SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Govt starts initiative to reclaim Nepal Sanskrit University land
Govt starts initiative to reclaim Nepal Sanskrit University...
KATHMANDU, July 8: The government has started an initiative to reclaim the 1326 bighas of land belonging to Nepal Sanskrit University that has been occupied by representatives of major political parties.
Jul 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price decreases by Rs 400 per tola
Gold price decreases by Rs 400 per tola
KATHMANDU, July 8: The price of gold has dropped by Rs 400 per tola on Monday. The price of gold set a record of Rs 145,400 per tola on Sunday.
Jul 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Department Mines and Geology grants exploration permits for 80 mines across Nepal
Department Mines and Geology grants exploration permits for...
KATHMANDU, July 8: The Department of Mines and Geology(DoMG) has authorized the exploration of 80 mines situated in various regions of Nepal. According to Narayan Baskota, the DoMG's information officer, several companies have been granted mining prospecting certificates for the period spanning mid-...
Jul 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Narayanghat-Butwal road expansion work halted due to rain
Narayanghat-Butwal road expansion work halted due to rain
NAWALPUR, July 8: The expansion work of Narayanghat-Butwal road section has come to a standstill due to continuous rains.
Jul 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Three arrested with 14 kg of silver jewelry
Three arrested with 14 kg of silver jewelry
KATHMANDU, July 8: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested three individuals in possession of 14.25 kg of silver jewelry.
Jul 08, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal to witness reduced monsoon rainfall starting today
Nepal to witness reduced monsoon rainfall starting today
KATHMANDU, July 8: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) has announced that the Monsoon low-pressure line near Nepal will begin moving southward today.
Jul 08, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Monsoon death toll doubles in three days due to incessant rainfall
Monsoon death toll doubles in three days due to incessant ra...
KATHMANDU, July 8: Since the onset of the monsoon, a total of 62 people have died, with four people reported missing, and 90 others injured due to monsoon-induced disasters like floods, landslides, and lightning.
Jul 08, 2024
OPINION
Using anticipatory actions for improved monsoon readiness: Learning lessons from the Third...
Using anticipatory actions for improved monsoon readiness: L...
At the heart of disaster risk management is anticipatory action, which provides a proactive strategy for reducing the catastrophic effects of disasters. The 3rd National Dialogue on Anticipatory Action (AA), which took place in Kathmandu on May 9 and 10, recently offered an important forum for discu...
Jul 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Life insurance policies worth Rs 11.91 billion surrendered in the first 11 months of curre...
Life insurance policies worth Rs 11.91 billion surrendered i...
KATHMANDU, July 8: Insured individuals surrendered their insurance policies worth Rs 1.21 billion during one month of mid-May and mid-June this year.
Jul 08, 2024
Editorial
Ensure better preparedness for monsoon disasters
Ensure better preparedness for monsoon disasters
The onset of monsoon, following a prolonged drought, has already begun wreaking havoc across the country. Reports of floods, landslides, and loss of life are emerging from various parts of the country. Since the onset of the monsoon, a total of 62 people have died, with four people reported missing,...
Jul 08, 2024