ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal's Stock Market Shake-Up: Is a New Exchange Necessary?
Nepal's Stock Market Shake-Up: Is a New Exchange Necessary?
Amid growing debates and controversies, Nepal is on the brink of establishing a second stock exchange, challenging the long-standing monopoly of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The government’s push for a new trading platform aims to introduce competition, modernize market infrastructure, an...
Feb 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Father and son killed in road accident
Father and son killed in road accident
A tipper fatally struck a father and son in a road accident at Haspokhari of Rong Rural Municipality-3, along the Mechi Highway.
Feb 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Free nature guides to tourists visiting Shuklaphanta
Free nature guides to tourists visiting Shuklaphanta
Tourists visiting the Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur have been provided with a nature guide free of cost to help them better explore the park.
Feb 22, 2025
WORLD
Pentagon to cut jobs as Elon Musk's DOGE faces backlash
Pentagon to cut jobs as Elon Musk's DOGE faces backlash
The US Defense Department, also known as the Pentagon, said Friday that it will slash its civilian waorkforce by at least 5% beginning next week, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported.
Feb 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy snowfall lashes Pathibhara
Heavy snowfall lashes Pathibhara
Heavy snowfall lashed the Pathibhara (Mukumlung) area of Taplejung. The snowfall occurred last night in Pathibhara, which lies at an altitude of 3,794 meters, and other adjoining areas.
Feb 22, 2025
Market
Value of many currencies goes up
Value of many currencies goes up
According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is Rs 138.45, while the selling rate is Rs 139.05. Similarly, the buying rate for one euro is Rs 144.95, and the selling rate is Rs 145.58.
Feb 22, 2025
SPORTS
Buttler not taking depleted Australia lightly
Buttler not taking depleted Australia lightly
England captain Jos Buttler expects Australia to pose a tough challenge when they meet in a Champions Trophy Group B clash in Lahore on Saturday, despite missing their pace trio.
Feb 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Rain likely in Koshi, Gandaki today
Rain likely in Koshi, Gandaki today
Light rain with thunder and lightning is possible in a few hilly places within Koshi and Gandaki Provinces today. Some high hill and mountainous areas of the country may see light snowfall.
Feb 22, 2025
WORLD
Hamas names 6 living hostages to be freed on Saturday
Hamas names 6 living hostages to be freed on Saturday
Hamas on Friday released the names of six living Israeli hostages who the militants plan to release from Gaza on Saturday. Under the terms of the ceasefire deal, more than 600 Palestinians will also be freed from Israeli prisons in exchange, according to the Hamas-linked Palestinian prisoners media...
Feb 22, 2025
Editorial
Government Report Card: Just Awful
Government Report Card: Just Awful
The Federal Government's half-yearly report card is out. According to the details released by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister's Office and 28 other government agencies have achieved work progress of just 4.2 percent against their self-announced targets.
Feb 22, 2025