SOCIETY
Kathmandu once again tops the list of world's most polluted cities
Kathmandu once again tops the list of world's most polluted...
Kathmandu experienced high levels of air pollution on Tuesday. IQAir measured the pollution levels at 7 AM and ranked the city as the most polluted in the world.
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Protests at three locations in Kathmandu today
Protests at three locations in Kathmandu today
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) will stage a protest in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The party has received permission from the authorities to hold the protest in Balkhu after organizing rallies from various locations. Teachers, cooperatives, and microfinance victims will also participate in the prote...
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Two dead, 22 injured as pickup van overturns in Rupandehi
Two dead, 22 injured as pickup van overturns in Rupandehi
A pickup van overturned in Bharwaliya village of Lumbini Cultural Municipality-7 in Rupandehi district on Monday evening, killing two people including a young girl and injuring 22 others.
Apr 08, 2025
Editorial
Sloppy Governance
Sloppy Governance
A government’s prime function is to deliver services to its people in time. Issues related to health, education, finance, and transport are its highest priority sectors. Yet, three issues currently facing the country clearly demonstrate sloppiness in governance and just how irresponsible our g...
Apr 08, 2025
OPINION
The Revival of Bangladesh Pakistan Ties
The Revival of Bangladesh Pakistan Ties
Bangladesh and Pakistan are trying to come out of their old animosities through different bilateral understanding and mutual respect in many problematic sectors.
Apr 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Life insurance business flourishes amid decline in interest rates in fixed deposits
Life insurance business flourishes amid decline in interest...
The business of life insurance companies are found to have boomed amid declining interest rates on the banks’ fixed deposits.
Apr 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Gold prices soar as sales slump amid market volatility
Gold prices soar as sales slump amid market volatility
As the price of gold continues to rise, sales have shown a noticeable decline. The persistent increase in gold prices over the last five fiscal years, coupled with global market instability, has led to a weakening sales trend in Nepal. Despite the rise in gold prices, investors have not been as attr...
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt to impose ban on vehicles violating regulations
Govt to impose ban on vehicles violating regulations
The ministry expressed serious concern regarding the construction work on the Daunne road section, which is causing problems for vehicles and passengers, and mentioned that arrangements have been made to allow cargo and passenger vehicles to pass at suitable times.
Apr 08, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
NRB mops up banks’ liquidity of Rs 195 billion in just three weeks
NRB mops up banks’ liquidity of Rs 195 billion in just three...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has mopped up Rs 195 billion from the country’s banking system in the past three weeks after the banks failed to issue a notable amount of loans amid ongoing economic slowdown.
Apr 08, 2025
WORLD
Netanyahu and Trump to talk tariffs, Iran and Gaza
Netanyahu and Trump to talk tariffs, Iran and Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump, whom he will likely ask for a reprieve from US tariffs while seeking further backing on Iran and Gaza.
Apr 07, 2025