SOCIETY
Ban and regulate plastic bags, SC tells govt
Ban and regulate plastic bags, SC tells govt
KATHMANDU, July 9: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an order in the name of the government to ban and regulate the use of plastic bags, saying that they are affecting the environment and human health.
Jul 09, 2023
POLITICS
Hearing on writ petition against Koshi government to be held today
Hearing on writ petition against Koshi government to be held...
KATHMANDU, July 9: Hearing on the writ petition filed against Koshi government is going to take place in the Supreme Court today.
Jul 09, 2023
POLITICS
Koshi Province CM Thapa expanding his cabinet today
Koshi Province CM Thapa expanding his cabinet today
BIRATNAGAR, July 9: Preparations are being made for the expansion of the cabinet in Koshi Province. Koshi Province Chief Minister (CM) Uddhab Thapa is going to expand his cabinet today.
Jul 09, 2023
ECONOMY
Only 60 percent of paddy transplantation completed in Karnali
Only 60 percent of paddy transplantation completed in Karnal...
SURKHET, July 9: About 60 percent of paddy has been transplanted in Karnali province as of the first week of July.
Jul 09, 2023
ECONOMY
Narayangadh-Muglin road opens for vehicular traffic
Narayangadh-Muglin road opens for vehicular traffic
BHARATPUR, July 9: The Narayangadh-Muglin road section has opened for two-way vehicular traffic after the landslides debris was cleared. The road has come into regular operation after a halt of nine hours since Saturday morning.
Jul 09, 2023
SOCIETY
Light to moderate rain likely across the country today
Light to moderate rain likely across the country today
KATHMANDU, July 8: There is currently the influence of monsoon winds across the country. The low-pressure line of monsoon is located to the south of its usual position. In the morning, light to moderate rainfall is taking place in a few places of Koshi, Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Province, according t...
Jul 09, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
40 tolas of gold found in Pashupatinath temple
40 tolas of gold found in Pashupatinath temple
KATHMANDU, July 8: A significant cache of gold pieces, estimated to be around 40 tolas, has been unearthed in the Jyasal region of the Pashupatinath Temple. The discovery was made on Friday morning during routine cleaning operations near the recently constructed Jalhari. Officials from the Pashupati...
Jul 09, 2023
OPINION
Controversial Pork Barrel Fund
Controversial Pork Barrel Fund
Despite criticism from various quarters of society, the government has given continuity to the Local Infrastructure Development Program (LIDP), previously known as the Constituency Development Fund. However, most of the lawmakers from across the parties have maintained silence over the resumption of...
Jul 09, 2023
ECONOMY
Construction of Pokhara Bus Park remains incomplete even after half a century
Construction of Pokhara Bus Park remains incomplete even aft...
POKHARA, July 8: Even after almost half a century, the dream of Pokhara residents to have a full-fledged bus park in Pokhara remains unfulfilled. The government had allocated land 48 years ago to build a bus park. The government had issued a notice in the Nepal Gazette announcing that the bus park w...
Jul 09, 2023
Editorial
Take necessary measures to tackle lumpy skin disease
Take necessary measures to tackle lumpy skin disease
The lumpy skin disease has emerged as a grave threat to the livestock industry, causing significant economic losses and posing a serious risk to animal health in Nepal. The recent outbreak of this viral disease has reached alarming proportions, resulting in the unfortunate demise of thousands of cat...
Jul 09, 2023