OPINION
Preparing for the Monsoon: Call for Early Action
Preparing for the Monsoon: Call for Early Action
The backbone of monsoon preparedness is strengthening community-based early warning systems.
Jun 23, 2025
Editorial
CAAN Restructuring: The Earlier, the Better
CAAN Restructuring: The Earlier, the Better
As discussions begin in the thematic committee of the House of Representatives on the drafts of the Civil Aviation Authority Bill and the Nepal Air Services Authority Bill, the nation is finally confronting an overdue administrative reform. Authorities must not pursue restructuring for its own sake,...
Jun 23, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Methane reserve offers hope to slash fuel imports, ensure energy security
Methane reserve offers hope to slash fuel imports, ensure en...
Nepal’s energy future looks promising following the discovery of a vast reserve of methane gas in Dailekh, which could significantly reduce the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuels and ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
Jun 23, 2025
SOCIETY
Journalists should be like bees, not stinging wasps: Former PCN Chair Basnet
Journalists should be like bees, not stinging wasps: Former...
He condemned the increasing use of abusive language, hate speech, and culturally divisive content on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, X, and TikTok. “Trying to incite hate and break down cultural harmony does not reflect Nepali values,” he added.
Jun 22, 2025
ECONOMY
Petroleum products worth Rs 174 billion imported via Birgunj border in 11 months
Petroleum products worth Rs 174 billion imported via Birgunj...
In the first 11 months of the current Fiscal Year (FY), Nepal imported petroleum products worth Rs 174.09 billion through the Birgunj customs point, including diesel, petrol, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), aviation turbine fuel (ATF), and kerosene.
Jun 22, 2025
ECONOMY
Outer Ring Road project stalled for 24 years despite Rs 150 million spent
Outer Ring Road project stalled for 24 years despite Rs 150...
Since the Fiscal Year (FY) 2003/04, the government has been mentioning the Outer Ring Road in every budget speech and has been allocating some amount to it each year. This year too, the government allocated Rs 2 million for the Outer Ring Road.
Jun 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Two killed in tractor accident in Surkhet
Two killed in tractor accident in Surkhet
The tractor was carrying 11 people, including the driver. Three of the injured have been taken to Karnali Provincial Hospital in Kalagaun for treatment, while the remaining six are receiving care at the Salghari Primary Health Center.
Jun 22, 2025
POLITICS
Members of HoR thematic committees reshuffled
Members of HoR thematic committees reshuffled
In today's meeting of the House of Representatives, Speaker Devraj Ghimire has made changes to the names of members in the thematic committees in accordance with the HoR rules.
Jun 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Two killed in motorcycle collision in Saptari
Two killed in motorcycle collision in Saptari
A motorcycle (with registration KO 10 P 562), traveling from Kankalini Temple toward Bhaluwa, collided head-on with another motorcycle (BA 55 P 6639), coming from the opposite direction, causing the deaths of both drivers.
Jun 22, 2025
Market
Daily turnover drops to Rs 9.14 billion as NEPSE nosedives 32.93 points
Daily turnover drops to Rs 9.14 billion as NEPSE nosedives 3...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday nosedived 32.93 points to close at 2,595.97 points.
Jun 22, 2025