SOCIETY
Health Ministry preparing to relocate inside Singha Durbar premises
Health Ministry preparing to relocate inside Singha Durbar p...
MoHP Spokesperson Dr. Prakash Budhathoki informed Republica that the ministry will be relocated to the vacant land of the Nepali Army’s Nursing Battalion on the southwest side of the Singha Durbar compound.
Oct 31, 2025
POLITICS
SC refuses interim order on passport freeze and travel restriction against Oli and Lekhak
SC refuses interim order on passport freeze and travel restr...
A single bench of Justice Nripadhwaj Niraula, while issuing the order, directed the government and the Gauri Bahadur Karki-led probe commission to submit written reasons for imposing the travel ban within seven days.
Oct 31, 2025
POLITICS
President Paudel to visit Qatar for World Summit on Social Development
President Paudel to visit Qatar for World Summit on Social D...
President Ram Chandra Paudel is set to leave for Qatar on November 3 to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development scheduled to take place in Doha from November 4 to 6.
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt deploys 38 teams across 44 districts to assess damage from Gen Z protest
Govt deploys 38 teams across 44 districts to assess damage f...
According to Dr Diwakar Luitel, assistant spokesperson of the National Planning Commission (NPC), the teams have been dispatched with the aim of collecting all damage data within the next week
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Mahakali Irrigation Project: 18 years, Rs 9 billion — only 27% done
Mahakali Irrigation Project: 18 years, Rs 9 billion — only 2...
The project has been moving at a snail’s pace due to budget shortages, delays in land compensation distribution and forest area management issues.
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
One killed after falling from tractor in Dolakha
One killed after falling from tractor in Dolakha
According to District Police Office Dolakha, the incident occurred on Thursday evening along the inner dirt road from Chimtere Ratal to Alampu. The victim, identified as Man Bahadur Thami of Bigu-6, Alampu, fell from tractor number Province 1-01-001 Ta 8872, which was carrying stones.
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Five arrested for stealing and selling security personnel’s pistol during ‘Gen Z’ protests
Five arrested for stealing and selling security personnel’s...
The arrested include Krishna Gurung, 21, from Dhunibeshi Rural Municipality, Dhading; Rajan Deula, 25, from Kathmandu Metropolitan City–15; Akbar Khan, 24, from Sitamani, India; Sumin Shakya, 26, from Kathmandu’s Bijeshwari; and Prabhat Malla, 38, from Kathmandu’s New Baneshwor.
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
15 tourists stranded in Hidden Valley rescued
15 tourists stranded in Hidden Valley rescued
On Wednesday, a joint team comprising the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police and trekking guides was dispatched to the site to carry out rescue efforts.
Oct 31, 2025
SOCIETY
New guidelines for visit visa: Dollar rule removed, six-month passport enough
New guidelines for visit visa: Dollar rule removed, six-mont...
The government enforced a new set of guidelines governing visit visas, replacing the previous six-point standard that had been in effect since January 24, 2024. The decision to introduce the new provision was made at the ministerial level following a proposal from the Department of Immigration, and...
Oct 31, 2025
POLITICS
Former PM Dr Bhattarai backs Rabi Lamichhane’s release, calls for new political front
Former PM Dr Bhattarai backs Rabi Lamichhane’s release, call...
“Let’s get Ravi out somehow — a leadership is required from him as well. If an environment could be created to free him, his skills and talents could be utilized effectively.” Dr. Bhattarai
Oct 31, 2025