SOCIETY
Drug abuse declining in Tikapur
Drug abuse declining in Tikapur
TIKAPUR, Aug 10: Drug abuse in Tikapur Municipality of Kailali district has decreased in recent times, thanks to the efforts made by the local security bodies. Only one incident of drug abuse was reported in the last fiscal year, against 27 such incidents in the previous fiscal year.
Aug 10, 2018
POLITICS
Home minister promises probe into ‘police encounter’
Home minister promises probe into ‘police encounter’
KATHMANDU, Aug 10: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa has said that his ministry will look into the controversy over the alleged encounter this week of two individuals suspected of kidnapping and killing an 11-year-old boy, Nishan Khadka, of Kadaghari.
Aug 10, 2018
POLITICS
Govt set to recall envoys other than ones appointed under Maoist quota
Govt set to recall envoys other than ones appointed under Ma...
KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The government is preparing to recall by early September at least 10 of the 14 ambassadors appointed under the coalition government of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Maoist Center in February 2017.
Aug 10, 2018
NEPAL
Death of my dreams
Death of my dreams
After Mathe’s post on Facebook went viral, Republica caught up with him to find out more about the issue.
Aug 10, 2018
SOCIETY
Ministry forms panel to investigate Sikta canal collapse
Ministry forms panel to investigate Sikta canal collapse
KATHMANDU, Aug 10: The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has formed a probe committee to investigate into the allegations of irregularities in the construction of the Sikta Irrigation Project, a multi-billion-rupee national pride project.
Aug 10, 2018
SOCIETY
Village without water after landslide damages water tank
Village without water after landslide damages water tank
PALPA, Aug 10: Landslides triggered by incessant rain in Baughapokharathok, Tansen Municipality-12 of Palpa district, have washed away the water tank there, disrupting water supply to the entire settlement.
Aug 10, 2018
SOCIETY
Thapa takes over authority as acting CoAS
Thapa takes over authority as acting CoAS
KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Chief of General Staff of Nepal Army, Lt General Purna Chandra Thapa, has officially taken over the officiating Chief of Army Staff from Thursday.
Aug 09, 2018
POLITICS
NCP bars elected representatives from holding executive posts
NCP bars elected representatives from holding executive post...
KATHMANDU, Aug 9: Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has decided to not appoint elected representatives to any executive posts of the party.
Aug 09, 2018
SOCIETY
Gathe Mangal: A tradition to ward off evil spirits (with photos)
Gathe Mangal: A tradition to ward off evil spirits (with pho...
KATHMANDU, Aug 9: The Newar community of the Kathmandu valley observed Gathe Mangal, a festival celebrated to chase away evil spirits and usher in good fortunes, with much fanfare on Thursday.
Aug 09, 2018
SPORTS
Asia Cup Cricket: 19 cricketers selected
Asia Cup Cricket: 19 cricketers selected
KATHMANDU, Aug 9: The probable athletes to represent Nepal in the Asia Cup cricket tournament 2018 have been announced.
Aug 09, 2018