ECONOMY
Cement export plunges significantly in a month amid uncertainty of receiving cash subsidy
Cement export plunges significantly in a month amid uncertai...
The records with the Department of Customs (DoC) show that Nepal exported mere 34,833 tons of cements worth Rs 215.61 million to India during mid-November and mid-December this year. This included export of 16,182 tons of cement clinkers.
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
Rabi and Balen reach seven-point agreement to forge electoral alliance during HoR poll
Rabi and Balen reach seven-point agreement to forge electora...
Under the agreement, Balen will serve as the parliamentary party leader and the prime ministerial candidate after the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, while Rabi will continue as the party chairperson.
Dec 28, 2025
Interview, Republica Watch
'Election Security Is Improving, But Trust with Political Parties Must Be Rebuilt to Hold...
'Election Security Is Improving, But Trust with Political Pa...
One cannot claim to be preparing for elections while avoiding dialogue with political parties. In my experience working with many home ministers, they personally led discussions with political parties, stakeholders and the media. Administrative leadership supports this process, but political leaders...
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
Top leaders call for conducive election environment in meeting with PM Karki
Top leaders call for conducive election environment in meeti...
The call came during a meeting held on Saturday at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, where Prime Minister Sushila Karki held discussions with leaders of the three major parties from the dissolved HoR.
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
Prospects of new alternative political force dim as Ujjyalo Nepal Party rejects merger pro...
Prospects of new alternative political force dim as Ujjyalo...
The setback comes despite a series of high-level political engagements among the three leaders, who are often viewed as leaders of emerging alternative forces to Nepal’s traditional parties.
Dec 28, 2025
WORLD
Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky's US visit
Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky's US visit
Zelensky said the attack showed Russia did not want to end its invasion launched in February 2022 that has left tens of thousands dead.
Dec 28, 2025
Editorial
Trust-Building Ahead of HoR Polls
Trust-Building Ahead of HoR Polls
PM Sushila Karki’s meeting with top leaders of three major parties, following President Paudel’s intervention, marks a key step in restoring political trust and paving the way for the March 5 HoR polls amid lingering post-Gen-Z tensions.
Dec 28, 2025
POLITICS
Local unit chiefs betray people’s mandate, jump into HoR race early
Local unit chiefs betray people’s mandate, jump into HoR rac...
Some local representatives are planning to contest the House of Representatives elections before completing their current terms. The terms of these locally elected representatives still have 17 months remaining. They were elected by the people to serve their full terms. According to local governance...
Dec 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Entertainment or exploitation? Nepal’s elephant festival puts tourism ethics under scrutin...
Entertainment or exploitation? Nepal’s elephant festival put...
The 19th Elephant and Tourism Festival in Sauraha has drawn praise from tourism promoters while facing strong criticism from animal rights activists, who label it outdated and inhumane.
Dec 27, 2025
SOCIETY
EC publishes final voter roll, total eligible voters stand at 18.9 million
EC publishes final voter roll, total eligible voters stand a...
Election Commission has published the final voter roll for the March 5 House of Representatives election, confirming 18.9 million eligible voters nationwide—an increase of over 915,000 since the 2022 polls.
Dec 27, 2025