ECONOMY
Test production begins at Chimkhola-Mangale-Rahughat Hydropower Project in Myagdi
Test production begins at Chimkhola-Mangale-Rahughat Hydropo...
Developed by Tudi Power Company Ltd., the project began generating electricity on a trial basis and will be connected to the national transmission grid upon successful completion, said Indra Dhakal, a representative of the company. The trial phase is expected to be completed within 15 days.
Jun 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall predicted in some places in Koshi, Bagmati
Heavy rainfall predicted in some places in Koshi, Bagmati
The weather bulletin issued by the Weather Forecasting Division stated that a few places in Koshi and Bagmati Provinces are predicted to have heavy rainfall today. Light to moderate rainfall is forecast in other provinces.
Jun 24, 2025
SOCIETY
60-kg gold smuggling case: Amala rearrested after court releases her
60-kg gold smuggling case: Amala rearrested after court rele...
Although the Kathmandu District Court ordered her release on bail of Rs 200,000, she was arrested again at the court premises at the request of the Department of Money Laundering Investigation.
Jun 24, 2025
ECONOMY
NC-UML agree to exclude 'take and pay' and 'take or pay' in PPA
NC-UML agree to exclude 'take and pay' and 'take or pay' in...
the government introduced the 'take and pay' provision through the budget, which faced backlash even from the ruling alliance. Sher Bahadur Deuba, the president of the main ruling party, the Nepali Congress (NC), also pressured the government to remove the newly introduced 'take and pay' provision.&...
Jun 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt under pressure to revoke mandatory take-and-pay policy for hydropower projects
Govt under pressure to revoke mandatory take-and-pay policy...
The government is under pressure due to its ‘take-and-pay’ policy announced in the budget for the next fiscal year (FY), with stakeholders from various fronts expressing dissatisfaction over the government’s new move.
Jun 24, 2025
OPINION
Methane Melodrama
Methane Melodrama
There is euphoria in the air. However, as rationality creeps in anew from the hangover of the widely-celebrated discovery, the main question that surfaces is how the new-found resource could change the energy dependency of the country on foreign imports. How can methane be used as an alternative fue...
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
Current govt harmful to democracy, must fall: RSP Vice Prez Dr Wagle
Current govt harmful to democracy, must fall: RSP Vice Prez...
He accused the government—despite having a two-thirds majority—of focusing solely on covering up scandals instead of delivering good governance and development. Dr Wagle made it clear that it is the official position of his party that the government should be unseated.
Jun 24, 2025
Editorial
Neutrality, Not Partisanship, Should Define the Speaker
Neutrality, Not Partisanship, Should Define the Speaker
Unfortunately, in Nepal, dissent often manifests as prolonged obstruction, paralyzing legislative functions for months. Strong and impartial leadership from the Speaker, opposition leaders, and party whips is essential to restore functionality.
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
JSPN unlikely to withdraw support from ruling coalition
JSPN unlikely to withdraw support from ruling coalition
Speculations are rife that JSPN will soon withdraw support to the government. JSPN’s spokesperson Manish Suman informed Republica that the party is deliberating the decision whether to withdraw from the coalition.
Jun 24, 2025
WORLD
President Trump announces ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran
President Trump announces ceasefire deal between Israel and...
US President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a "Complete and Total" ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, expressing hope that it will become permanent and mark the end of the 12-day conflict that has threatened to spiral into a wider regional war.
Jun 24, 2025