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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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SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Where are the 37,000 students who did not show up for SEE ?
Where are the 37,000 students who did not show up for SEE ?
KATHMANDU, June 24: All 277 students studying at Bishwo Niketan Secondary School, Tripureshwor filled the SEE exam form. They collected their admit cards, but two of the students did not show up for the examination. They were out of contact.
Jun 25, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Risk of Group A Streptococcus yet to be determined in Nepal: EDCD
Risk of Group A Streptococcus yet to be determined in Nepal:...
KATHMANDU, June 25: The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has said that although there is a growing concern among the public about Group A Streptococcus disease that has been spreading in Japan for some time now, the risk of this disease in Nepal is not yet determined.
Jun 25, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Import of EVs: Allegations of govt collusion with Cimex Inc
Import of EVs: Allegations of govt collusion with Cimex Inc
KATHMANDU, June 24: Joint General Secretary and Member of Parliament (MP) of the main opposition Nepali Congress, Badri Pandey, has said that the government has increased collusion with BYD-affiliated company Cimex Inc Pvt Ltd that is facing an investigation for alleged tax evasion.
Jun 24, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
TIA to be closed for 10 hours daily starting November 8
TIA to be closed for 10 hours daily starting November 8
KATHMANDU, June 24: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) will be closed for 10 hours daily from November 8.
Jun 24, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Sushil Pyakurel rejects ambassadorial post
Sushil Pyakurel rejects ambassadorial post
KATHMANDU, June 23: Human rights activist Sushil Pyakurel has rejected the position of Ambassador of Nepal to South Korea.
Jun 23, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Pay special attention to your children’s health and hygiene this monsoon!
Pay special attention to your children’s health and hygiene...
KATHMANDU, June 21: The monsoon this year has come to Nepal from the east. But, it will take some time to become active across the country, said the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Jun 21, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Food business operators involved in misconducts could face on-spot cash penalty of up to R...
Food business operators involved in misconducts could face o...
KATHMANDU, June 20: Operators of food businesses if found selling unhygienic foods to their customers will have to face a cash penalty of up to Rs 500,000 on the spot or a jail term of up to five years or both.
Jun 20, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Melamchi water supply to be halted from Friday
Melamchi water supply to be halted from Friday
KATHMANDU, June 20: Melamchi Water Supply Development Board (MWSDB) says it is halting water supply to the Kathmandu Valley from the Melamchi River from Friday.
Jun 20, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Tourism entrepreneurs worried as Chinese airlines threaten to halt flights to Nepal over V...
Tourism entrepreneurs worried as Chinese airlines threaten t...
POKHARA, June 18: Tourism entrepreneurs in Nepal are worried as Chinese airlines have warned that it will stop flights to Nepal if the VAT provision on air tickets is not removed.
Jun 18, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Three arrested for brutally killing a dog and posting the video on social media
Three arrested for brutally killing a dog and posting the vi...
Ilam , June 17: Police have arrested three persons from Ilam on the charge of brutally killing a dog with a stick.
Jun 17, 2024