SOCIETY
Heavy rain predicted in some parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Lumbini provinces
Heavy rain predicted in some parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Lumbin...
KATHMANDU, Aug. 23: The monsoon winds have widespread effects across the country resulting in partial to general rainfall, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said.
Aug 23, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt proposes cash fine of up to Rs 30 million and jail term of three years for individual...
Govt proposes cash fine of up to Rs 30 million and jail term...
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: The government has proposed to slap a cash fine of up to Rs 30 million and a jail term of three years or both against the individuals if found guilty of insider trading in the secondary market.
Aug 23, 2024
OPINION
FM Deuba’s India Visit: A good start for the current government
FM Deuba’s India Visit: A good start for the current governm...
The prime minister and the president of Nepal were among the officials that Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with during his recent official visit to Nepal. Will the foreign minister of Nepal be able to meet the prime minister of India, several Nepalese observers had questioned on social me...
Aug 23, 2024
POLITICS
There is no disagreement between government and NEA: PM Oli
There is no disagreement between government and NEA: PM Oli
KATHMANDU, Aug 23: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has claimed that there is no disagreement between the government and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) as has been rumored.
Aug 23, 2024
Editorial
Power play: On hydropower projects and the environment
Power play: On hydropower projects and the environment
While Wayanad in Kerala limps back to normal life after the devastating landslide last month, a landslide on Tuesday (August 20, 2024) in Sikkim caused damage to six houses and a building of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) at its Teesta-5 hydropower station in Gangtok.
Aug 23, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Nepal decides to lift ban on TikTok with conditions
Nepal decides to lift ban on TikTok with conditions
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The government has decided to lift the ban imposed on Tiktok, a popular social networking site.
Aug 22, 2024
POLITICS
National Assembly endorses TRC Bill
National Assembly endorses TRC Bill
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The National Assembly has endorsed the Bill related to transitional justice without any revision.
Aug 22, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
UN HR Chief welcomes adoption of transitional justice law in Nepal, calls for victim-cente...
UN HR Chief welcomes adoption of transitional justice law in...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Thursday welcomed the adoption of new transitional justice legislation in Nepal, terming it as an important step in the nation’s long journey towards accountability and reconciliation.
Aug 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal’s Reckoning With Presidential Pardons
Nepal’s Reckoning With Presidential Pardons
Politically connected people convicted of serious crimes often leave prison early, thanks to sentence commutations. Now, a growing uproar has put all pardons on hold.
Aug 22, 2024
POLITICS
SC issues interim order to halt retirement of police officers on ground of 30-year service...
SC issues interim order to halt retirement of police officer...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing the retirement of police officers due to the 30-year service limit.
Aug 22, 2024