POLITICS
Madhesh Province CM expands Council of Ministers
Madhesh Province CM expands Council of Ministers
The newly appointed ministers took the oath of office and secrecy before the provincial chief at a ceremony held at the provincial chief's office on Monday.
Dec 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Karki probe commission records statement from army chief Sigdel
Karki probe commission records statement from army chief Sig...
Former AIG Bigyan Raj Sharma, one of the three members of the probe commission, told Republica that the army chief visited the office of the commission on Monday evening and recorded his statement.
Dec 16, 2025
WORLD
Small firms join charge to boost Europe's weapon supplies
Small firms join charge to boost Europe's weapon supplies
European countries spent 343 billion euros ($403 billion) on defence last year, a tenth consecutive annual increase, which is set to rise to 381 billion euros this year, according to the European Defence Agency.
Dec 16, 2025
OPINION
Why Metro Rail in Kathmandu?
Why Metro Rail in Kathmandu?
Metro rail is not a luxury. It is the only structural solution left. The time to act is now.
Dec 16, 2025
Editorial
The True Cost of the Gen Z Movement
The True Cost of the Gen Z Movement
What began as a peaceful, popular protest devolved into arson, vandalism and chaos, undermining the movement’s original goals.
Dec 16, 2025
ECONOMY
NOC lowers diesel and kerosene prices, hikes petrol price
NOC lowers diesel and kerosene prices, hikes petrol price
epal Oil Corporation (NOC) has reduced the prices of diesel and kerosene oil by Rs 4 per litre with effect from Tuesday. However, the state-run oil monopoly has increased the price of petrol by Rs 2 per litre.
Dec 16, 2025
POLITICS
Oli, Pokhrel enter leadership race as 42 UML leaders vie for 19 office-bearer positions
Oli, Pokhrel enter leadership race as 42 UML leaders vie for...
The CPN-UML is set to elect its new leadership on Tuesday as voting takes place during the party’s ongoing 11th General Convention, with 42 candidates contesting 19 office-bearer positions.
Dec 15, 2025
POLITICS
Madhesh CM Yadav to seek vote of confidence on December 19
Madhesh CM Yadav to seek vote of confidence on December 19
CM Yadav is set to send a letter to the assembly to hold the confidence vote at 4 PM on Friday.
Dec 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal allows carrying up to INR 25,000 in 200 and 500 rupee notes across border
Nepal allows carrying up to INR 25,000 in 200 and 500 rupee...
Nepali and Indian citizens can now carry up to INR 25,000 in cash in denominations of 200 and 500 when crossing the border, following a recent government decision aimed at easing cross-border transactions.
Dec 15, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB and IFC sign agreement for climate finance related project
NRB and IFC sign agreement for climate finance related proje...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on climate finance.
Dec 15, 2025