SOCIETY
Nepali student found dead in KIIT University hostel in Odisha
Nepali student found dead in KIIT University hostel in Odish...
Reports suggest that she had previously complained to the university's International Relations Office about alleged abuse by a male classmate.
Feb 17, 2025
SOCIETY
70,331 drivers face action in Bagmati, raise Rs 59.189 million in fine
70,331 drivers face action in Bagmati, raise Rs 59.189 milli...
The traffic police, who launched a special campaign in the districts of Bagmati Province to reduce traffic accidents, have taken action against 70,331 drivers during the first seven months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25.
Feb 17, 2025
SPORTS
Four-nation women's football championship kicks off today, Nepal to face Kyrgyzstan
Four-nation women's football championship kicks off today, N...
The opening match will feature Myanmar and Lebanon at the Dashrath Stadium at 2 pm. Myanmar is the highest-ranked team in the ongoing tournament, ranked 55th in FIFA's rankings. Nepal is ranked 103rd in this ranking, while Kyrgyzstan is ranked 128th and Lebanon is ranked 134th.
Feb 17, 2025
Market
Gold price increases by Rs 1,200 per tola
Gold price increases by Rs 1,200 per tola
The price of gold has been set at Rs 168,700 per tola. It was traded at Rs 167,500 per tola on Sunday.
Feb 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Madhesh CM Singh uncovers Janakpur hospital corruption as ambulance driver
Madhesh CM Singh uncovers Janakpur hospital corruption as am...
As legitimate hospital operators continue to complain about ambulance drivers and brokers demanding high commissions before sending patients, making it difficult for hospitals to meet service standards, Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh impersonated an ambulance driver and spoke to a private hospita...
Feb 17, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli to address Lumbini Provincial Assembly meeting
PM Oli to address Lumbini Provincial Assembly meeting
PM Oli is visiting Dang at the invitation of Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya and Speaker Tula Ram Gharti Magar. The invitation was made in accordance with Sub-rule (2) of Rule 220 of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly Regulations, 2079 BS.
Feb 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Manang Shaken: Earthquake tremors follow New Delhi and Bihar quakes
Manang Shaken: Earthquake tremors follow New Delhi and Bihar...
Tremors of earthquake were felt in the Pabhra area of the mountainous district of Manang earlier this morning. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, a 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck the area at 8:22 AM.
Feb 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Pathibhara cable car supporters attacked, smeared with black soot
Pathibhara cable car supporters attacked, smeared with black...
The controversy over the construction of a cable car in the Pathibhara region of Taplejung has intensified. On Sunday, a dissatisfied group attacked and smeared black soot on Padam Chenji Mabo, a supporter of the Pathibhara cable car project in Dharan.
Feb 17, 2025
Republica Watch
Bestsellers but No Blueprint: Why Nepal Still Lacks a Book Policy
Bestsellers but No Blueprint: Why Nepal Still Lacks a Book P...
Nepal’s book industry is growing, but the country still lacks a comprehensive book policy to support authors, publishers, and readers. Despite an increasing number of ISBN registrations and an estimated Rs 2 billion annual market, there is little official data on book sales. Nepali readers, es...
Feb 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Only 150,000 licenses printed in seven months
Only 150,000 licenses printed in seven months
The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has printed 150,000 vehicle licenses in the first seven months of the current fiscal year (up to mid-February). During the same period, the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) printed and distributed 169,439 smart card licenses.
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Feb 17, 2025