SPORTS
Nima Rinji Sherpa named Brand Ambassador for Int'l Inter University “Jay Nepal Cup” T20 Cr...
Nima Rinji Sherpa named Brand Ambassador for Int'l Inter Uni...
KATHMANDU, Dec 15: World-record-holding 18-year-old mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the International Inter-University “Jay Nepal Cup” T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by the Nepal Students’ Union (NSU) Central Committee.
Dec 15, 2024
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Kirat Community celebrates Udhauli festival in Kathmandu (Photo Feature)
Kirat Community celebrates Udhauli festival in Kathmandu (Ph...
The Udhauli festival was also observed with fanfare in Kathmandu. On Sunday, young Kirati men and women adorned their traditional dresses and engaged in the Sakewa Sili dance in Gokarneswar, Kathmandu.
Dec 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Construction of Butwal-Bardaghat 220 kV transmission line completes
Construction of Butwal-Bardaghat 220 kV transmission line co...
The estimated cost of the new Butwal-Bardghat transmission line, which was constructed with the investment of the Nepal government and the NEA, along with a concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank, is approximately Rs 1 billion.
Dec 15, 2024
SPORTS
Royals register thrilling five-run victory over Avengers
Royals register thrilling five-run victory over Avengers
Avengers were bundled out for 148 runs for the loss of all wickets in 19.4 overs while chasing the target of 154 runs set by Royals.
Dec 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Rajbiraj Airport to operate night flights from Dec 16
Rajbiraj Airport to operate night flights from Dec 16
Flights can now take off and land at Rajbiraj Airport even with a visibility of 2,000 meters. Previously, flights could only be operated at the airport when the visibility was 5,000 meters.
Dec 15, 2024
POLITICS
Industry Minister Bhandari departs for Korea on five-day official visit
Industry Minister Bhandari departs for Korea on five-day off...
On the occasion of 50 years of friendly diplomatic relations between the two countries, Minister Bhandari departed for South Korea to sign various agreements.
Dec 15, 2024
POLITICS
Home Minister Lekhak claims govt has no vendetta against Lamichhane
Home Minister Lekhak claims govt has no vendetta against Lam...
The government has no vendetta against Lamichhane, rather the government has implemented the decision made by the parliamentary investigation committee.
Dec 15, 2024
WORLD
Former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower found dead at age 26
Former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower found dead at age...
A 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher, Suchir Balaji, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment in recent weeks, CNBC has confirmed.
Dec 15, 2024
Republica Watch
Social Practices Reform Act: Outdated, ignored, and unenforced
Social Practices Reform Act: Outdated, ignored, and unenforc...
There is a law in Nepal that limits weddings to just 51 people and bans fireworks and extravagant decorations. Yet, this law has never been enforced in nearly 50 years of its existence. Yes, the Social Practices (Reform) Act 2033 BS, aimed at curbing wasteful spending on social events, remains a dea...
Dec 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Nirmala Sharma is new FNJ president
Nirmala Sharma is new FNJ president
Sharma secured 3,973 votes, while Bista received 2,829 votes. She ran as the candidate from a joint panel of the Nepal Press Union and Press Chautari Nepal.
Dec 15, 2024