Deaths, fires and controversies sum up Nepal’s 2017

As the world marks a New Year, Republica Online looked back into Nepal in 2017 to bring a comprehensive year digest. Five noted persons passed away this year and the death of 10 year girl after falling into drainage during monsoon caused outrage in Kathmandu. 

REWIND 2017: The Year's best photos

A picture speaks a thousand words, and it does, when they are one of the bests. Republica Online brings you some of best photos that photojournalists clicked throughout the year. These photos bring a range of emotions and stay in our hearts. 

EC asks candidates to submit their election expenditure details

The Election Commission has directed the political parties and candidates of the recently held elections to the House of Representatives and Provincial Assemblies to submit details of their election expenditure. As per legal provision, anyone participating in the election must submit his/her details of election expenditure within 35 days of the election.

Reconciliation policy of BP Koirala still relevant 

To commemorate the arrival day of BP Koirala and other leaders to Nepal after eight years from self-exile in India, various programs are being organized as Reconciliation Day on Sunday. Prof Dr Yagya Adhikari says that the reconciliation policy conceptualized by BP Koirala is still relevant for the current politics of the country. 

New economic protests in Tehran challenge Iran’s government

A wave of spontaneous protests over Iran’s weak economy swept into Tehran on Saturday, with college students and others chanting against the government just hours after hard-liners held their own rally in support of the Islamic Republic’s clerical establishment.

 Lionel Messi's plan B for Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho is understood to be the La Liga club’s top target, having attempted to bring him in at the start of the season. However, Liverpool has been unwilling to do business despite the 25-year-old handing in a transfer request. The report says Leon Goretzka is the player Messi has recommended to the Catalan side, should a deal for Coutinho fail to materialize.

 
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