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Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill may drop by Rs 6 billion
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
Years after passing exams, Nepali youths still ask: Whe...
Years after passing exams, Nepali youths still ask: Whe...
Jan 02, 2026
Nepal’s driving licence backlog: Millions pay, few re...
Nepal’s driving licence backlog: Millions pay, few re...
Jan 02, 2026
Schools, colleges banned from appointing DIs as Ministe...
Schools, colleges banned from appointing DIs as Ministe...
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RSP and Ujyaalo Nepal merger collapses amid leadership disputes
I couldn’t save party unity despite exercising maximum flexibility: RSP chair Lamichhane
3Unity with RSP short-lived as Kulman breaks away to lead Ujyalo Nepal Party
4The world would be better if more people acted like Nepalis: US Ambassador Thompson
5Dahal announces to contest from Rukum East
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POLITICS, Republica Watch
Reconciliation Day: Discord persists within Nepali Congress
Reconciliation Day: Discord persists within Nepali Congress
BP Koirala and other leaders returned home from exile in India 49 years ago, placing national interest above all else in their quest to restore democracy. While Nepal today has a democratic system, the challenges BP had cautioned against remain deeply entrenched in politics.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
PR electoral system under scrutiny as parties recycle elites over marginalised
PR electoral system under scrutiny as parties recycle elites...
A close look at the PR lists submitted by major parties to the Election Commission (EC) suggests that the spirit of the system has been repeatedly undermined.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
JSP Nepal, LSP agree to unite as Rabi-Balen alliance signals wider realignments ahead of H...
JSP Nepal, LSP agree to unite as Rabi-Balen alliance signals...
JSP Nepal and LSP have agreed to unite to safeguard federalism and identity politics ahead of the March 2026 HoR elections, as wider political realignments intensify with the Rabi Lamichhane–Balen Shah electoral alliance.
Dec 28, 2025
Interview, Republica Watch
'Election Security Is Improving, But Trust with Political Parties Must Be Rebuilt to Hold...
'Election Security Is Improving, But Trust with Political Pa...
One cannot claim to be preparing for elections while avoiding dialogue with political parties. In my experience working with many home ministers, they personally led discussions with political parties, stakeholders and the media. Administrative leadership supports this process, but political leaders...
Dec 28, 2025
Health, Republica Watch
Late marriages and long separations shape new face of infertility in Nepal
Late marriages and long separations shape new face of infert...
Changing lifestyles, delayed marriages, foreign employment and rising obesity are driving a steady increase in infertility across Nepal, with doctors reporting a sharp rise in couples seeking treatment. Research and personal stories show that lifestyle-related factors—rather than purely biolog...
Dec 27, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Why PM Karki turned to a retired army general for Nepal’s foreign ministry?
Why PM Karki turned to a retired army general for Nepal’s fo...
With elections approaching and Nepal facing diplomatic uncertainty after envoy recalls, PM Karki appointed retired Lieutenant General Sharma as Foreign Minister, betting on his crisis-management, security and consensus-building credentials to stabilise foreign relations and steer the country toward...
Dec 27, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
MCA-Nepal signs $23.7 million road repair contracts under MCC compact
MCA-Nepal signs $23.7 million road repair contracts under MC...
The contracts cover the 40-kilometer stretch of the East-West Highway from Dhan Khola to Lamahi. The agreement includes full-depth reclamation and the use of Superpave technology to upgrade the road. MCA-Nepal Executive Director Khadga Bahadur Bisht said the project aims to widen the road, reduce tr...
Dec 22, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
PRIA struggling to repay Rs 22.5 billion loan installments
PRIA struggling to repay Rs 22.5 billion loan installments
CAAN was required to pay an annual installment of 106.56 million Chinese yuan (approximately Rs 2.17 billion at the current exchange rate) in two installments through the Ministry of Finance. However, it has been unable to even pay the interest.
Dec 21, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Oli confirms UML will join HoR polls—but refuses to drop demand for HoR revival
Oli confirms UML will join HoR polls—but refuses to drop dem...
He added that the party would register with the Election Commission on the date designated for election-related procedures.
Nov 25, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s public debt crosses Rs 2.7 trillion; Rs 50 billion added in Q1
Nepal’s public debt crosses Rs 2.7 trillion; Rs 50 billion a...
Public debt-to-GDP ratio doubles to 44.61% in a decade
Oct 31, 2025