SOCIETY
Mahottari: Woman found dead; family accuses in-laws of murder, suspects dowry violence
Mahottari: Woman found dead; family accuses in-laws of murde...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: A woman has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in Mahottari. The deceased is 20-year-old Rina Devi Rai from Ramoul, Ward 8 of Jaleshwar Municipality in Mahottari.
Aug 22, 2024
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in some places of three provinces
Heavy rainfall likely in some places of three provinces
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The monsoon winds have widespread effects throughout the country and the monsoon low pressure line is located towards the western part of its average location and in some northern direction towards the east of its average location, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said...
Aug 22, 2024
ECONOMY
Interest on loans of banks slumps to 30 months’ low but BFIs fail to attract borrowers
Interest on loans of banks slumps to 30 months’ low but BFIs...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Lending interest rates of the commercial banks have declined to a 30-month low. Despite the low interest rates, banks have been struggling to expand their businesses due to the low demand for the bank loans.
Aug 22, 2024
BLOG
Bharatpur: A Rising Star in Nepal’s Tourism Landscape with Visit Bharatpur 2024
Bharatpur: A Rising Star in Nepal’s Tourism Landscape with V...
Bharatpur Metropolitan City, located in south-central Nepal, is rapidly emerging as a hub of economic, cultural, and tourism activities. With its strategic location, burgeoning infrastructure, and rich natural and cultural heritage, Bharatpur has garnered attention not just within Nepal but also int...
Aug 22, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Supreme Court orders amendment of proportional representation law
Supreme Court orders amendment of proportional representatio...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the amendment of the law governing the proportional representation electoral system, asserting that it fails to adequately address the needs of targeted groups. The SC has called for a review of the House of Representatives Members Electoral Act...
Aug 22, 2024
SOCIETY, My City, Art & Culture
An art village is being built in Lalitpur's Champi with the world's biggest Bhairav's Khwa...
An art village is being built in Lalitpur's Champi with the...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The construction of 'Nepal Art Village' with the face of the world's largest Bhairav's Khwapa (Mukut) has started at Champi in Lalitpur Godavari. A visionary project with the motto of 'Heritage for Unity' aims to create a legacy through unity that celebrates Nepal’s rich artistic...
Aug 22, 2024
OPINION
Anti-Corruption Antics
Anti-Corruption Antics
Earlier, I summarized anti-corruption law reform issues (7 May 2023, MyRepublica). With the tabling of the bills in the parliament and discussion within the State Affairs and Good Governance Committee, the debate is in a full swing.
Aug 22, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal defeats Bangladesh, advances to SAFF U-20 Championship semi-finals
Nepal defeats Bangladesh, advances to SAFF U-20 Championship...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Nepal advanced to the semi-finals of the SAFF U-20 Championship as the Group ‘A’ winner after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bangladesh on Thursday.
Aug 22, 2024
ECONOMY
MCA-Nepal officials reaffirm commitment to complete cross-border transmission line, road p...
MCA-Nepal officials reaffirm commitment to complete cross-bo...
KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Senior officials from the Millennium Challenge Account-Nepal (MCA-Nepal) have reaffirmed their commitment to completing the cross-border electricity transmission and road maintenance projects, funded by a $500 million grant from the U.S. government, within the designated five-year...
Aug 22, 2024
Editorial
Ensure proper utilization of startup loans
Ensure proper utilization of startup loans
The government has recently approved the "Startup Enterprise Loan Operation Procedure, 2081," aimed at providing loans of up to Rs 2.5 million to startups at a subsidized interest rate.
Aug 22, 2024