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Trump administration’s green light signals resumption of MCC projects in Nepal
Amid growing speculation about the fate of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) projects in Nepal under the new US administration, the US government has indicated that it will allow the continuation of these projects, despite an ongoing review of foreign assistance.
Mar 23, 2025
EVs boom fails to curb Nepal’s import of petrol and d...
EVs boom fails to curb Nepal’s import of petrol and d...
Mar 22, 2025
Laying Down a Heavy Burden: 794 women seek justice for ...
Laying Down a Heavy Burden: 794 women seek justice for ...
Mar 19, 2025
Tourist season kicks off: Tourism entrepreneurs report ...
Tourist season kicks off: Tourism entrepreneurs report ...
Mar 16, 2025Latest
POLITICS, Republica Watch
BRI or Bust? Chinese Professor urges Nepal to choose growth over stagnation
BRI or Bust? Chinese Professor urges Nepal to choose growth...
Prof. Yunsong Huang of Sichuan University argues that Nepal should seize the BRI as an opportunity for economic growth and diversification, enabling the country to break free from political instability and geopolitical influences.
Mar 15, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Monarchy resurgence? Former King Gyanendra’s show of strength sparks debate in Nepal
Monarchy resurgence? Former King Gyanendra’s show of strengt...
Kathmandu witnessed a significant demonstration of royalist support on Sunday as thousands of former King Gyanendra Shah’s followers gathered to welcome him back from Pokhara. The large-scale demonstration, which began at Tribhuvan International Airport—a highly sensitive area—and...
Mar 11, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Green Growth, Growing Gaps: Nepal’s forest cover soars 46%, but timber imports still rule
Green Growth, Growing Gaps: Nepal’s forest cover soars 46%,...
Nepal's forest coverage has expanded to 46.08 percent, yet the country paradoxically faces rising timber imports. Despite the potential for self-reliance, inefficient forest management and policy setbacks have hindered timber production. Agricultural land is shrinking as forests grow, and misaligned...
Mar 09, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Pangolin scale trafficking on the rise as authorities focus on big mammals
Pangolin scale trafficking on the rise as authorities focus...
According to a 2019 report from the African Wildlife Foundation, as much as 2.7 million pangolins are poached annually across the world. In Nepal, police seized over 244 kilograms of pangolin scales in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24.
Mar 08, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
AIG Thapa emerges as dark horse in a three-candidate race for IGP
AIG Thapa emerges as dark horse in a three-candidate race fo...
With the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Basanta Bahadur Kunwar set to retire from his position after 15 days (March 18), the race for the 31st IGP, open between three eligible Additional Inspectors General (AIGs), has intensified. Of the three candidates, one is heavily tipped to replace Kunwar t...
Mar 02, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Alcoholism tearing families apart, time for action
Alcoholism tearing families apart, time for action
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that alcohol endangers health from the very first drop.
Feb 28, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Familiar faces, unfamiliar fear: Rape survivors speak out
Familiar faces, unfamiliar fear: Rape survivors speak out
A disturbing surge in sexual violence against minors plagues Nepal, with victims often betrayed by trusted family members and acquaintances. Shocking cases reveal girls enduring years of abuse, compounded by societal stigma and family reluctance to seek justice. Despite legal frameworks, implementat...
Feb 27, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Teen Dewal: A Shiva temple with distinct identity in Kathmandu
Teen Dewal: A Shiva temple with distinct identity in Kathman...
Bam Bahadur built Teen Dewal from his own resources while acting as Prime Minister in 1850 during Jung Bahadur's European tour. The temple's construction symbolizes his political power and deep involvement in Nepal’s governance at the time. Upon Jung Bahadur's return, Bam Bahadur exposed a plo...
Feb 27, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal's Stock Market Shake-Up: Is a New Exchange Necessary?
Nepal's Stock Market Shake-Up: Is a New Exchange Necessary?
Amid growing debates and controversies, Nepal is on the brink of establishing a second stock exchange, challenging the long-standing monopoly of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The government’s push for a new trading platform aims to introduce competition, modernize market infrastructure, an...
Feb 22, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal’s 75 years of democratic journey marred by instability, 50 govts and unmet aspiratio...
Nepal’s 75 years of democratic journey marred by instability...
With the promulgation of the constitution, the people expected political stability and economic development. However, in almost a decade since the promulgation of the constitution, the people's aspirations remain unfulfilled. On the contrary, nearly a dozen governments have been formed in the meanti...
Feb 19, 2025