SOCIETY
Bus-magic van collision in Sarlahi kills one, injures nine
Bus-magic van collision in Sarlahi kills one, injures nine
A collision between a passenger bus and a magic van in Lalbandi, Sarlahi, killed one person and injured nine others on Monday afternoon.
May 20, 2025
Editorial
The Jeopardy of Dilly-Dallying
The Jeopardy of Dilly-Dallying
It is the same old story. The government-backed insurance schemes – the COVID-19, agricultural, and health insurance are losing credibility due to delays in government reimbursements, according to the latest report released by the Office of the Auditor General. This year's report, released in...
May 20, 2025
OPINION
Tough Climate Road Ahead as Nepal Launches BTR and NDC3.0
Tough Climate Road Ahead as Nepal Launches BTR and NDC3.0
On the occasion of the Sagarmatha Sambaad, the Government of Nepal took two historic steps in its climate journey: the launch of its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3.0) and official approval of its First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR). These landmark documents underscore Nepal&rsqu...
May 20, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Photo Feature: Monsoon fear looms over BP Highway's ravaged stretch
Photo Feature: Monsoon fear looms over BP Highway's ravaged...
Nearly eight months after devastating floods and landslides ravaged the BP Highway in Kavre, the road still bears deep scars of destruction. Around 18 kilometers of the Khurkot-Dhulikhel section were washed away in last September's disaster, leaving the stretch exposed and vulnerable as another mons...
May 20, 2025
POLITICS
HoR passes Water Resources Bill 2025 aimed for effective utilization of water bodies
HoR passes Water Resources Bill 2025 aimed for effective uti...
The House of Representatives (HoR) on Monday endorsed Water Resources Bill 2025, which talks about making proper utilization and conservation of water and ensuring its appropriate distribution.
May 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s public debt reaches Rs 2.622 trillion
Nepal’s public debt reaches Rs 2.622 trillion
Nepal’s public debt has reached Rs 2.622 trillion by mid-May as the government has been unable to check soaring expenses in unproductive activities.
May 20, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Tensions flare between ruling NC and UML as NRB governor appointment stalls
Tensions flare between ruling NC and UML as NRB governor app...
A routine cabinet meeting meant to finalize the appointment of the new Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor was quietly shelved on Monday, but the silence spoke volumes. Behind the delay lies a growing rift between the ruling coalition partners — the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML — th...
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
In ‘Karuna’ talk, Radhika Shakya opens up on politics, personal life and PM Oli’s late-nig...
In ‘Karuna’ talk, Radhika Shakya opens up on politics, perso...
Radhika Shakya, spouse of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, has clarified that she has no interest in entering politics.
May 19, 2025
POLITICS
Former PM Dr. Bhattarai calls for bold global role: "Nepal must not remain on the fence
Former PM Dr. Bhattarai calls for bold global role: "Nepal m...
Speaking at the launch of the Ambassadors' Club, International Relations and Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD) and The Diplomat Nepal magazine, the former prime minister urged Nepal to engage proactively in global affairs.
May 19, 2025
POLITICS
CIAA Bill stuck in HoR for four months amid political gain
CIAA Bill stuck in HoR for four months amid political gain
One scandal after another is being uncovered only after investigations are conducted. In this context, the bill to amend the Commission for the investigation of abuse of authority Act, 2048 (1991), which has reached its final stage in the House of Representatives' (HoR’s) State Affairs and Goo...
May 19, 2025