SOCIETY
Moderate snowfall, rain likely in some high hills and Himalayan areas
Moderate snowfall, rain likely in some high hills and Himala...
According to the DHM, hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Karnali provinces are experiencing generally cloudy conditions, while the rest of the country remains partly cloudy. Light rainfall has been recorded in some areas of Bagmati Province and at one or two places in Gandaki Province.
Jan 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal Republic Media condemns FNJ-backed attempt to obstruct publication
Nepal Republic Media condemns FNJ-backed attempt to obstruct...
The NRM has stated that the lockout carried out by the FNJ is condemnable, particularly when the organisation is providing remuneration, government-mandated minimum wages and legally mandated benefits.
Jan 29, 2026
POLITICS
Debating with those who fired on citizens is immoral: Pukar Bam
Debating with those who fired on citizens is immoral: Pukar...
Bam said standing on the same stage with such leaders—whom he blamed for pushing the country into its current state—would undermine RSP’s moral standing.
Jan 29, 2026
SOCIETY
Madhesh sees alarming number of missing persons: 2,572 reported in six months
Madhesh sees alarming number of missing persons: 2,572 repor...
Statistics presented at a press conference on Wednesday at the Madhesh Province Police Office in Janakpurdham showed a rising trend in missing persons across districts of the province. According to police spokesperson Kamal Thapa, 2,572 individuals went missing in Madhesh Province in the last six mo...
Jan 29, 2026
ECONOMY
LPG supply under scrutiny as NOC rejects shortage claims
LPG supply under scrutiny as NOC rejects shortage claims
According to LPG bottlers, the shortage has emerged due to the ongoing cold season and problems at Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) refineries. Shiva Ghimire, former president of the Nepal LP Gas Industry Association, told Republica that a shortage of gas bullets used for transportation has affected dom...
Jan 29, 2026
OPINION
The Missing Voices in Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising
The Missing Voices in Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising
Nepal’s Gen Z movement risks reproducing old power hierarchies unless inclusion, dignity, and leadership opportunities for Dalit and other marginalised youths become as central as the fight against corruption and bad governance.
Jan 29, 2026
WORLD
EU lawmakers want AI to pay for using copyrighted work
EU lawmakers want AI to pay for using copyrighted work
In a report adopted by the European Parliament's legal affairs committee, lawmakers demanded full transparency about what content is used for generative AI systems and fair remuneration for creators.
Jan 29, 2026
Editorial
Time for Public Debates in Nepal’s Election
Time for Public Debates in Nepal’s Election
Public debates among Nepal’s prime ministerial candidates could make elections more transparent, cost-effective, and informed, allowing citizens to understand candidates’ policies and leadership before voting.
Jan 29, 2026
ECONOMY
Finance Minister calls for collective efforts to lift Nepal from FATF grey list
Finance Minister calls for collective efforts to lift Nepal...
According to the minister, initiatives to prevent money laundering do not impose additional economic burdens or unnecessary costs on the country. He said that the lower-than-expected inflow of foreign investment is due to weak confidence in Nepal’s financial system, underscoring the need to cr...
Jan 28, 2026
POLITICS
National Assembly urges govt to focus on issues affecting citizens’ daily lives
National Assembly urges govt to focus on issues affecting ci...
Speaking during the zero hour, lawmakers raised concerns over poor road conditions, the lack of relief for survivors of the Jajarkot earthquake, and the spread of misinformation on social media as elections approach.
Jan 28, 2026