OPINION
Circular Economy of Plastics
Circular Economy of Plastics
The focus of this year’s World Environment Day was solutions to plastic pollution which was observed under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution. Similarly, in 2022, at the UN Environment Assembly, a resolution was endorsed to end plastic pollution.
Sep 11, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Why is an "NOC" required while going abroad for higher education?
Why is an "NOC" required while going abroad for higher educa...
For a long time now, Nepali students have been heading to developed countries for higher education. There has been a significant rise in the number of Nepali students pursuing higher education abroad. The rising number of students seeking higher education abroad has become a matter of concern for th...
Sep 11, 2023
WORLD
Nine hurt as Air China plane makes emergency landing in Singapore
Nine hurt as Air China plane makes emergency landing in Sing...
SINGAPORE, Sept 11: An Air China flight made an emergency landing in Singapore on Sunday after its left engine caught fire, leaving nine of the 155 people on board with minor injuries, authorities said.
Sep 11, 2023
SOCIETY, Lifestyle
Dispute over film ‘Ek Bhagavad Gita’ resolved
Dispute over film ‘Ek Bhagavad Gita’ resolved
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The dispute over the title of the film 'Ek Bhagavad Gita' has been resolved after the producers agreed to change the title of the movie. According to the agreement reached between the complainants and the film producers, the movie will now be called 'Ek Bhagavad ra Ek Gita' (soci...
Sep 11, 2023
POLITICS
Reign of misrule: Challenges in achieving Nepal’s five-year plan target
Reign of misrule: Challenges in achieving Nepal’s five-year...
KATHMANDU, Sept 11: The government implemented the 15th five-year plan in the fiscal year (FY) 2019/20. The goal of the 15th plan is to curb corruption and establish good governance in the country. The main goal of the plan is to build a virtuous society by strengthening the regulatory bodies.
Sep 11, 2023
Editorial
Tackling Dengue Menace
Tackling Dengue Menace
In recent weeks, various parts of the country including the Kathmandu Valley have been grappling with a severe outbreak of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease that has tragically claimed 14 lives and affected more than 24,000 individuals.
Sep 11, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
As footpaths shrink, Annapurna trek duration plummets from 28 to 5 days
As footpaths shrink, Annapurna trek duration plummets from 2...
POKHARA, Sept 10: Renowned trekking entrepreneur, Tikaram Sapkota, once offered comprehensive 28-day packages for adventurous tourists embarking on the awe-inspiring Annapurna trek, but things have dramatically changed over the past 15 years.
Sep 10, 2023
ECONOMY
Two EV charging stations come into operation in Pokhara
Two EV charging stations come into operation in Pokhara
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KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have come into operation, one each at the Kalika Fuel Centre in Pokhara and the APF Welfare Service Centre in Pokhara.
Sep 10, 2023
SOCIETY
Mass awareness stressed to prevent suicide
Mass awareness stressed to prevent suicide
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Psychiatrists and psychoanalysts have emphasized the roles of each sector to prevent suicide, stressing making the community aware to discourage suicide tendency.
Sep 10, 2023
ECONOMY
APG report on Nepal's anti-money laundering measures launched, advising high-level commitm...
APG report on Nepal's anti-money laundering measures launche...
KATHMANDU, Sept 10: A mutual evaluation report (MER) on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures in Nepal has been released. The document was published on September 8.
Sep 10, 2023