POLITICS
PM Oli and Russian President Putin meet
PM Oli and Russian President Putin meet
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues concerning bilateral relations between the two countries.
Sep 02, 2025
Market
Forex Update: US dollar holds steady, euro gains ground
Forex Update: US dollar holds steady, euro gains ground
Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for 22 international currencies for Tuesday.
Sep 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Weather Alert: Downpour expected tonight in Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim provinces
Weather Alert: Downpour expected tonight in Gandaki, Lumbini...
Skies across the country are expected to remain mostly cloudy this afternoon,
Sep 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Room to Read sets up libraries in 48 schools of Kapilvastu
Room to Read sets up libraries in 48 schools of Kapilvastu
The initiative aligns with this year’s Library Day slogan declared by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology: “Our Library: Our Future”. Through these libraries, Room to Read aims to promote quality education and literacy in Nepal, the press release further stated.
Sep 02, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Govt’s foreign trips overshadow cabinet’s austerity pledges
Govt’s foreign trips overshadow cabinet’s austerity pledges
Eight foreign trip decisions among 24 cabinet decisions expose govt’s failure to implement austerity pledge.
Sep 02, 2025
OPINION
Teaching Without Training: A Risky Policy Shift in Nepal
Teaching Without Training: A Risky Policy Shift in Nepal
Waiving mandatory teacher education in Nepal risks deprofessionalizing teaching, undermining both pedagogical standards and public trust. Strengthening teacher preparation programs, rather than lowering standards, are essential to ensure quality education for future generations.
Sep 02, 2025
POLITICS
Retirement age dispute likely to stall Civil Service Bill
Retirement age dispute likely to stall Civil Service Bill
Lawmakers from the ruling Nepali Congress and CPN-UML largely backed Minister Neupane’s proposal, calling it a practical approach.
Sep 02, 2025
Editorial
SCO Summit Tests Kathmandu’s Balancing Act
SCO Summit Tests Kathmandu’s Balancing Act
Oli must clearly articulate Nepal’s priorities—trade diversification, investment attraction, hydropower exports and stronger regional cooperation—while firmly upholding territorial sovereignty.
Sep 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Tourist arrivals in Nepal increase by 22 pc in August, reaching 88,680
Tourist arrivals in Nepal increase by 22 pc in August, reach...
This August, 88,680 tourists entered Nepal by air, while the figure stood at 72,717 during the same period last year.
Sep 01, 2025
ECONOMY
Agricultural products of Rs 1.32 exported from Kakarvitta custom point in one month
Agricultural products of Rs 1.32 exported from Kakarvitta cu...
The Office of the Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre in Kakarbhitta shared that the major exported goods include black cardamom, tea, ply, ginger, broom grass and others.
Sep 01, 2025