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Govt introduces 'National Startups Policy, 2080' to boost entrepreneurial growth with tax waivers

Published On: May 19, 2024 03:50 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: The government is set to support investment in startup companies through the implementation of the 'National Startups Policy, 2080', recently adopted by the Council of Ministers.

KMC begins PSC exam preparation classes with 177 participants

Published On: May 19, 2024 03:13 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has launched public service commission (PSC) examination preparation classes for its residents. Out of 205 applicants, 177 were selected to participate in the classes, which began today.

National Assembly session postponed till 3:15 PM today

Published On: May 19, 2024 02:34 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: A meeting of the National Assembly (NA) scheduled for 1:15 PM today has been put off by two hours.

Bagmati govt to table its policies and programs on May 27: Speaker Pathak

Published On: May 19, 2024 01:57 PM NPT By: Republica

MAKWANPUR, May 19: Speaker of Bagmati Province Assembly, Bhuvan Kumar Pathak, has said that the parties have agreed to table the policies and programs of the provincial government for the fiscal year 2081-82 in the provincial assembly that will be held in the afternoon on May 27.

Police constable murder case: Identities of arrested revealed

Published On: May 19, 2024 01:56 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: The police have revealed the identities of seven individuals, including two minors, charged with the murder of Yubraj Ghimire, a police constable. The arrests were announced on Sunday morning during a press conference.

HoR meeting set for 2 PM today

Published On: May 19, 2024 01:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) will be held at two o'clock in the afternoon today.

Seven arrested on charge of murdering police constable

Published On: May 19, 2024 01:18 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19:  Police have arrested seven individuals on the charge of murdering Police Constable Yubraj Ghimire. District Police Range, Kathmandu, announced that it will hold a press conference to reveal the identities of the suspects.

Two youth drown in river in Tanahun

Published On: May 19, 2024 01:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU May, 19:  Two youths drowned while swimming in the Battar Suleraha river, Bandipur Rural Municipality-2, Tanahun on Saturday.

Gold, silver prices hit record high

Published On: May 19, 2024 12:46 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: The price of gold has climbed in the domestic market. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Associations, the price of fine gold has increased by Rs 1,600 per tola (11.66 grams) and reached Rs 140,900. Fine gold was traded at Rs 139,300 on Friday.

Opposition parties agree to let Home Minister Lamichhane address parliament

Published On: May 19, 2024 12:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: In a recent meeting, opposition parties have agreed to allow Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane to speak at the House of Representatives session on Sunday.

IPPAN establishes policy research and land acquisition and building funds

Published On: May 19, 2024 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: The Independent Power Producers' Association (IPPAN) has established policy research and land acquisition and construction funds.

Nepali nationals in Kyrgyzstan urged to exercise caution as mob violence targets foreign students

Published On: May 19, 2024 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Nepali nationals living in Kyrgyzstan have been urged to exercise caution and stay indoors until the situation there returns to normal.

Lalitpur fire incident: Sanjay Giri dies during treatment, death toll reaches four

Published On: May 19, 2024 09:40 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: The death toll in the tin shed fire incident in Lalitpur has reached four.

One killed, two injured in road accident in Butwal

Published On: May 19, 2024 09:35 AM NPT By: Republica

LUMBINI, May 19: One person was killed and two others injured after an ambulance hit them in Butwal sub-metropolis-13 along the East-West Highway.

Ghumti-Ranitari road to be closed for 16 days

Published On: May 19, 2024 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

TANAHUN, May 19: The Ghumti-Ranitari road, an alternative route to Damauli-Jamune under the Prithviraj highway will be closed for traffic for the next 16 days. The road will remain closed until June 3 for upgrading of the road.

Parties holding meeting to finalize mandate of parliamentary probe committee

Published On: May 19, 2024 08:50 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: A meeting of major parties is being held to finalize the mandate of the parliamentary probe committee to investigate the issue of cooperative fraud.

Light to moderate rainfall likely in Koshi, Gandaki Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces

Published On: May 19, 2024 08:44 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is currently taking place in some places of Koshi and parts of the hilly areas of Bagmati province.

Bankers and automobile dealers cautiously welcome the monetary policy review

Published On: May 19, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 19: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has turned flexible over the mandatory capital adequacy funds that the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have to maintain while issuing credits to their clients.

Parties must find ways to resolve parliamentary deadlock

Published On: May 19, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

Parliament meetings have been obstructed for the past few days. In Thursday's meeting, lawmakers belonging to the ruling and opposition parties were engaged in a brawl in the parliament. When the lawmakers belonging to the opposition parties surrounded the home minister to prevent him from speaking in the House, the MPs, including the Chairman of CPN-UML, started to literally retaliate, turning the House of Representatives into a kind of "battlefield."

Foreign investment commitments reach Rs 53 billion in 10 months, Rs 2.15 billion approved via automated system

Published On: May 18, 2024 09:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, May 18: Nepal received foreign investment commitments amounting to over Rs 53 billion  in the first 10 months (mid-July to mid-April) of the current fiscal year 2023/24.