ECONOMY
Govt prioritizes delisting Nepal from FATF’s grey list
Govt prioritizes delisting Nepal from FATF’s grey list
The government has ramped up efforts to align its policies and programs to delist Nepal from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) within mid-February 2026.
Mar 16, 2025
Business & Economy
Petrol price cut by Rs 5 per liter, diesel and kerosene by Rs 4 per liter
Petrol price cut by Rs 5 per liter, diesel and kerosene by R...
As per the revised rates, the price of petrol has been slashed by Rs 5 per liter, while diesel and kerosene prices have been lowered by Rs 4 per liter.
Mar 15, 2025
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
ECONOMY
Birgunj Customs collects revenue of Rs 109.23 billion in eight months
Birgunj Customs collects revenue of Rs 109.23 billion in eig...
The Birgunj Customs Office has collected revenue of Rs 109.23 billion in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, falling short of its target of Rs 139.73 billion.
Mar 15, 2025
POLITICS
CPN (Unified Socialist) launches Socialist Campaign
CPN (Unified Socialist) launches Socialist Campaign
The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist) has launched a nationwide campaign focusing on good governance and employment, among other topics.
Mar 15, 2025
WORLD
Investigators say power bank likely caused South Korea plane fire, leading airlines to fur...
Investigators say power bank likely caused South Korea plane...
This incident highlights ongoing concerns over the safety of lithium-ion batteries, which are known to cause fires if damaged or subjected to manufacturing defects. Due to these risks, airlines globally have banned power banks from checked luggage for years.
Mar 15, 2025
SOCIETY
49 juvenile detainees hospitalized due to infighting at Correctional Home
49 juvenile detainees hospitalized due to infighting at Corr...
A fighting among juvenile detainees of the 'Jayandu Juvenile Correctional Home' in Asmanpur of Duduwa Municipality-6, Banke, has left 49 of them injured. The injured detainees have been admitted to Bheri Hospital and Sanjivani Hospital.
Mar 15, 2025
POLITICS
Socialist Front to hold massive protest on March 28
Socialist Front to hold massive protest on March 28
The Socialist Front has announced plans to organize a massive protest and public rally in Kathmandu on March 28.
Mar 15, 2025
Market
Investors lose Rs 136 billion as NEPSE declines 81.95 points in a week
Investors lose Rs 136 billion as NEPSE declines 81.95 points...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week lost 81.95 points amid uncertainty raised by the ongoing political development due to the movement of monarchists.
Mar 15, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Pro-monarchy protestors stage demonstration outside Narayanhiti Palace (In Photos)
Pro-monarchy protestors stage demonstration outside Narayanh...
Pro-monarchy protestors staged a demonstration in front of the Narayanhiti Palace Museum on Saturday, demanding the restoration of the monarchy.
Mar 15, 2025