Gold price rose by Rs 800 per tola last week
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Gold was expensive by Rs 800 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week, while the price hit the record high value at Rs 150,800 per tola in the Nepali market.
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Thame Khola flash flood confirmed as a result of glacial lake burst
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: It has been confirmed that the flood with debris that occurred in Thame, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5, on Friday afternoon, was caused by a glacial lake burst.
NEPSE escalated 234.43 points to cross 3,000 points; investors gained Rs 374 billion from share trading last week
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week escalated 234.43 points, backed by the increased confidence of the investors amid ongoing bullish market.
Nepal to host Asia Qualifier for ICC U-19 Men's T20 World Cup
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Nepal will organize the Asian region qualifying tournament for ICC U-19 Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Worker dies after falling off under-construction house roof in Chandragiri
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: A worker has died after falling from the roof of a house under construction in Chandragiri-15, Kathmandu. According to the District Police Range, Kathmandu, the deceased is 44-year-old Arna Thapa Magar of Panchakanya Rural Municipality-1 in Nuwakot.
One-way traffic resumes on Araniko Highway
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: One-way traffic has resumed on the Araniko Highway section in Kavrepalanchok.
Motorcyclist dies in collision with tractor in Dang
- by Republica
DANG, Aug 17: A motorcyclist died after colliding with a tractor in Dang last night. According to the Area Police Office, Tulsipur, the deceased is 22-year-old Samrat Giri of Dangisharan Rural Municipality-5, Dang.
Public holiday in Bagmati and Karnali provinces on Tuesday
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: The Bagmati Province government has declared a public holiday in the province on August 20, Tuesday, in observance of Gai Jatra.
Expert team to study Thame flood
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: An expert team led by Defense Minister Manbir Rai is scheduled to visit Thame River in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality-5, Solukhumbu, on Saturday to study the recent flood.
Merger of government schools benefits private ones
- by Ruby Rauniyar
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Controversy has arisen after the Godavari municipality in Kailali merged several basic schools within its jurisdiction. The dispute intensified after the municipality decided last February to place the ward office in the building of one of the merged schools before the schools were officially merged.
Catastrophic floods devastate Thame village as one person goes missing
- by Sara Pahari
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Thame village, located in the scenic Khumbu region of Solukhumbu district, has always been a peaceful place, home to communities that depend on the region's natural beauty and tourism. However, on Friday, the tranquility was shattered as the village became the epicenter of a devastating flood.
Posthumanism’s Clash with Communism and Neoliberalism
- by Bimal Pratap Shah
In the simmering heat of Bangladesh, where the air hung heavy with the weight of history, a quiet revolution took root, its roots sinking deep into the hearts of a generation too young to remember a time before Sheikh Hasina’s reign.
Illusory blip: On inflation
- by Republica
India's retail prices rose 3.54% in July, the slowest pace in almost five years, easing sharply from 5.1% in June. Food inflation, that has been high for about three years now, slid to a 13-month low of 5.4%.
US pledges support to buy two helicopters for Nepali Army to enhance its disaster response capacity
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 17: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard R. Verma, departed for India following a one-day official visit to Nepal on Friday.
Govt approves India visit of Foreign Minister Rana
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Arzu Rana, is to embark on a five-day visit to India from August 18.
Finance ministry unveils 100-day action plan, announces formation of economic reform commission
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: The Ministry of Finance has developed a 100-day action plan, which includes forming a high-level commission to recommend economic reforms aimed at improving the country’s overall economy.
MPs demand separate agency to deal with VAW
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Members of parliament (MPs) have demanded that the government form a separate agency to address the needs of victims of violence against women (VAW).
Most banks reduce deposit interest rates
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: Most commercial banks in the country have reduced their deposit interest rates by an average of 0.19 percent.
Govt to award Rs 300,000 each to players participating in CAVA Women’s Volleyball League
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: The government has announced that each Nepali player who participated in the CAVA Women’s Volleyball Nations League will receive a cash reward of Rs 300,000 each.
Flood in Thame village of Solukhumbu sweeps away 12 houses and a school
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, Aug 16: A massive flood and landslide triggered by an avalanche in Thame village of Solukhumbu district on Friday swept away at least twelve houses and a school building.