Republica https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:29:01 +0545 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:29:01 +0545 Over 1,700 traffic rule violators penalized in 24 hours https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/over-1700-traffic-rule-violators-penalized-in-24-hours-89-77.html The office stated that Rs 1,184,500 was deposited into the state treasury from traffic penalties.

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Over 1,700 traffic rule violators penalized in 24 hours

The office stated that Rs 1,184,500 was deposited into the state treasury from traffic penalties.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:22:04 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/over-1700-traffic-rule-violators-penalized-in-24-hours-89-77.html
'A perfect mission': Artemis II astronauts return to Earth https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/a-perfect-mission-artemis-ii-astronauts-return-to-earth-36-12.html The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts -- three Americans and one Canadian -- splashed down without a hitch off the California coast, capping the US space agency's crewed test mission that returned with spectacular images of the Moon.

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'A perfect mission': Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts -- three Americans and one Canadian -- splashed down without a hitch off the California coast, capping the US space agency's crewed test mission that returned with spectacular images of the Moon.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:02:25 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/a-perfect-mission-artemis-ii-astronauts-return-to-earth-36-12.html
Colombia retaliates with 100 percent tariffs on Ecuador https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/colombia-retaliates-with-100-percent-tariffs-on-ecuador-32-73.html The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador's right-wing President Daniel Noboa criticizing his leftist counterpart Gustavo Petro for failing to crack down on drug trafficking and illegal mining along their shared border.

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Colombia retaliates with 100 percent tariffs on Ecuador

The two countries have been engaged in a trade war for months, with Ecuador's right-wing President Daniel Noboa criticizing his leftist counterpart Gustavo Petro for failing to crack down on drug trafficking and illegal mining along their shared border.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:40:56 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/colombia-retaliates-with-100-percent-tariffs-on-ecuador-32-73.html
'Howl at the Moon': NASA's bid to boost space enthusiasm https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/howl-at-the-moon-nasas-bid-to-boost-space-enthusiasm-47-83.html "They said, well, we don't have bandwidth, we've got to get all this vehicle and engineering data down," Scoville recalled. "I was like -- wrong."

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'Howl at the Moon': NASA's bid to boost space enthusiasm

"They said, well, we don't have bandwidth, we've got to get all this vehicle and engineering data down," Scoville recalled. "I was like -- wrong."

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:38:10 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/howl-at-the-moon-nasas-bid-to-boost-space-enthusiasm-47-83.html
‘Zero Pending Files’ drive from April 13 to 20 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/zero-pending-files-drive-from-april-13-to-20-99-72.html The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed all agencies to speed up decision-making and prevent unnecessary delays at different levels.

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‘Zero Pending Files’ drive from April 13 to 20

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed all agencies to speed up decision-making and prevent unnecessary delays at different levels.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/zero-pending-files-drive-from-april-13-to-20-99-72.html
FM Khanal holds meetings with his counterparts from India, Bhutan and Bangladesh https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/fm-khanal-holds-meetings-with-his-counterparts-from-india-bhutan-and-bangla-60-42.html Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held separate meetings with the Foreign Ministers of India, Bhutan and Bangladesh on Friday. 

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FM Khanal holds meetings with his counterparts from India, Bhutan and Bangladesh

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held separate meetings with the Foreign Ministers of India, Bhutan and Bangladesh on Friday. 

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/fm-khanal-holds-meetings-with-his-counterparts-from-india-bhutan-and-bangla-60-42.html
Govt directs airports to set up breastfeeding rooms within 24 hours https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/govt-directs-airports-to-set-up-breastfeeding-rooms-within-24-hours-89-60.html It has also directed the operation of primary care facilities for sick passengers and those with special needs.

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Govt directs airports to set up breastfeeding rooms within 24 hours

It has also directed the operation of primary care facilities for sick passengers and those with special needs.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:31:10 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/govt-directs-airports-to-set-up-breastfeeding-rooms-within-24-hours-89-60.html
E-pension verification system launched https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/e-pension-verification-system-launched-13-54.html Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle marked the launch of the e-pension verification system prepared by the Financial Comptroller General's Office.

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E-pension verification system launched

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle marked the launch of the e-pension verification system prepared by the Financial Comptroller General's Office.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:54:11 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/e-pension-verification-system-launched-13-54.html
HoR nominates members to various thematic committees https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/hor-nominates-members-to-various-thematic-committees-88-63.html The House of Representatives meeting on Friday endorsed the nomination proposal made by Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal.

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HoR nominates members to various thematic committees

The House of Representatives meeting on Friday endorsed the nomination proposal made by Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/hor-nominates-members-to-various-thematic-committees-88-63.html
Rain, snowfall likely in some places https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/rain-snowfall-likely-in-some-places-11-18.html Due to its effect, the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, as well as most of the mountainous areas, are generally cloudy. 

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Rain, snowfall likely in some places

Due to its effect, the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, as well as most of the mountainous areas, are generally cloudy. 

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:19:15 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/rain-snowfall-likely-in-some-places-11-18.html
Iranians sceptical, afraid ahead of talks on ending war https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/iranians-sceptical-afraid-ahead-of-talks-on-ending-war-71-13.html Talks between the United States and Iran and hosted by Pakistan were hanging in the balance on Friday, but if they go ahead they could transform a temporary ceasefire in the US-Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic into a lasting peace.

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Iranians sceptical, afraid ahead of talks on ending war

Talks between the United States and Iran and hosted by Pakistan were hanging in the balance on Friday, but if they go ahead they could transform a temporary ceasefire in the US-Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic into a lasting peace.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:52:24 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/iranians-sceptical-afraid-ahead-of-talks-on-ending-war-71-13.html
IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to $50 bn https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/imf-expects-to-provide-vulnerable-economies-hit-by-iran-war-up-to-50-bn-57-20.html "Given the spillovers of the Middle East war, we expect near-term demand for IMF balance-of-payments support to rise to somewhere between $20 billion and $50 billion, with the lower bound prevailing if the ceasefire holds," Kristalina Georgieva said, according to prepared remarks shared with AFP.

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IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to $50 bn

"Given the spillovers of the Middle East war, we expect near-term demand for IMF balance-of-payments support to rise to somewhere between $20 billion and $50 billion, with the lower bound prevailing if the ceasefire holds," Kristalina Georgieva said, according to prepared remarks shared with AFP.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/imf-expects-to-provide-vulnerable-economies-hit-by-iran-war-up-to-50-bn-57-20.html
IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/imf-to-cut-global-growth-forecast-due-to-mideast-war-45-24.html "Even in a best case, there will be no neat and clean return to the status quo ante," IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said.

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IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war

"Even in a best case, there will be no neat and clean return to the status quo ante," IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/imf-to-cut-global-growth-forecast-due-to-mideast-war-45-24.html
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/why-pakistan-has-emerged-as-a-mediator-between-us-and-iran-43-38.html Since Washington and Tehran agreed to an initial 14-day ceasefire on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the powerful army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have been sharing messages about conversations with world leaders, highlighting their role as mediators.

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Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

Since Washington and Tehran agreed to an initial 14-day ceasefire on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the powerful army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have been sharing messages about conversations with world leaders, highlighting their role as mediators.

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/why-pakistan-has-emerged-as-a-mediator-between-us-and-iran-43-38.html
Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/gaza-marks-6-months-of-a-ceasefire-that-may-offer-lessons-for-the-iran-war-23-61.html The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli forces and Hamas-led militants.

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Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war

The ravaged Palestinian territory of 2 million people has seen the most intense fighting stop between Israeli forces and Hamas-led militants.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:51:51 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/gaza-marks-6-months-of-a-ceasefire-that-may-offer-lessons-for-the-iran-war-23-61.html
Kathmandu Valley bus fares to rise nearly 26 percent, minimum fare set at Rs 24.50 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/kathmandu-valley-bus-fares-to-rise-nearly-26-percent-minimum-fare-set-at-rs-86-65.html The decision follows a recommendation from the province’s fare determination committee and will apply to passenger vehicles operating within the Kathmandu Valley.

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Kathmandu Valley bus fares to rise nearly 26 percent, minimum fare set at Rs 24.50

The decision follows a recommendation from the province’s fare determination committee and will apply to passenger vehicles operating within the Kathmandu Valley.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:56:58 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/kathmandu-valley-bus-fares-to-rise-nearly-26-percent-minimum-fare-set-at-rs-86-65.html
Delivery demand soars as small businesses turn to inDrive.Couriers https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepali-new-year-boosts-indrive-deliveries-across-cities-12-67.html inDrive.Couriers recorded over 200 percent growth in delivery orders during the Nepali New Year, driven by rising demand from small businesses and expanding user adoption across major cities.

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Delivery demand soars as small businesses turn to inDrive.Couriers

inDrive.Couriers recorded over 200 percent growth in delivery orders during the Nepali New Year, driven by rising demand from small businesses and expanding user adoption across major cities.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:27:45 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepali-new-year-boosts-indrive-deliveries-across-cities-12-67.html
FM Khanal and his Indian counterpart Jaishankar reaffirm commitment to deepen Nepal-India ties https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/fm-khanal-and-his-indian-counterpart-jaishankar-reaffirm-commitment-to-deep-39-27.html Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal held a bilateral meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Port Louis, Mauritius, on Friday.

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FM Khanal and his Indian counterpart Jaishankar reaffirm commitment to deepen Nepal-India ties

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal held a bilateral meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Port Louis, Mauritius, on Friday.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:08:54 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/fm-khanal-and-his-indian-counterpart-jaishankar-reaffirm-commitment-to-deep-39-27.html
Ruby Thakur rises to deputy speaker post https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/ruby-kumari-yadav-elected-deputy-speaker-of-hor-88-65.html RPP leader Shahi says RSP’s U-turn casts doubt on credibility of new political alignments

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Ruby Thakur rises to deputy speaker post

RPP leader Shahi says RSP’s U-turn casts doubt on credibility of new political alignments

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:51:12 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/ruby-kumari-yadav-elected-deputy-speaker-of-hor-88-65.html
Qatar grants Amiri Amnesty three Nepali nationals https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/qatar-grants-amiri-amnesty-three-nepali-nationals-90-44.html According to MoFA Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Chhetri, the pardon was issued by the Amir of Qatar as part of the traditional clemency granted during the holy month of Ramadan.

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Qatar grants Amiri Amnesty three Nepali nationals

According to MoFA Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Chhetri, the pardon was issued by the Amir of Qatar as part of the traditional clemency granted during the holy month of Ramadan.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:48:08 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/qatar-grants-amiri-amnesty-three-nepali-nationals-90-44.html
Nepal's ambassador to Germany Dr Rupakheti resigns https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepals-ambassador-to-germany-dr-rupakheti-resigns-42-54.html Nepal’s Ambassador to Germany, Dr Shail Rupakheti, has resigned from his post after reporting to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following his recall by the government led by Sushila Karki in November last year.

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Nepal's ambassador to Germany Dr Rupakheti resigns

Nepal’s Ambassador to Germany, Dr Shail Rupakheti, has resigned from his post after reporting to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following his recall by the government led by Sushila Karki in November last year.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:19:04 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepals-ambassador-to-germany-dr-rupakheti-resigns-42-54.html
RPP’s Gyanendra Shahi criticizes RSP after losing support for deputy speaker bid https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/rpps-gyanendra-shahi-criticizes-rsp-after-losing-support-for-deputy-speaker-59-68.html Shahi said he decided to file his candidacy only after RSP leaders proposed his name for the position. However, he accused the party of later changing its stance and backing another candidate.

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RPP’s Gyanendra Shahi criticizes RSP after losing support for deputy speaker bid

Shahi said he decided to file his candidacy only after RSP leaders proposed his name for the position. However, he accused the party of later changing its stance and backing another candidate.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/rpps-gyanendra-shahi-criticizes-rsp-after-losing-support-for-deputy-speaker-59-68.html
Prez Paudel sets out 17-point agenda in address to joint session of Parliament https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/prez-paudel-sets-out-17-point-agenda-in-address-to-joint-session-of-parliam-74-10.html Addressing lawmakers from the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, Paudel said the newly elected government has a serious responsibility to strengthen good governance, improve service delivery and accelerate economic development in line with public expectations.

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Prez Paudel sets out 17-point agenda in address to joint session of Parliament

Addressing lawmakers from the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, Paudel said the newly elected government has a serious responsibility to strengthen good governance, improve service delivery and accelerate economic development in line with public expectations.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:07:04 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/prez-paudel-sets-out-17-point-agenda-in-address-to-joint-session-of-parliam-74-10.html
NEPSE sheds 13.46 points as trading nears Rs 9 billion https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepse-sheds-1346-points-as-trading-nears-rs-9-billion-52-22.html Seven companies hit the positive circuit limit, including Bhujung Hydropower, Super Khudi Hydropower, Hotel Forest Inn, Palpa Cement Industries, Ridge Line Energy, Suryakunda Hydropower and Shikhar Power Development.

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NEPSE sheds 13.46 points as trading nears Rs 9 billion

Seven companies hit the positive circuit limit, including Bhujung Hydropower, Super Khudi Hydropower, Hotel Forest Inn, Palpa Cement Industries, Ridge Line Energy, Suryakunda Hydropower and Shikhar Power Development.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepse-sheds-1346-points-as-trading-nears-rs-9-billion-52-22.html
President Paudel addresses joint session of Federal Parliament https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/president-paudel-addresses-joint-session-of-federal-parliament-83-32.html President Paudel addressed the joint sitting of the lower house and upper house of the Federal Parliament at the recommendation of the cabinet in accordance with Article 95 of the Constitution of Nepal. 

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President Paudel addresses joint session of Federal Parliament

President Paudel addressed the joint sitting of the lower house and upper house of the Federal Parliament at the recommendation of the cabinet in accordance with Article 95 of the Constitution of Nepal. 

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:01:36 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/president-paudel-addresses-joint-session-of-federal-parliament-83-32.html
Role of private sector decisive for economic prosperity: Prez Paudel https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/role-of-private-sector-decisive-for-economic-prosperity-prez-paudel-71-41.html Inaugurating the 75th Annual General Meeting of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) here today, he stated that the fundamental basis of economic prosperity is trade and business, and that there should be a government-private sector partnership in promoting industries.

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Role of private sector decisive for economic prosperity: Prez Paudel

Inaugurating the 75th Annual General Meeting of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) here today, he stated that the fundamental basis of economic prosperity is trade and business, and that there should be a government-private sector partnership in promoting industries.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/role-of-private-sector-decisive-for-economic-prosperity-prez-paudel-71-41.html
Nepali nationals injured in West Asia rise to 28, one still hospitalized https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepali-nationals-injured-in-west-asia-rise-to-28-one-still-hospitalized-45-46.html Ministry of Foreign Affair (MoFA) Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Chhetri confirmed that 27 individuals have already recovered and returned home, while one person remains hospitalized but is out of danger.

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Nepali nationals injured in West Asia rise to 28, one still hospitalized

Ministry of Foreign Affair (MoFA) Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel Chhetri confirmed that 27 individuals have already recovered and returned home, while one person remains hospitalized but is out of danger.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepali-nationals-injured-in-west-asia-rise-to-28-one-still-hospitalized-45-46.html
Minimum support price of tea scrapped in Ilam, Nepal’s key tea-producing region https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/minimum-support-price-of-tea-scrapped-in-ilam-nepals-key-tea-producing-regi-48-47.html The provision was part of the “Quality Tea Production Standards Implementation Procedure–2018”, which also required farmers to harvest tea leaves with at least 40 percent buds.

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Minimum support price of tea scrapped in Ilam, Nepal’s key tea-producing region

The provision was part of the “Quality Tea Production Standards Implementation Procedure–2018”, which also required farmers to harvest tea leaves with at least 40 percent buds.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/minimum-support-price-of-tea-scrapped-in-ilam-nepals-key-tea-producing-regi-48-47.html
CAAN urges limit of three well-wishers per departing passenger at TIA https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/caan-urges-limit-of-three-well-wishers-per-departing-passenger-at-tia-34-78.html According to the airport office, as many as 10 people sometimes accompany a single passenger, adding pressure to already busy facilities and creating security and operational challenges.

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CAAN urges limit of three well-wishers per departing passenger at TIA

According to the airport office, as many as 10 people sometimes accompany a single passenger, adding pressure to already busy facilities and creating security and operational challenges.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/caan-urges-limit-of-three-well-wishers-per-departing-passenger-at-tia-34-78.html
DoFE directs cyber centres, training centres to remove misleading announcements https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/dofe-directs-cyber-centres-training-centres-to-remove-misleading-announceme-28-29.html The DoFE has instructed that such information should be immediately removed, stating that notices like 'Work related to labour permit is done here', 'Labour approval-related work is done', 'Labour online forms are filled up here', or other misleading labour-related information have been misleading the foreign employment aspirants.

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DoFE directs cyber centres, training centres to remove misleading announcements

The DoFE has instructed that such information should be immediately removed, stating that notices like 'Work related to labour permit is done here', 'Labour approval-related work is done', 'Labour online forms are filled up here', or other misleading labour-related information have been misleading the foreign employment aspirants.

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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:38:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/dofe-directs-cyber-centres-training-centres-to-remove-misleading-announceme-28-29.html