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FDI commitment reaches nearly Rs 41.79 billion in 9 months, ICT sector accounts for 58 pc projects
The DoI said that investment commitments were made for 615 projects during the period from Shrawan to Chaitra (mid-July to mid-April) , including 599 small-scale, 8 medium-scale, and 8 large-scale projects.
Apr 15, 2026
High-Level Commission formed to probe wealth of politic...
High-Level Commission formed to probe wealth of politic...
Apr 15, 2026
Nepal records highest LPG imports in three months
Nepal records highest LPG imports in three months
Mar 23, 2026
PM-designate Balen Shah pushes for 16 ministries, RSP w...
PM-designate Balen Shah pushes for 16 ministries, RSP w...
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Stage set for Elon Musk's court battle with OpenAI
SC strikes down provision allowing state-funded foreign treatment for former VVIPs
3Marginalized displaced under heavy security siege
4Govt directs relocation of students from squatter settlements to nearby schools
5Squatters, collective memory, and right to have land
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POLITICS, Republica Watch
When leaders lose, the “wave” takes the blame
When leaders lose, the “wave” takes the blame
Nepal’s recent election losses have exposed a pattern of political deflection, where leaders blame “waves,” rivals, or circumstances instead of confronting shifting voter expectations and their own shortcomings.
Mar 23, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s trade deficit widens by over 11% to Rs 1.098 trillion in eight months
Nepal’s trade deficit widens by over 11% to Rs 1.098 trillio...
Out of Rs 1.48 trillion worth of total foreign trade, the country recorded a trade deficit of Rs 1.098 trillion.
Mar 22, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Middle East tensions ground paragliding pilots, NOTAM issued over Sarangkot skies
Middle East tensions ground paragliding pilots, NOTAM issued...
Ongoing tensions in Middle Eastern countries have prevented several international pilots from participating in an upcoming paragliding competition in Pokhara. A total of 15 pilots from different countries who had registered for the event scheduled in the skies of Sarangkot have been unable to travel...
Mar 19, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Ballot Box Revolt: What RSP’s breakthrough victory suggests for Nepal’s politics
Ballot Box Revolt: What RSP’s breakthrough victory suggests...
The Rastriya Swatantra Party’s breakthrough signals a profound shift in Nepali politics, as voters reject traditional loyalties in favor of transparency, accountability, and fresh leadership.
Mar 06, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Warning, Threat or Opportunity? Nepal’s major parties clash over Gen Z movement
Warning, Threat or Opportunity? Nepal’s major parties clash...
What began as a youth-led outpouring of frustration over social media ban, governance, accountability and generational transition has since evolved into a litmus test for both traditional and emerging political forces. Some parties view it as a warning signal, others as a threat, and still others as...
Feb 28, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Granary in crisis: Water politics leave Madhesh parched
Granary in crisis: Water politics leave Madhesh parched
Throughout these political shifts, water scarcity has been a recurring theme. In essence, "water politics" has long been a dominant issue in the region.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance sparked geopolitical speculation in Nep...
Optics and elections: How a ceremonial performance sparked g...
As campaigning for the HoR election intensifies, the episode underscores how routine diplomatic and military engagements can quickly become political flashpoints — especially when sovereignty, foreign influence and generational politics dominate public discourse.
Feb 16, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Commercial banks cut average deposit rate to 4.57 percent
Commercial banks cut average deposit rate to 4.57 percent
According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the average deposit rate for the period between mid-February and mid-March has been reduced by 0.12 percentage points from 4.68 percent in the previous month.
Feb 13, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Jhapa-5: Balen’s hope rest on swing votes as numbers favor Oli
Jhapa-5: Balen’s hope rest on swing votes as numbers favor O...
Balendra Shah’s long-running feud with KP Sharma Oli has moved from social media sparring to the ballot box, with Balen challenging the UML chair in his Jhapa-5 stronghold under the RSP banner.
Jan 22, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s richest 1% own 519 times more wealth than poorest half: Report
Nepal’s richest 1% own 519 times more wealth than poorest ha...
Economic inequality widens in Nepal as living conditions worsen for poor
Jan 21, 2026