OPINION
A Fish Rots from its Head
A Fish Rots from its Head
When it comes to fighting corruption, “establishing or strengthening an anti-corruption agency (ACA)” has become a mantra.
Jun 17, 2023
POLITICS
President Paudel admitted to hospital for heart related treatment
President Paudel admitted to hospital for heart related trea...
KATHMANDU, June 17: President Ram Chandra Paudel is currently undergoing medical treatment for a recurring heart related health complication.
Jun 17, 2023
WORLD
Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 years old
Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 years old
TOKYO, June 17: Japan's age of consent was raised from 13, among the world's lowest, to 16 years old on Friday as lawmakers passed key reforms to sex crime legislation.
Jun 17, 2023
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Tumult in Nepal's civil service dates back to the tenure of then Chief Secretary Subedi
Tumult in Nepal's civil service dates back to the tenure of...
KATHMANDU, June 17: The tradition of resigning from the position of the Chief Secretary before completing the three-year tenure started during the time of the then Chief Secretary Som Lal Subedi.
Jun 17, 2023
POLITICS
Kathmandu District Court sends 16 accused including former ministers Khand and Rayamajhi t...
Kathmandu District Court sends 16 accused including former m...
KATHMANDU, June 16: The Kathmandu District Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of 16 people, including former ministers Balkrishna Khand and Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, and Secretary Tek Narayan Pandey, in connection with the fake refugee scam.
Jun 17, 2023
SOCIETY
19 injured as a passenger bus overturns in Imadol
19 injured as a passenger bus overturns in Imadol
KATHMANDU, June 17: 19 people were injured in a bus accident at Imadol in Lalitpur.
Jun 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Sudurpaschim Province govt launches controversial Constituencies Infrastructure Developmen...
Sudurpaschim Province govt launches controversial Constituen...
KATHMANDU, June 17: The government of Sudurpaschim Province has announced plans to launch the Province Constituencies Infrastructure Development Program. This comes in the wake of the federal government facing huge criticism for announcing a similar program.
Jun 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Investment promotion essential to solve economic problems: Chief Secretary Dr Aryal
Investment promotion essential to solve economic problems: C...
KATHMANDU, June 17: Newly appointed Chief Secretary Dr Baikuntha Aryal has said promotion of investment is essential to solve economic problems.
Jun 17, 2023
ECONOMY
Seven provinces unveil total budget of Rs 279.59 billion for the FY 2023/24
Seven provinces unveil total budget of Rs 279.59 billion for...
KATHMANDU, June 17: All the seven provinces in the country on Friday announced a total budget of Rs 279.59 billion for the fiscal year 2023/24.
Jun 17, 2023
SOCIETY
Former Mayor dies in road accident
Former Mayor dies in road accident
SYANGJA, June 17: Former Mayor of Chapakot Municipality, Shiva Giri, died in a road accident last night. Giri, 60, died when the vehicle (Ba 15 Cha 1709) he was traveling in lost control and crashed.
Jun 17, 2023