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Ballot Box Revolt: What RSP’s breakthrough victory suggests for Nepal’s politics
The Rastriya Swatantra Party’s breakthrough signals a profound shift in Nepali politics, as voters reject traditional loyalties in favor of transparency, accountability, and fresh leadership.
Mar 06, 2026
Warning, Threat or Opportunity? Nepal’s major parties...
Warning, Threat or Opportunity? Nepal’s major parties...
Feb 28, 2026
Granary in crisis: Water politics leave Madhesh parched
Granary in crisis: Water politics leave Madhesh parched
Feb 25, 2026
Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance spar...
Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance spar...
Feb 16, 2026Most read this week
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Nepal’s trade deficit widens by over 11% to Rs 1.098 trillion in eight months
Dedicated airport desk for people of Nepali origin
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4HPV vaccines to be administered to children of four districts this week
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ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Commercial banks cut average deposit rate to 4.57 percent
Commercial banks cut average deposit rate to 4.57 percent
According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the average deposit rate for the period between mid-February and mid-March has been reduced by 0.12 percentage points from 4.68 percent in the previous month.
Feb 13, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Jhapa-5: Balen’s hope rest on swing votes as numbers favor Oli
Jhapa-5: Balen’s hope rest on swing votes as numbers favor O...
Balendra Shah’s long-running feud with KP Sharma Oli has moved from social media sparring to the ballot box, with Balen challenging the UML chair in his Jhapa-5 stronghold under the RSP banner.
Jan 22, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s richest 1% own 519 times more wealth than poorest half: Report
Nepal’s richest 1% own 519 times more wealth than poorest ha...
Economic inequality widens in Nepal as living conditions worsen for poor
Jan 21, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
NC factions lock horns over who really showed up at Special General Assembly
NC factions lock horns over who really showed up at Special...
Conflicting headcounts—29 withdrawals versus 885, and 57.21 percent participation versus claims of illegitimacy—now define the NC’s escalating internal crisis.
Jan 16, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal’s oldest democratic party splits as leadership rift turns into open factional battle
Nepal’s oldest democratic party splits as leadership rift tu...
Nepali Congress (NC), Nepal’s oldest and once-unifying political party, has formally split after party President Sher Bahadur Deuba allegedly refused to step aside amid mounting demands for leadership change and internal party transformation.
Jan 14, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Gen Z Outside, Reform Inside: Special General Convention offers a rare moment for the NC
Gen Z Outside, Reform Inside: Special General Convention off...
Triggered by public anger and Gen Z-led protests, the NC’s Special General Convention represents an internal response to a crisis of relevance and trust. The turnout and tone suggest that party cadres are no longer willing to accept managed consensus or leadership without accountability.
Jan 12, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
The world would be better if more people acted like Nepalis: US Ambassador Thompson
The world would be better if more people acted like Nepalis:...
As he bids farewell to Nepal after completing his diplomatic assignment, outgoing US Ambassador Dean R. Thompson shared heartfelt reflections on the country and its people.
Jan 10, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill may drop by Rs 6 billion
Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill may dr...
Although plans to blend ethanol into petroleum products were made over two decades ago, they had not been implemented until now. If ethanol is blended into petrol, it is estimated that around seven million liters of petrol imports could be reduced.
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Years after passing exams, Nepali youths still ask: When will Korea jobs open?
Years after passing exams, Nepali youths still ask: When wil...
Despite assurances from the government, most successful EPS candidates remain stuck on the roster, with no guarantee of employment. Protesters are demanding priority deployment, roster extensions, and an end to repeated exam cycles.
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s driving licence backlog: Millions pay, few receive
Nepal’s driving licence backlog: Millions pay, few receive
Thousands of Nepali drivers are forced to rely on payment receipts for years as the government fails to issue smart driving licence cards. Consumer rights activists have termed the prolonged delay a clear case of state failure and administrative incompetence
Jan 02, 2026