SOCIETY
'Melamchi water will be available in Kathmandu even during monsoon'
'Melamchi water will be available in Kathmandu even during m...
Minister for Water Supply Pradip Yadav has said the Melamchi drinking water would be available in Kathmandu even during this monsoon. Minister Yadav said it while inspecting a water tank set up near the Ribarma River in Sindhupalchok on Monday.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Korean embassy launches book featuring 50 inspiring stories of Nepali returnees under EPS
Korean embassy launches book featuring 50 inspiring stories...
The book features 50 success stories of Nepali returnees who worked in South Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS). These individuals have ventured into various sectors, including manufacturing (20), agriculture (16), services (9), and education (5), demonstrating the broad impact of the sk...
Jun 17, 2025
OPINION
AI’s Dirty Secret: Racing Toward an E-Waste Crisis
AI’s Dirty Secret: Racing Toward an E-Waste Crisis
AI systems are leaving more than just a mark of progress—they're creating a growing mountain of electronic waste and rapidly increasing energy and water consumption.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Court orders release of RPP Vice Chair Mishra on Rs 300,000 bail
Court orders release of RPP Vice Chair Mishra on Rs 300,000...
The bench, led by Judge Tara Devi Maharjan, directed the release of Mishra, who is accused in the Tinkune protest held on March 28. He was arrested the same day.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Current abortion law in Nepal leading to unsafe practices
Current abortion law in Nepal leading to unsafe practices
Although Nepal's Constitution and international women's rights movements guarantee the right to safe abortion, experts have pointed out that the recent Safe Abortion Act has narrowed this right, effectively criminalizing both service seekers and providers.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Police bust racket involved in motorcycle theft in Bardibas
Police bust racket involved in motorcycle theft in Bardibas
Police arrested four gang members, including the chief planner, from various locations in Sarlahi and Rautahat districts.
Jun 17, 2025
SOCIETY
I will keep fighting for justice as long as I live: Father of Rajpur bomb victim
I will keep fighting for justice as long as I live: Father o...
Shree Narayan Singh Rajput, who lost his son in the Rajpur bomb blast in Rautahat, has taken his fight for justice to the highest body of Nepal's judicial system in Kathmandu.
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS
Parliament session postponed until Thursday
Parliament session postponed until Thursday
The first session was held today at 2:30 pm. However, after the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) continued to disrupt proceedings, the Federal Parliament Secretariat posted a notice announcing the postponement of the session until Thursday.
Jun 17, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Staff positions at central govt offices continue to rise despite calls for reduction
Staff positions at central govt offices continue to rise des...
Even as various commissions, experts, and the Public Service Commission have repeatedly recommended reducing the number of staff positions at the federal level, most government bodies have continued expanding their employee quotas.
Jun 17, 2025
Market
Daily turnover falls heavily to Rs 7.65 billion as NEPSE slides 3.90 points down
Daily turnover falls heavily to Rs 7.65 billion as NEPSE sli...
KATHMANDU, June 17: Daily turnover at Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by around 42 percent on Tuesday from the three-month high of Rs 13.18 billion on the previous day.
Jun 17, 2025