SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Supreme Court orders amendment of proportional representation law
Supreme Court orders amendment of proportional representatio...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the amendment of the law governing the proportional representation electoral system, asserting that it fails to adequately address the needs of targeted groups. The SC has called for a review of the House of Representatives Members Electoral Act...
Aug 22, 2024
SOCIETY, My City, Art & Culture
An art village is being built in Lalitpur's Champi with the world's biggest Bhairav's Khwa...
An art village is being built in Lalitpur's Champi with the...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The construction of 'Nepal Art Village' with the face of the world's largest Bhairav's Khwapa (Mukut) has started at Champi in Lalitpur Godavari. A visionary project with the motto of 'Heritage for Unity' aims to create a legacy through unity that celebrates Nepal’s rich artistic...
Aug 22, 2024
OPINION
Anti-Corruption Antics
Anti-Corruption Antics
Earlier, I summarized anti-corruption law reform issues (7 May 2023, MyRepublica). With the tabling of the bills in the parliament and discussion within the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, the debate is in a full swing.
Aug 22, 2024
ECONOMY
MCA-Nepal officials reaffirm commitment to complete cross-border transmission line, road p...
MCA-Nepal officials reaffirm commitment to complete cross-bo...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Senior officials from the Millennium Challenge Account-Nepal (MCA-Nepal) have reaffirmed their commitment to completing the cross-border electricity transmission and road maintenance projects, funded by a $500 million grant from the U.S. government, within the designated five-year...
Aug 22, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal defeats Bangladesh, advances to SAFF U-20 Championship semi-finals
Nepal defeats Bangladesh, advances to SAFF U-20 Championship...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Nepal advanced to the semi-finals of the SAFF U-20 Championship as the Group ‘A’ winner after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bangladesh on Thursday.
Aug 22, 2024
Editorial
Ensure proper utilization of startup loans
Ensure proper utilization of startup loans
The government has recently approved the "Startup Enterprise Loan Operation Procedure, 2081," aimed at providing loans of up to Rs 2.5 million to startups at a subsidized interest rate.
Aug 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Only 25 percent of private sector projects outlined in budget fully implemented: Report
Only 25 percent of private sector projects outlined in budge...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Only 25 percent of the private sector related plans and programs outlined in the budget statement for last fiscal year are fully executed, according to a report unveiled by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the Society of Economic Journalists of Nepal (SEJON) on W...
Aug 21, 2024
ECONOMY
FNCCI to work for development of start-up entrepreneurship
FNCCI to work for development of start-up entrepreneurship
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has announced investment in the development of start-up entrepreneurship.
Aug 21, 2024
SOCIETY
21 tourists die from altitude sickness in Annapurna region in a year
21 tourists die from altitude sickness in Annapurna region i...
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Over the past year, 21 tourists have died due to altitude sickness in the Annapurna Conservation Area, a popular trekking destination in Gandaki Province.
Aug 21, 2024
WORLD
Record-breaking Nepali teen eyes final 8,000-metre peak
Record-breaking Nepali teen eyes final 8,000-metre peak
KATHMANDU, Aug 21: At just 18 years old, Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa is on the brink of a remarkable achievement.
Aug 21, 2024