Republica https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles en-us Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:48:11 +0545 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:48:11 +0545 Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his post https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/cabinet-relieves-insurance-authority-chairman-ojha-of-his-post-33-24.html Minister Gurung, also the Spokesperson of the government, said Ojha was removed from the post based on the recommendation of the probe committee on the grounds of his indecent performance, poor work competency and failing to discharge his positional responsibility.    

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Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his post

Minister Gurung, also the Spokesperson of the government, said Ojha was removed from the post based on the recommendation of the probe committee on the grounds of his indecent performance, poor work competency and failing to discharge his positional responsibility.    

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/cabinet-relieves-insurance-authority-chairman-ojha-of-his-post-33-24.html
India seeks to ban online gambling https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/india-seeks-to-ban-online-gambling-35-95.html The move could threaten a multi-billion dollar industry that includes online poker platforms to fantasy sports, as well as India's wildly popular homegrown fantasy cricket apps -- some of which sponsor the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the national team.

 

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India seeks to ban online gambling

The move could threaten a multi-billion dollar industry that includes online poker platforms to fantasy sports, as well as India's wildly popular homegrown fantasy cricket apps -- some of which sponsor the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the national team.

 

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/india-seeks-to-ban-online-gambling-35-95.html
Death toll in Nigerian mosque attack jumps to at least 30 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/death-toll-in-nigerian-mosque-attack-jumps-to-at-least-30-41-57.html The attack on worshippers at early morning prayers came despite a rash of recent peace deals in Katsina state meant to stem the tide of gang attacks -- though Malumfashi had not been among the local governments to strike a truce.

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Death toll in Nigerian mosque attack jumps to at least 30

The attack on worshippers at early morning prayers came despite a rash of recent peace deals in Katsina state meant to stem the tide of gang attacks -- though Malumfashi had not been among the local governments to strike a truce.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/death-toll-in-nigerian-mosque-attack-jumps-to-at-least-30-41-57.html
Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal to reopen border trade through disputed Lipulekh https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-india-in-fresh-diplomatic-clash-amid-indo-china-deal-to-reopen-border-63-77.html Nepal reasserts claim over Lipulekh, India rejects as 'groundless' as tension mounts

 

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Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal to reopen border trade through disputed Lipulekh

Nepal reasserts claim over Lipulekh, India rejects as 'groundless' as tension mounts

 

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:37:52 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-india-in-fresh-diplomatic-clash-amid-indo-china-deal-to-reopen-border-63-77.html
Forex Update: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/forex-update-us-dollar-gains-against-nepali-rupee-97-79.html Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Thursday.

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Forex Update: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee

Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Thursday.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:21:28 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/forex-update-us-dollar-gains-against-nepali-rupee-97-79.html
Heavy rain forecast in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/heavy-rain-forecast-in-koshi-bagmati-and-gandaki-37-85.html The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast cloudy skies and rainfall across several parts of the country today.

 

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Heavy rain forecast in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast cloudy skies and rainfall across several parts of the country today.

 

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:16:53 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/heavy-rain-forecast-in-koshi-bagmati-and-gandaki-37-85.html
Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand their businesses https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/increased-profits-ensure-more-space-for-banks-to-expand-their-businesses-35-19.html After the BFIs succeeded to increase their profits via write-back of their provision for doubtful debts, they have improved their position of the capital adequacy funds.

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Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand their businesses

After the BFIs succeeded to increase their profits via write-back of their provision for doubtful debts, they have improved their position of the capital adequacy funds.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/increased-profits-ensure-more-space-for-banks-to-expand-their-businesses-35-19.html
Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their profits surge https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/commercial-banks-pay-2356-percent-more-income-tax-as-their-profits-surge-99-12.html In FY 2023/24, commercial banks contributed Rs 26.54 billion to the state coffers under the same heading.

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Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their profits surge

In FY 2023/24, commercial banks contributed Rs 26.54 billion to the state coffers under the same heading.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:55:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/commercial-banks-pay-2356-percent-more-income-tax-as-their-profits-surge-99-12.html
Vape smuggling case: DRI files case against 12, seeks nearly Rs 2 billion in claims https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/vape-smuggling-case-dri-files-case-against-12-seeks-nearly-rs-2-billion-in--10-28.html According to the DRI, Silk Group and its seven associated firms produced fake purchase documents to show local transactions of 316,315 vapes smuggled through customs points.

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Vape smuggling case: DRI files case against 12, seeks nearly Rs 2 billion in claims

According to the DRI, Silk Group and its seven associated firms produced fake purchase documents to show local transactions of 316,315 vapes smuggled through customs points.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:42:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/vape-smuggling-case-dri-files-case-against-12-seeks-nearly-rs-2-billion-in--10-28.html
Rethinking Nepal’s Role in Global Climate Talks https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rethinking-nepals-role-in-global-climate-talks-73-85.html The true measure of diplomacy isn't the number of conferences we attend or the number of speeches we give, but whether a farmer has more reliable access to water, a family in Sindhupalchowk is better protected from floods and landslides. Until Nepal’s climate diplomacy can answer those questions with a confident ‘yes,’ our work remains incomplete.

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Rethinking Nepal’s Role in Global Climate Talks

The true measure of diplomacy isn't the number of conferences we attend or the number of speeches we give, but whether a farmer has more reliable access to water, a family in Sindhupalchowk is better protected from floods and landslides. Until Nepal’s climate diplomacy can answer those questions with a confident ‘yes,’ our work remains incomplete.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:25:18 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rethinking-nepals-role-in-global-climate-talks-73-85.html
Balancing Freedom and Regulation in the Age of Social Media https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/balancing-freedom-and-regulation-in-the-age-of-social-media-31-84.html The challenge now is to regulate social media in a way that protects freedom of expression while preventing harm. Shutting it down is not the answer; striking a fair balance is.

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Balancing Freedom and Regulation in the Age of Social Media

The challenge now is to regulate social media in a way that protects freedom of expression while preventing harm. Shutting it down is not the answer; striking a fair balance is.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:06:08 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/balancing-freedom-and-regulation-in-the-age-of-social-media-31-84.html
NOC to relocate Bhairahawa Bhalwari depot, DPR ready at Rs 5.75 billion https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/noc-to-relocate-bhairahawa-bhalwari-depot-dpr-ready-at-rs-575-billion-71-43.html A detailed project report (DPR) worth approximately Rs 5.75 billion has been prepared for relocating the depot to Rohini and Omsatiya rural municipalities. 

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NOC to relocate Bhairahawa Bhalwari depot, DPR ready at Rs 5.75 billion

A detailed project report (DPR) worth approximately Rs 5.75 billion has been prepared for relocating the depot to Rohini and Omsatiya rural municipalities. 

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:44:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/noc-to-relocate-bhairahawa-bhalwari-depot-dpr-ready-at-rs-575-billion-71-43.html
Nepal Telecom alerts users of Connect IPS scam links https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-telecom-alerts-users-of-connect-ips-scam-links-65-67.html The suspicious web addresses such as https://shorturl.fm/K6xKh and https://shorturl.fm/xMwH6 have been identified as part of these scams.

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Nepal Telecom alerts users of Connect IPS scam links

The suspicious web addresses such as https://shorturl.fm/K6xKh and https://shorturl.fm/xMwH6 have been identified as part of these scams.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:38:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-telecom-alerts-users-of-connect-ips-scam-links-65-67.html
White House launches official TikTok account https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/white-house-launches-official-tiktok-account-37-87.html The account posted its debut video on Tuesday afternoon -- a 27-second clip featuring footage of Trump walking and interacting with his supporters, accompanied by audio from his acceptance speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention.

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White House launches official TikTok account

The account posted its debut video on Tuesday afternoon -- a 27-second clip featuring footage of Trump walking and interacting with his supporters, accompanied by audio from his acceptance speech at the 2016 Republican National Convention.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:03:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/white-house-launches-official-tiktok-account-37-87.html
Wildfire damage in EU quadruples to nearly 900,000 hectares from last year https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/wildfire-damage-in-eu-quadruples-to-nearly-900000-hectares-from-last-year-91-49.html According to the JRC's latest weekly update, this year's figure far exceeds the 19-year average of 244,000 hectares typically seen by mid-August.

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Wildfire damage in EU quadruples to nearly 900,000 hectares from last year

According to the JRC's latest weekly update, this year's figure far exceeds the 19-year average of 244,000 hectares typically seen by mid-August.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/wildfire-damage-in-eu-quadruples-to-nearly-900000-hectares-from-last-year-91-49.html
Bandipur Cable Car IPO to open from August 27 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/bandipur-cable-car-ipo-to-open-from-august-27-61-31.html Out of the company’s issued capital of Rs 2.83 billion, 20.7 per cent i.e. 5.86 million shares, have been allocated to the public.

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Bandipur Cable Car IPO to open from August 27

Out of the company’s issued capital of Rs 2.83 billion, 20.7 per cent i.e. 5.86 million shares, have been allocated to the public.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:13:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/bandipur-cable-car-ipo-to-open-from-august-27-61-31.html
NRB mops Rs 30 billion from BFIs for liquidity management https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nrb-mops-rs-30-billion-from-bfis-for-liquidity-management-47-53.html According to the NRB, the principal and interest of the deposit will be repaid on September 14.

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NRB mops Rs 30 billion from BFIs for liquidity management

According to the NRB, the principal and interest of the deposit will be repaid on September 14.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:23:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nrb-mops-rs-30-billion-from-bfis-for-liquidity-management-47-53.html
Landmark Hotel to provide meals in Singha Durbar and Parliament canteens https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/landmark-hotel-to-provide-meals-in-singha-durbar-and-parliament-canteens-44-19.html Landmark competed with Soaltee Hotel, Five Spicy and Global Hospitality for the contract to operate the canteens in both locations.

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Landmark Hotel to provide meals in Singha Durbar and Parliament canteens

Landmark competed with Soaltee Hotel, Five Spicy and Global Hospitality for the contract to operate the canteens in both locations.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:49:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/landmark-hotel-to-provide-meals-in-singha-durbar-and-parliament-canteens-44-19.html
Private schools announce series of protests over Education Bill https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/private-schools-announce-series-of-protests-over-education-bill-14-81.html The organizations briefed the media on Wednesday, stating that the protests, beginning Thursday, will continue until their demands are met. They expressed dissatisfaction with certain provisions of the School Education Bill and outlined five key demands.

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Private schools announce series of protests over Education Bill

The organizations briefed the media on Wednesday, stating that the protests, beginning Thursday, will continue until their demands are met. They expressed dissatisfaction with certain provisions of the School Education Bill and outlined five key demands.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:45:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/private-schools-announce-series-of-protests-over-education-bill-14-81.html
Hotels and Tourism jumps 141.43 points while NEPSE drops 5.91 points https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/hotels-and-tourism-jumps-14143-points-while-nepse-drops-591-points-31-60.html Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday decreased marginally by 5.91 points to close at 2,770.99 points.

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Hotels and Tourism jumps 141.43 points while NEPSE drops 5.91 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday decreased marginally by 5.91 points to close at 2,770.99 points.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:56:04 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/hotels-and-tourism-jumps-14143-points-while-nepse-drops-591-points-31-60.html
Nepal registers back-to-back wins with Sompal’s 5-wicket haul https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-registers-back-to-back-wins-with-sompals-5-wicket-haul-91-53.html Earlier, Nepal batted first after winning the toss, scoring 139 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Kushal Malla scored the highest 29 runs off 22 balls, including 1 four and 1 six. 

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Nepal registers back-to-back wins with Sompal’s 5-wicket haul

Earlier, Nepal batted first after winning the toss, scoring 139 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Kushal Malla scored the highest 29 runs off 22 balls, including 1 four and 1 six. 

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:35:31 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-registers-back-to-back-wins-with-sompals-5-wicket-haul-91-53.html
Cimex Inc. launches BYD ATTO 2 at NADA Auto Show 2025 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/cimex-inc-launches-byd-atto-2-at-nada-auto-show-2025-89-67.html Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Unveils Nepal’s Most Accessible Electric SUV

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Cimex Inc. launches BYD ATTO 2 at NADA Auto Show 2025

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Unveils Nepal’s Most Accessible Electric SUV

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:13:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/cimex-inc-launches-byd-atto-2-at-nada-auto-show-2025-89-67.html
Tata Motors unveils new EV models and exciting offers https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/tata-motors-unveils-new-ev-models-and-exciting-offers-14-26.html Key EV models on display include Curvv.ev, Nexon K3.ev, Punch.ev and Tiago.ev. According to the company, these vehicles combine bold design, premium aesthetics, and future-ready technology to offer customers a new driving experience.

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Tata Motors unveils new EV models and exciting offers

Key EV models on display include Curvv.ev, Nexon K3.ev, Punch.ev and Tiago.ev. According to the company, these vehicles combine bold design, premium aesthetics, and future-ready technology to offer customers a new driving experience.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:01:16 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/tata-motors-unveils-new-ev-models-and-exciting-offers-14-26.html
PM Oli confers 'Outstanding RTI Activist Award' on Gaunle https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/pm-oli-confers-outstanding-rti-activist-award-on-gaunle-68-10.html Gaunle, also the former chair of FNJ, was handed over the award by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli amidst a function in the federal capital on Tuesday.

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PM Oli confers 'Outstanding RTI Activist Award' on Gaunle

Gaunle, also the former chair of FNJ, was handed over the award by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli amidst a function in the federal capital on Tuesday.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:19:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/pm-oli-confers-outstanding-rti-activist-award-on-gaunle-68-10.html
NUP switches back to ruling side in Parliament after 45 days in opposition front https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nup-switches-back-to-ruling-side-in-parliament-after-45-days-in-opposition--71-58.html The issue was also discussed in the Business Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday.

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NUP switches back to ruling side in Parliament after 45 days in opposition front

The issue was also discussed in the Business Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:38:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nup-switches-back-to-ruling-side-in-parliament-after-45-days-in-opposition--71-58.html
India, China revive Lipulekh trade, Nepal left watching from the sidelines https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/india-china-revive-lipulekh-trade-nepal-left-watching-from-the-sidelines-50-46.html According to Indian media reports, the deal covers the resumption of border trade not only through Lipulekh but also via Shipki La and Nathu La, crossings that had remained closed in recent years.

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India, China revive Lipulekh trade, Nepal left watching from the sidelines

According to Indian media reports, the deal covers the resumption of border trade not only through Lipulekh but also via Shipki La and Nathu La, crossings that had remained closed in recent years.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:59:05 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/india-china-revive-lipulekh-trade-nepal-left-watching-from-the-sidelines-50-46.html
Parliamentarians pledge to form regional forum to tackle climate crisis https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/commitment-to-form-a-joint-parliamentary-forum-to-address-climate-crisis-89-71.html The Hindu Kush Himalayan region includes eight countries—Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. However, the first parliamentary conference of the region held in Kathmandu saw no parliamentary or political participation from its two largest countries—India and China.

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Parliamentarians pledge to form regional forum to tackle climate crisis

The Hindu Kush Himalayan region includes eight countries—Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. However, the first parliamentary conference of the region held in Kathmandu saw no parliamentary or political participation from its two largest countries—India and China.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:29:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/commitment-to-form-a-joint-parliamentary-forum-to-address-climate-crisis-89-71.html
Nepal’s rice output likely to fall by Rs 15 billion this year https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepals-rice-output-likely-to-fall-by-rs-15-billion-this-year-74-50.html Nationwide, only 94.15 percent of the planned rice area has been cultivated.

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Nepal’s rice output likely to fall by Rs 15 billion this year

Nationwide, only 94.15 percent of the planned rice area has been cultivated.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:25:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepals-rice-output-likely-to-fall-by-rs-15-billion-this-year-74-50.html
Composer Ram Krishna Duwal to grace August Paleti https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/composer-ram-krishna-duwal-to-grace-august-paleti-81-48.html His artistry is woven into Nepal’s political and social fabric: he composed the melody for poet Gopal Prasad Rimal’s iconic lyrics “Ek Jugma Ek Din Ek Choti Aauchha”, a song that has remained a soundtrack of political movements since 2036 BS.

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Composer Ram Krishna Duwal to grace August Paleti

His artistry is woven into Nepal’s political and social fabric: he composed the melody for poet Gopal Prasad Rimal’s iconic lyrics “Ek Jugma Ek Din Ek Choti Aauchha”, a song that has remained a soundtrack of political movements since 2036 BS.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:32:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/composer-ram-krishna-duwal-to-grace-august-paleti-81-48.html
PM skips parliament Q&A session citing health issues https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/pm-skips-parliament-qa-session-citing-health-issues-70-99.html During the Business Advisory Committee meeting, CPN-UML Chief Whip Mahesh Kumar Bartaula informed that the Prime Minister would not be present for the Q&A session due to health concerns.

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PM skips parliament Q&A session citing health issues

During the Business Advisory Committee meeting, CPN-UML Chief Whip Mahesh Kumar Bartaula informed that the Prime Minister would not be present for the Q&A session due to health concerns.

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Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:32:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/pm-skips-parliament-qa-session-citing-health-issues-70-99.html