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‘Ireland is a strong advocate for support to Nepal's LDC graduation’
I believe there are real opportunities between Ireland and Nepal that we could seize. The first challenge is to raise awareness about Nepal in Ireland and Ireland in Nepal. --Non-Resident Ambassador of Ireland to Nepal Kevin Kelly.
Jan 14, 2025
‘Switzerland supports Nepal's victim-centric transiti...
‘Switzerland supports Nepal's victim-centric transiti...
Dec 29, 2024
Pokhara and Bhairahawa airports should serve as an alte...
Pokhara and Bhairahawa airports should serve as an alte...
Nov 09, 2024
‘EVs can help Nepal conserve foreign exchange spent ...
‘EVs can help Nepal conserve foreign exchange spent ...
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POLITICS, AUDIO/VIDEO, Interview, Latest Updates
“There is no alternative to Nijgadh Int’l Airport”
“There is no alternative to Nijgadh Int’l Airport”
KATHMANDU, Sept 25: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Yogesh Bhattarai has said that there is no alternative to the Nijgadh International Airport in Bara as the capacity of the only international airport in the country – the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) – is sure to get satu...
Sep 25, 2020
Interview, DIASPORA, Latest Updates
Anjan is making Nepal visible in Israel
Anjan is making Nepal visible in Israel
When she heard of her appointment as Nepal’s ambassador to Israel two years ago, Dr Anjan Shakya was not elated. She preferred some other country. Moreover, she feared Israel might not have been entirely free of the conflict; she grew up hearing about the war between Israel and Palestine. On Februar...
Sep 23, 2020
ECONOMY, Interview, Latest Updates
“Resilient recovery requires investing in new growth opportunities that build overall resi...
“Resilient recovery requires investing in new growth opportu...
In an email interview with Republica, Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Director for the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, explains the framework along with other issues like the World Bank’s support to Nepal and how the government should manage its resources during this crisis:
Aug 25, 2020
ECONOMY, AUDIO/VIDEO, Interview, Republica Watch, Latest Updates
Loan repayment period will be extended, Monetary Policy will meet the private sector’s exp...
Loan repayment period will be extended, Monetary Policy will...
In an interview with Republica’s Sagar Ghimire on Monday, Governor Adhikari discussed the focus of the upcoming monetary policy, plans to provide relief and other facilities to businesses battered by the pandemic, efforts to lower interest rates and measures to safeguard financial stability during t...
Jul 02, 2020
Interview, Republica Watch
We urge India to accept the truth: FM Gyawali
We urge India to accept the truth: FM Gyawali
Republica’s Subhash Ghimire and Nagarik’s Gunraj Luitel sat for an extensive conversation with Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali at his office in Singha Durbar on Saturday.
May 24, 2020
POLITICS, Interview, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
We will restart economic activities once the situation is under control: PM Oli
We will restart economic activities once the situation is un...
Here is the edited version of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s interview with Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) about COVID-19, the government’s preparation to tackle this crisis and a host of other issues at his official residence in Baluwatar on Sunday.
Apr 20, 2020
POLITICS, Interview, Latest Updates, Coronavirus
The govt is not sleeping: Foreign Minister Gyawali
The govt is not sleeping: Foreign Minister Gyawali
While reports claim that individuals with the symptoms are not being entertained by private hospitals triggering a riskier and chaotic situation, the government's coordination is seen not very effective to handle the national crisis. Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali spoke to Republica's Anjali Subed...
Mar 27, 2020
Interview, Latest Updates
Regional cooperation agenda must be kept separate from bilateral relations
Regional cooperation agenda must be kept separate from bilat...
Nepal and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. Ever since the establishment of the diplomatic relations, the two countries have enjoyed cordial relation based on goodwill, mutual cooperation, and friendship. A F...
Mar 22, 2020
ECONOMY, Interview
Cashless society helps track payments and prevent tax avoidance
Cashless society helps track payments and prevent tax avoida...
Ashoke SJB Rana is the CEO of Himalayan Bank Ltd, with almost three decades of banking experience. Republica caught up with Rana to talk about advantages and disadvantages of cashless economy, among other issues. Excerpts:
Mar 12, 2020
Interview, Latest Updates
Nepal should not be swayed by disinformation on MCC
Nepal should not be swayed by disinformation on MCC
A bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by Representative Ami Bera, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s (HFAC) Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation, was in Nepal earlier this week. The four-member delegation that included Representative George Holding, Member of...
Feb 27, 2020