POLITICS, Republica Watch
Mayor Balen allegedly mounting pressure on PM Karki to arrest Oli, Lekhak
Mayor Balen allegedly mounting pressure on PM Karki to arres...
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra (Balen) Shah has allegedly exerted pressure on interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki to issue arrest warrants against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.
Oct 08, 2025
ECONOMY
78,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal during September
78,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal during September
According to the data unveiled by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Tuesday, a total of 78,711 tourists visited Nepal in this period.
Oct 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Ministry collecting details of loss in agriculture and livestock
Ministry collecting details of loss in agriculture and lives...
The Ministry has instructed its subordinate offices to collect preliminary details of loss from all seven provinces and submit them to the ministry.
Oct 08, 2025
WORLD
UK won’t relax visa rules for Indians, says PM Starmer
UK won’t relax visa rules for Indians, says PM Starmer
Leading a group of more than 100 business and education leaders, Starmer said his focus was on expanding business ties and attracting investment, not changing immigration policy.
Oct 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Rains affect Pokhara's tourism business
Rains affect Pokhara's tourism business
The significant downpour on October 4–5 prevented potential visitors from traveling to Pokhara to celebrate the Dashain holidays.
Oct 08, 2025
SOCIETY
NBA calls for strong action to boost police morale
NBA calls for strong action to boost police morale
"The government must take these acts that undermine the morale of security forces, especially the Nepal Police, seriously. Passion, anger, and lawlessness lead to murder, violence and revenge," the NBA’s statement said.
Oct 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Westerly winds influence Western Nepal; moderate rain likely in hilly regions
Westerly winds influence Western Nepal; moderate rain likely...
By tonight, partly cloudy conditions are likely in the hilly regions of Koshi and Madhesh provinces, while the rest of the country will experience mainly clear weather.
Oct 08, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
WB lowers Nepal’s economic growth projection at 2.1 percent for current FY over political...
WB lowers Nepal’s economic growth projection at 2.1 percent...
“Growth rate could be negative 1.5-2.6 percent, if there is continuation of political unrest and economic uncertainty”
Oct 08, 2025
OPINION
Impact of Multilateral, Regional and Bilateral Arrangements to Nepal’s Foreign Trade
Impact of Multilateral, Regional and Bilateral Arrangements...
Nepal’s commitments under WTO, SAFTA, and bilateral trade agreements remain only partially implemented, limiting their intended impact on market access, consumer welfare and regional integration. Political influence, weak infrastructure, and lack of coordination continue to hinder South Asia&r...
Oct 08, 2025
Editorial
Countering Digital Deception in Nepal’s Political Sphere
Countering Digital Deception in Nepal’s Political Sphere
Everyone should be highly alert about rapidly spreading manipulative misinformation aimed at controlling narratives and creating or influencing opinions so that people can be mobilized to achieve objectives behind hidden political or social agendas.
Oct 08, 2025