ECONOMY
Govt to build West Seti transmission line with private sector, calls for expression of int...
Govt to build West Seti transmission line with private secto...
The transmission line will be built under a public–private partnership (PPP) using the SVP model, with 51 percent investment from the government and 49 percent from the private sector.
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY
Five including one minor arrested with brown heroin
Five including one minor arrested with brown heroin
A total of 250 milligrams of brown heroin was recovered from them.
Jan 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt prepares investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka-Arun Semi-reservoir Hydropower Pro...
Govt prepares investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka-Arun...
The government has prepared investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka-Arun Semi-reservoir Hydropower Project that has been planned to develop through injection of domestic capital.
Jan 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Import–export via Korala declines after Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi reopen
Import–export via Korala declines after Tatopani and Rasuwag...
With trade resuming at Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani, the number of cargo containers entering Nepal through the Chinese customs at Korala has dropped. Information Officer Nimendra Singh said only eight to ten cargo containers are currently pending customs clearance at the Korala customs office.
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY
From DIG to office assistants, 599 police personnel disciplined for online misconduct
From DIG to office assistants, 599 police personnel discipli...
According to the police, the actions were taken for violating the organization’s social media usage policy, including making derogatory comments against the institution and misusing police uniforms on platforms such as Facebook, X and TikTok.
Jan 07, 2026
POLITICS
Mayor Sampang announces candidacy from Sunsari-1
Mayor Sampang announces candidacy from Sunsari-1
Taking to social media on Wednesday, Sampang made the announcement public.
Jan 07, 2026
POLITICS
Kulman Ghising considering resignation under pressure from all sides, close aides urge cau...
Kulman Ghising considering resignation under pressure from a...
Ghising, who earlier founded the Ujyalo Nepal Party under his own leadership and later reached an agreement to become senior vice-chair of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has remained largely engaged in party politics. As criticism grew that ministers were openly involved in partisan activities...
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY
RSP PR list controversy: 12 names withdrawn including Srijana and Sachin
RSP PR list controversy: 12 names withdrawn including Srijan...
Twelve individuals from the 110 names included in the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) proportional representation (PR) list have withdrawn their names for various reasons.
Jan 07, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill may drop by Rs 6 billion
Ethanol blending gets green light: Petrol import bill may dr...
Although plans to blend ethanol into petroleum products were made over two decades ago, they had not been implemented until now. If ethanol is blended into petrol, it is estimated that around seven million liters of petrol imports could be reduced.
Jan 07, 2026
SOCIETY
Nine rhinos die in and around CNP in last six months
Nine rhinos die in and around CNP in last six months
According to CNP Information Officer, Avinash Thapa Magar, five male and three female rhinos have died since Shrawan (mid-July). He said that the gender of one could not be identified.
Jan 07, 2026