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Fatal helicopter crash raises alarm on aviation safety

KATHMANDU, Aug 9:  The recent Air Dynasty helicopter crash, which claimed five lives, has sent shockwaves through Nepal's aviation industry.
Aug 09, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Five killed as Nepal suffers another aviation tragedy in two...

KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Nepal's skies, often celebrated for their stunning views, were marred by yet another tragedy on Wednesday, with an Air Dynasty helicopter with five people including captain crashing in Nuwakot.
Aug 08, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch

Social security allowance burden soars 11-fold over a decade

KATHMANDU, Aug 5: Despite no significant increase in government revenue, social security allowances have surged nearly 11-fold over the past decade.
Aug 06, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Experts call for streamlining Nepal's diplomatic missions am...

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government decided to open a Nepali Embassy in Portugal on November 9, 2023, and also recommended an ambassador. The decision came amid ongoing calls to streamline the number of Nepali diplomatic missions abroad, given the country's ailing economic condition.
Aug 04, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch

Import of cooking gas, aviation fuel via Birgunj plummets in...

PARSA, Aug 4: The import of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas or LPG) and avian turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj trade and transit point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.
Aug 04, 2024
BLOG, Republica Watch

The science of why friends make us feel good

Happy Friendship Day! Today, we celebrate those special bonds that enrich our lives, make them happier, full of laughter and more meaningful. Friendship Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August.
Aug 04, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Continuous rain improves Kathmandu's air quality significant...

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The continuous rainfall has significantly improved the air quality in the Kathmandu Valley.
Aug 04, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

SC mandates 20-meter buffer zone for Kathmandu valley rivers

KATHMANDU, Aug 3: The Supreme Court (SC) of Nepal has directed the authorities concerned to create a 20-meter buffer zone along the banks of all rivers in the Kathmandu Valley in order to mitigate flooding and protect the river ecosystems.
Aug 03, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

NEB Grade 12 results out, 52.91 percent pass the exams

KATHMANDU, Aug 3: The National Examination Board (NEB), Sanothimi, released the grade 12 results on its website on Friday.
Aug 03, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Nepal: Transitional justice process set to advance as partie...

KATHMANDU, Aug 2: After years of political wrangling and stalled progress amid differing stances among major political parties on key issues of transitional justice, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) bill is set to be passed by the current parliamentary session.
Aug 02, 2024

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