SOCIETY
Tax contributors cut off from govt advertisements?
Tax contributors cut off from govt advertisements?
The government’s move to route all public advertisements through state-owned media, aimed at curbing corruption, has sparked widespread criticism for undermining private media, transparency, and press independence.
Apr 05, 2026
ECONOMY
DoTM awaits government’s green signal to revise transport fare by up to 19 percent
DoTM awaits government’s green signal to revise transport fa...
Travelers using public transport services are likely to face another fare increase in three weeks, as the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has proposed that the government hike fares citing recent rises in petroleum prices.
Apr 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt forms a panel to facilitate PPA issuance process for power developers
Govt forms a panel to facilitate PPA issuance process for po...
The government has formed a high-level committee to study the current situation of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with an aim to make the related work more result-oriented, transparent and accountable.
Apr 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Phewa Lake Encroachment: Residents caught off-guard as bulldozers strike early morning
Phewa Lake Encroachment: Residents caught off-guard as bulld...
Early Saturday, bulldozers struck illegal structures along Phewa Lake, enforcing long-delayed court orders after years of investigative reporting and advocacy.
Apr 04, 2026
SOCIETY
All seven Nepalis injured in UAE out of danger, six discharged from hospital
All seven Nepalis injured in UAE out of danger, six discharg...
It is reported that seven Nepalis were injured in the attack. The Nepali embassy there has stated that all the injured Nepali citizens are safe.
Apr 04, 2026
ECONOMY
15 int’l flights to Gulf cancelled amid Middle East conflict
15 int’l flights to Gulf cancelled amid Middle East conflict
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has cancelled 15 international flights scheduled for Saturday, citing ongoing airspace restrictions in the Middle East.
Apr 04, 2026
Health
Health Ministry reminds private medical colleges of November 1 agreement
Health Ministry reminds private medical colleges of November...
The agreement mandates private sector health institutions to ensure that workers have access to minimum wages and facilities.
Apr 04, 2026
SOCIETY
From exposure to enforcement: How Republica helped drive the fight to save Phewa Lake
From exposure to enforcement: How Republica helped drive the...
When excavators rolled onto the banks of Phewa Lake at dawn on Saturday to dismantle illegal structures within the 65-metre buffer zone, it was more than a government enforcement drive—it was the result of nearly a decade of persistent watchdog journalism. Republica and Nagarik didn’t ju...
Apr 04, 2026
WORLD
New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru
New frog species carrying eggs on back discovered in Peru
The new amphibian species, with the scientific name Gastrotheca mittaliiti, measures 2.7 to 3.3 centimetres (1 to 1.3 inches) and was discovered in a mountainous ecosystem in the Amazonas region bordering Ecuador.
Apr 04, 2026
SOCIETY
Public bus drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol
Public bus drivers caught driving under the influence of alc...
They were arrested during a surprise check conducted by a team of the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office at various places in the federal capital this morning.
Apr 04, 2026