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Nepali women begins SAG volleyball with dominating win, men lose
Nepali women begins SAG volleyball with dominating win, men...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Nepal women’s volleyball team overcame Bangladesh in straight sets on Wednesday to begin its South Asian Games on a triumphant note while the men’s team fell short in a 3-2 set loss against Bangladesh.
Nov 28, 2019
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Taxi association warns of strikes
Taxi association warns of strikes
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Nepal Meter Taxi Entrepreneur’s Association (NMTEA), an umbrella organization of registered taxi operators, has warned of strike after the government allowed operation of ride-sharing services and also announced that it would bring ride-sharing services under the ambit of the law.
Nov 28, 2019
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Nepal eyes gold in boxing after excruciating wait of 20 long years
Nepal eyes gold in boxing after excruciating wait of 20 long...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: With the wait for a gold medal in boxing stretching back to the eighth edition of the South Asian Games (SAG), Nepal’s boxing coach expects the team to grab at least a couple medals when the country hosts the tournament for the third time in December.
Nov 28, 2019
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Govt borrowing Rs 13.73b from WB for employment programs
Govt borrowing Rs 13.73b from WB for employment programs
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: The government is borrowing Rs 13.73 billion, or US$ 120 million, from the World Bank to finance its employment program.
Nov 28, 2019
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Our batting is not up to the mark for ODIs: Skipper Gyanendra Malla
Our batting is not up to the mark for ODIs: Skipper Gyanendr...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Nepal national cricket team is preparing for the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) with a realistic chance of winning its first gold ever, as the Asian heavyweights India and Pakistan withdrew their participation in the event to be held from December 1 to 10 at TU Cricket Ground in Kat...
Nov 28, 2019
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Four die of postpartum complication in Bajura
Four die of postpartum complication in Bajura
BAJURA, Nov 28: A total of four nursing mothers have died of postpartum complication in Bajura in the first four months of the current fiscal year. Of them, two died in the hospital, while two lost life at health posts, according to a source at Bajura District Hospital.
Nov 28, 2019
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Silence period begins for by-election
Silence period begins for by-election
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: The Election Commission (EC) has enforced 'silence period' from midnight Wednesday for the November 30 by-elections. The silent period was enforced after completing all logistical and administrative preparations from the election body.
Nov 28, 2019
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Banke National Park builds canopy bridge to reduce wild animal road accidents
Banke National Park builds canopy bridge to reduce wild anim...
NEPALGUNJ, Nov 28: A leopard cub died in a road accident Kohalpur–Babai road section of the Banke National Park. The cub was crossing the road when it was run over by jeep cruising at high speed.
Nov 28, 2019
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Dy speaker ‘exceeds jurisdiction’ in recommending NIC commissioners
Dy speaker ‘exceeds jurisdiction’ in recommending NIC commis...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Deputy Speaker Shiva Maya Tumbahamphe has initiated the process to recommend office bearers at the National Information Commission (NIC) in breach of her jurisdiction. All three NIC positions will fall vacant after a month.
Nov 28, 2019
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Medical students reject deal between govt and colleges
Medical students reject deal between govt and colleges
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Private medical colleges have agreed to return or readjust the illegal fees charged to MBBS and BDS students following threats of legal action by the government.
Nov 28, 2019