Interview, Republica Watch
‘My tenure in Nepal has been the most rewarding of my 35-year diplomatic career'
‘My tenure in Nepal has been the most rewarding of my 35-yea...
As she prepares to return home after completing her diplomatic assignment in Nepal, the schedule of Australian Ambassador to Nepal Felicity Volk remains packed with farewell receptions and other diplomatic engagements. Amid this whirlwind, Republica had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with her...
Aug 21, 2024
SOCIETY
Karnali Highway obstructed due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall
Karnali Highway obstructed due to landslides triggered by in...
JUMLA, Aug 21: The Karnali Highway has been obstructed due to incessant rain.
Aug 21, 2024
SPORTS
U-20 SAFF: Maldives playing against Bhutan today
U-20 SAFF: Maldives playing against Bhutan today
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The Maldives is set to face Bhutan in today’s match of the U-20 SAFF Men’s Football Championship.
Aug 21, 2024
SOCIETY
Rain and thunder expected nationwide today
Rain and thunder expected nationwide today
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The country is currently under the influence of monsoon conditions, with weather patterns indicating varying levels of cloud cover across different regions.
Aug 21, 2024
Editorial
Digital doublespeak
Digital doublespeak
The state minister for IT continues to waffle. On Sunday, Shaza Fatima Khawaja was back on TV screens, categorically denying her government’s responsibility for the anaemic internet speeds being experienced by millions of users across the country.
Aug 21, 2024
ECONOMY
28 percent of local levels are yet to receive full-fledged electricity supply
28 percent of local levels are yet to receive full-fledged e...
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Around 28 percent of the local levels of Nepal are yet to receive full-fledged electricity supply despite the country reporting 99 percent of the population having access to electricity.
Aug 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Police arrest a fugitive after 29 years on charges of document-related case
Police arrest a fugitive after 29 years on charges of docume...
TAPLEJUNG, Aug 20: Taplejung police have arrested a fugitive in a document-related case after 29 years.
Aug 20, 2024
ECONOMY
Money earned abroad must be brought to Nepal within 35 days of returning: NRB
Money earned abroad must be brought to Nepal within 35 days...
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has mandated Nepali migrant workers to bring the money earned abroad within 35 days of returning home.
Aug 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Dengue spreads across 74 districts, highest infection rate in Tanahun
Dengue spreads across 74 districts, highest infection rate i...
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Dengue has spread across 74 districts this year. A total of 4,097 people have been infected with dengue as of August 9.
Aug 20, 2024
POLITICS
Lumbini CM Acharya secures vote of confidence
Lumbini CM Acharya secures vote of confidence
KATHMANDU, Aug 20: Chief Minister (CM) of Lumbini Province, Chetnarayan Acharya, has secured a vote of confidence.
Aug 20, 2024