Dr Bajracharya appointed VC of Lumbini Buddhist University

Published On: August 30, 2023 04:04 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Prof Dr Subarna Lal Bajracharya has been appointed the vice-chancellor (VC) of Lumbini Buddhist University based in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30:  Nepal has taken two wickets against Pakistan in the Asia Cup match being played in Pakistan.

PM Dahal condoles demise of human rights defender Baral

Published On: August 30, 2023 03:08 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed sorrow over the demise of human rights defender and leftist leader Teknath Baral.

Whereabouts of Major Pundit still unknown

Published On: August 30, 2023 03:01 PM NPT By: Republica

JAJARKOT, Aug 30: The whereabouts of the commander of Nepal Army Nandabox Battalion in Dunai, Dolpa, are still unknown. There is no trace of him, although four days have elapsed since his disappearance.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Nepal Police has sent Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dinesh Acharya to Hong Kong to collect more evidence about gold smuggling. It is believed that SSP Acharya will coordinate with the Hong Kong Police to gather the necessary evidence.

Palpa jeep accident: All three dead identified

Published On: August 30, 2023 01:51 PM NPT By: Republica

BUTWAL, Aug 30: The identity of those who died when a landslide fell on a Scorpio in Jorte of Palpa has been ascertained. Three persons were killed on the spot when a Scorpio of Ruru Resunga Transport Pvt Ltd with registration number Lu 1 Ja 4600 was hit by a landslide in Ribdikot Rural Municipality-2 Jorte on the Tansen-Tamghas subsidiary highway.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Buddha Air has sent 68 passengers including CPN-UML leaders to Janakpur on another plane.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: It's monsoon time. Air pollution has decreased due to rain. Although there is not much discussion, an international report has shown that air pollution in Nepal has a serious impact on public health leading to a significant reduction in the average life expectancy of Nepalis.

Palpa road accident: Three die on the spot

Published On: August 30, 2023 11:03 AM NPT By: Republica

RAMPUR, Aug 30: At least three persons died in a jeep accident in Ribdikot Rural Municipality-2, Jorte, of Palpa.

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Nepal Calendar Determination Committee has clarified that Raksha Bandhan, Janai Purnima and Gai Jatra festivals are scheduled for Thursday, August 31 in the calendar approved by Nepal the (Panchanga) hindu calendar. This year, due to the change in tithi, the two-day festival is scheduled for one day, the committee said.