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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 resigns as minister, announces full-time entry into politics
Death toll in Jarsingpauwa bus accident reaches four
3NC General Secretaries Gagan and Bishwa Prakash call for special convention, urge delegates to participate
4Kulman Ghising declares: My journey will now be political
5LSP Chair Thakur registers nomination for National Assembly seat
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Govt starts initiative to reclaim Nepal Sanskrit University land
Govt starts initiative to reclaim Nepal Sanskrit University...
KATHMANDU, July 8: The government has started an initiative to reclaim the 1326 bighas of land belonging to Nepal Sanskrit University that has been occupied by representatives of major political parties.
Jul 08, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Monsoon death toll doubles in three days due to incessant rainfall
Monsoon death toll doubles in three days due to incessant ra...
KATHMANDU, July 8: Since the onset of the monsoon, a total of 62 people have died, with four people reported missing, and 90 others injured due to monsoon-induced disasters like floods, landslides, and lightning.
Jul 08, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
UML withdraws support to the govt as PM Dahal refuses to step down
UML withdraws support to the govt as PM Dahal refuses to ste...
KATHMANDU, July 3: The CPN-UML has withdrawn its support to the government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal after he refused to pave the way for the formation of a new government by tendering his resignation.
Jul 03, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
UML likely to withdraw support to Dahal-led govt today
UML likely to withdraw support to Dahal-led govt today
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KATHMANDU, July 3: The CPN-UML is poised to withdraw its support to the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government today.
Jul 03, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
EXPLAINED: What triggered changes in the UML-Maoist coalition?
EXPLAINED: What triggered changes in the UML-Maoist coalitio...
KATHMANDU, July 2: Differences between the ruling the CPN (Maoist Center) and the CPN-UML became evident with the recent budget presented by Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun and the dispute over the appointment of a new chief of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). However, few anticipated that the...
Jul 02, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
NC-UML coalition in the making: UML likely to take nine ministries including PM, NC to tak...
NC-UML coalition in the making: UML likely to take nine mini...
KATHMANDU, July 2: In a significant political development, Nepal's two major parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML, have agreed to a power-sharing arrangement late Monday night.
Jul 02, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Jagdamba Steel encroaches upon over 25 bighas of land belonging to Parsa National Park
Jagdamba Steel encroaches upon over 25 bighas of land belong...
Park and survey officials are under scrutiny as they delay retrieving government land from the industry under influence
Jun 30, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Govt under scrutiny for delaying probe into alleged extortion scandal by DRI chief
Govt under scrutiny for delaying probe into alleged extortio...
KATHMANDU, June 26: Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Ramhari Khatiwada raised a serious issue during the question-and-answer session with the prime minister in Parliament on Tuesday.
Jun 26, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal's civil administration plagued by high-level corruption scandals
Nepal's civil administration plagued by high-level corruptio...
KATHMANDU, June 25: High-ranking employees of the civil administration, also known as the permanent government, are themselves involved in massive corruption.
Jun 26, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Govt creates special post for suspended Chief Secretary Aryal, similar to Lokman Singh Kar...
Govt creates special post for suspended Chief Secretary Arya...
KATHMANDU, June 25: The government had created a special position at the National Planning Commission (NPC) to replace the then chief secretary Lokman Singh Karki 18 years ago.
Jun 25, 2024