POLITICS
Nepal Samajbadi Party and Maoist Center to announce unity today
Nepal Samajbadi Party and Maoist Center to announce unity to...
The Nepal Samajbadi Party (NSP), led by Ganganarayan Shrestha, and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center) are set to unify today.
May 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt sets ambitious target to raise EV share to 95% by 2035
Govt sets ambitious target to raise EV share to 95% by 2035
The government has set a target to increase the share of electric vehicles (EVs) to 95 percent by 2035 as part of its updated climate commitment under the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, approved by the Cabinet on May 14.
May 26, 2025
Editorial
Hold Accountable Those Misusing Public Education Funds
Hold Accountable Those Misusing Public Education Funds
The latest findings from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) lay bare the ongoing misuse of public education funds, particularly in the student meal and support programs. The OAG’s 62nd Annual Report for FY 2023/24 exposes how 124 local governments spent nearly Rs 2.8 billion on student me...
May 26, 2025
OPINION
Virtual Gold: Connecting Nepal and Its Diaspora
Virtual Gold: Connecting Nepal and Its Diaspora
As Nepal’s banking sector advances toward digital transformation, clear regulatory frameworks, policies, and robust cybersecurity protocols for virtual gold are essential to ensure smooth operations and minimize risks.
May 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Energy Minister directs subordinate bodies to ensure prompt service delivery
Energy Minister directs subordinate bodies to ensure prompt...
Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Deepak Khadka has directed officials of subordinate agencies under the Ministry to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
May 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt seeks life sentence against eight including Durga Prasai over Tinkune violence
Govt seeks life sentence against eight including Durga Prasa...
The government on Sunday filed a case at the Kathmandu District Court seeking life sentences against eight individuals including medical practitioner Durga Prasai, who have been accused of being involved in the violent Tinkune protest in Kathmandu on March 28 that claimed two lives.
May 26, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
NRB reduces risk weight for loans against shares to 100 percent from 125 percent
NRB reduces risk weight for loans against shares to 100 perc...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has reduced the risk weight for share mortgage loans to 100 percent from 125 percent, showing flexibility towards loans to be issued against shares as collaterals.
May 26, 2025
SOCIETY
ASI Sherpa awarded rank insignia after summiting Mount Everest
ASI Sherpa awarded rank insignia after summiting Mount Evere...
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deepak Thapa awarded the rank insignia to Kunjang Chopel Sherpa, who successfully summited Mount Everest, during a special promotion ceremony at the Police Headquarters on Sunday. The police promoted Sherpa from Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) to Sub-Inspect...
May 25, 2025
ECONOMY
MoF nears completion of budget documents, begins finalizing budget speech
MoF nears completion of budget documents, begins finalizing...
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has reached the final stage in preparing publications related to the upcoming budget. According to the MoF, preparations for key budget-related documents for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26, including the Economic Survey, institutional progress reports, and ministry-wise p...
May 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Monsoon preparedness: 2 million Nepalis expected to be affected this year
Monsoon preparedness: 2 million Nepalis expected to be affec...
As the pre-monsoon season sets in, the country prepares for the upcoming monsoon, which experts estimate will affect 2 million people from 450,000 households across Nepal.
May 25, 2025