
ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup: Nepal set 142-run target for Bangladesh
ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup: Nepal set 142-run target for Bangla...
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Nepali men’s U-19 cricket team set Bangladesh a target of 142 runs in their second match of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup on Sunday.
Dec 01, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 50 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 50 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
KATHMANDU, Dec 1: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is going to mop an additional Rs 50 billion from the banking system for liquidity management.
Dec 01, 2024