SOCIETY
Victims welcome passage of TJ bill, urge action on key demands
Victims welcome passage of TJ bill, urge action on key deman...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: Victims of serious human rights violations have welcomed the passage of the Bill to Amend Transitional Justice (TJ) Act by the House of Representatives, viewing it as a significant step toward addressing their long-standing demands for truth, justice, and reparation.
Aug 15, 2024
POLITICS
Live Q&A session with PM scheduled for August 22
Live Q&A session with PM scheduled for August 22
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: A live question and answer session with Prime Minister KP Oli is scheduled to take place during the House of Representatives meeting on August 22.
Aug 15, 2024
SOCIETY
NAC in the doldrums: Domestic flights suspended, int’l flights in disarray
NAC in the doldrums: Domestic flights suspended, int’l fligh...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The national flag-carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), is currently facing a severe crisis
Aug 15, 2024
ECONOMY
CIAA raids NEPSE office over suspected insider trading by employees
CIAA raids NEPSE office over suspected insider trading by em...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has raided the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) office citing the possibility of the involvement of the NEPSE staff in insider trading.
Aug 15, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
HoR endorses Bill to amend TJ Act, paving way for resolution of conflict-era HR violation...
HoR endorses Bill to amend TJ Act, paving way for resolution...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The House of Representatives (HoR) has passed the much-awaited Bill on Transitional Justice (TJ), which seeks to amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth, and Reconciliation Commission (Third Amendment) Act 2024.
Aug 15, 2024
OPINION
Gordian Knot of Nepalese Law on Ride-Sharing Services
Gordian Knot of Nepalese Law on Ride-Sharing Services
The ride-sharing service has become a staple foundation of the gig economy in Nepal while the government has not been able to generate significant employment opportunities. This industry will become more technology-friendly, safe, and affordable with the entry of new international technologies and i...
Aug 15, 2024
WORLD
India celebrates 78th Independence Day today, PM Narendra Modi to address from Red Fort
India celebrates 78th Independence Day today, PM Narendra Mo...
NEW DELHI, Aug 15: India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on Thursday, August 15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin the celebrations by hoisting the national flag at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi, followed by an address to the nation.
Aug 15, 2024
Editorial
Rule and exception: On a reminder on the fundamentals of bail law
Rule and exception: On a reminder on the fundamentals of bai...
The Supreme Court of India’s order granting bail to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is a reminder to judges that they cannot deny bail as a form of punishment. It is also a reminder that the fundamentals of bail law are quite simple.
Aug 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Electricity substation built at Chaukha of Jajarkot
Electricity substation built at Chaukha of Jajarkot
KANKREBIHAR (SURKHET), Aug 14: An electricity transmission line substation with a capacity of 33/11 kV has been constructed at Chaukha, Nalgad Municipality-12 of Jajarkot.
Aug 14, 2024
POLITICS
Madheshi Commission recommends reviewing reservation policy
Madheshi Commission recommends reviewing reservation policy
KATHMANDU, Aug 14: The Madheshi Commission submitted its sixth annual report to President Ram Chandra Paudel on Wednesday. In the report, the Commission recommended reviewing the reservation policy and listing Sakhadeshwari Bhagwati on the World Heritage List.
Aug 14, 2024