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RSP decides to revise its protest strategy as govt signals t...

KATHMANDU, Oct 26: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to change the form of its protests as the government prepares to act tough  against activities aimed at destabilizing the government.
Oct 26, 2024
My City, People

Young Nepali researcher Sapkota breaks the barriers in space...

KATHMANDU, Aug 26: In Nepal, many aspiring scientists believe that breakthrough research requires expensive equipment. "We don’t have enough research opportunities and equipment" is a common phrase among aspiring Nepalese researchers. This misconception has discouraged many from pursuing advanced sc...
Aug 26, 2024
Interview, Republica Watch

‘My tenure in Nepal has been the most rewarding of my 35-yea...

As she prepares to return home after completing her diplomatic assignment in Nepal, the schedule of Australian Ambassador to Nepal Felicity Volk remains packed with farewell receptions and other diplomatic engagements. Amid this whirlwind, Republica had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with her...
Aug 21, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Foreign Minister Rana delivers PM Oli’s invitation to Indian...

Nepal-India bilateral talks focus on enhancing connectivity and strengthening mutually beneficial partnership.
Aug 20, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch

China to assist Nepal in establishing fertilizer plant: Amba...

KATHMANDU, Aug 10: At a time when the government's plan to establish a chemical fertilizer factory has not materialized even after four decades since discussions began, China has shown interest in investing in chemical fertilizer factories in Nepal.
Aug 10, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Experts call for streamlining Nepal's diplomatic missions am...

KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government decided to open a Nepali Embassy in Portugal on November 9, 2023, and also recommended an ambassador. The decision came amid ongoing calls to streamline the number of Nepali diplomatic missions abroad, given the country's ailing economic condition.
Aug 04, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Two-Party Push: NC and UML's new coalition sparks debate on...

KATHMANDU, July 30: Ever since the country's two largest and traditionally rival parties-- the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML-- agreed to form a new government on July 1, pledging constitutional amendments to ensure political stability, speculation has grown about a potential shift towards a t...
Jul 30, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch

EXPLAINED: What triggered changes in the UML-Maoist coalitio...

KATHMANDU, July 2: Differences between the ruling the CPN (Maoist Center) and the CPN-UML became evident with the recent budget presented by Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun and the dispute over the appointment of a new chief of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). However, few anticipated that the...
Jul 02, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Nepal hopes for improved relations with India as PM Modi beg...

KATHMANDU, June 7: As Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi is set to assume office as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term on Sunday, there is cautious optimism in Nepal that the fractured mandate, giving regional parties a bigger say in India’s central government,...
Jun 08, 2024
Interview

‘Nepal cannot afford to lose a step in the fight against cli...

UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific of UNDP, Kanni Wignaraja, visited Nepal last week. During her visit, she held meetings with key politicians and interacted with policymakers and local communities, where she shared her concerns about the impa...
May 12, 2024