POLITICS
Deputy Speaker Rana refutes allegations of taking undue benefits from US Embassy
Deputy Speaker Rana refutes allegations of taking undue bene...
KATHMANDU, July 19: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Indira Rana, has acknowledged requesting the US Embassy for an earlier date for visa interview but dismissed allegations the she requested visas for anyone else. She clarified in a statement on Friday that she did not commit any imm...
Jul 19, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Public debt exceeds Rs 2.434 trillion, increasing by over Rs 305 billion in one year
Public debt exceeds Rs 2.434 trillion, increasing by over Rs...
KATHMANDU, July 19: Nepal's public debt has reached Rs 2.434 trillion, according to data released by the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO). By mid-July of the last fiscal year (FY), this debt amounted to 42.65 percent of Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP), comprising Rs 1.180 trillion in domest...
Jul 19, 2024
WORLD
Global IT disruption grounds planes, hits hospitals, TV and banks
Global IT disruption grounds planes, hits hospitals, TV and...
KATHMANDU, July 19: A massive global IT failure on Friday caused widespread disruptions, grounding planes, interrupting TV coverage, and affecting banks, hospitals, and financial markets. The failure led to flight delays worldwide, card machine breakdowns, a pause in news updates from the London Sto...
Jul 19, 2024
SOCIETY
10 people killed in elephant attacks in Koshi in last FY
10 people killed in elephant attacks in Koshi in last FY
JHAPA, July 19: As many as 10 people lost their lives and 25 others were injured in elephant attacks in Koshi Province last fiscal year 2023/24.
Jul 19, 2024
POLITICS
Speaker Ghimire concerned about delay in completion of under-construction parliament build...
Speaker Ghimire concerned about delay in completion of under...
KATHMANDU, July 19: The Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Devraj Ghimire, has shown concerns about the delays in the completion of the under-construction Parliament Building.
Jul 19, 2024
SOCIETY
Locals continue to protest against New Road footpath expansion
Locals continue to protest against New Road footpath expansi...
KATHMANDU, July 19: Locals obstructing the footpath expansion work in Kathmandu's New Road area have continued their protests. Nepal Police, KMC Police, and other security personnel have been deployed in large numbers to manage the situation.
Jul 19, 2024
POLITICS
US envoy pays courtesy call on Foreign Minister Rana
US envoy pays courtesy call on Foreign Minister Rana
KATHMANDU, July 19: Ambassador of the United States of America to Nepal, Dean R Thompson, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, at the latter's office in Singha Durbar on Friday.
Jul 19, 2024
SOCIETY
Three arrested for attempting to smuggle gold from TIA parking lot
Three arrested for attempting to smuggle gold from TIA parki...
KATHMANDU, July 19: The police have arrested three individuals for attempting to smuggle gold through the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The arrests were made in the parking lot of the airport, where the individuals were found in possession of 52 grams of gold.
Jul 19, 2024
SPORTS
ACC Women’s Asia Cup: Nepal wins toss, invites UAE to bat first
ACC Women’s Asia Cup: Nepal wins toss, invites UAE to bat fi...
KATHMANDU, July 19: Nepal faces the UAE in the opening match of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup today. After winning the toss, Nepal chose to bowl first.
Jul 19, 2024
SOCIETY
KOICA Nepal office holds pre-departure orientation for health ministry officials
KOICA Nepal office holds pre-departure orientation for healt...
KATHMANDU, July 19: The KOICA Nepal Office conducted a pre-departure orientation for 15 government officials from the Ministry of Health and Population on July 18, 2024.
Jul 19, 2024