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Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi early morning
Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi early morning
A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale jolted Delhi-NCR on Monday morning at 5:36 AM (Local Time). According to reports, the quake occurred at a depth of 5 km, with its epicentre near Delhi.
Feb 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali victims of cyber slavery stranded in Laos
Nepali victims of cyber slavery stranded in Laos
A number of Nepali migrant workers are reportedly forced to work as cyber slaves in Laos while the Nepal Police is busy devising plans to bring the Nepali nationals back home without alerting ‘corrupt individuals’ in the Laotian police force.
Feb 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Free medication for hemophilia patients
Free medication for hemophilia patients
The Ministry of Health and Population and the World Federation of Hemophilia have signed an agreement to provide free medication to patients with hemophilia, a genetic disorder that causes blood clotting problems.
Feb 16, 2025
POLITICS
Home Minister Lekhak announces to form special police "desk" to address caste discriminati...
Home Minister Lekhak announces to form special police "desk"...
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has announced the decision to form a special police "desk" to address issues of caste-based discrimination and untouchability.
Feb 16, 2025
POLITICS
MPs can ask PM two questions in one minute
MPs can ask PM two questions in one minute
In its 36th meeting on Sunday, the Business Advisory Committee decided that each MP could ask either two questions or complete their query within one minute.
Feb 16, 2025
ECONOMY
NEA secures ‘Double A Plus’ credit rating for third consecutive year
NEA secures ‘Double A Plus’ credit rating for third consecut...
The rating was based on an assessment of NEA’s financial stability, assets, operational efficiency, managerial capacity, and internal and external risk factors. A Double A Plus rating signifies a strong ability to meet financial obligations with minimal risk in transactions.
Feb 16, 2025
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Rana holds bilateral meeting with UAE state minister
Foreign Minister Rana holds bilateral meeting with UAE state...
Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana met with Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, in Muscat, the capital of Oman on Sunday on the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference.
Feb 16, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Social media from the eyes of Nepali women: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Social media from the eyes of Nepali women: The Good, The Ba...
Nepali women representing different strata of society may have their reasons to use the platforms they do, but there is one thing in common: Many entered the realms of social media hesitantly, only to kill the sudden idle hours thrust upon them by several months of lockdown triggered by the COVID-19...
Feb 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Banks increase lending but face liquidity quandary
Banks increase lending but face liquidity quandary
Nepali commercial banks increased their lending by a nominal ratio in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. However, they are still facing a notable challenge in managing their overwhelming amount of loanable funds.
Feb 16, 2025
SOCIETY
CJ Raut, Minister Gurung visit Paudel, Acharya
CJ Raut, Minister Gurung visit Paudel, Acharya
Chief Justice (CJ) Prakashman Singh Raut, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung, and CPN-UML vice chair Yuvaraj Gyawali have inquired about the health condition of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel and Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanr...
Feb 16, 2025