It is a somber reality that road accidents have become a common occurrence in our country, often with terrible loss of lives as well as crippling injuries. On Saturday morning, the country woke up to a shocking piece of news about a terrible accident involving a passenger bus in Bhaluwang, Dang where twelve people died and many others received critical injuries.

Take additional measures to stop Nepali nationals in warzones

Published On: January 13, 2024 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica

In yet another tragic news coming from Russia, another Nepali national, who was fighting alongside the Russian army in Ukraine, was killed.  The deceased has been identified as Sonu Sunar of Kathebar of Pyuthan Municipality-4. Sunar’s friend, who was injured in the war, informed the family back home about the tragic news. It is learnt that Sunar, who was working in Qatar, had left for Russia a few months ago in the hope of making a lucrative income.

Restoring public faith in the government

Published On: January 12, 2024 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica

In a welcome relief to service seekers waiting for years to get their driver’s license cards for months, Germany's Muehlbauer Company delivered over 600,000 driver’s license cards to the Nepal government on Thursday. The delivery of the first consignment of the driver’s license cards comes as a breath of fresh air for the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) and the 1,458,000 drivers who have been patiently awaiting the renewal or issuance of their licenses for a long time.

The credit-deposit (CD) ratio of banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have fallen below 80 percent due to a slow increase in lending compared to the excessive rise in deposit collection. According to the records with Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the CD Ratio of the BFIs stood at 79.94 percent as of Sunday.

Translate words into real action

Published On: January 10, 2024 07:35 AM NPT By: Republica

Acknowledging the failure of the government to address the grievances of a large number of victims of cooperatives even after a long time, Prime Minister Pushpa Kumar Dahal on Monday directed the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to come up with a concrete proposal to address the issue.

Tackling the menace of new COVID-19 variant

Published On: January 9, 2024 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica

The COVID-19 infection has emerged as a major concern yet again with the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) confirming on Monday the detection of its new variant in Nepal.

Avoid excessive use of force while handling protests

Published On: January 8, 2024 07:25 AM NPT By: Republica

The Barathhawa area in Sarlahi has been tense for the past two days. The local administration in Sarlahi has imposed a curfew to contain the possible unpleasant situation as the clash that ensued between the police personnel and the agitating demonstrators has claimed the life of one person and several others are said to have been injured.

Welcome progress in resolving Kathmandu's water woes

Published On: January 7, 2024 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica

In a major development that makes Kathmanduites heave a sigh of relief, the Melamchi Water Supply Project, a vital lifeline for the residents of Kathmandu Valley, is approaching the final stages of repair. This news comes as a ray of hope for the people grappling with persistent water shortages in the bustling capital.

A positive milestone for Nepal-India bilateral relations

Published On: January 6, 2024 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica

In a significant development, Nepal and India inked a long-term Power Trade Agreement (PTA) on Thursday, solidifying India's commitment to purchase 10,000 MW of electricity from Nepal over the next decade. This landmark agreement, signed during the Joint Commission (JC) meeting between the two countries, marks a pivotal moment in regional cooperation and energy trade.

A forward-thinking move towards a greener future

Published On: January 5, 2024 07:00 AM NPT By: Republica

In a significant move towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future, the government has recently made a groundbreaking decision that mandates gasoline stations receiving new operating licenses to include Electric Vehicle (EV) charging units on their premises. This commendable move, backed by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI), is poised to revolutionize the transportation sector and contribute to the reduction in reliance on fossil fuel.