SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addicted
Tobacco use on the rise in Nepal, 34.1% of population addict...
KATHMANDU, April 7: A recent survey in Nepal has revealed that 34.1 percent of the population engages in the use of tobacco products in various forms. The findings were published by the Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI) in a report entitled 'National Survey on Socio-Economic and Policy Asp...
Apr 07, 2024
Editorial
What’s in a name? Focus on educational quality over name change of schools
What’s in a name? Focus on educational quality over name cha...
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) recently issued a one-month ultimatum for private schools within the metropolis to change their names, aiming to reflect Nepali culture and identity. According to Rule 70 of the KMC School Education Management Regulations of 2074 BS, Kathmandu's private schools are...
Apr 07, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt enforces new guidelines for 24-hour operation of businesses in Thamel and Durbar Marg...
Govt enforces new guidelines for 24-hour operation of busine...
New code of conduct has ruled out juveniles from going to discos while dance bars need to maintain cultural values during their late night operations.
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY
DOED initiates process to construct 132 kv transmission line for Mewakhola Hydropower
DOED initiates process to construct 132 kv transmission line...
KATHMANDU, April 6: The Department of Electricity Development (DOED) is all set to construct a transmission line for the Mewakhola hydropower project currently under construction in Meringden Rural Municipality-3 of Taplejung.
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE declined 31.59 points; investors lost Rs 5 billion from shares transactions last wee...
NEPSE declined 31.59 points; investors lost Rs 5 billion fro...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined 31.59 points last week after the government failed to introduce effective measures to revamp the market despite the investors’ expectation from the new government alliance.
Apr 06, 2024
POLITICS
UML summons National Convention Representatives Council meeting
UML summons National Convention Representatives Council meet...
KATHMANDU, April 6: The ruling CPN-UML has summoned a meeting of its National Convention Representatives Council for April 20-22.
Apr 06, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages
The Long Aisle Leading to Nepal’s First Same-Sex Marriages
The country long seen as a beacon for LGBTQI rights in South Asia still has no law recognizing same-sex marriage. Here's how two couples broke through the bureaucracy — and why hundreds of others still wait to say “I do.”
Apr 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Home Minister Lamichhane pledges to address concerns of locals before opening Thamel and D...
Home Minister Lamichhane pledges to address concerns of loca...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, has said that the concerns of locals and business community at Thamel and Durbar Marg areas would be addressed before deciding to open the areas round-the-clock.
Apr 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Trishuli bridge closed following cable snap
Trishuli bridge closed following cable snap
TRISHULI (Nuwakot), April 6: Movement of people and vehicles has been completely stopped on the bridge over the Trishuli River at Bidur Municipality-6 in Nuwakot district.
Apr 06, 2024
SOCIETY
PM Dahal hands Nepali national flag to Jugal Himal expedition team
PM Dahal hands Nepali national flag to Jugal Himal expeditio...
KATHMANDU, April 6: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' handed the Nepali national flag to an expedition team to Jugal Himal (Mt Jugal).
Apr 06, 2024