SOCIETY
Locals burn PM Shah's effigy in Rautahat over non-implementation of court order
Locals burn PM Shah's effigy in Rautahat over non-implementa...
During the protest, demonstrators chanted slogans demanding payment of electricity and water bills, implementation of the Supreme Court's order, the resignation of Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration Pratibha Rawal, and an end to what they described as efforts to freeze the munic...
Jul 09, 2026
POLITICS
PM assures support to address contractors' concerns
PM assures support to address contractors' concerns
During a meeting with representatives of the Federation of Contractors' Associations of Nepal at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Thursday, Shah said the construction industry is a key driver of economic growth, employment generation and infrastructure development.
Jul 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Patients suffer as B.P. Institute faces crisis
Patients suffer as B.P. Institute faces crisis
Its annual budget is approximately Rs 3.5 billion. Around 40 percent of its income comes from academic programs, while the remaining 60 percent is generated by hospital services and other sources.
Jul 09, 2026
ECONOMY
All sector indices decline as NEPSE falls to 2,610
All sector indices decline as NEPSE falls to 2,610
Nepal's stock market extended its losses on Thursday, with the benchmark NEPSE index falling 19.67 points to close at 2,601. Trading turnover also declined.
Jul 09, 2026
POLITICS
Govt tables 100-day progress report in House
Govt tables 100-day progress report in House
Government spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel presented the government's 100-day progress report during the House meeting.
Jul 09, 2026
POLITICS
Speaker Aryal, Indian envoy discuss parliamentary ties, connectivity
Speaker Aryal, Indian envoy discuss parliamentary ties, conn...
Speaker DP Aryal held a courtesy meeting with Naveen Srivastava on Thursday, during which the two discussed Nepal-India relations, parliamentary cooperation and connectivity.
Jul 09, 2026
Entertainment
Order, Order: Hearing Underway at Mandala
Order, Order: Hearing Underway at Mandala
Through a gripping mock trial, "Shhhhh! Ijalas Jari Cha" lays bare the brutality of patriarchal judgment, transforming a courtroom drama into a powerful indictment of the ways society polices and punishes women.
Jul 09, 2026
WORLD
600 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
600 dead in DR Congo Ebola outbreak
Updated numbers issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,759 confirmed cases in DR Congo since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, including 600 confirmed deaths.
Jul 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Man attempts self-immolation outside Department of Passports
Man attempts self-immolation outside Department of Passports
Hospital officials told Republica that Nepali is in critical condition.
Jul 09, 2026
POLITICS
NA committee fast-tracks four substitution bills ahead of House presentation
NA committee fast-tracks four substitution bills ahead of Ho...
Clause-wise discussions are taking place over four bills in today's meeting of the National Assembly (NA)'s Legislation Management Committee. The bills were received with a message after endorsement from the House of Representatives.
Jul 09, 2026