SOCIETY
Current abortion law in Nepal leading to unsafe practices
Current abortion law in Nepal leading to unsafe practices
Although Nepal's Constitution and international women's rights movements guarantee the right to safe abortion, experts have pointed out that the recent Safe Abortion Act has narrowed this right, effectively criminalizing both service seekers and providers.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Police bust racket involved in motorcycle theft in Bardibas
Police bust racket involved in motorcycle theft in Bardibas
Police arrested four gang members, including the chief planner, from various locations in Sarlahi and Rautahat districts.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
I will keep fighting for justice as long as I live: Father of Rajpur bomb victim
I will keep fighting for justice as long as I live: Father o...
Shree Narayan Singh Rajput, who lost his son in the Rajpur bomb blast in Rautahat, has taken his fight for justice to the highest body of Nepal's judicial system in Kathmandu.
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS
Parliament session postponed until Thursday
Parliament session postponed until Thursday
The first session was held today at 2:30 pm. However, after the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) continued to disrupt proceedings, the Federal Parliament Secretariat posted a notice announcing the postponement of the session until Thursday.
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Staff positions at central govt offices continue to rise despite calls for reduction
Staff positions at central govt offices continue to rise des...
Even as various commissions, experts, and the Public Service Commission have repeatedly recommended reducing the number of staff positions at the federal level, most government bodies have continued expanding their employee quotas.
Jun 17, 2025
Market
Daily turnover falls heavily to Rs 7.65 billion as NEPSE slides 3.90 points down
Daily turnover falls heavily to Rs 7.65 billion as NEPSE sli...
KATHMANDU, June 17: Daily turnover at Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by around 42 percent on Tuesday from the three-month high of Rs 13.18 billion on the previous day.
Jun 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Rele Khola Hydropower Project connected to national grid
Rele Khola Hydropower Project connected to national grid
Electricity generated from the Rele Khola Hydropower Project based in Lekgaun of Narachyang in Annapurna rural municipality-4 has been connected to the national transmission grid.
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS
Speaker intensifies talks with chief whips of major five parties to lift House obstruction
Speaker intensifies talks with chief whips of major five par...
Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Monday held a discussion with the chief whips of the five major political parties over the ongoing obstruction in the parliament by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS
NC demands expulsion of RSP lawmakers over blue ribbon protest in Parliament
NC demands expulsion of RSP lawmakers over blue ribbon prote...
The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has called for the expulsion of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmakers from the House for wearing blue ribbons during Tuesday’s parliamentary session.
Jun 17, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Gold and silver traders protest demanding tax repeal (Photo Feature)
Gold and silver traders protest demanding tax repeal (Photo...
The Federation of Nepal Gold Silver Gem and Jewelry Associations has urged the government to review the decision to impose value-added tax (VAT) on diamonds and gems and luxury tax on gold.
Jun 17, 2025