Published On: April 15, 2023 07:40 AM NPT By: Republica
The COVID-19 infection is still a concern for Nepal as the country recorded 136 new cases of the virus on Friday, along with 68 recoveries. The Ministry of Health and Population released this information, revealing that out of the 1,424 swab samples tested, 34 PCR and 102 antigen tests came back positive for the virus.
Published On: April 14, 2023 07:53 AM NPT By: Republica
In recent years, Nepal has seen numerous cases of corruption and misconduct by politicians. In many cases, these politicians have been able to evade punishment due to their political connections and influence. This lack of accountability has eroded public trust in politicians and the political system as a whole. This has put the fate of democracy in the country itself in serious jeopardy.
Published On: April 13, 2023 08:03 AM NPT By: Republica
It is a shame that the Prime Minister Dahal has failed to give full shape to the cabinet, and this is a matter of great concern for the country.
Published On: April 12, 2023 07:15 AM NPT By: Republica
Mayor Balendra Shah (Balen) of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has issued a bold statement, calling out the federal government for its non-cooperation and lack of coordination in resolving various local issues.
Published On: April 11, 2023 07:50 AM NPT By: Republica
The bilateral energy talk between Nepal and Bangladesh scheduled for May is significant for both countries, offering an opportunity to explore new avenues for cross-border energy trade.
Published On: April 10, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica
Nepali honey is an exquisite product that possesses unparalleled taste and health benefits. However, unfortunately, it struggles to find a market due to the easy import of substandard honey from India, which is a threat to the livelihoods of local farmers and the quality of products available to consumers.
Published On: April 9, 2023 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica
Nepal has requested for preferential treatment of its primary products in bilateral trade with China to help address the widening trade deficit between the two countries. During the 15th meeting of the Bilateral Diplomatic Consultation Mechanism held in Beijing on Friday, Nepal's Foreign Secretary Bharat Raj Paudyal, who led the Nepali delegation, proposed preferential treatment of Nepal's primary products such as tea, coffee, herbal products, cooked buffalo meat, and other agricultural products.
Published On: April 8, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica
The first 100 days in office are a critical period for any newly elected government to set the tone and direction for its tenure. This so-called 'honeymoon period' is a time of immense opportunity and expectation, but also of great challenges and hurdles. Unfortunately, for the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government, the honeymoon period has been far from smooth sailing.
Published On: April 7, 2023 07:45 AM NPT By: Republica
Child marriage remains a persistent issue in Nepal, despite being illegal. The heartbreaking stories of Jadeni Budha, Rita Khadka, and Rajkala Bohora in Jumla are just a few among the many tales of misery and regret that women in our country have to face due to child marriage.
Published On: April 6, 2023 07:30 AM NPT By: Republica
Nepal has been grappling with a longstanding issue that has held back its development - the lack of effective implementation of development projects. Despite the country receiving assistance from the international community including multilateral development partners such as the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Nepal has struggled to make satisfactory capital expenditure and meet its growth targets.