POLITICS
18 district offices become non-functional
18 district offices become non-functional
KATHMANDU, July 17: Eighteen district offices will become non-functional and their authorities will be transferred to local levels starting today, according to the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration.
Jul 17, 2018
WORLD
Lava crashes through roof of Hawaii tour boat, injuring 23
Lava crashes through roof of Hawaii tour boat, injuring 23
HONOLULU, July 17: An explosion caused by lava oozing into the ocean sent molten rock crashing through the roof of a sightseeing boat off Hawaii’s Big Island, injuring 23 people Monday, officials said.
Jul 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Nagarik editor Luitel to be felicitated
Nagarik editor Luitel to be felicitated
KATHMANDU, July 17: A multipurpose cooperative organization established by writer Dhurba Chandra Gautam has decided to felicitate Guna Raj Luitel, editor-in-chief of Nagarik Daily, the sister publication of Republica, and two other writers with ‘Deep-Govinda Memorial Fund Award’.
Jul 17, 2018
WORLD
Trump backs Putin on election meddling at summit, stirs fierce criticism
Trump backs Putin on election meddling at summit, stirs fier...
HELSINKI, July 17: Standing side by side with Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump refused on Monday to blame the Russian leader for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, casting doubt on the findings of his own intelligence agencies and sparking a storm of criticism at home.
Jul 17, 2018
SOCIETY
FLOOD ALERT: Water level to increase towards western region
FLOOD ALERT: Water level to increase towards western region
KATHMANDU, July 17: The Flood Forecasting Section of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) issued a flood alert in settlements around the Mahakali and West Seti River basin on Tuesday as the water level of the river seems to be increasing.
Jul 17, 2018
SOCIETY
The religious roots of Chhaupadi
The religious roots of Chhaupadi
DOTI, July 17: While deaths from chhaupadi shelters in the western region have not ceased to make headlines, initiatives taken to counter the culture are dwarfed in front of its root cause- fear of their kuldevta (clan deity). ‘They can stand death of their girls and women’ but cannot anger their cl...
Jul 17, 2018
SPORTS
UAE’s Mustafa signs for Kathmandu Kings
UAE’s Mustafa signs for Kathmandu Kings
KATHMANDU(Republica): After recently announcing the Irish international Kevin O’Brien, Kathmandu Kings XI has announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s skipper Rohan Mustafa as the second international player for the second edition of the TVS Everest Premier League (EPL) of the team.
Jul 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Nepal Stock Exchange ends fiscal year on a high
Nepal Stock Exchange ends fiscal year on a high
KATHMANDU, July 17: The benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) witnessed a slightly volatile trading day as the index fluctuated between positive and negative territories for most of the session. However, the market posted significant gain in the final hour with the index closing 12.27 points higher...
Jul 17, 2018
SOCIETY
Mero Surakshya introduces mobile insurance service
Mero Surakshya introduces mobile insurance service
KATHMANDU, July 17: Mero Surakshya Pvt Ltd has introduced mobile security system, the first of its kind in the country.
Jul 17, 2018
ECONOMY
Province 7 awaits tourism promotion
Province 7 awaits tourism promotion
DHANGADHI, July 17: Though rich in places of tourist attraction, Province 7 is yet to take benefit from tourism.
Jul 17, 2018