SOCIETY
KMC imposes fine of Rs 200,000 for sending foul-smelling sauce in online momo order
KMC imposes fine of Rs 200,000 for sending foul-smelling sau...
KATHMANDU, July 13: Kathmandu Metropolitan City has imposed a fine of Rs 200,000 on Burger House and Crunchy Fried Chicken in Kalanki.
Jul 13, 2024
POLITICS
UM Chairman Oli to be appointed PM on Sunday morning, swearing-in ceremony in afternoon
UM Chairman Oli to be appointed PM on Sunday morning, sweari...
KATHMANDU, July 13: Chairman of CPN-UML KP Sharma Oli will be appointed as Prime Minister on Sunday morning. President Ram Chandra Paudel will officially appoint Oli as Prime Minister on Sunday morning.
Jul 13, 2024
OPINION
The Challenges of NC-UML Coalition
The Challenges of NC-UML Coalition
Earlier (24 March, Republica), I wrote about the possibility of the NC-UML coalition. My personal view was or is that we should not and must not strive for such a coalition. This is against the democratic values because it will weaken the opposition in parliament. And in the long run, it may be detr...
Jul 13, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Search and rescue continues as two buses with dozens of passengers go missing in Trishuli...
Search and rescue continues as two buses with dozens of pass...
KATHMANDU, July 13: In two tragic accidents, two buses carrying dozens of passengers went missing in the Trishuli River early Friday morning due to landslides in the Simaltal area along the Narayanghat-Mugling road section in Chitwan district.
Jul 13, 2024
Editorial
Misery and despair
Misery and despair
A pervasive gloom darkens the days of almost all working-class Pakistani households. From tea shops to opinion columns in local newspapers, the conversations reflect a growing unsettlement with the status quo. Most serious economists appear increasingly alarmed that Pakistan has sailed too deep into...
Jul 13, 2024
POLITICS
NC, UML stake claim for Oli as new PM
NC, UML stake claim for Oli as new PM
President Paudel is expected to appoint Oli as the Prime Minister on Sunday after completing the necessary procedures.
Jul 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Monsoon disasters claim 101 lives in Nepal so far
Monsoon disasters claim 101 lives in Nepal so far
KATHMANDU, July 12: Monsoon-induced disasters have claimed the lives of 101 people across Nepal as of now, with 108 others injured and six still missing.
Jul 12, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
UML Chair Oli prepares for premiership as Dahal-led govt fails to secure trust vote
UML Chair Oli prepares for premiership as Dahal-led govt fai...
KATHMANDU, July 12: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government collapsed on Friday, 18 months after its formation, as Dahal failed to secure the requisite majority support during a floor test in the federal parliament.
Jul 12, 2024
ECONOMY
DoR receives Rs 9.40 billion for payment of construction workers' dues
DoR receives Rs 9.40 billion for payment of construction wor...
KATHMANDU, July 12: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has allocated Rs 9.40 billion to pay the dues of construction workers for projects under the Department of Roads (DoR).
Jul 12, 2024
SOCIETY
Kaski landslide update: Last rites of five deceased performed en masse
Kaski landslide update: Last rites of five deceased performe...
KASKI, July 12: Five out of seven persons killed in the landslide occurred last night in Pokhara metropolis-19, Purunchaur Tallakot of Kaski were cremated en masse.
Jul 12, 2024