POLITICS
Parliament session postponed until Thursday
Parliament session postponed until Thursday
The first session was held today at 2:30 pm. However, after the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) continued to disrupt proceedings, the Federal Parliament Secretariat posted a notice announcing the postponement of the session until Thursday.
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Staff positions at central govt offices continue to rise despite calls for reduction
Staff positions at central govt offices continue to rise des...
Even as various commissions, experts, and the Public Service Commission have repeatedly recommended reducing the number of staff positions at the federal level, most government bodies have continued expanding their employee quotas.
Jun 17, 2025
Market
Daily turnover falls heavily to Rs 7.65 billion as NEPSE slides 3.90 points down
Daily turnover falls heavily to Rs 7.65 billion as NEPSE sli...
KATHMANDU, June 17: Daily turnover at Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by around 42 percent on Tuesday from the three-month high of Rs 13.18 billion on the previous day.
Jun 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Rele Khola Hydropower Project connected to national grid
Rele Khola Hydropower Project connected to national grid
Electricity generated from the Rele Khola Hydropower Project based in Lekgaun of Narachyang in Annapurna rural municipality-4 has been connected to the national transmission grid.
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS
Speaker intensifies talks with chief whips of major five parties to lift House obstruction
Speaker intensifies talks with chief whips of major five par...
Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Monday held a discussion with the chief whips of the five major political parties over the ongoing obstruction in the parliament by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS
NC demands expulsion of RSP lawmakers over blue ribbon protest in Parliament
NC demands expulsion of RSP lawmakers over blue ribbon prote...
The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) has called for the expulsion of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmakers from the House for wearing blue ribbons during Tuesday’s parliamentary session.
Jun 17, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Gold and silver traders protest demanding tax repeal (Photo Feature)
Gold and silver traders protest demanding tax repeal (Photo...
The Federation of Nepal Gold Silver Gem and Jewelry Associations has urged the government to review the decision to impose value-added tax (VAT) on diamonds and gems and luxury tax on gold.
Jun 17, 2025
WORLD
India warns citizens to leave Tehran as some flee Iran
India warns citizens to leave Tehran as some flee Iran
India on Tuesday urged its citizens to leave Tehran, while some nationals have already fled across the Iranian border as the country comes under Israeli bombardment.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Three held with 2,100 kilograms of cannabis in Sunsari
Three held with 2,100 kilograms of cannabis in Sunsari
Police found them with a huge cache of contraband this morning as they were travelling in a truck bearing the number plate Na.5 Kha 6116.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Floods and landslides disrupt roads at six locations across Nepal
Floods and landslides disrupt roads at six locations across...
Rainfall-triggered floods and landslides have blocked roads at six locations along various highways, disrupting transportation across the country, according to Nepal Police Spokesperson Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Binod Ghimire.
Jun 17, 2025