ECONOMY
Doors open to sell electricity to India: NEA
Doors open to sell electricity to India: NEA
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: After years-long efforts made by the Government of Nepal, the doors have now been opened to sell electricity produced in Nepal to the Indian market. Earlier, India used to take only the surplus electricity from Nepal. Now, electricity generated in Nepal has been allowed to be sold...
Nov 03, 2021
ECONOMY
KOICA hands over infrastructure project in Nawalparasi District
KOICA hands over infrastructure project in Nawalparasi Distr...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The Government of the Republic of Korea through Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has provided support in Nawalparasi District with its “Inclusive Rural Development Project (IRDN).
Nov 03, 2021
ECONOMY
Power produced from Arun River will help strengthen Nepal’s economy: Finance Minister Shar...
Power produced from Arun River will help strengthen Nepal’s...
KIMATHANKA, Nov 3: Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has said the electricity produced from the Arun River of Sankhuwasabha would enable Nepal’s economy.
Nov 03, 2021
SOCIETY
Flowflex COVID-19 self-test kit in Nepali market
Flowflex COVID-19 self-test kit in Nepali market
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Skytouch Biomed has introduced a COVID-19 self-test kit in Nepali market.
Nov 03, 2021
SOCIETY
Tractor accident leaves three dead in Jajarkot
Tractor accident leaves three dead in Jajarkot
JAJARKOT, Nov 3: Three persons died and one other injured in a tractor accident in Jajarkot. The tractor en route to Sepukhola of Barekot Rural Municipality from Kalimati of Nalgad Municipality met with the accident in Nalgad Municipality-5, Jhulkedanda at 2:00 AM this morning.
Nov 03, 2021
SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
Nepal Police celebrate Kukur Tihar (With photos)
Nepal Police celebrate Kukur Tihar (With photos)
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Central Police Dog Training School of Nepal Police organized a special function to mark ‘Kukur Tihar’ on the occasion of Tihar festival on Wednesday.
Nov 03, 2021
POLITICS
First cabinet meeting of Rai administration revokes all political appointments made by Ach...
First cabinet meeting of Rai administration revokes all poli...
MORANG, Nov 3: The first cabinet meeting of the newly-appointed Chief Minister Rajendra Rai-led administration in Province 1 held on Tuesday evening scrapped all the decisions and political appointments made by the outgoing provincial government led by Bhim Prasad Acharya.
Nov 03, 2021
SOCIETY
People celebrate Kukur Tihar at Maitighar (With photos)
People celebrate Kukur Tihar at Maitighar (With photos)
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: People gathered to celebrate `Kukur Tihar´ at Maitighar in Kathmandu. Dogs were offered garlands and ‘tika’, which are put on them by their humans on this day.
Nov 03, 2021
WORLD
Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data
Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data
PROVIDENCE, Nov 3: Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others.
Nov 03, 2021
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Every Day is Kukur Tihar for Sneha Shrestha, the Dog Savior
Every Day is Kukur Tihar for Sneha Shrestha, the Dog Savior
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: It’s Kukur Tihar today. That day of the year when we Nepalis worship and celebrate dogs for their loyalty and service to humankind. The day is not just reserved for our beloved pets; stray dogs, too, are honored with garlands of flowers and nice treats on this ‘day of the dogs’. Bu...
Nov 03, 2021