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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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Nepali citizens may need up to $15,000 bond for US tourist visa
New Venezuela leader says 'no foreign power' running country
3Kulman Ghising considering resignation under pressure from all sides, close aides urge caution
4Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill may drop by Rs 6 billion
5Impact of Gen Z Movement: Lack of digital archives hampers case file retrieval
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POLITICS, Republica Watch
Explained: Why are NC and UML pushing for the ouster of Deputy Speaker Rana Magar?
Explained: Why are NC and UML pushing for the ouster of Depu...
Deputy Speaker Rana Magar’s fate hinges on smaller parties as NC, UML push ouster.
Aug 20, 2025
Business & Economy, Republica Watch
Dailekh Methane Gas Reserves: Nepal faces confusion over extraction
Dailekh Methane Gas Reserves: Nepal faces confusion over ext...
Although preliminary studies indicate that Dailekh has 11.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas, there is still confusion over how to further extract and commercially produce it. A team of Chinese experts conducted exploration in Bhairabi Rural Municipality–1, Jaljale, Dailekh, and the initial...
Aug 14, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Dahal’s political strategy: Courting Chand to checkmate Sharma
Dahal’s political strategy: Courting Chand to checkmate Shar...
At the Standing Committee meeting, Deputy General Secretary Janardan Sharma said that Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal should also engage in self-criticism due to weaknesses in party leadership
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Police negligence blamed for Kailali prison clash killing one, injuring 47
Police negligence blamed for Kailali prison clash killing on...
One group launched a sudden and vicious attack on another group of prisoners while they were sleeping, leading to a bloody scene inside the prison. The incident highlights grave lapses by the security agencies. A scuffle had already taken place among prisoners the previous day, injuring five inmates...
Aug 10, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Life insurance business expands by 16.05 pc, non-life insurers settle for 6.77 pc rise
Life insurance business expands by 16.05 pc, non-life insure...
Nepal Life Insurance, which collected Rs 48.03 billion in premium, stood at the topmost position among the individual life insurers. The amount was 17.59 percent more than the amount collected in the previous fiscal year when it stood at Rs 40.85 billion.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Trapped in silence: Nepal’s deaf community struggles without interpreters
Trapped in silence: Nepal’s deaf community struggles without...
With only around 131 interpreters for over 50,000 deaf individuals, many are left without basic communication in health, legal and public services. While local initiatives and digital tools show promise, progress is slow, underfunded and uneven—especially in rural areas.
Aug 04, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
From drought to deluge: Madhesh battles back-to-back climate extremes
From drought to deluge: Madhesh battles back-to-back climate...
Fortunately, the region, officially declared drought-hit by the government, finally has been receiving rainfall over the past few days—offering farmers some relief. But that relief seems to come at a cost, looming threat: flooding.
Aug 04, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal’s UN envoy Lok Bahadur Thapa elected President of ECOSOC
Nepal’s UN envoy Lok Bahadur Thapa elected President of ECOS...
This marks the first time Nepal has assumed the presidency of ECOSOC since joining the United Nations in 1955.
Aug 01, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal likely to face steeper loan costs as donors start hiking interest rates
Nepal likely to face steeper loan costs as donors start hiki...
The government has been relying on borrowing to bridge the gap between income and expenditure. In the last fiscal year, total revenue and foreign grants amounted to Rs 1.197 trillion, while government expenditure soared to Rs 1.523 trillion.
Jul 29, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Human traffickers in Nepal reroute their operations to Delhi and Dubai after TIA tightens...
Human traffickers in Nepal reroute their operations to Delhi...
This came to light after 47 Nepali nationals, who were about to be flown abroad on visit visas from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi, were rescued and brought back to Kathmandu.
Jul 28, 2025