ECONOMY
Salapa Bikas Bank opens IPO for general public, offering 1.439 million shares
Salapa Bikas Bank opens IPO for general public, offering 1.4...
The bank has issued 1,439,179 shares worth Rs 143.9 million for the general public. Earlier, it had received approval to issue shares equivalent to 33 percent of its paid-up capital, amounting to Rs 172.388 million, and has now opened the remaining portion after the first-phase allotment.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
Mayor Balen’s close aide Sasmit Pokharel likely to contest from Kathmandu-5
Mayor Balen’s close aide Sasmit Pokharel likely to contest f...
Pokharel confirmed his ambition to run from the constituency, citing his long-standing personal connection to the area.
Dec 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Labour Minister Bhandari takes three key decisions to ease foreign employment process
Labour Minister Bhandari takes three key decisions to ease f...
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The first major decision allows around 30,000 Nepali workers currently in Iraq to obtain official labour approval. These workers had long been working without legal documentation due to Nepal’s restriction on labour migration to Iraq.
Dec 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Private sector concerned over inaction in Sept 9 arson case: FNCCI President Dhakal
Private sector concerned over inaction in Sept 9 arson case:...
Speaking at an all-party dialogue organised by the FNCCI with Prime Minister Sushila Karki and leaders of major political parties, Dhakal demanded prompt action against those responsible for the incidents. He said elections are a means of institutionalising democracy and commended the Government of...
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
Mayor Balen's Chief Personal Secretary Bhoop Dev Shah to contest from Achham-2
Mayor Balen's Chief Personal Secretary Bhoop Dev Shah to con...
Speaking briefly to Republica over the phone, Shah confirmed that he will contest the election scheduled for March 5 under the election symbol of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)—the bell.
Dec 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Travel on Daunne section of Narayanghat–Butwal road remains difficult
Travel on Daunne section of Narayanghat–Butwal road remains...
Superintendent of Police Yubraj Khadka of the District Police Office, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), said vehicles began skidding in the Khursanikhola area of Daunne on Monday morning, making it difficult for them to negotiate the uphill section.
Dec 31, 2025
ECONOMY
163 companies gain as NEPSE inclines 10.87 points
163 companies gain as NEPSE inclines 10.87 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday rose 10.87 points to close at 2,633.76 points.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
Madhesh CM Yadav inducts six more ministers in his cabinet
Madhesh CM Yadav inducts six more ministers in his cabinet
Madhesh Province Chief Minister Krishna Yadav has given full shape to the provincial government by expanding the cabinet for the third time.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
RPP and RPP Nepal announce party unification
RPP and RPP Nepal announce party unification
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal (RPP Nepal) have officially announced party unification.
Dec 31, 2025
WORLD
Japanese women MPs want more seats, the porcelain kind
Japanese women MPs want more seats, the porcelain kind
Although the number of women politicians rose at the last election -- and despite Takaichi becoming the first female prime minister in October -- Japanese politics remains massively male-dominated.
Dec 31, 2025