WORLD
US intelligence chiefs face fresh scrutiny over Iran war
US intelligence chiefs face fresh scrutiny over Iran war
Gabbard, Trump's director of national intelligence, was joined by CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Kash Patel in front of the House Intelligence Committee for a hearing that was expected to revisit sharp exchanges from the Senate a day earlier.
Mar 20, 2026
OPINION
Building Nepal’s Digital Future
Building Nepal’s Digital Future
The term “digital” appears twenty-three times in RSP’s hundred-point document, an indicator that technological modernization sits at the core of the party’s governing vision.
Mar 20, 2026
Editorial
A Crisis Ignored
A Crisis Ignored
Government inaction and delayed reforms—not a lack of knowledge—are driving Nepal’s rising road fatalities, as ignored recommendations continue to cost lives.
Mar 20, 2026
WORLD
China calls killing of Iran's Larijani, leaders 'unacceptable'
China calls killing of Iran's Larijani, leaders 'unacceptabl...
China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it "unacceptable". Beijing is a partner of Iran but has also criticised Tehran's strikes against Gulf states housing US military bases.
Mar 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Bhujung Hydropower IPO listed on NEPSE, opening range between Rs 90.04 to Rs 270.12
Bhujung Hydropower IPO listed on NEPSE, opening range betwee...
A total of 10 million shares of the company have been added to NEPSE, of which 2 million are IPO shares and the remaining 80 percent are promoter shares.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
Chitwan and Koshi face severe blood crisis, Red Cross appeals for blood donation
Chitwan and Koshi face severe blood crisis, Red Cross appeal...
Amid this crisis, the Nepal Red Cross Society, Chitwan branch, has appealed to relevant organizations to organize blood donation programmes to address the situation. It is said that less blood donation activities in the aftermath of the election have led to the shortage.
Mar 19, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Middle East tensions ground paragliding pilots, NOTAM issued over Sarangkot skies
Middle East tensions ground paragliding pilots, NOTAM issued...
Ongoing tensions in Middle Eastern countries have prevented several international pilots from participating in an upcoming paragliding competition in Pokhara. A total of 15 pilots from different countries who had registered for the event scheduled in the skies of Sarangkot have been unable to travel...
Mar 19, 2026
ECONOMY
Foundation stone laid for Lekhnath-Damauli 200-KV Transmission Line project
Foundation stone laid for Lekhnath-Damauli 200-KV Transmissi...
The event held at the Damauli Sub-station in Tanahun district today was attended by Managing Director of the NEA, Hitendra Dev Shakya, German Ambassador to Nepal Udo Völz, KfW Development Bank Director for Bangladesh and Nepal Michael Sumser and other stakeholders.
Mar 19, 2026
SOCIETY
205 crocodiles released into Rapti River
205 crocodiles released into Rapti River
The Crocodile Breeding Centre has been in operation at Kasara, a part of CNP, since 1978 for the protection of gharials.
Mar 19, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal: Parliamentary election cost hits Rs 5.37 billion
Nepal: Parliamentary election cost hits Rs 5.37 billion
“So far, Rs 3.5428796 billion has been spent. Including pending payments, the total expenditure reaches Rs 5.37 billion. We have successfully conducted a cost-effective election,” he said.
Mar 19, 2026