POLITICS
Govt discusses EPS language test row with Korean Ambassador
Govt discusses EPS language test row with Korean Ambassador
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: The government has held a discussion with South Korean ambassador to Nepal, Park Tae-Young, regarding the language test criteria under the Employment Permit System (EPS), that allows Nepali nationals to work in Korea under a bilateral agreement.
Jan 03, 2024
WORLD
Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut and raises fears conflict coul...
Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut...
BEIRUT, Jan 3: An apparent Israeli strike in the Lebanese capital of Beirut killed Hamas’ No. 2 political leader Tuesday, marking a potentially significant escalation of Israel’s war against the militant group and heightening the risk of a wider Middle East conflict.
Jan 03, 2024
BLOG
COP28 Recap: Hope Amidst Uncertainty
COP28 Recap: Hope Amidst Uncertainty
The 28th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai recently concluded, drawing varied reactions from global leaders, activists, and negotiators. Held from 29th November to 13th December 2023, the event culminated in the UAE Consensus. While the adoption of the GST text received standing...
Jan 03, 2024
SPORTS
Chief Minister Men's Volleyball Tournament to begin from Jan 28
Chief Minister Men's Volleyball Tournament to begin from Jan...
MAHENDRANAGAR (Kanchanpur), Jan 3: The 3rd Chief Minister Cup Men's National Volleyball Tournament will be held in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur from January 28.
Jan 03, 2024
SOCIETY
Male crocodiles spotted in Rapti and Narayani, number of crocs reaches 265
Male crocodiles spotted in Rapti and Narayani, number of cro...
CHITWAN, Jan 3: Male crocodiles have been spotted in the Rapti and Narayani rivers flowing through the Chitwan National Park (CNP).
Jan 03, 2024
OPINION
Is Tribhuvan University grappling with decline in academic standards?
Is Tribhuvan University grappling with decline in academic s...
Regrettably, of late, positive news pertaining to TU have become increasingly scarce. The university's diminishing global ranking, coupled with reports of declining enrollment in its central departments, and the impasse surrounding the appointment of a new vice chancellor due to political quandaries...
Jan 03, 2024
ECONOMY
NIA slaps cash fines of Rs 200,000 against United Ajod Insurance, Rastriya Beema Company a...
NIA slaps cash fines of Rs 200,000 against United Ajod Insur...
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has slapped a cash fine of Rs 200,000 against each of three insurers for their misconduct in insurance businesses.
Jan 03, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Will the State Department's cautionary travel advisory impact the arrival of US tourists i...
Will the State Department's cautionary travel advisory impac...
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: In 2023, Nepal witnessed the second-highest influx of tourists from the US, totaling 100,357, contributing significantly to surpassing the country's target of hosting over 1 million tourists.
Jan 03, 2024
ECONOMY
Dedicated and trunk line dues can be paid in a maximum 60 installments: NEA
Dedicated and trunk line dues can be paid in a maximum 60 in...
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: Amid ongoing controversies over whether or not the manufacturers need to settle the premium charge that they used for dedicated and trunk lines or not, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has extended the payment period to settle discounted billing in up to 60 installments.
Jan 03, 2024
POLITICS
Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar arriving in Kathmandu on Thursday on a two-day...
Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar arriving in Kath...
KATHMANDU, Jan 3: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is arriving in Kathmandu on Thursday on a two-day official visit to Nepal.
Jan 03, 2024