SOCIETY
SC summons officials for waste management writ hearing
SC summons officials for waste management writ hearing
The discussion agenda includes acquiring the minimum required land for waste disposal, the government’s stance and future plans, and upgrading or relocating the Banchare Danda landfill site. The court has also directed talks on establishing compost plants, biogas plants, processing units, and...
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY, DIASPORA
First group of auxiliary workers departs for Israel
First group of auxiliary workers departs for Israel
Upon arrival in Israel, the group will be welcomed at the airport by officials from the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) and representatives from the Nepali Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Feb 19, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
75th Democracy Day celebrated in Tundikhel (Photo Feature)
75th Democracy Day celebrated in Tundikhel (Photo Feature)
February 19, 1951, or Falgun 7, 2007, which marked the end of the 104-year long autocratic Rana regime and the dawn of democracy in Nepal, is a historic day for the country that remained indelible.
Feb 19, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal’s 75 years of democratic journey marred by instability, 50 govts and unmet aspiratio...
Nepal’s 75 years of democratic journey marred by instability...
With the promulgation of the constitution, the people expected political stability and economic development. However, in almost a decade since the promulgation of the constitution, the people's aspirations remain unfulfilled. On the contrary, nearly a dozen governments have been formed in the meanti...
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY, Lifestyle, Movies
Patan High Court bans promotion, publicity of film 'Laj Sharanam' through media outlets
Patan High Court bans promotion, publicity of film 'Laj Shar...
The Patan High Court has banned the promotion and publicity of the film 'Laj Sharanam' on social media and through media outlets, as it prepares for release.
Feb 19, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli extends best wishes on Democracy Day
PM Oli extends best wishes on Democracy Day
Taking to the social networking site Facebook today, he extended best wishes to all democracy-loving Nepalis on this glorious and historic day. “Falgun 7, today is the most epochal day in the lives of Nepalis, the day when we have elevated ourselves to the status of the citizen through sacrifi...
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Indian national arrested for interrogation in connection with Pokhara balloon burst incide...
Indian national arrested for interrogation in connection wit...
An Indian national has been arrested for filling a balloon with hydrogen gas during the inauguration ceremony of Pokhara Visit Year 2025.
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Five KIIT assaulters released on bail
Five KIIT assaulters released on bail
The three directors and two guards who were arrested after a complaint for harassing Nepali students and chasing them out of Odisha's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) hostel have been let off on bail. The Judicial Magistrate First Class-2 (JMFC-2) court granted bail to three directo...
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Canada, ILO Nepal to bolster care economy
Canada, ILO Nepal to bolster care economy
The Embassy of Canada to Nepal and the International Labour Organization (ILO) Nepal co-hosted a dialogue on advancing decent work and gender equality in Nepal’s care economy on Tuesday.
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY
KIIT expels two officers over misconduct following incident on campus
KIIT expels two officers over misconduct following incident...
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has expelled two of its officers following their misconduct in an incident on the campus on the evening of February 16, 2025. In a statement, the university has shown deep regret over the incident, acknowledging that some staff members had misbehaved...
Feb 19, 2025