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Late marriages and long separations shape new face of infertility in Nepal
Changing lifestyles, delayed marriages, foreign employment and rising obesity are driving a steady increase in infertility across Nepal, with doctors reporting a sharp rise in couples seeking treatment. Research and personal stories show that lifestyle-related factors—rather than purely biological causes—now account for a growing share of infertility cases, even as social pressure continues to fall disproportionately on women.
Dec 27, 2025
Why PM Karki turned to a retired army general for Nepal...
Why PM Karki turned to a retired army general for Nepal...
Dec 27, 2025
MCA-Nepal signs $23.7 million road repair contracts und...
MCA-Nepal signs $23.7 million road repair contracts und...
Dec 22, 2025
PRIA struggling to repay Rs 22.5 billion loan installme...
PRIA struggling to repay Rs 22.5 billion loan installme...
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Why PM Karki turned to a retired army general for Nepal’s foreign ministry?
Nepal ranked among top countries in Polio case surveillance
3Dahal’s search for safe constituency continues, may abandon Gorkha-2 as well
4Home Minister Aryal asks Gen Z forces to be responsible
5Cabinet meeting: Decision to establish nine more area administration offices
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POLITICS, Republica Watch
Petitions holding PM Dahal accountable for Maoist War deaths and destruction: What next?
Petitions holding PM Dahal accountable for Maoist War deaths...
KATHMANDU, March 5: Nepali politics currently stands at a critical and pivotal juncture. The recent order by the Supreme Court on Friday has mandated the apex court administration to register two petitions, which have levied serious accusations against Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman...
Mar 05, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
NPC projects Nepal to upgrade to middle-income country by 2030 but NSO paints bleak pictur...
NPC projects Nepal to upgrade to middle-income country by 20...
At a time when the economic growth rate has been sluggish, a report prepared by the National Planning Commission (NPC) shows that the per capita income of Nepali people will skyrocket by 40.11 percent to reach 1,935 US dollars in the next four years.
Feb 27, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Ruling alliance in trouble as eight parties including Maoist Center endorse NC candidate f...
Ruling alliance in trouble as eight parties including Maoist...
KATHMANDU, Feb 25: The ruling party, CPN (Maoist Center), along with seven other political parties in parliament, have decided to endorse the Nepali Congress (NC) candidate for the presidential election scheduled for March 9.
Feb 25, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
NRB tightens the noose around microfinance companies exploiting customers
NRB tightens the noose around microfinance companies exploit...
KATHMANDU, Feb 24: After a number of microfinance institutions (MFIs) were found exploiting their customers by slapping exorbitant interest rates, NRB has enforced stringent policies for the sector.
Feb 24, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Dr Ruit receives the top civilian award of Bahrain for his outstanding service to humanity...
Dr Ruit receives the top civilian award of Bahrain for his o...
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MANAMA (BAHRAIN), Feb 22: Dr. Sanduk Ruit, a Nepali ophthalmologist, has been awarded with the prestigious Isa Award for Services to Humanity amidst a royal ceremony held at Isa Cultural Center at Al-Fateh Compound here in Manama on Tuesday.
Feb 22, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Subsidy money of Rs 8.5 billion sent to farmers cut short by Ministry of Finance
Subsidy money of Rs 8.5 billion sent to farmers cut short by...
KATHMANDU, Feb 21: The government allocated Rs 8.5 billion to be spent through the provincial and local levels for agricultural self-sufficiency programs to increase production. However, the Ministry of Finance has withheld Rs 8.457 billion of this subsidy amount meant for Nepali farmers while the a...
Feb 21, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Struggling to overcome pandemic and plane crash effects, Pokhara records unexpectedly low...
Struggling to overcome pandemic and plane crash effects, Pok...
POKHARA, Feb 19: The tourist season in Nepal is now underway, with February through April considered the second peak season in the tourism sector. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of foreign visitors to Pokhara typically increased during this time. Tourism entrepreneurs regarded the period...
Feb 19, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Govt presents bill in parliament that, if passed, will help legalize illegal wealth
Govt presents bill in parliament that, if passed, will help...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The government has proposed to amend the law so as to legalize unsourced wealth by paying tax. A bill has been presented in parliament to amend some laws related to the 'Prevention of Money Laundering and Promotion of Business Environment' to help legitimize the wealth illegally e...
Feb 16, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Govt on distribution spree of national forest: Over 300 hectares of land leased out in six...
Govt on distribution spree of national forest: Over 300 hect...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: In the last six months, the government has allowed 21 private companies to use the right of way over 300 hectares of forest area. Forest area has also been allocated for cable car and cement industries.
Feb 16, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Daily highly confidential reports sent by National Investigation Department to PM reaching...
Daily highly confidential reports sent by National Investiga...
KATHMANDU, Feb 14: It has been found that the daily reports sent by the National Investigation Department to the prime minister are opened and read by unrelated persons. It has been found that the special report sent to the prime minister is opened and read by the people in the prime minister's pers...
Feb 14, 2023