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Janamat-Nagarik Unmukti Party reach merger deal to form ‘Nag...

The name of the merged party will be ‘Nagarik Janamat Party,’ and the election symbol will remain the ‘Dhakiya,’ currently used by NUP.
5 days ago
SOCIETY

Govt's ambitious new city projects mired in challenges

The government has planned 54 new cities across the Mid-Hill Highway, Postal Highway, and mountainous regions. However, these cities remain largely unimplemented due to inadequate budget and workforce.
Mar 18, 2025
SOCIETY

Female land ownership rises in urban areas

Female land ownership has been increasing in Kathmandu Valley and other urban areas. However, rural areas have not experienced the same rise in female landowners compared to urban regions.
Mar 16, 2025
POLITICS

Public outrage as govt tries to institutionalize lifelong be...

The government's move to institutionalize lifelong state benefits for former VVIPs including the president, vice president, prime minister, chief justices, parliament speakers, among others has sparked widespread public outrage.
Mar 15, 2025
SOCIETY

Govt proposes heavy fines, strict measures for traffic viola...

The government has drafted a law to impose a fine 20 times higher than the current penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport included this proposal in the draft of the Vehicle and Transport Management Act, 2081 BS.
Mar 13, 2025
POLITICS

Janamat party leaders face mounting pressure for clarificati...

Dr Chandra Kant (CK) Raut-led Janamat Party (JP) has asked the party’s Vice-Chair Deepak Kumar Sah and central treasurer Surendra Narayan Yadav for a clarification.
Mar 11, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Green Growth, Growing Gaps: Nepal’s forest cover soars 46%,...

Nepal's forest coverage has expanded to 46.08 percent, yet the country paradoxically faces rising timber imports. Despite the potential for self-reliance, inefficient forest management and policy setbacks have hindered timber production. Agricultural land is shrinking as forests grow, and misaligned...
Mar 09, 2025
SOCIETY

Melamchi pipes keep bursting: Who is to blame- KUKL or NEA?

A water supply pipe beneath the road from Thapathali Chowk to Paropakar Maternity Hospital burst on Tuesday morning, spilling about 500,000 liters of water. The incident disrupted the water distribution system in the area.
Mar 05, 2025
SOCIETY

PSC recommends additional secretary post

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has recommended to the members of the subcommittee of the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee to create a new post of additional secretary in the bill related to the formation, operation, and conditions in the federal civil service, which is currently unde...
Mar 04, 2025
SOCIETY

Excessive holidays trouble service seekers

The government published the list of public holidays for the year 2082 BS in the official gazette. In addition, the law grants government employees separate leave. If we include public holidays, festival holidays, Saturday holidays, birthday holidays, special holidays decided by the Council of Minis...
Mar 03, 2025