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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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Kulman Ghising steps up political engagements after resignation
Remittance inflows rise 35.6pc, Rs 870 billion received in five months
3Security Printing Centre: 9,000 licenses printed in two months
4Sudan Gurung announces candidacy from Gorkha-1 in upcoming HoR poll
5Foreign Exchange Reserves rise 19.6 pc to over Rs 3.2 trillion, BoP surplus at Rs 421 billion
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POLITICS, Republica Watch
Govt recommends ambassadors to 18 countries; recalls four ambassadors
Govt recommends ambassadors to 18 countries; recalls four am...
KATHMANDU, July 30: The government has recommended new ambassadors to 18 countries and recalled ambassadors from various four countries.
Jul 31, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal's public debt doubles in just five years
Nepal's public debt doubles in just five years
KATHMANDU, July 31: As the government has failed to make up for its exorbitant spending by the slow revenue collection, the country is facing an ever increasing burden of public debt in recent years.
Jul 31, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
MCA-Nepal completes contracts for all 400 kV substations
MCA-Nepal completes contracts for all 400 kV substations
KATHMANDU, July 31: MCA-Nepal has finalized the contract for the construction of a 400 kV substation in Damauli, Tanahun district, with India's Techno Electric and Engineering Company Ltd (TEECL).
Jul 31, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Two-Party Push: NC and UML's new coalition sparks debate on Nepal's political future
Two-Party Push: NC and UML's new coalition sparks debate on...
KATHMANDU, July 30: Ever since the country's two largest and traditionally rival parties-- the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML-- agreed to form a new government on July 1, pledging constitutional amendments to ensure political stability, speculation has grown about a potential shift towards a t...
Jul 30, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s aviation tragedies: 108 crashes in seven decades claim 959 lives
Nepal’s aviation tragedies: 108 crashes in seven decades cl...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal has a long history of air accidents, with the first recorded incident occurring on 30 August 1955, in Simara, which resulted in the deaths of two crew members. The most recent tragedy took place on July 24, 2024, when a Saurya Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan Internation...
Jul 26, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Miscommunication among airport authorities and firefighters led to delayed rescue operatio...
Miscommunication among airport authorities and firefighters...
KATHMANDU, July 25: It has been revealed that there was serious negligence by the firefighters and the airport authorities during the rescue mission following the unfortunate accident of a Saurya Airlines aircraft on Wednesday morning.
Jul 25, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Saurya Airlines plane crash claims 18 lives, including three members of one family, captai...
Saurya Airlines plane crash claims 18 lives, including three...
KATHMANDU, July 24: A Saurya Airlines Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft crashed at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) while attempting to take off for Pokhara on Wednesday morning, killing 18 out of 19 people on board.
Jul 25, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
How long will the NC-UML alliance last?
How long will the NC-UML alliance last?
KATHMANDU, July 23: A week has passed since UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli ascended into the post of country's executive head with the support of the Nepali Congress (NC).
Jul 24, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
All except captain dead in Saurya Airlines plane crash at TIA (With name list)
All except captain dead in Saurya Airlines plane crash at TI...
KATHMANDU, July 24: Authorities have confirmed the death of 18 of the 19 people on board the Saurya Airlines plane that crashed at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning.
Jul 24, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Why did Mayor Balen step back in the New Road footpath expansion ‘battle’?
Why did Mayor Balen step back in the New Road footpath expan...
KATHMANDU, July 23: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) and the residents of the New Road area have agreed that no construction work will take place in the New Road area until November 17. This agreement is expected to temporarily resolve the dispute in the New Road area.
Jul 23, 2024