POLITICS
US provided $160m in 2016
US provided $160m in 2016
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The United States announced on Thursday that it provided $160 million in assistance in 2016 to improve health, education, environment, agriculture, earthquake reconstruction and governance in Nepal.
Jan 26, 2017
POLITICS
SCOPE Nepal provides foil blankets to Nepal Army
SCOPE Nepal provides foil blankets to Nepal Army
KATHMANDU, Jan: SCOPE Nepal, an NGO working in peace, security, environment and social justice, handed over 378 emergency foil blankets to the Nepal Army.
Jan 26, 2017
SOCIETY
2 Nepali women arrested in Lebanon on spying charge
2 Nepali women arrested in Lebanon on spying charge
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Two Nepali women are among the five people arrested in Beirut by Lebanon's General Security Department on the charge of spying for Israel.
Jan 26, 2017
SPORTS
Late Afeez goal sends MMC to final
Late Afeez goal sends MMC to final
POKHARA, Jan 27: A late goal from African recruit Olawale O Afeez guided defending champion Laxmi Hyundai Manang Marshyangdi Club (MMC) to a 1-0 win over CMG Club Sankata in the semifinal of Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament on Thursday as it fixed the summit clash against host Sahara Club.
Jan 26, 2017
SPORTS
Inter college super cricket from Feb 1
Inter college super cricket from Feb 1
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Ultimate Indoor Cricket and Panda Events have joined hands to organize the Inter College Super Cricket Tournament from February 1 in Kathmandu. Organizing the press-meet in the capital on Thursday, organizers informed that two weeks event will feature 24 teams from Kathmandu and B...
Jan 26, 2017
SPORTS
APF lawn tennis kicks off
APF lawn tennis kicks off
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Ninth Sahabir Memorial Open Lawn Tennis Tournament organized by Armed Police Force (APF) has kicked off on Thursday. In the inaugural matches of men’s singles event played at Satdobato Tennis Court, Renjan Lama, Saksham Karki, Samyak Bahadur Bajracharya and Kumar Adhikari emerged...
Jan 26, 2017
SPORTS
Western Region claims third position
Western Region claims third position
KATHMANDU, Jan 27: Western Region has claimed third position in the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Second National Men’s Volleyball Tournament defeating Armed Police Force (APF) in a third place play-off on Thursday.
Jan 26, 2017
POLITICS
CIAA files case against survey officer
CIAA files case against survey officer
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority on Thursday filed a case at the Special Court against Prem Chandra Jha, survey officer of Tikathali Survey Office in Lalitpur for receiving bribe from service seekers.
Jan 26, 2017
POLITICS
Rs 1b Swiss aid for bridges pledged
Rs 1b Swiss aid for bridges pledged
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: Switzerland has agreed to contribute a total of CHF 9.9 million (equivalent approximately NPR. 1 billion) to Nepal to expedite the construction of bridges and facilitate improved access through Motorable Local Road Bridge Programme (MLRBP), Phase III.
Jan 26, 2017
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
NRA authorizes release of Rs 12 billion for quake survivors
NRA authorizes release of Rs 12 billion for quake survivors
KATHMANDU, Jan 26: The National Re-construction Authority (NRA) has Thursday given authority to concerned agencies to release around Rs 12 billion to hand out second installment of the relief grant to the quake-survivors in 14 worst hit districts for the reconstruction of their quake-damaged houses.
Jan 26, 2017