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JSP Nepal, LSP agree to unite as Rabi-Balen alliance signals wider realignments ahead of HoR polls
JSP Nepal and LSP have agreed to unite to safeguard federalism and identity politics ahead of the March 2026 HoR elections, as wider political realignments intensify with the Rabi Lamichhane–Balen Shah electoral alliance.
Dec 28, 2025
'Election Security Is Improving, But Trust with Politic...
'Election Security Is Improving, But Trust with Politic...
Dec 28, 2025
Late marriages and long separations shape new face of i...
Late marriages and long separations shape new face of i...
Dec 27, 2025
Why PM Karki turned to a retired army general for Nepal...
Why PM Karki turned to a retired army general for Nepal...
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Ridge Line Energy opens IPO, first phase for local and migrant workers
163 women, girls at risk of trafficking rescued from Birgunj check point in a year
3Non-life insurance firms see growth, collect Rs 19.58 billion in five months
4Environment for HoR polls has been created after all-party meeting: Minister Kharel
5Only two key campaigners allowed to use helicopters under election code of conduct
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ECONOMY, Republica Watch
MCA-Nepal signs $23.7 million road repair contracts under MCC compact
MCA-Nepal signs $23.7 million road repair contracts under MC...
The contracts cover the 40-kilometer stretch of the East-West Highway from Dhan Khola to Lamahi. The agreement includes full-depth reclamation and the use of Superpave technology to upgrade the road. MCA-Nepal Executive Director Khadga Bahadur Bisht said the project aims to widen the road, reduce tr...
6 days ago
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
PRIA struggling to repay Rs 22.5 billion loan installments
PRIA struggling to repay Rs 22.5 billion loan installments
CAAN was required to pay an annual installment of 106.56 million Chinese yuan (approximately Rs 2.17 billion at the current exchange rate) in two installments through the Ministry of Finance. However, it has been unable to even pay the interest.
Dec 21, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Oli confirms UML will join HoR polls—but refuses to drop demand for HoR revival
Oli confirms UML will join HoR polls—but refuses to drop dem...
He added that the party would register with the Election Commission on the date designated for election-related procedures.
Nov 25, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s public debt crosses Rs 2.7 trillion; Rs 50 billion added in Q1
Nepal’s public debt crosses Rs 2.7 trillion; Rs 50 billion a...
Public debt-to-GDP ratio doubles to 44.61% in a decade
Oct 31, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Tunnel completed, dam delayed: Sunkoshi–Marin project struggles to stay on track
Tunnel completed, dam delayed: Sunkoshi–Marin project strugg...
The overall project — estimated at Rs 50 billion — was expected to be completed within four years and seven months. The dam contract was signed in 2079 BS with a deadline of 2084 BS. Now, with only 22 months left, officials fear time is slipping away.
Oct 30, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Malaysia sets stringent criteria on foreign employment for Nepali manpower agencies
Malaysia sets stringent criteria on foreign employment for N...
The Malaysian government has fixed criteria for Nepali manpower companies that have been engaged to supply workers from Nepal to various companies in Malaysia.
Oct 30, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Gen Z movement unsettles investor confidence, FDI pledges plummet
Gen Z movement unsettles investor confidence, FDI pledges pl...
The wave of protests and violence that swept the nation in the wake of the Gen Z movement has left a deep scar not only on the streets but also on investor sentiment. Once buoyed by signs of recovery, Nepal’s foreign direct investment (FDI) pledges have taken a sharp dive in the past month, si...
Oct 30, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal-China trade via Korala checkpoint records over Rs 5.27 billion in over a month
Nepal-China trade via Korala checkpoint records over Rs 5.27...
The Korala checkpoint in Upper Mustang has been emerging as an alternative trade route for the Nepal-China bilateral trade. According to government data, the border point accounted for bilateral trade of goods worth Rs 5.27 billion in the first three months of the current fiscal year (FY).
Oct 27, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
FATF decides not to remove Nepal from Grey List for money laundering
FATF decides not to remove Nepal from Grey List for money la...
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a Paris-based global financial watchdog, has decided to keep Nepal on its “increased monitoring list,” commonly known as the grey list, citing ongoing strategic deficiencies in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
Oct 25, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal withdraws diplomatic number plates for Honorary Consuls, orders red plates on vehicl...
Nepal withdraws diplomatic number plates for Honorary Consul...
The government has withdrawn blue diplomatic number plates previously issued to honorary consuls in Nepal, directing them to use standard red plates instead. While this move allows police to take action against consuls involved in illegal activities, certain ceremonial privileges such as displaying...
Oct 10, 2025