ECONOMY
Govt under pressure to revoke mandatory take-and-pay policy for hydropower projects
Govt under pressure to revoke mandatory take-and-pay policy...
The government is under pressure due to its ‘take-and-pay’ policy announced in the budget for the next fiscal year (FY), with stakeholders from various fronts expressing dissatisfaction over the government’s new move.
Jun 24, 2025
OPINION
Methane Melodrama
Methane Melodrama
There is euphoria in the air. However, as rationality creeps in anew from the hangover of the widely-celebrated discovery, the main question that surfaces is how the new-found resource could change the energy dependency of the country on foreign imports. How can methane be used as an alternative fue...
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
Current govt harmful to democracy, must fall: RSP Vice Prez Dr Wagle
Current govt harmful to democracy, must fall: RSP Vice Prez...
He accused the government—despite having a two-thirds majority—of focusing solely on covering up scandals instead of delivering good governance and development. Dr Wagle made it clear that it is the official position of his party that the government should be unseated.
Jun 24, 2025
Editorial
Neutrality, Not Partisanship, Should Define the Speaker
Neutrality, Not Partisanship, Should Define the Speaker
Unfortunately, in Nepal, dissent often manifests as prolonged obstruction, paralyzing legislative functions for months. Strong and impartial leadership from the Speaker, opposition leaders, and party whips is essential to restore functionality.
Jun 24, 2025
POLITICS
JSPN unlikely to withdraw support from ruling coalition
JSPN unlikely to withdraw support from ruling coalition
Speculations are rife that JSPN will soon withdraw support to the government. JSPN’s spokesperson Manish Suman informed Republica that the party is deliberating the decision whether to withdraw from the coalition.
Jun 24, 2025
WORLD
President Trump announces ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran
President Trump announces ceasefire deal between Israel and...
US President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a "Complete and Total" ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, expressing hope that it will become permanent and mark the end of the 12-day conflict that has threatened to spiral into a wider regional war.
Jun 24, 2025
ECONOMY
NC, UML agree to scrap 'Take-or-Pay' and 'Take-and-Pay' provision from PPA
NC, UML agree to scrap 'Take-or-Pay' and 'Take-and-Pay' prov...
The ruling coalition partners, Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML, have agreed not to include either the 'Take-or-Pay' or 'Take-and-Pay' provisions in future power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Jun 24, 2025
WORLD
Iran launches missile strike on US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
Iran launches missile strike on US Al Udeid Air Base in Qata...
ran has launched a missile attack targeting the US' Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al Jazeera reported. The assault comes amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East, with loud explosions and bright flares reported over Doha, the Qatari capital.
Jun 23, 2025
SOCIETY
Tenure of APF DIGs Dhauvaji and Neupane extended, DIG Giri transferred to Security Council
Tenure of APF DIGs Dhauvaji and Neupane extended, DIG Giri t...
The government has extended the tenure of two Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of the Armed Police Force, Nepal—Kalidas Dhauvaji and Kumar Neupane—while transferring DIG Kamal Giri to the National Security Council.
Jun 23, 2025
POLITICS
Govt forms high-level committee to probe visit visa scandal
Govt forms high-level committee to probe visit visa scandal
The government has formed a high-level investigation committee to probe the recent visit visa scandal.
Jun 23, 2025