POLITICS
US Deputy Secretary Verma arrives in Kathmandu for a one-day visit to Nepal
US Deputy Secretary Verma arrives in Kathmandu for a one-day...
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma arrived in Kathmandu for a one-day visit to Nepal on Friday.
Aug 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold price decrease by Rs 900 per tola
Gold price decrease by Rs 900 per tola
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: The price of gold has decreased by Rs 900 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
Aug 16, 2024
POLITICS
Govt transfer 59 joint secretaries en masse
Govt transfer 59 joint secretaries en masse
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: The government has transferred 59 different joint secretaries en masse. The Cabinet meeting held on Thursday has decided to transfer 59 joint secretaries secretaries working in federal ministries and offices and provinces.
Aug 16, 2024
POLITICS
Newly-appointed parliamentary chairs take oath of office and secrecy
Newly-appointed parliamentary chairs take oath of office and...
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Speaker of the House of Representatives(HoR) Devraj Ghimire administered oath of office and secrecy to newly elected chairpersons of two parliamentary committees on Thursday.
Aug 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepali woman sold in Mauritius rescued through Tiktok
Nepali woman sold in Mauritius rescued through Tiktok
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: A Nepali woman arrives in Mauritius with a false promise of obtaining a green card for residence, work and business. She had gone there under the assurances of getting a job and a salary. However she was forced to perform household chores and fulfill the owner's demands.
Aug 16, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt waives ground handling fees for flight operations to and from GBIA and PRIA
Govt waives ground handling fees for flight operations to an...
International airlines can also refuel at GBIA at a cheaper rate than at Kathmandu airport.
Aug 16, 2024
OPINION
Corruption and Statute of Limitations
Corruption and Statute of Limitations
In the process of amending anti-corruption laws, now being discussed in the parliament, a controversy is being sparked over the issue of statute of limitations (SL), that is, the time limit for investigating corruption crimes committed by the public officials.
Aug 16, 2024
Editorial
Nepal's unnatural demographic trends
Nepal's unnatural demographic trends
It is crucial to seriously consider the unnatural demographic trends and formulate appropriate policy responses before it is too late.
Aug 16, 2024
POLITICS
Kanta Rizal's nomination as Nepali Envoy to Australia withdrawn amid protocol breach alleg...
Kanta Rizal's nomination as Nepali Envoy to Australia withdr...
KATHMANDU, Aug 15: The government has withdrawn Kanta Rizal's nomination as the Nepali ambassador to Australia following an allegation of breaching diplomatic protocol in previous stint as Ambassador of Nepal to Israel.
Aug 15, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Role of traffic police under scrutiny as tragic accident in Bhaktapur claims a life
Role of traffic police under scrutiny as tragic accident in...
The fatal accident occurred when a truck hit and dragged the scooter that had been stopped by traffic police for inspection.
Aug 15, 2024