Editorial
Balen’s timely decision to protect public properties
Balen’s timely decision to protect public properties
In a political landscape marred by corruption and abuse of power, it is encouraging to witness a leader who dares to take a stand against these unethical practices. Mayor Balen Shah of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has emerged as a beacon of hope with his recent announcement to ban the leasi...
Jul 08, 2023
ECONOMY
NOC reluctant to enforce automated pricing system even as it earns Rs 2 billion profit a m...
NOC reluctant to enforce automated pricing system even as it...
KATHMANDU, July 7: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has earned profit of Rs 1.11 billion within 15 days by selling fuel as per the recent price list determined by its supplier - the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). In this way, the NOC earned a profit of around Rs 2.5 billion in a month.
Jul 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Mahakali Irrigation Third Phase: Water released for testing main canal
Mahakali Irrigation Third Phase: Water released for testing...
BEDKOT, July 7: Water has been released to test the main canal of the Mahakali Irrigation Project's Third Phase.
Jul 07, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal, which doesn’t have even a single ship, spends over Rs 90 million annually on ship m...
Nepal, which doesn’t have even a single ship, spends over Rs...
KATHMANDU, July 7: Despite the absence of ships operating in Nepal, there are two government agencies dedicated to the management of ships, resulting in an annual expenditure of over 90 million rupees. These two separate bodies, namely the Waterway Project and the Nepal Shipping Office, have been es...
Jul 07, 2023
POLITICS
No culprit of Lalita Niwas land-grab scam will escape punishment: DPM Shrestha
No culprit of Lalita Niwas land-grab scam will escape punish...
KATHMANDU, July 7: Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha has said that corruption control, promotion of good governance and social justice are the incumbent government's main priorities at present.
Jul 07, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Rara Hydro accused of swindling funds and abandoning project
Rara Hydro accused of swindling funds and abandoning project
BIRENDRANAGAR, July 7: The operators of Rara Hydropower Development Company, currently constructing the project along the Parajuli River in Dailekh, have reportedly vanished, leaving local residents in a state of distress after having taken their money. Following a six-month suspension of work at th...
Jul 07, 2023
SPORTS
Lamichhane and Airee will not play ACC Emerging Team Asia Cup
Lamichhane and Airee will not play ACC Emerging Team Asia Cu...
KATHMANDU, July 7: Leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane and all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee will not play in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.
Jul 07, 2023
POLITICS
PM Dahal assures of addressing demands raised by power producers
PM Dahal assures of addressing demands raised by power produ...
KATHMANDU, July 7: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the government would take maximum efforts to address the demands raised by private power producers in the country.
Jul 07, 2023
SOCIETY
In Pictures: Civil society bodies take to the streets against LMC's plan to use public lan...
In Pictures: Civil society bodies take to the streets agains...
KATHMANDU, July 7: Around 22 organizations including Tol (Locality) Development Organizations and other social organizations staged demonstrations in front of Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC) on Friday.
Jul 07, 2023
SOCIETY
KMC instructs educational institutions to determine scholarship quota in Grade XI, set at...
KMC instructs educational institutions to determine scholars...
KATHMANDU, July 7: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has instructed the educational institutions in the city to determine the scholarship quota in class 11.
Jul 07, 2023