SOCIETY
Nepali embassy in Myanmar observes World Meditation Day
Nepali embassy in Myanmar observes World Meditation Day
The Embassy of Nepal in Yangon marked the 2nd World Meditation Day with yoga and meditation programmes, highlighting inner peace, global harmony and the growing global appeal of meditation.
Dec 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Miraj Dhungana unveils Gen Z movement, demands constitution rewrite
Miraj Dhungana unveils Gen Z movement, demands constitution...
The movement, which is scheduled to begin from Monday, has called for state restructuring, strict control of corruption and action against corrupt individuals. It has demanded the convening of an all-party roundtable conference or a constitutional reform assembly to facilitate the rewriting of the c...
Dec 21, 2025
POLITICS
Ram Ashish Yadav elected Speaker of Madhesh Provincial Assembly
Ram Ashish Yadav elected Speaker of Madhesh Provincial Assem...
Yadav secured 72 votes in the election held through a division of votes during Sunday’s assembly meeting, defeating the rival candidate, who received 24 votes. A total of 96 lawmakers were present in the Provincial Assembly.
Dec 21, 2025
WORLD
Armed conflict in Venezuela would be 'humanitarian catastrophe': Lula
Armed conflict in Venezuela would be 'humanitarian catastrop...
Lula's comments come amid spiraling tensions between Washington and Caracas -- and after US President Donald Trump left open the possibility of war against the government of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro.
Dec 21, 2025
SPORTS
National Para-Sports Competition to be held in Karnali
National Para-Sports Competition to be held in Karnali
Surkhet will host the National Para-Sports Competition from January 23–28, featuring wheelchair sports and dance to promote inclusivity and showcase the talents of people with disabilities.
Dec 21, 2025
ECONOMY
207 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 19.92 points
207 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 19.92 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday plunged 19.92 points to close at 2,595.10 points.
Dec 21, 2025
POLITICS
Parents must take to the streets to reform schools: Education Minister
Parents must take to the streets to reform schools: Educatio...
Education Minister Mahabir Pun says, “School reform won’t happen unless parents take strong and united action,” calling on communities to fight mismanagement and corruption in schools.
Dec 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Number of people taking non-resident Nepali citizenship on the rise in Chitwan
Number of people taking non-resident Nepali citizenship on t...
More people in Chitwan are choosing non-resident Nepali citizenship, with new NRN holders outnumbering those formally renouncing Nepali citizenship since July, district officials say.
Dec 21, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
PRIA struggling to repay Rs 22.5 billion loan installments
PRIA struggling to repay Rs 22.5 billion loan installments
CAAN was required to pay an annual installment of 106.56 million Chinese yuan (approximately Rs 2.17 billion at the current exchange rate) in two installments through the Ministry of Finance. However, it has been unable to even pay the interest.
Dec 21, 2025
POLITICS
New political forces are springing up without roots, says Dahal
New political forces are springing up without roots, says Da...
Speaking at the Kathmandu gathering, NCP coordinator and former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal warned the government not to postpone the election date under any pretext, saying the party would not remain silent if the date is shifted. He also warned the government not to repeatedly violate the Co...
Dec 21, 2025