KATHMANDU, August 30: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has expressed the confidence that the Teej festival, also known as Haritalika, would further enhance social, cultural unity and would deepen family ties.

Teej festival being observed across the country

Published On: August 30, 2022 08:47 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 30: The 'Teej' festival, also known as the 'Haritalika', is being observed by Nepali Hindu women today throughout the country.

Hearing on contempt case against Mayor Shah takes place

Published On: August 29, 2022 04:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 29: Hearing on contempt of court case registered against Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) took place on Monday.

KATHMANDU, August 29:  A memorandum addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres alerting him to “multiple flaws” in the transitional justice amendment bill before Nepal’s Parliament was handed over this morning to the UN Resident Coordinator Richard Howard by a group of conflict victims and human rights defenders.

KATHMANDU, August 29: Kathmandu District Court has remanded standup comedian Apoorwa Kshitiz Singh into custody for 10 days for investigation.  Singh was arrested on Sunday evening on the charge of hurting the sentiments of the Newar community through a comedy video.

UML draws House’s attention to TU incident

Published On: August 29, 2022 02:49 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 29: The CPN-UML has drawn the attention of parliament, saying a sister organization and individuals close to the ruling party carried out lockout and vandalism at Tribhuvan University (TU) and also attempted an attack on the university’s office-bearers.

Aryal appointed as legal advisor to KMC

Published On: August 29, 2022 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 29: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has appointed advocate Om Prakash Aryal as its legal advisor.

Business people obstruct metropolis in Bira Complex

Published On: August 29, 2022 01:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 29: A scuffle broke out between the Kathmandu municipal police and businessmen at Bira Complex in New Road in Kathmandu on Monday.

KATHMANDU, August 29: Kohalpur remains tense since early this morning as a team led by Mayor Purna Prasad Acharya tried to remove illegal structures built by encroaching upon public land in the town. The mayor-led team was deployed from early morning to remove the illegal structures and towers along the New Road in Kohalpur.

KATHMANDU, August 29: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has instructed to submit the design approval of Bishal Bazar Building to the ward office within 24 hours.