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Nepal’s social media ban sparks Gen Z-led fightback

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The movement against the social media ban is turning it into a symbol of youth defiance
Sep 08, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

#NepoKid trend exposes lavish lifestyles of politicians’ chi...

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A new social media trend, #NepoKid, is gaining momentum among Gen Z users and young Nepalis at home and abroad, as they shine a spotlight on the luxurious lifestyles of children of political leaders.
Sep 07, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Facebook, YouTube, X among platforms to go offline as Nepal...

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Nepal has blocked more than two dozen social media and OTT platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X, for failing to register with the government as mandated by a SC directive. Platforms that complete the registration process can resume operations, but critics warn the move...
Sep 05, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch

Decade later, Nepal–China transport deal still stuck on pape...

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Former Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, Purushottam Ojha, says the transport agreement with China has remained limited to political rhetoric.
Sep 02, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Nepal now eligible for facebook content monetization amid ru...

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Until now, Nepal was not eligible for Facebook’s monetization features. However, with its latest update, the company has added Nepal along with 70 other countries. While monetization will apply to content in various languages, Facebook has clarified that some language-based content may still r...
Sep 02, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Govt’s foreign trips overshadow cabinet’s austerity pledges

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Eight foreign trip decisions among 24 cabinet decisions expose govt’s failure to implement austerity pledge. 
Sep 02, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch

Dairy dues boil over as farmers stage protest nationwide

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Farmers across Nepal are protesting after being denied nearly Rs 3.5 billion in milk payments, with both the state-owned Dairy Development Corporation and private dairies failing to clear dues. The crisis has left farmers unable to meet basic expenses, fueling street demonstrations and clashes with...
Sep 01, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Expressway dreams stalled: Khokana dispute slows Kathmandu–T...

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The Indigenous Nationalities Commission (INC) submitted a study report in June recommending that the starting point of the KTMFT be shifted to Dukuchhap, Godawari Municipality-8, Lalitpur, instead of Khokana. INC Chair Ram Bahadur Thapamagar handed the report to PM Oli.
Aug 21, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal...

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Nepal reasserts claim over Lipulekh, India rejects as 'groundless' as tension mounts  
Aug 21, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Explained: Why are NC and UML pushing for the ouster of Depu...

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Deputy Speaker Rana Magar’s fate hinges on smaller parties as NC, UML push ouster.
Aug 20, 2025