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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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RSP and Ujyaalo Nepal merger collapses amid leadership disputes
Veteran journalist, former Minister Homnath Dahal passes away at 84
3I couldn’t save party unity despite exercising maximum flexibility: RSP chair Lamichhane
4Westerly system grips country, fog likely in provinces
5NAIMA, Thapathali Campus host 9th mobility dialogue on CKD Vehicle Assembly
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POLITICS, Republica Watch
Extradition treaty, Koshi high dam talks with India spark outcry in Nepal
Extradition treaty, Koshi high dam talks with India spark ou...
Political unease is simmering in Nepal following reports that the country is on the verge of signing an extradition treaty with India. The development, which comes in the wake of a recent Nepal–India home secretary-level meeting, has sparked concern among opposition leaders—especially as...
Jul 26, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Former Prez Bhandari stands alone—but unshaken—in showdown with UML leadership
Former Prez Bhandari stands alone—but unshaken—in showdown w...
Amid speculation over her next move following the party's decision not to renew her membership, former President Bidhya Devi Bhandari has made it clear—party membership or not, she is not backing down from CPN-UML politics.
Jul 26, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Rift within UML deepens as establishment plans to bar cadres from Bhandari programs
Rift within UML deepens as establishment plans to bar cadres...
Bhandari is scheduled to hold her first press conference since the UML’s decision today at 3 PM at Karki Banquet. She is expected to reaffirm her commitment to remain in the UML and uphold the party's ideology of people’s multiparty democracy. “She will take her stance, claiming sh...
Jul 25, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
UML bars former Prez Bhandari from returning to active politics
UML bars former Prez Bhandari from returning to active polit...
Decision reflects internal power dynamics, sparks dissent within top ranks.
Jul 23, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Probe finds systemic negligence and operational failures led to Saurya crash
Probe finds systemic negligence and operational failures led...
Airline operator attempted evidence tampering to cover up lapses
Jul 19, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s public debt soars by Rs 231 billion in just one year
Nepal’s public debt soars by Rs 231 billion in just one year
In the fiscal year 2024/25, Nepal’s public debt increased by Rs 231.54 billion. This rise is mainly due to the government’s reliance on loans to fund development projects.
Jul 18, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Heart-wrenching cries of women from ‘Chhaugoths’
Heart-wrenching cries of women from ‘Chhaugoths’
According to activist Dr. Paudel, there is only one case so far in which legal action has been taken against forcing women to stay in menstrual huts.
Jul 15, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Solo paragliding flights take off in Pokhara after nearly three years
Solo paragliding flights take off in Pokhara after nearly th...
Solo paragliding flights, which had been suspended for nearly three years, have officially resumed. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the country’s aviation regulatory body, has reopened solo (individual) paragliding flights.
Jul 12, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Governor Poudel unveils ‘cautiously accommodative’ liberal monetary policy
Governor Poudel unveils ‘cautiously accommodative’ liberal m...
Experts welcome positive plan for banking, real estate and share market
Jul 12, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Studying Abroad: Are academics becoming an afterthought for Nepali students?
Studying Abroad: Are academics becoming an afterthought for...
“I wanted my children to get a good education,” he said. “Everyone says it's better to study in a foreign university because of the difference in the quality of education in comparison to Nepali universities.”
Jul 11, 2025