SOCIETY
NHRC expresses concerns over plight of 54 Nepali workers held hostage in UAE
NHRC expresses concerns over plight of 54 Nepali workers hel...
KATHMANDU, July 31: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern over an incident in which 54 Nepali workers have been held hostage for over a month in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while seeking foreign employment.
Jul 31, 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
SOCIETY
Suspect arrested in murder of NCC Professor after 17 years
Suspect arrested in murder of NCC Professor after 17 years
KATHMANDU, July 31: Police arrested Ranjan Khadka, 39, in connection with the 2007 murder of Professor Dharma Raj Bista from Nepal Commerce Campus. The arrest, made on July 31 in Bangalore, India, marks the end of a 17-year manhunt. Khadka had been evading capture while working as a dyer in India.
Jul 31, 2024
SOCIETY
UN and Dhulikhel Hospital collaborate to transform healthcare in Nepal and advance SDGs
UN and Dhulikhel Hospital collaborate to transform healthcar...
KATHMANDU, July 31: The United Nations in Nepal and Dhulikhel Hospital have entered into a strategic partnership to transform healthcare delivery in Nepal and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
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
POLITICS
CPN (Unified Socialist) faces challenges in selecting CC member due to high number aspirin...
CPN (Unified Socialist) faces challenges in selecting CC mem...
KATHMANDU, July 31: The CPN (Unified Socialist) has formed a three-member taskforce to resolve the issue regarding selection of central committee (CC) members.
Jul 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Dailekh Hospital chief rides illegal vehicle with the connivance of traffic police
Dailekh Hospital chief rides illegal vehicle with the conniv...
Birendranagar, July 31: The head of the District Health Office and District Hospital Dailekh, Dr Dharmaraj Regmi, has been found to be riding an illegal vehicle using a government number plate.
Jul 31, 2024
POLITICS
President Paudel appoints new provincial chiefs in Bagmati, Lumbini and Karnali provinces
President Paudel appoints new provincial chiefs in Bagmati,...
KATHMANDU, July 31: President Ram Chandra Paudel has appointed new provincial chiefs in three provinces upon the recommendation of the Council of Ministers.
Jul 31, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB to mop additional Rs 40 billion for liquidity management
NRB to mop additional Rs 40 billion for liquidity management
KATHMANDU, July 31: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) plans to mop an additional Rs 40 billion from the banking system to manage liquidity. The NRB will conduct this operation through a bidding instrument, with the funds being held for 21 days.
Jul 31, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal Police initiates investigation against AIG Gyawali on charges of abuse of position
Nepal Police initiates investigation against AIG Gyawali on...
KATHMANDU, July 31: Nepal Police's high-ranking officials have launched an investigation into Additional Inspector General (AIG) Shyam Gyawali, accusing him of exacerbating political tensions and misusing his position by breaking the chain of command during his tenure in the police administration.
Jul 31, 2024