SOCIETY
Parliamentary hearing of proposed Election Commissioner Pradhan on July 4 and 5
Parliamentary hearing of proposed Election Commissioner Prad...
KATHMANDU, July 2: The parliamentary hearing of the proposed Election Commissioner Krishna Man Pradhan will be held on July 4 and 5.
Jul 03, 2024
ECONOMY
Customs officials, security personnel and smugglers are hand in glove in smuggling of good...
Customs officials, security personnel and smugglers are hand...
NEPALGUNJ, July 3: Goods are easily smuggled through the Nepalgunj border in western Nepal, which is connected to India. The smugglers have effectively engaged the customs officials, security personnel and others to smuggle large quantities of goods.
Jul 03, 2024
WORLD
107 killed in stampede at India religious gathering
107 killed in stampede at India religious gathering
LUCKNOW, July 3: At least 107 people were crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India on Tuesday, with many others injured, a senior government official said.
Jul 03, 2024
OPINION
Supporting adolescents through tough times
Supporting adolescents through tough times
During adolescence, individuals seek to establish a clear sense of personal identity. This involves exploring different roles, beliefs, and values to find what fits best with their own sense of self. When adolescents struggle to find a coherent identity, they may experience role confusion. This can...
Jul 03, 2024
ECONOMY
NOC projects its profit at Rs 1.80 billion per month with the latest hike of petroleum pri...
NOC projects its profit at Rs 1.80 billion per month with th...
KATHMANDU, July 2: Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has projected to earn Rs 900 million in the next 15 days at the newly set prices of petroleum products.
Jul 03, 2024
Editorial
Change for Change’s Sake? Nepal Deserves Better
Change for Change’s Sake? Nepal Deserves Better
This new alliance, although politically expedient, raises significant concerns. The recurring theme of Nepali politics—alliances formed and dissolved based on the whims and petty interests of political leaders—suggests a disturbing trend of change for change's sake. This approach often neglects the...
Jul 03, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
EXPLAINED: What triggered changes in the UML-Maoist coalition?
EXPLAINED: What triggered changes in the UML-Maoist coalitio...
KATHMANDU, July 2: Differences between the ruling the CPN (Maoist Center) and the CPN-UML became evident with the recent budget presented by Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun and the dispute over the appointment of a new chief of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). However, few anticipated that the...
Jul 02, 2024
SOCIETY
Salt Trading Corporation hikes salt prices
Salt Trading Corporation hikes salt prices
KATHMANDU, July 2: Salt Trading Corporation Limited has increased the price of salt.
Jul 02, 2024
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee seeks suggestions of political parties on cooperative fraud invest...
Parliamentary committee seeks suggestions of political parti...
KATHMANDU, July 2: The parliamentary special committee formed to investigate the embezzlement of funds in various cooperative institutions has decided to seek written suggestions from political parties.
Jul 02, 2024
ECONOMY
Monsoon season impacts domestic flights with drop in passenger occupancy, airfares reduced
Monsoon season impacts domestic flights with drop in passeng...
KATHMANDU, July 2: The onset of the monsoon season and a decrease in foreign tourists have significantly impacted domestic flights in Nepal, leading to a 30 percent drop in passenger occupancy and reduced fares.
Jul 02, 2024