POLITICS
NC issues whip to vote for Chief Minister Baniya
NC issues whip to vote for Chief Minister Baniya
The Nepali Congress (NC) Bagmati Province Parliamentary Party, chaired by party leader and Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya, held a meeting in Kathmandu on Saturday and made several decisions.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Gaijatra festival being observed today
Gaijatra festival being observed today
The eight-day festival typically begins on the first day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadra (Bhadra Krishna Pratipada). It concludes on Ashtami, according to the lunar calendar. Gaijatra is dedicated to commemorating those who have passed away within the year.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Police negligence blamed for Kailali prison clash killing one, injuring 47
Police negligence blamed for Kailali prison clash killing on...
One group launched a sudden and vicious attack on another group of prisoners while they were sleeping, leading to a bloody scene inside the prison. The incident highlights grave lapses by the security agencies. A scuffle had already taken place among prisoners the previous day, injuring five inmates...
Aug 10, 2025
Editorial
Alarming Debt Burden
Alarming Debt Burden
Nepal’s growing debt burden demands productive investment and fiscal discipline
Aug 10, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Life insurance business expands by 16.05 pc, non-life insurers settle for 6.77 pc rise
Life insurance business expands by 16.05 pc, non-life insure...
Nepal Life Insurance, which collected Rs 48.03 billion in premium, stood at the topmost position among the individual life insurers. The amount was 17.59 percent more than the amount collected in the previous fiscal year when it stood at Rs 40.85 billion.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Seminar highlights education’s vital role in Nepal’s economic growth
Seminar highlights education’s vital role in Nepal’s economi...
A one-day international seminar titled “Investing in Minds: Education for Sustainable Economic Development in Nepal” was held in the capital on Friday, spotlighting education as a key driver for Nepal’s long-term economic prosperity.
Aug 09, 2025
Market
Gold price hits record high at Rs 199,400 per tola with a rise of Rs 2,900 in a week
Gold price hits record high at Rs 199,400 per tola with a ri...
The price of gold in the domestic market of Nepal reached a historic high at almost Rs 200,000 per tola (11.6638 grams) on Friday, mainly due to the weakening price of Nepali currency against the US dollar.
Aug 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Seriously injured in Kailali prison clash transferred to Kathmandu for treatment
Seriously injured in Kailali prison clash transferred to Kat...
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) is closely monitoring the situation following the prisoner clash at Dhangadhi Prison in Kailali, taking meticulous steps to stabilise the circumstances, according to MoHA officials.
Aug 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Five-member probe panel formed to investigate Kailali prison clash
Five-member probe panel formed to investigate Kailali prison...
A five-member committee has been constituted to investigate the recent clash at Kailali Prison that resulted in one fatality.
Aug 09, 2025
WORLD
Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan commit to end fighting 'forever'
Trump says Armenia, Azerbaijan commit to end fighting 'forev...
Armenia and Azerbaijan have committed to a lasting peace after decades of conflict, US President Donald Trump said after the South Caucasus rivals signed a deal welcomed on Saturday by Iran and Western nations.
Aug 09, 2025