ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal likely to face steeper loan costs as donors start hiking interest rates
Nepal likely to face steeper loan costs as donors start hiki...
The government has been relying on borrowing to bridge the gap between income and expenditure. In the last fiscal year, total revenue and foreign grants amounted to Rs 1.197 trillion, while government expenditure soared to Rs 1.523 trillion.
Jul 29, 2025
Editorial
Strengthen the System, Not the Executive
Strengthen the System, Not the Executive
A fundamental strength of democratic governance lies in its system of checks and balances. When power becomes concentrated in a single office or within the executive, it risks sliding into authoritarianism.
Jul 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Missing Hayu family from Sindhuli traced to Pokhara hotel; search underway
Missing Hayu family from Sindhuli traced to Pokhara hotel; s...
The missing Hayu family from Golanjore Rural Municipality in Sindhuli, whose sudden disappearance sparked concern, had reportedly reached Pokhara and stayed at a hotel there.
Jul 28, 2025
WORLD
US-EU deal sets 15% tariff on most goods, averts threat of trade war with global shock
US-EU deal sets 15% tariff on most goods, averts threat of t...
The United States and the European Union agreed on Sunday to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher imports on both sides that might have sent shock waves through economies around the globe.
Jul 28, 2025
WORLD
EU Regulator Green Lights Injectable HIV Drug that Could Help Stop Transmission
EU Regulator Green Lights Injectable HIV Drug that Could Hel...
The European Medicines Agency has recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug aimed at preventing HIV, which scientists say could help end the virus’ transmission.
Jul 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Over Rs 840 million insurance claims filed after Rasuwagadhi floods
Over Rs 840 million insurance claims filed after Rasuwagadhi...
Following the devastating flood and landslide in Rasuwagadhi (Bhotekoshi) on July 8, insurance companies have received claims exceeding Rs 840 million (approximately USD 6.9 million) related to damages caused by the disaster.
Jul 28, 2025
SPORTS
PM Oli directs MoSC and NSC to start preparation for 10th National Games
PM Oli directs MoSC and NSC to start preparation for 10th Na...
Prime Minister Oli asked the bodies concerned to start the preparation of the National Games, which is being organised on the eve of the Asia Games scheduled in Japan in 2026.
Jul 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Family grows village resort into thriving eco-tourism model
Family grows village resort into thriving eco-tourism model
As the eco village has grown, other villagers have also started resorts and homestays. “Trekkers entering the Annapurna region through Dhampus now prefer this route. The whole village is becoming active in tourism,” said Jhabi Adhikari, another tourism entrepreneur from Astam, “The...
Jul 28, 2025
POLITICS
Court rejects former PM Nepal’s plea for attorney-in-fact
Court rejects former PM Nepal’s plea for attorney-in-fact
Nepal had submitted an application requesting permission to send a representative instead of attending in person, citing frequent travel for political programs across the country. However, a bench of judges Tej Narayan Singh Rai and Murari Babu Shrestha dismissed the plea on Monday.
Jul 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Police tighten crackdown on overloaded trucks across Nepal
Police tighten crackdown on overloaded trucks across Nepal
No longer will drivers be able to get away with paying small fines. From now on, excess cargo will be offloaded at the spot and shifted to other vehicles, marking a shift toward stricter enforcement.
Jul 28, 2025