ECONOMY
NRB raises limit to exchange foreign currency amid strong reserve buffers
NRB raises limit to exchange foreign currency amid strong re...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has taken a lenient policy on allowing the use of foreign currencies citing the adequacy of foreign reserves with the country.
Jul 12, 2025
GENNEXT
Nepali students win second place at AI for Good Robotics Challenge 2025 in Geneva
Nepali students win second place at AI for Good Robotics Cha...
In a landmark achievement for Nepal’s innovation and technology sector, Team Gautam Buddha—Nepal’s junior team representing the country at the AI for Good – Robotics for Good Youth Challenge 2025—secured second place in the global competition held in Geneva, Switzerlan...
Jul 12, 2025
POLITICS
Madhesh Provincial Assembly meeting obstructed over dispute on budget probe panel
Madhesh Provincial Assembly meeting obstructed over dispute...
CPN (Maoist Center) leader Yubaraj Bhattarai opposed the formation of a probe committee created to address errors in the upcoming fiscal year's budget, stating that it was not formed in accordance with Chief Minister Satish Kumar Singh’s earlier commitments.
Jul 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepali delegation departs for Japan to participate in APCC 2025
Nepali delegation departs for Japan to participate in APCC 2...
A six-member delegation of Nepali students has departed for Japan to participate in the 2025 Asian-Pacific Children's Convention (APCC), an annual international cultural exchange program to be held in Fukuoka.
Jul 12, 2025
WORLD
Russia says foreign minister Lavrov met Kim Jong Un
Russia says foreign minister Lavrov met Kim Jong Un
Lavrov "was received" by Kim Jong Un, Russia's foreign ministry said on Telegram, posting a video of two men shaking hands and greeting with a hug.
Jul 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Former President Yadav launches ‘Satsang Diksha’
Former President Yadav launches ‘Satsang Diksha’
Former President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav on Friday launched the book ‘Satsang Diksha’ at a program in the capital, highlighting the need to blend spirituality and science to strengthen Nepal’s cultural identity and promote global harmony.
Jul 12, 2025
WORLD
Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash: probe
Fuel to Air India jet engines cut off moments before crash:...
The switches then returned to the "RUN" position and the engines appeared to be gathering power, but "one of the pilots transmitted 'MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY'", the report said.
Jul 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Investors gain Rs 46 billion as NEPSE rises by 27.84 points in a week
Investors gain Rs 46 billion as NEPSE rises by 27.84 points...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week rose 27.84 points amid mixed reactions from the investors towards Nepal Rastra Bank’s expected flexible monetary policy along with the approaching end of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
Jul 12, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Solo paragliding flights take off in Pokhara after nearly three years
Solo paragliding flights take off in Pokhara after nearly th...
Solo paragliding flights, which had been suspended for nearly three years, have officially resumed. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the country’s aviation regulatory body, has reopened solo (individual) paragliding flights.
Jul 12, 2025
POLITICS
Speaker Ghimire appreciates Rwanda's efforts for economic development, lasting peace
Speaker Ghimire appreciates Rwanda's efforts for economic de...
Addressing a program organized in the capital on Friday on the occasion of 31st Liberation Day of Rwanda, Ghimire stated that there are multiple areas including tourism, energy, information technology, agriculture and trade that Nepal and Rwanda could cooperate to take mutual benefits.
Jul 12, 2025