Editorial
Take Urgent Measures to Curb Smuggling of Pangolins
Take Urgent Measures to Curb Smuggling of Pangolins
It is concerning to learn that pangolins, which are often overlooked due to their nocturnal nature and elusive behavior, are facing an unprecedented crisis. The recent arrest of two individuals in Kathmandu with 770 grams of pangolin scales—ironically, on the eve of World Wildlife Day 2025&mda...
Mar 09, 2025
OPINION
The Systemic Use and Misuse of Democracy in Nepal
The Systemic Use and Misuse of Democracy in Nepal
Nepal's democratic journey has been a complex and evolving process, characterized by periods of hope, struggle, and setbacks.
In the post-monarchy era, Nepal’s political landscape has been shaped by the aspirations of marginalized groups, including ethnic minorities, women, and indigenous com...
Mar 09, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Green Growth, Growing Gaps: Nepal’s forest cover soars 46%, but timber imports still rule
Green Growth, Growing Gaps: Nepal’s forest cover soars 46%,...
Nepal's forest coverage has expanded to 46.08 percent, yet the country paradoxically faces rising timber imports. Despite the potential for self-reliance, inefficient forest management and policy setbacks have hindered timber production. Agricultural land is shrinking as forests grow, and misaligned...
Mar 09, 2025
ECONOMY
NPC projects nominal rise in revenue collection for next FY citing economic slowdown
NPC projects nominal rise in revenue collection for next FY...
The government is expected to generate revenue worth Rs 1.2630 trillion in the next fiscal year, which is similar to the amount projected for the current FY.
Mar 09, 2025
SOCIETY
2.5 years after Doti quake, govt distributes first tranche of relief to four families
2.5 years after Doti quake, govt distributes first tranche o...
Nearly two-and-a-half years after the Doti earthquake, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has reached the damaged area on behalf of the Government of Nepal and distributed the first tranche of relief to four victim families of the earthquake.
Mar 09, 2025
WORLD
Troops injured as ex-cyclone batters Australia
Troops injured as ex-cyclone batters Australia
The former tropical cyclone -- now downgraded to a tropical depression -- made landfall in the late evening over Bribie Island on the Queensland coastline after lingering for days offshore.
Mar 08, 2025
WORLD
340 Alawite civilians killed by Syrian security forces, allies: monitor
340 Alawite civilians killed by Syrian security forces, alli...
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Saturday that "340 Alawite civilians were killed in the coastal regions of Syria and the Latakia mountains by security forces and allied groups" since then.
Mar 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Climate change threatens food security and women's nutrition in Everest region
Climate change threatens food security and women's nutrition...
Farmers in the Everest region no longer produce traditionally grown crops like wheat, barley, and millet as they once did. They attribute the decline in farming to irregular weather patterns, rising temperatures, unseasonal rainfall, and dry weather conditions.
Mar 08, 2025
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Helicopter companies must now register for flights to Annapurna Base Camp
Helicopter companies must now register for flights to Annapu...
Non-registered helicopter companies will be charged a Rs 20,000 fee per flight if found flying in the area.
Mar 08, 2025
WORLD
Trump denies reported Musk- Rubio clash
Trump denies reported Musk- Rubio clash
According to The New York Times, Musk argued with Rubio and separately with transportation secretary Sean Duffy during a cabinet meeting chaired by Trump on Thursday.
Mar 08, 2025