POLITICS
Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his post
Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his po...
Minister Gurung, also the Spokesperson of the government, said Ojha was removed from the post based on the recommendation of the probe committee on the grounds of his indecent performance, poor work competency and failing to discharge his positional responsibility.
Aug 21, 2025
Business & Economy
Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand their businesses
Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand thei...
After the BFIs succeeded to increase their profits via write-back of their provision for doubtful debts, they have improved their position of the capital adequacy funds.
Aug 21, 2025
WORLD
Death toll in Nigerian mosque attack jumps to at least 30
Death toll in Nigerian mosque attack jumps to at least 30
The attack on worshippers at early morning prayers came despite a rash of recent peace deals in Katsina state meant to stem the tide of gang attacks -- though Malumfashi had not been among the local governments to strike a truce.
Aug 21, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal to reopen border trade through...
Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal...
Nepal reasserts claim over Lipulekh, India rejects as 'groundless' as tension mounts
Aug 21, 2025
Market
Forex Update: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee
Forex Update: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee
Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Thursday.
Aug 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rain forecast in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki
Heavy rain forecast in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast cloudy skies and rainfall across several parts of the country today.
Aug 21, 2025
Business & Economy
Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their profits surge
Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their...
In FY 2023/24, commercial banks contributed Rs 26.54 billion to the state coffers under the same heading.
Aug 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Vape smuggling case: DRI files case against 12, seeks nearly Rs 2 billion in claims
Vape smuggling case: DRI files case against 12, seeks nearly...
According to the DRI, Silk Group and its seven associated firms produced fake purchase documents to show local transactions of 316,315 vapes smuggled through customs points.
Aug 21, 2025
OPINION
Rethinking Nepal’s Role in Global Climate Talks
Rethinking Nepal’s Role in Global Climate Talks
The true measure of diplomacy isn't the number of conferences we attend or the number of speeches we give, but whether a farmer has more reliable access to water, a family in Sindhupalchowk is better protected from floods and landslides. Until Nepal’s climate diplomacy can answer those qu...
Aug 21, 2025
Editorial
Balancing Freedom and Regulation in the Age of Social Media
Balancing Freedom and Regulation in the Age of Social Media
The challenge now is to regulate social media in a way that protects freedom of expression while preventing harm. Shutting it down is not the answer; striking a fair balance is.
Aug 21, 2025