ECONOMY
Govt to raise internal debt for a second time in Bhadra
Govt to raise internal debt for a second time in Bhadra
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: In a bid to raise internal debt for the second time this month, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to issue development bonds worth Rs 10 billion on Sunday.
Sep 08, 2023
ECONOMY
PRIA finally earning from int’l flights after eight months of operation
PRIA finally earning from int’l flights after eight months o...
POKHARA, Sep 8: The Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) marked its eighth month of operations on September 1 since becoming officially operational on January 1, 2023. Despite its international status, PRIA has been limited to domestic flights until now, with regular international flights...
Sep 08, 2023
ECONOMY
Gold price goes up by Rs 300 per tola
Gold price goes up by Rs 300 per tola
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The price of gold has gone up by Rs 300 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
Sep 08, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
‘Climate Breakdown’ begins
‘Climate Breakdown’ begins
KATHMANDU, Sep 8: In an alarming turn of events, Earth's surface temperature has shattered previous records over the past three months. From June to August this year, the planet's average surface temperature soared to 16.77 degrees Celsius, surpassing the norm by 0.66 degrees.
Sep 08, 2023
SOCIETY
One arrested on charge of online fraud
One arrested on charge of online fraud
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The police have arrested a person on the charge of defrauding Rs 1,095,500 by sending fake 'receipts' online. The arrested person is Sushan Ghimire, 22, who hails from Lalitpur Godavari Municipality-7 and currently lives in Kathmandu Gothatar, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Ra...
Sep 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Marijuana and hashish seized in Hong Kong traced back to TIA
Marijuana and hashish seized in Hong Kong traced back to TIA
KATHMANDU, Sep 8: Hong Kong authorities have recently confiscated a shipment of marijuana and hashish that was traced back to the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Nepal. The discovery was made on August 11 when narcotics were found on a Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) flight arriving in Hon...
Sep 08, 2023
SPORTS
Thailand defeat Nepal in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia qualifier
Thailand defeat Nepal in ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia qual...
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Nepal have faced a defeat at the hands of Thailand in their first semi-final match played today under the ICC Women's Twenty-20 World Cup Asia Region qualifier.
Sep 08, 2023
ECONOMY, Latest Updates
US Dollar surges to new heights against Nepali Rupee
US Dollar surges to new heights against Nepali Rupee
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The US dollar has soared to unprecedented levels against the Nepali rupee, reaching a record high, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). Today, the selling rate of one US dollar stands at Rs 133.44, surpassing the previous mark of Rs 133.34 recorded on August 18.
Sep 08, 2023
POLITICS
Lumbini Province Assembly prepares to approve Civil Service Bill in today’s meeting
Lumbini Province Assembly prepares to approve Civil Service...
DANG, Sept 8: The 25th meeting of the Lumbini Provincial Assembly is being held today, Friday. The provincial Civil Service Bill pending in the provincial assembly is expected to be approved in the meeting that will begin at 1PM.
Sep 08, 2023
SOCIETY
Moderate rain expected across Nepal today
Moderate rain expected across Nepal today
KATHMANDU, Sept 8: Various regions of the country are expected to experience rain with thunder today. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning at some places i...
Sep 08, 2023