OPINION
Is a New Economic Order Emerging?
Is a New Economic Order Emerging?
The old economic system has crumbled and the domination of the West and US geopolitical hegemony changed into a multipolar world.
Industrial policy and security concerns are now prime objectives of many countries. In addition, powerful nations are leading a global slide towards subsidies, exp...
Feb 19, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s public debt crosses Rs 2.611 trillion
Nepal’s public debt crosses Rs 2.611 trillion
According to the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), the amount of borrowings increased Rs 140.37 in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.
Feb 19, 2025
ECONOMY
MCC project ‘temporarily’ suspended in Nepal
MCC project ‘temporarily’ suspended in Nepal
The US government has communicated its blanket decision to put on hold US-fundaed Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) projects for 90 days.
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY
UN urged to halt BPTOC upgrade until justice is served to Maina Sunar
UN urged to halt BPTOC upgrade until justice is served to Ma...
Devi Sunar, the mother of Maina Sunar—a 15-year-old girl tortured and killed by army officers more that two decades ago at the Birendra Peacekeeping Operation Training Center (BPTOC) in Panchkhal, Kavre—has opposed the plan to upgrade BPTOC into the Asia-Pacific Regional Training Center....
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Former King Gyanendra seeks public support on eve of democracy day
Former King Gyanendra seeks public support on eve of democra...
Former King Gyanendra Shah, in a message on the eve of Democracy Day, has pointed out the need to protect national unity and identity, calling on public support for prosperity and progress of the country.
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Students reject KIIT University’s appeal for return, netizens reject apologies
Students reject KIIT University’s appeal for return, netizen...
Netizens have rejected the apologies issued by the university and its officials and demanded strict action against the university and its staff.
Feb 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Nearly 580,000 visit Nepal in six months
Nearly 580,000 visit Nepal in six months
According to the data of the Nepal Tourism Board, the number of tourists has increased this fiscal year 2024/25 compared to last year 2023/24.
Feb 18, 2025
ECONOMY
MCC project in Nepal suspended
MCC project in Nepal suspended
In an email sent to Nepal's Ministry of Finance on February 14, the Washington DC-based Millennium Challenge Corporation said the projects under the US-funded 'Millennium Challenge Corporation' (MCC) in Nepal have been temporarily suspended.
Feb 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Police working to mediate after mockery of Newari accent sparks outrage
Police working to mediate after mockery of Newari accent spa...
The podcast, hosted by Sushant Pradhan and uploaded last week, sparked outrage among the Newar community after guests Sajan Shrestha, Utsav Sapkota and Sujan Zimba, along with host Pradhan, ridiculed Sagar’s Newari accent in his songs.
Feb 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Road accidents claim 1,233 lives in first six months of current FY
Road accidents claim 1,233 lives in first six months of curr...
The number of accident casualties has increased compared to the same period last year due to careless driving and not paying attention to the full observance of traffic rules, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Feb 18, 2025