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Gen Z Outside, Reform Inside: Special General Convention offers a rare moment for the NC
Triggered by public anger and Gen Z-led protests, the NC’s Special General Convention represents an internal response to a crisis of relevance and trust. The turnout and tone suggest that party cadres are no longer willing to accept managed consensus or leadership without accountability.
Jan 12, 2026
The world would be better if more people acted like Nep...
The world would be better if more people acted like Nep...
Jan 10, 2026
Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill m...
Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill m...
Jan 07, 2026
Years after passing exams, Nepali youths still ask: Whe...
Years after passing exams, Nepali youths still ask: Whe...
Jan 02, 2026Most read this week
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Nine Nepali migrant workers killed in fire incident in India
Solu Hydropower IPO opens for public, shares worth Rs 8.2 billion allocated
3Home Minister Aryal in Janakpur for Madhesh province security conference
4Gold, silver prices rise for third consecutive day
5Two Gen-Z Front members to contest HoR election
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ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Axiata’s Ncell exit smacks of intention to evade capital gains tax
Axiata’s Ncell exit smacks of intention to evade capital gai...
KATHMANDU, Dec 4: Axiata has carried out opaque transactions while selling the 80 percent stake it owned in Ncell. The shares were sold at a low price with the aim of evading taxes without informing the regulatory authorities of Nepal. Stakeholders have said that there was an attempt to evade capita...
Dec 04, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Encroachment of Agriculture and Forestry University land on the rise
Encroachment of Agriculture and Forestry University land on...
KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The teachers and employees of Agriculture and Forestry University have launched a protest after the office-bearers of the university who were appointed on the basis of the quotas of the major political parties started distributing the university’s land to organizations affiliated w...
Dec 04, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Is the India-China rivalry impeding GBIA's full-fledged operation?
Is the India-China rivalry impeding GBIA's full-fledged oper...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Government officials deny allegations, while experts and stakeholders attribute New Delhi's hesitance to grant a new air entry route as the reason behind GBIA's failure to attract int'l airlines.
Nov 29, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Govt gears up for yet another investment summit amid criticism of failing to fulfill its p...
Govt gears up for yet another investment summit amid critici...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: While the government has stepped up its efforts to conduct another investment summit, experts and private sector stakeholders have criticized the government for failing to implement necessary provisions that were committed in the previous editions to attract the foreign direct inv...
Nov 28, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Number of single women increases in Nepal
Number of single women increases in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Nov 25: The number of single women in Nepal has increased of late, according to the latest report. In 2011, single women accounted for 1.5 percent of the total population in Nepal, but by 2021, this percentage has reached 7.3 percent.
Nov 25, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
NA recommends promotion of Major General Sigdel, paving way for him to assume NA leadershi...
NA recommends promotion of Major General Sigdel, paving way...
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: The Nepalese Army (NA) has recommended Major General Ashok Raj Sigdel for promotion to the position of lieutenant general. The Promotion Committee meeting of the NA, held on Friday, decided to recommend Sigdel for the post.
Nov 25, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Nepal leapfrogs in Global Hunger Index to 69th position but challenges persist
Nepal leapfrogs in Global Hunger Index to 69th position but...
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Nepal has advanced to the 69th rank in the Global Hunger Index (GHI), moving from the 81st position within a year, among 136 countries. The country now holds a 15.0 GHI score, indicating moderate hunger, showcasing a substantial improvement.
Nov 24, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal proposes early convening of BWG meeting as India appears less receptive to resolve o...
Nepal proposes early convening of BWG meeting as India appea...
KATHMANDU, Nov 20: Nepal has formally proposed with India a meeting of the Boundary Working Group (BWG) to address the longstanding issue of border disputes. The BWG, established jointly by the two countries in 2014, focuses on resolving technical issues related to the border conflicts.
Nov 20, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
UAE becomes a preferred destination for Nepali migrant workers
UAE becomes a preferred destination for Nepali migrant worke...
KATHMANDU, Nov 18: In the first three months of the current fiscal year, the UAE has become the primary labor destination for Nepali youths seeking employment abroad. According to data from the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE), 37,492 young people arrived in the UAE for work between mid-July...
Nov 18, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s export earnings from coffee increased nominally compared to hefty import expense i...
Nepal’s export earnings from coffee increased nominally comp...
‘Rising demand with expanding coffee culture but low yield hit the product’s business’
Nov 16, 2023