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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...
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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
3PM urges efforts to take Nepal–Israel relations to new heights
4NC on edge as leaders race for consensus on policy and leadership shift
5Home Minister Aryal in Janakpur for Madhesh province security conference
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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
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