Republica https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles en-us Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:24:18 +0545 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:24:18 +0545 Germany and Nepal mark 50 years of technical cooperation https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/germany-and-nepal-mark-50-years-of-technical-cooperation-87-24.html Germany and Nepal on Friday celebrated 50 years of technical cooperation, bringing together government officials, development partners and long-standing collaborators at the GIZ Nepal premises in Khumaltar.

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Germany and Nepal mark 50 years of technical cooperation

Germany and Nepal on Friday celebrated 50 years of technical cooperation, bringing together government officials, development partners and long-standing collaborators at the GIZ Nepal premises in Khumaltar.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:45:51 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/germany-and-nepal-mark-50-years-of-technical-cooperation-87-24.html
NPL: Lumbini secures playoff spot, three teams eliminated https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/npl-lumbini-secures-playoff-spot-three-teams-eliminated-26-85.html With today’s victory, Lumbini confirmed their place in the play-offs.

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NPL: Lumbini secures playoff spot, three teams eliminated

With today’s victory, Lumbini confirmed their place in the play-offs.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:07:47 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/npl-lumbini-secures-playoff-spot-three-teams-eliminated-26-85.html
Gen Z leaders say their movement marks a turning point in Nepal’s democracy https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/gen-z-leaders-say-their-movement-marks-a-turning-point-in-nepals-democracy-94-17.html Youth leaders of the Gen Z movement have asserted that the September 8–9 protests will define Nepal’s democratic future, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political trajectory.

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Gen Z leaders say their movement marks a turning point in Nepal’s democracy

Youth leaders of the Gen Z movement have asserted that the September 8–9 protests will define Nepal’s democratic future, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political trajectory.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:25:21 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/gen-z-leaders-say-their-movement-marks-a-turning-point-in-nepals-democracy-94-17.html
NC leader Krishna Yadav appointed Chief Minister of Madhesh https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nc-leader-krishna-prasad-yadav-appointed-chief-minister-of-madhesh-30-10.html Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party (PP) leader in Madhesh Provincial Assembly Krishna Prasad Yadav has been appointed Chief Minister of Madhesh Province.

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NC leader Krishna Yadav appointed Chief Minister of Madhesh

Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party (PP) leader in Madhesh Provincial Assembly Krishna Prasad Yadav has been appointed Chief Minister of Madhesh Province.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:27:54 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nc-leader-krishna-prasad-yadav-appointed-chief-minister-of-madhesh-30-10.html
UML Chair Oli meets NC President Deuba https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/uml-chair-oli-meets-nc-president-deuba-92-60.html CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli visited Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba at his residence in Maharajgunj on Friday.

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UML Chair Oli meets NC President Deuba

CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli visited Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba at his residence in Maharajgunj on Friday.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:48:22 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/uml-chair-oli-meets-nc-president-deuba-92-60.html
Civil society leaders call for timely HoR elections (With full text of the appeal) https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/civil-society-leaders-call-for-timely-hor-elections-70-58.html A group of prominent civil society leaders has called on all stakeholders including the government to ensure that the upcoming national elections are held on the scheduled date, warning that any delay could push the country towards prolonged instability.

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Civil society leaders call for timely HoR elections (With full text of the appeal)

A group of prominent civil society leaders has called on all stakeholders including the government to ensure that the upcoming national elections are held on the scheduled date, warning that any delay could push the country towards prolonged instability.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:20:49 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/civil-society-leaders-call-for-timely-hor-elections-70-58.html
Seven grid substations upgraded to automated system, six more to follow https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/seven-grid-substations-upgraded-to-automated-system-six-more-to-follow-12-29.html Automation work had begun for 13 substations in total. Among them, Panchkhal, Banepa, Patan, Lainchaur, Balaju, Chapali, and Bhaktapur substations have already been integrated into the automated system and are now being operated from a new central control room built at NEA’s Minbhawan office.

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Seven grid substations upgraded to automated system, six more to follow

Automation work had begun for 13 substations in total. Among them, Panchkhal, Banepa, Patan, Lainchaur, Balaju, Chapali, and Bhaktapur substations have already been integrated into the automated system and are now being operated from a new central control room built at NEA’s Minbhawan office.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/seven-grid-substations-upgraded-to-automated-system-six-more-to-follow-12-29.html
Probe Commission continues recording statements of then Kathmandu CDO Rijal for third consecutive day https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/statement-of-kathmandus-then-cdo-rijal-continues-for-third-day-before-probe-68-78.html The protests that began at Maitighar had reached Baneshwar, where demonstrators attempted to enter the Parliament building. It was at this point that Kathmandu CDO Rijal had issued the order to open fire.

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Probe Commission continues recording statements of then Kathmandu CDO Rijal for third consecutive day

The protests that began at Maitighar had reached Baneshwar, where demonstrators attempted to enter the Parliament building. It was at this point that Kathmandu CDO Rijal had issued the order to open fire.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:04:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/statement-of-kathmandus-then-cdo-rijal-continues-for-third-day-before-probe-68-78.html
Mini-truck accident in Baitadi claims driver’s life https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/mini-truck-accident-in-baitadi-claims-drivers-life-13-48.html According to the District Police Office, Baitadi, 29-year-old Naresh Mahara of Surnaya Rural Municipality–4 died at the scene.

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Mini-truck accident in Baitadi claims driver’s life

According to the District Police Office, Baitadi, 29-year-old Naresh Mahara of Surnaya Rural Municipality–4 died at the scene.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:35:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/mini-truck-accident-in-baitadi-claims-drivers-life-13-48.html
Madhesh Province: UML to retain Chief Ministership if seven parties fail to stake claim by 5 PM https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/madhesh-province-uml-to-retain-chief-ministership-if-seven-parties-fail-to--79-26.html After CPN-UML Chief Minister (CM) Saroj Kumar Yadav resigned, Provincial Head Surendra Labh Karna on Wednesday invited parties to submit their claims by Friday.

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Madhesh Province: UML to retain Chief Ministership if seven parties fail to stake claim by 5 PM

After CPN-UML Chief Minister (CM) Saroj Kumar Yadav resigned, Provincial Head Surendra Labh Karna on Wednesday invited parties to submit their claims by Friday.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:35:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/madhesh-province-uml-to-retain-chief-ministership-if-seven-parties-fail-to--79-26.html
Govt mulling to appoint junior officer as CAAN DG amid ongoing corruption case https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/move-to-appoint-junior-officer-as-caan-dg-amid-ongoing-corruption-case-48-56.html Adhikari was arrested by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Wednesday and a corruption case was filed at the Special Court the same day.

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Govt mulling to appoint junior officer as CAAN DG amid ongoing corruption case

Adhikari was arrested by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Wednesday and a corruption case was filed at the Special Court the same day.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:31:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/move-to-appoint-junior-officer-as-caan-dg-amid-ongoing-corruption-case-48-56.html
Ratnapark is now equipped with free WiFi under Green Promotion Initiative https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/ratnapark-is-now-equipped-with-free-wifi-under-green-promotion-initiative-69-32.html The Green Promotion Initiative under Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has installed six routers from Nepal Telecom, providing a 500 Mbps internet connection throughout the park. Technician Suresh Kumar Shrestha said that free internet will be available across all areas of Ratnapark by the end of this month.

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Ratnapark is now equipped with free WiFi under Green Promotion Initiative

The Green Promotion Initiative under Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has installed six routers from Nepal Telecom, providing a 500 Mbps internet connection throughout the park. Technician Suresh Kumar Shrestha said that free internet will be available across all areas of Ratnapark by the end of this month.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:35:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/ratnapark-is-now-equipped-with-free-wifi-under-green-promotion-initiative-69-32.html
Softbank's Son says super AI could make humans like fish, win Nobel Prize https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/softbanks-son-says-super-ai-could-make-humans-like-fish-win-nobel-prize-24-29.html Meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul, Son, whose SoftBank is a major backer of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, described a future in which an advanced AI surpasses humans by a magnitude of 10,000.

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Softbank's Son says super AI could make humans like fish, win Nobel Prize

Meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul, Son, whose SoftBank is a major backer of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, described a future in which an advanced AI surpasses humans by a magnitude of 10,000.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/softbanks-son-says-super-ai-could-make-humans-like-fish-win-nobel-prize-24-29.html
EC calls on parties to apply for proportional representation election, three-day deadline set https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/ec-calls-on-parties-to-apply-for-proportional-representation-election-three-61-88.html Issuing a notice on Friday, the EC invited parties to file applications from December 7 (10 AM) to December 10 (4 PM).

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EC calls on parties to apply for proportional representation election, three-day deadline set

Issuing a notice on Friday, the EC invited parties to file applications from December 7 (10 AM) to December 10 (4 PM).

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:02:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/ec-calls-on-parties-to-apply-for-proportional-representation-election-three-61-88.html
Tanzania tourism suffers after election killings https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/tanzania-tourism-suffers-after-election-killings-62-32.html The election on October 29 erupted into days of violent protests over allegations that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had rigged the vote.

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Tanzania tourism suffers after election killings

The election on October 29 erupted into days of violent protests over allegations that President Samia Suluhu Hassan had rigged the vote.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:35:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/tanzania-tourism-suffers-after-election-killings-62-32.html
Flooding kills two as Vietnam hit by dozens of landslides https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/flooding-kills-two-as-vietnam-hit-by-dozens-of-landslides-76-59.html South-central Vietnam has been lashed by weeks of heavy rain, submerging hundreds of thousands of homes in popular coastal tourism hotspots and causing deadly landslides in mountainous regions.

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Flooding kills two as Vietnam hit by dozens of landslides

South-central Vietnam has been lashed by weeks of heavy rain, submerging hundreds of thousands of homes in popular coastal tourism hotspots and causing deadly landslides in mountainous regions.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:35:10 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/flooding-kills-two-as-vietnam-hit-by-dozens-of-landslides-76-59.html
US Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed voting map https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/us-supreme-court-allows-texas-to-use-trump-backed-voting-map-14-57.html The push by Texas, which carves out five more Republican-friendly districts and came at the behest of Trump, launched a series of similar efforts in states around the country.

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US Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed voting map

The push by Texas, which carves out five more Republican-friendly districts and came at the behest of Trump, launched a series of similar efforts in states around the country.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:32:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/us-supreme-court-allows-texas-to-use-trump-backed-voting-map-14-57.html
Govt invites applications for VC at Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/govt-invites-applications-for-vc-at-shahid-dashrath-chand-health-sciences-u-41-76.html The recommendation committee had initially issued a notice from November 2 to 16, which was later extended to November 21.

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Govt invites applications for VC at Shahid Dashrath Chand Health Sciences University

The recommendation committee had initially issued a notice from November 2 to 16, which was later extended to November 21.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:03:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/govt-invites-applications-for-vc-at-shahid-dashrath-chand-health-sciences-u-41-76.html
TikTok to comply with 'upsetting' Australian under-16 ban https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/tiktok-to-comply-with-upsetting-australian-under-16-ban-52-40.html Australia's world-first legislation comes into effect December 10, curbing the world's most popular social media platforms and websites, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

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TikTok to comply with 'upsetting' Australian under-16 ban

Australia's world-first legislation comes into effect December 10, curbing the world's most popular social media platforms and websites, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:02:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/tiktok-to-comply-with-upsetting-australian-under-16-ban-52-40.html
Pokhrel cries foul, says statute amendment suits Oli’s design https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/pokhrel-cries-foul-says-statute-amendment-suits-olis-design-13-30.html Oli has urged Pokhrel to avoid a contest, arguing that the country is in crisis and the party is also facing challenges, and therefore, unity is essential.

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Pokhrel cries foul, says statute amendment suits Oli’s design

Oli has urged Pokhrel to avoid a contest, arguing that the country is in crisis and the party is also facing challenges, and therefore, unity is essential.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/pokhrel-cries-foul-says-statute-amendment-suits-olis-design-13-30.html
Swar Samrat Narayan Gopal's 35th memorial day today https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/swar-samrat-narayan-gopals-35th-memorial-day-today-42-16.html Narayan Gopal is revered from the title of Swar Samrat in recognition of his magical voice and musical crafts. 

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Swar Samrat Narayan Gopal's 35th memorial day today

Narayan Gopal is revered from the title of Swar Samrat in recognition of his magical voice and musical crafts. 

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:32:18 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/swar-samrat-narayan-gopals-35th-memorial-day-today-42-16.html
Gold, silver prices slip https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/gold-silver-prices-slip-44-65.html The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association reported that gold price fell Rs 900 per tola from Thursday, closing at Rs 252,400 per tola, while silver dropped Rs 70 per tola to Rs 3,555. 

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Gold, silver prices slip

The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association reported that gold price fell Rs 900 per tola from Thursday, closing at Rs 252,400 per tola, while silver dropped Rs 70 per tola to Rs 3,555. 

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:20:34 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/gold-silver-prices-slip-44-65.html
India rolls out red carpet for Russia's Putin https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/india-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-russias-putin-69-18.html Both leaders will also discuss the geopolitical situation in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and global trade disruptions triggered by tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

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India rolls out red carpet for Russia's Putin

Both leaders will also discuss the geopolitical situation in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and global trade disruptions triggered by tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:59:30 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/india-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-russias-putin-69-18.html
That blood-soaked shoe: The symbol of the Gen-Z rebellion https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/that-blood-soaked-shoe-the-symbol-of-the-gen-z-rebellion-45-56.html Prakash Bohara’s blood-soaked shoe became the Gen-Z rebellion’s icon—shot in protest, yet defiant, seeking justice and change.

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That blood-soaked shoe: The symbol of the Gen-Z rebellion

Prakash Bohara’s blood-soaked shoe became the Gen-Z rebellion’s icon—shot in protest, yet defiant, seeking justice and change.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:32:33 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/that-blood-soaked-shoe-the-symbol-of-the-gen-z-rebellion-45-56.html
‘Oli Kuti’ being built on 15 aana of land, costs Rs 11.5 million https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/oli-kuti-being-built-on-15-aana-of-land-costs-rs-115-million-35-80.html The project led by UML Politburo member Mahesh Basnet has been named ‘Oli Kuti’.

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‘Oli Kuti’ being built on 15 aana of land, costs Rs 11.5 million

The project led by UML Politburo member Mahesh Basnet has been named ‘Oli Kuti’.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:57:25 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/oli-kuti-being-built-on-15-aana-of-land-costs-rs-115-million-35-80.html
PM calls all-party meeting for today https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/election-preparations-intensify-pm-calls-all-party-meeting-18-40.html The government has been holding continuous consultations with stakeholders ahead of the polls.

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PM calls all-party meeting for today

The government has been holding continuous consultations with stakeholders ahead of the polls.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:40:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/election-preparations-intensify-pm-calls-all-party-meeting-18-40.html
RSP calls for candidacy under proportional system https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/rsp-calls-for-candidacy-under-proportional-system-41-35.html Any qualified and interested party member can file application online through mobile app of the party from December 8 to 11.

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RSP calls for candidacy under proportional system

Any qualified and interested party member can file application online through mobile app of the party from December 8 to 11.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:01:43 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/rsp-calls-for-candidacy-under-proportional-system-41-35.html
HoR election preparation progresses as per schedule https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/hor-election-preparation-progresses-as-per-schedule-13-59.html Political parties are also intensifying their efforts, placing the upcoming election at the forefront of their agendas.

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HoR election preparation progresses as per schedule

Political parties are also intensifying their efforts, placing the upcoming election at the forefront of their agendas.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:58:02 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/hor-election-preparation-progresses-as-per-schedule-13-59.html
NPL: Lumbini Lions to face Janakpur Bolts today https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/npl-lumbini-lions-to-face-janakpur-bolts-today-50-45.html Lumbini, with six points from six matches, must win to keep their playoff hopes alive. A victory for Lumbini would eliminate Pokhara Avengers, Chitwan Rhinos, and Janakpur Bolts from playoff contention.

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NPL: Lumbini Lions to face Janakpur Bolts today

Lumbini, with six points from six matches, must win to keep their playoff hopes alive. A victory for Lumbini would eliminate Pokhara Avengers, Chitwan Rhinos, and Janakpur Bolts from playoff contention.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:16:17 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/npl-lumbini-lions-to-face-janakpur-bolts-today-50-45.html
Madhesh parties reach consensus on new CM, name still undisclosed https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/madhesh-parties-reach-consensus-on-new-cm-name-still-undisclosed-44-53.html All seven parties plan to jointly stake their claim to form the government at 2 PM today.

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Madhesh parties reach consensus on new CM, name still undisclosed

All seven parties plan to jointly stake their claim to form the government at 2 PM today.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:40:24 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/madhesh-parties-reach-consensus-on-new-cm-name-still-undisclosed-44-53.html