Editorial
Positive Momentum in FDI Pledges
Positive Momentum in FDI Pledges
The Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Rule 2021 requires investors to inject at least a portion of their committed amount within a year, which is 5 to 50 percent based on investment size.
Jul 23, 2025
POLITICS
Former Prez Bhandari’s potential comeback challenges Oli’s hold on UML
Former Prez Bhandari’s potential comeback challenges Oli’s h...
Besides, the party came under fire after two of its sitting ministers were accused of corruption. However, the crisis created by Bhandari’s reentry has dwarfed the other crisis, created by corruption-tainted ministers. Both events have been a detriment to the party’s image, as they posed...
Jul 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s trade deficit soars to Rs 1.527 trillion despite 82 pc export boom last FY
Nepal’s trade deficit soars to Rs 1.527 trillion despite 82...
The records with the Department of Customs (DoC) show that the country’s trade deficit stood at Rs 1.527 trillion in FY 2024/25, up from Rs 1.440 trillion in FY 2023/24. It shows the country lost additional Rs 87 billion in net outflows in merchandise trade in the review period.
Jul 23, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
UML bars former Prez Bhandari from returning to active politics
UML bars former Prez Bhandari from returning to active polit...
Decision reflects internal power dynamics, sparks dissent within top ranks.
Jul 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt ties up with ADB and WB for partnership programs
Govt ties up with ADB and WB for partnership programs
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is investing a total of US $2.30 billion (around Rs 313 billion) in the next five years in Nepal through collaborating with the Government of Nepal (GoN) under its new strategic partnership.
Jul 22, 2025
ECONOMY
2,300 foreign nationals from 74 countries working legally in Nepal
2,300 foreign nationals from 74 countries working legally in...
Labor permits are granted for up to one year at a time, and in the case of highly specialized roles, a permit may be extended for up to 12 years.
Jul 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Karnali Province still reports 50 tuins, Humla alone has 15
Karnali Province still reports 50 tuins, Humla alone has 15
However, the data of tuins from Salyan, Jumla and Rukum West has not been received.
Jul 22, 2025
WORLD
North Korea plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer
North Korea plans to build another 5,000-ton destroyer
North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two similar vessels this year.
Jul 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Elderly woman killed in bus accident in Suryabinayak
Elderly woman killed in bus accident in Suryabinayak
The victim has been identified as 71-year-old Subarnakeshari Shrestha of Mangalachhe, Ward 4 of Bhaktapur Municipality, who was currently residing in Bhaktapur Adarsha.
Jul 22, 2025
WORLD
Israel says intercepted missile fired from Yemen
Israel says intercepted missile fired from Yemen
Yemen's Huthi rebels launched two attacks targeting Israel's main airport, the latest on Tuesday, with the Israeli army intercepting both, a day after striking the rebel-held Yemeni port of Hodeida.
Jul 22, 2025