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China to assist Nepal in establishing fertilizer plant: Ambassador Chen Song
KATHMANDU, Aug 10: At a time when the government's plan to establish a chemical fertilizer factory has not materialized even after four decades since discussions began, China has shown interest in investing in chemical fertilizer factories in Nepal.
Aug 10, 2024
Fatal helicopter crash raises alarm on aviation safety
Fatal helicopter crash raises alarm on aviation safety
Aug 09, 2024Five killed as Nepal suffers another aviation tragedy i...
Five killed as Nepal suffers another aviation tragedy i...
Aug 08, 2024Social security allowance burden soars 11-fold over a d...
Social security allowance burden soars 11-fold over a d...
Aug 06, 2024Latest
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Experts call for streamlining Nepal's diplomatic missions amid ad hoc political decisions...
Experts call for streamlining Nepal's diplomatic missions am...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The government decided to open a Nepali Embassy in Portugal on November 9, 2023, and also recommended an ambassador. The decision came amid ongoing calls to streamline the number of Nepali diplomatic missions abroad, given the country's ailing economic condition.
Aug 04, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Import of cooking gas, aviation fuel via Birgunj plummets in FY 2023/24
Import of cooking gas, aviation fuel via Birgunj plummets in...
PARSA, Aug 4: The import of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas or LPG) and avian turbine fuel (ATF) via the Birgunj trade and transit point decreased last fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.
Aug 04, 2024
BLOG, Republica Watch
The science of why friends make us feel good
The science of why friends make us feel good
Happy Friendship Day! Today, we celebrate those special bonds that enrich our lives, make them happier, full of laughter and more meaningful. Friendship Day is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August.
Aug 04, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Continuous rain improves Kathmandu's air quality significantly
Continuous rain improves Kathmandu's air quality significant...
KATHMANDU, Aug 4: The continuous rainfall has significantly improved the air quality in the Kathmandu Valley.
Aug 04, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
SC mandates 20-meter buffer zone for Kathmandu valley rivers
SC mandates 20-meter buffer zone for Kathmandu valley rivers
KATHMANDU, Aug 3: The Supreme Court (SC) of Nepal has directed the authorities concerned to create a 20-meter buffer zone along the banks of all rivers in the Kathmandu Valley in order to mitigate flooding and protect the river ecosystems.
Aug 03, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
NEB Grade 12 results out, 52.91 percent pass the exams
NEB Grade 12 results out, 52.91 percent pass the exams
KATHMANDU, Aug 3: The National Examination Board (NEB), Sanothimi, released the grade 12 results on its website on Friday.
Aug 03, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal: Transitional justice process set to advance as parties resolve differences on key i...
Nepal: Transitional justice process set to advance as partie...
KATHMANDU, Aug 2: After years of political wrangling and stalled progress amid differing stances among major political parties on key issues of transitional justice, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) bill is set to be passed by the current parliamentary session.
Aug 02, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Govt recommends ambassadors to 18 countries; recalls four ambassadors
Govt recommends ambassadors to 18 countries; recalls four am...
KATHMANDU, July 30: The government has recommended new ambassadors to 18 countries and recalled ambassadors from various four countries.
Jul 31, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal's public debt doubles in just five years
Nepal's public debt doubles in just five years
KATHMANDU, July 31: As the government has failed to make up for its exorbitant spending by the slow revenue collection, the country is facing an ever increasing burden of public debt in recent years.
Jul 31, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
MCA-Nepal completes contracts for all 400 kV substations
MCA-Nepal completes contracts for all 400 kV substations
KATHMANDU, July 31: MCA-Nepal has finalized the contract for the construction of a 400 kV substation in Damauli, Tanahun district, with India's Techno Electric and Engineering Company Ltd (TEECL).
Jul 31, 2024