Editorial
Bringing Two Economies Further Closer
Bringing Two Economies Further Closer
In a major development aimed at bringing our economies closer, Nepal and India have expedited the process to establish a separate mechanism for an electronic payment system between the two countries. The agreement signed between the National Payments Interface of Nepal and the Unified Payment Interf...
Feb 16, 2024
POLITICS
EU announces year-long celebration to mark 50 years of Nepal-EU diplomatic ties
EU announces year-long celebration to mark 50 years of Nepal...
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nepal has announced a year-long celebration to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between Nepal and the EU.
Feb 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal makes notable progress in some SDGs, but lags behind in food security, reducing inco...
Nepal makes notable progress in some SDGs, but lags behind i...
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remains uneven and inadequate across various segments of the population and within the five sub-regions of Asia and the Pacific, according to a new report published by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacif...
Feb 15, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
NC lawmaker Khadka illegally occupies land belonging to Nepal Scout
NC lawmaker Khadka illegally occupies land belonging to Nepa...
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: While people and organizations who have embezzled public land are being prosecuted across the country, Nepali Congress (NC) Member of Parliament (MP) and contractor Dipak Khadka, who illegally occupied Nepal Scout's land, has been spared.
Feb 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Politicians granted amnesty; Govt employees and businessmen involved slapped with up to Rs...
Politicians granted amnesty; Govt employees and businessmen...
KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The Special Court has convicted former government employees, middlemen and land buyers in the infamous Lalita Niwas land-grab case that saw the involvement of high-profile politicians as well. A joint bench of Judges Khushi Prasad Tharu, Ram Bahadur Thapa and Ritendra Thapa, howev...
Feb 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Nine arrested for holding Indian nationals hostage in Kathmandu, falsely promising to send...
Nine arrested for holding Indian nationals hostage in Kathma...
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Nine individuals, including eight Indian nationals and one Nepali national, have been arrested by the Kathmandu Police Range on charges of holding Indian nationals hostage. They falsely promised to facilitate their journey to the US.
Feb 15, 2024
SOCIETY
Winter rainfall shortage raises concerns over escalating pollution crisis
Winter rainfall shortage raises concerns over escalating pol...
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: This year's winter season is just two weeks away from coming to an end. According to meteorologists, December, January and February are considered winter months. These three months are the coldest in the year. There is usually at least one winter rain during this season.
Feb 15, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE loses 14.46 points; daily turnover falls to Rs 3.86 billion
NEPSE loses 14.46 points; daily turnover falls to Rs 3.86 bi...
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday declined by 14.46 points to close at 2,062.03 points.
Feb 15, 2024
POLITICS
DPM Shrestha directs police officers to carry out duty being free of undue pressure
DPM Shrestha directs police officers to carry out duty being...
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha has directed the police officers to face administrative and security challenges in accordance with the laws, becoming free from any unwarranted pressure and influence.
Feb 15, 2024
SOCIETY
DoTM writes to CIB for fourth time to investigate illegal distribution of driving licenses
DoTM writes to CIB for fourth time to investigate illegal di...
KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has already written letters to Nepal Police four times, requesting the latter to investigate the illegal distribution of driving license. However, an investigation by the police into the matter is yet to begin.
Feb 15, 2024