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SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Karki Commission opens door for action against crimes commit...

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The much-debated September 8–9 Gen Z protest, which shook the nation with scenes of fire, vandalism and tragic loss of life, has taken a new turn. The Gauri Bahadur Karki-led commission, tasked with probing the violence and arson, has clarified that government authorities need not wait for its...
Oct 07, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Nearly 5,700 runaway inmates still at large even as the govt...

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Nearly a month after the September 9 jailbreaks, 5,697 fugitives — including over 600 juveniles — remain at large despite the government’s surrender deadline expiring. Authorities warn escapees of up to 10 years of extra jail time and fines, as district-level task forces intensify...
Oct 07, 2025
Republica Watch, ECONOMY

No perks, no frills: Finance Minister Khanal takes tough roa...

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The Sushila Karki-led interim government has launched a sweeping austerity drive, scrapping perks, freezing low-priority projects and tightening control over allowances and consultancies. Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal is leading the cost-cutting push to fund post- Gen Z movement reconstruction a...
Sep 24, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Call for probe grows as cash hoards found in top political l...

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Massive caches of cash and gold recovered from the residences of top political leaders during the Gen Z protests have fueled outrage and demands for money laundering investigations. With Nepal still on the FATF grey list, officials suggest that prosecuting high-profile politicians could be key to re...
Sep 18, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Karki’s Trial by Fire: Can PM Karki Rewrite Nepal’s Politica...

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Today, Prime Minister Karki carries the hopes of a frustrated generation and a weary nation. She has the chance to reset the relationship between government and citizens, punish corruption, and lay the foundation for a more transparent, accountable, and democratic future. The coming months will be d...
Sep 13, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Former CJ Karki appointed head of interim govt as parties, G...

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  Federal Parliament dissolved with effect from 11 PM Friday, new HoR election date set for March 5, 2026.
Sep 13, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch

Gen Z protests inflict billions in property damage; insuranc...

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With losses mounting, both insurers and bankers warn the economic fallout from the Gen Z protests could rival some of Nepal’s worst crises in recent memory.
Sep 11, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

NC and UML: Post-PM resignation crisis must be resolved thro...

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At this critical juncture, the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML -- the two largest parties in the federal parliament -- have stressed that the way forward must remain firmly within the bounds of the constitution.
Sep 11, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Army assumes command of security as PM Oli resigns amid esca...

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President Paudel, Army Chief Sigdel call for dialogue to end crisis and form new govt  
Sep 10, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Police excesses kill at least 20, dozens wounded as Gen Z pr...

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Home Minister Lekhak steps down on moral grounds amid police failures that led to violence and deaths
Sep 09, 2025