OPINION
Symphony of Techno-Pessimism
Symphony of Techno-Pessimism
Free markets are essential for technological progress, functioning as discovery machines that drive innovation through competition and discipline. Imposing bans disrupts this natural process, stifling the potential for individual prosperity and collective advancement.
Feb 07, 2024
POLITICS
New chapter of mutual cooperation and coordination has begun: Chinese Ambassador
New chapter of mutual cooperation and coordination has begun...
KATHMANDU, Feb 7: A delegation of Nepal Bar Association (NBA) paid a courtesy call on Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Nepal, Chen Song, on Tuesday.
Feb 07, 2024
ECONOMY
Loans from banks and financial institutions to private sector increases by Rs 192.64 billi...
Loans from banks and financial institutions to private secto...
KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The loans extended by banks and financial institutions to the private sector increased by 4.9 percent in the first six months of the current fiscal year, according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Feb 07, 2024
Editorial
Govt’s laudable to move to integrate emergency services
Govt’s laudable to move to integrate emergency services
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has formed a task force with the aim of creating an integrated information system capable of promptly relaying emergency texts sent by individuals through mobile or landline phones to a proposed central information hub to ensure...
Feb 07, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Hotel Square’s managing director arrested over five months after tragic electrocution inci...
Hotel Square’s managing director arrested over five months a...
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: After over five months since Sajil Man Shakya was electrocuted in the pool of a Lalitpur-based hotel, the Managing Director of Hotel Square, Romi Aryal, was apprehended by the police on Monday.
Feb 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Bagmati Province govt ensures budget of Rs 525 million for Gautam Buddha Intl Cricket Stad...
Bagmati Province govt ensures budget of Rs 525 million for G...
HETAUDA, Feb 6: The Bagmati Province government has allocated a budget of Rs 525 million for the construction of the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium in Chitwan.
Feb 06, 2024
ECONOMY
NAC invites international tenders for leasing two aircraft
NAC invites international tenders for leasing two aircraft
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: The Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has called for international tenders bids for leasing two narrow-body aircraft.
Feb 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Inflation moderated to 5.26 percent last month due to decline in price hike of edibles
Inflation moderated to 5.26 percent last month due to declin...
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: The consumer price inflation moderated to 5.26 percent as of mid-January, compared to 7.26 percent a year ago.
Feb 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Hetauda Cement Industry resumes production
Hetauda Cement Industry resumes production
MAKWANPUR, Feb 6: Hetauda Cement Industry has resumed production of cement after a gap of three and a half months. The industry had stopped production due to the lack of coal required for cement production.
Feb 06, 2024
ECONOMY
Foreign exchange reserves exceeds Rs 1.8 trillion
Foreign exchange reserves exceeds Rs 1.8 trillion
KATHMANDU, Feb 6: The country's foreign exchange reserves have exceeded Rs 1.816 trillion
Feb 06, 2024