POLITICS
Govt withdraws land ordinance amid coalition pressure
Govt withdraws land ordinance amid coalition pressure
The government has decided to withdraw the land-related ordinance amid failure to receive full support from the coalition partners. A meeting of the ruling parties held on Wednesday decided to withdraw the land-related ordinance after the government failed to secure support from the parties that hel...
Mar 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt announces 50% discount on electricity for low-income households
Govt announces 50% discount on electricity for low-income ho...
The government has introduced a 50% discount on electricity service charges for low-income households.
Mar 26, 2025
SPORTS
ANFA to present annual budget of Rs 1.56 billion for upcoming FY
ANFA to present annual budget of Rs 1.56 billion for upcomin...
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) will present a budget of Rs. 1.56 billion for the upcoming fiscal year at its general assembly.
Mar 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal exports edible oil worth Rs 56 billion in eight months
Nepal exports edible oil worth Rs 56 billion in eight months
Nepal exported edible oil worth about Rs 56 billion in the last eight months. The significant increase in exports resulted from importing raw materials, processing them in Nepal, and adding value before selling the edible oil abroad.
Mar 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal imports petroleum worth Rs 12.64 billion through Kakarbhitta
Nepal imports petroleum worth Rs 12.64 billion through Kakar...
Nepal imported petroleum products worth Rs 12.74 billion through Kakarbhitta in the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
Mar 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Septic tanks, rainwater harvesting system to be mandated for Kathmandu households
Septic tanks, rainwater harvesting system to be mandated for...
Officials believe that preventing sewage from mixing with rivers, installing septic tanks in all houses, and redirecting rainwater underground will help keep the rivers clean and restore the underground water levels.
Mar 26, 2025
SOCIETY
11 Indian nationals arrested for defrauding over Rs 2 billion in IPL betting racket
11 Indian nationals arrested for defrauding over Rs 2 billio...
SP Apil Raj Bohara informed Republica that the arrested individuals belong to the lower echelons of the scam operation. He added that the police are facing challenges in advancing the investigation as the suspects are withholding the identities of their bosses.
Mar 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Hospital operator arrested for defying Madhesh CM Singh’s order
Hospital operator arrested for defying Madhesh CM Singh’s or...
Two weeks ago, CM Singh had instructed Aanand Hospital to shut down after an inspection revealed that it was operating without meeting required standards. However, Sah ignored the directive and continued running the hospital without interruption.
Mar 26, 2025
WORLD
Israel threatens to seize parts of Gaza over fate of hostages
Israel threatens to seize parts of Gaza over fate of hostage...
Just over a week since the military resumed operations following a January truce, Israel said two projectiles were fired from the Gaza Strip, with one intercepted and the other landing near the border, and with no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.
Mar 26, 2025
Market
Daily turnover records Rs 4.20 billion despite NEPSE soaring by 39.13 points
Daily turnover records Rs 4.20 billion despite NEPSE soaring...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday surged 39.13 points to close at 2,621.86 points.
Mar 26, 2025