ECONOMY
Nepal’s foreign currency reserves reach closer to Rs 2 trillion
Nepal’s foreign currency reserves reach closer to Rs 2 trill...
KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal’s foreign currency reserves climbed to Rs 1.942 trillion as of mid-May this year, mainly due to a whopping rise in the inflow of remittances.
Jun 11, 2024
BLOG
Nature-Based Solutions: Passing Trend or Enduring Paradigm?
Nature-Based Solutions: Passing Trend or Enduring Paradigm?
Nature-based solutions have taken over the discourse on environmental conservation and sustainable development signified by resolutions adopted for its adoption in supporting sustainable development. Youths as well are calling for its adoption for addressing climate change. So why is this term gaini...
Jun 11, 2024
POLITICS
President Paudel leaving for Switzerland today
President Paudel leaving for Switzerland today
KATHMANDU, June 11: President Ram Chandra Paudel is leaving for Switzerland later this evening to attend the inaugural Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice that will take place during the High-level Segment of the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference.
Jun 11, 2024
SOCIETY
Health specialists report rise in mental health issues
Health specialists report rise in mental health issues
KATHMANDU, June 10: Health specialists have reported that various mental health issues among children are increasing due to the changing lifestyle. Doctors say that if parents do not pay timely attention to their children, it can lead to more complex problems later on.
Jun 11, 2024
OPINION
An analysis of consumer rights law and reality in Nepal
An analysis of consumer rights law and reality in Nepal
Despite the rights guaranteed under the law, the reality of the enforcement of consumer rights at ground level in Nepal is totally different.
Jun 11, 2024
ECONOMY
Beni-Jomsom-Korala road sees 80 percent physical progress in eight years
Beni-Jomsom-Korala road sees 80 percent physical progress in...
MYAGDI, June 11: The Beni-Jomsom-Korala road project under the Kaligandaki corridor has seen 80 percent of physical progress in eight years.
Jun 11, 2024
Editorial
Tackling the risk of monsoon-induced disasters
Tackling the risk of monsoon-induced disasters
The monsoon has arrived in Nepal three days earlier than scheduled this year, marking the onset of the rainy season. The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology announced that the monsoon commenced in Nepal’s Koshi province three days ahead of the usual date of Ju...
Jun 11, 2024
ECONOMY
Construction of 154 km stretch of Dhalkebar-Inaruwa transmission line completed
Construction of 154 km stretch of Dhalkebar-Inaruwa transmis...
KATHMANDU, June 10: The construction of a 154 km stretch of Dhalkebar-Inaruwa transmission line has been completed.
Jun 10, 2024
POLITICS
Budget booklets of 13 ministries and Vice President's Office printed, discussion on Approp...
Budget booklets of 13 ministries and Vice President's Office...
KATHMANDU, June 10: Following the adjournment of the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting due to the unavailability of the Budget booklets containing information on the funds allocated for ministries, efforts have been made to expedite the printing of this essential document.
Jun 10, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Early monsoon expected to bring relief from sweltering heat across Nepal
Early monsoon expected to bring relief from sweltering heat...
KATHMANDU, June 10: The monsoon has made an early entrance into Nepal, marking the onset of the rainy season. The Weather Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology announced that the monsoon commenced in Nepal’s Koshi province, three days ahead of the usual date of June 13.
Jun 10, 2024