POLITICS
PM Karki’s u-turn: From defiance to seeking help from party bosses
PM Karki’s u-turn: From defiance to seeking help from party...
President Poudel suggested dialogue with Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, CPN UML Chair KP Sharma Oli, and then Maoist Centre Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Deuba, at the time, was hospitalized after being injured.
Karki flatly rejected the proposal. She said she would not even look at thei...
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Forex updates: USD selling at Rs 144.07
Forex updates: USD selling at Rs 144.07
Nepal Rastra Bank has fixed the foreign exchange rates for today, Sunday. As per today’s rates, the value of the US dollar has increased again. According to the rates set by the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 143.47, while the selling rate is Rs 144.07.
Dec 28, 2025
SOCIETY
From foreign employment to nutrition entrepreneurship
From foreign employment to nutrition entrepreneurship
What began with concern over her child’s food turned into a mission. Phoolmaya’s journey from foreign employment to safe nutrition entrepreneurship reflects a mother’s resolve.
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
‘Rebel’ Gagan vs NC old guards
‘Rebel’ Gagan vs NC old guards
Known for repeatedly rebelling, both within national politics and internal party factions, Thapa has consistently managed to secure his position. Yet questions remain about whether he has fulfilled the responsibilities he himself defined.
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt urged to bring reforms to attract NRN investors to Nepal’s secondary market
Govt urged to bring reforms to attract NRN investors to Nepa...
The recommendation comes from the ‘Banking Sector Reform Recommendation Task Force,’ which submitted a report to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) last week outlining 10 key reform steps for the sustainable development of the capital market.
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Cement export plunges significantly in a month amid uncertainty of receiving cash subsidy
Cement export plunges significantly in a month amid uncertai...
The records with the Department of Customs (DoC) show that Nepal exported mere 34,833 tons of cements worth Rs 215.61 million to India during mid-November and mid-December this year. This included export of 16,182 tons of cement clinkers.
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
Rabi and Balen reach seven-point agreement to forge electoral alliance during HoR poll
Rabi and Balen reach seven-point agreement to forge electora...
Under the agreement, Balen will serve as the parliamentary party leader and the prime ministerial candidate after the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, while Rabi will continue as the party chairperson.
Dec 28, 2025
Interview, Republica Watch
'Election Security Is Improving, But Trust with Political Parties Must Be Rebuilt to Hold...
'Election Security Is Improving, But Trust with Political Pa...
One cannot claim to be preparing for elections while avoiding dialogue with political parties. In my experience working with many home ministers, they personally led discussions with political parties, stakeholders and the media. Administrative leadership supports this process, but political leaders...
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
Top leaders call for conducive election environment in meeting with PM Karki
Top leaders call for conducive election environment in meeti...
The call came during a meeting held on Saturday at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, where Prime Minister Sushila Karki held discussions with leaders of the three major parties from the dissolved HoR.
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
Prospects of new alternative political force dim as Ujjyalo Nepal Party rejects merger pro...
Prospects of new alternative political force dim as Ujjyalo...
The setback comes despite a series of high-level political engagements among the three leaders, who are often viewed as leaders of emerging alternative forces to Nepal’s traditional parties.
Dec 28, 2025