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Unidentified vandals try to set fire to an election candidate's car in Madi

Published On: November 17, 2022 01:00 PM NPT By: Republica

CHITWAN, Nov 17: An attempt has been made to set fire to a vehicle used by Thakur Prasad Dhakal, a candidate for the Province  Assembly from Chitwan Electoral Constituency No. 3 (2).

People have to pay to watch FIFA World Cup 2022

Published On: November 17, 2022 11:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: The Supreme Court (SC) has refused to continue the short-term interim order issued earlier not to raise any amount in the name of the World Cup football tournament.

Women leaders contesting polls against men ‘heavy weights’ in Dang

Published On: November 17, 2022 11:00 AM NPT By: Republica

DANG, Nov 17: Women politicians are contesting the House of Representatives (HoR) and provincial assembly elections against the male ‘heavyweight’ politicians in Dang district.

Non-essential vehicles barred from operating on November 20 polls day

Published On: November 17, 2022 10:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: On the day of the House of Representatives and provincial assemblies’ elections to be held on November 20, non-essential services and vehicles except those with permits will not be allowed to operate from 4AM to 7PM.

'Silent period' to begin from tonight

Published On: November 17, 2022 10:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: The 'silent period' of election campaign for the House of Representatives and provincial assemblies elections to be held on November 20 is starting from today.

Working leadership needed for country: NC Spokesperson Mahat

Published On: November 17, 2022 09:45 AM NPT By: Republica

BHOJPUR, Nov 17: Nepali Congress (NC) Spokesperson Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has said that the country needs leadership to work instead of making tall promises.

EC seeks explanation from Ravi Lamichhane over citizenship controversy

Published On: November 17, 2022 09:30 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: The Election Commission (EC) has asked Ravi Lamichhane, chairman of the National Independent Party, for an explanation. Lamichhane was asked for an explanation after a complaint was received at the District Election Office of the EC, Chitwan, stating that Lamichhane had not renounced his Nepali citizenship while taking foreign citizenship.

President's Office responds to SC on the Citizenship Bill

Published On: November 17, 2022 09:00 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 17: President's Office has submitted a written response to the Supreme Court regarding the Citizenship Bill.

Indian national held with large quantity of sample ballot papers

Published On: November 17, 2022 08:20 AM NPT By: Republica

PARSA, Nov 17: Police have held an Indian man with a large cache of sample ballot papers that were illegally brought into Nepal from neighboring India.

Two injured in IED explosion in Banke

Published On: November 17, 2022 07:50 AM NPT By: Republica

BANKE, Nov 17: An improvised explosive device went off when it was being allegedly made in a room of a cadre belonging to the Biplab-led Maoist party on Wednesday.

Nepal’s BoP turns positive in the past 14 months, forex reserves sufficient to finance imports for 8.3 months

Published On: November 16, 2022 08:52 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Nepal’s Balance of Payments (BoP) recorded a surplus of Rs 12.43 billion in the first three months of the current fiscal year, due to an increase in remittance inflow, decline in imports and increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the period.

Best Airlines Awards 2022 to be organized on December 13

Published On: November 16, 2022 08:19 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Best Airlines Awards Nepal (BAAN) has announced to confer the Best Airlines Awards 2022 amid a special function on December 13.

WB providing grant worth $4.5 million to strengthen capacity of indigenous people and local communities in climate action

Published On: November 16, 2022 08:16 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: The World Bank (WB) is providing grant support of US $4.5 million to strengthen the capacity of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in Nepal’s forest sector.

Nepal beats Pakistan 1-0 in a friendly football match on Wednesday

Published On: November 16, 2022 07:41 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Nepal defeated Pakistan by 1-0 in the international friendly football match being held at Dasharath Stadium in Tripureshwor on Wednesday.

Consumer inflation last month eased marginally, but was still high at 8.50 percent

Published On: November 16, 2022 07:15 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: The consumer price inflation stood at 8.50 percent last month, which was double of the figure during the review month last year.

November 20 Elections: Jayanagar-Kurtha railway service to close for four days

Published On: November 16, 2022 06:36 PM NPT By: Republica

JANAKPURDHAM, Nov 16: The Jayanagar-Kurtha railway service is to be closed for four days beginning from Thursday in view of the voting for the elections to the Member of the House of Representatives and Province Assembly taking place on November 20.

Non-essential vehicles will be off road in the Valley on Nov 20

Published On: November 16, 2022 06:10 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: On the day of the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections to be held on November 20, non-essential vehicles will not be allowed to operate in the Kathmandu Valley.

Nepse gains 13.40 points, daily turnover stands below Rs 1 billion on Wednesday

Published On: November 16, 2022 05:31 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Wednesday increased by 13.40 points to close at 1,911.26 points.

Complaint demanding cancellation of candidature of Gandaki Province Finance Minister Baral filed at EC

Published On: November 16, 2022 04:55 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: A complaint has been lodged with the Election Commission (EC) demanding the cancellation of the candidature of Ramji Baral, the Finance Minister of Gandaki Province who has become a candidate for the House of Representatives from Kaski constituency no. 3.

Vote will not be counted if the confidentiality of the ballot is breached: CEC Thapaliya

Published On: November 16, 2022 04:30 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: The Election Commission (EC) has called upon all the voters to vote without fear, terror, intimidation or any kind of inducement.