ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Govt close to finalizing modality to fund 10,800 MW Karnali-Chisapani Multipurpose Project
Govt close to finalizing modality to fund 10,800 MW Karnali-...
The government is moving forward with plans to construct the 10,800 MW Karnali-Chisapani Multipurpose Project (KCMP) under a financing modality that will involve investments from Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
May 06, 2025
WORLD
US mountain climber dies in Nepal
US mountain climber dies in Nepal
US climber died attempting to scale the world's fifth-highest mountain, Makalu, his expedition organiser said Monday, the second death of this climbing season.
May 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal projected to become an aging society by 2111 BS
Nepal projected to become an aging society by 2111 BS
Nepal is projected to become an aging society by 2111 BS, according to the 2021 national census. The census shows that around 80 percent of Nepalis are expected to live up to the age of 60—about 85 percent of women and 75 percent of men.
May 06, 2025
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee fails to complete work on School Education Bill, deadline extend b...
Parliamentary committee fails to complete work on School Edu...
The subcommittee, formed under the Education, Health and Information Technology Committee of the House of Representatives and chaired by UML MP Chhabilal Bishwakarma, failed to complete its work within 35 days.
May 05, 2025
WORLD
Iran denies aiding Yemen Huthis in Israel airport attack
Iran denies aiding Yemen Huthis in Israel airport attack
Iran on Monday denied supporting Yemen's Huthi attack on Israel's main international airport after the rebels claimed a missile strike the day. "The Yemeni action in support of the Palestinian people was an independent decision taken in solidarity" with them, said Iran's foreign ministry in a statem...
May 05, 2025
ECONOMY
Over 10 million passengers travel through TIA in one year
Over 10 million passengers travel through TIA in one year
In the year 2081 BS, a total of 12.94 million passengers traveled through TIA including both domestic and international flights.
May 05, 2025
ECONOMY
DoCSCP fines four business firms Rs 625,000 for price and measurement alterations
DoCSCP fines four business firms Rs 625,000 for price and me...
The Department of Commerce, Supply, and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP) has imposed fines totaling Rs 625,000 on four business firms after finding alterations in the prices and measurements of goods.
May 05, 2025
POLITICS
Maoist Chair Dahal urges probe into assets of public office-holders since 1990
Maoist Chair Dahal urges probe into assets of public office-...
Speaking in the House of Representatives on Monday during a discussion on the government’s annual policies and programs, Dahal accused the government of turning the process into a mere formality. He criticized the government for discarding previous efforts to make policy planning more inclusiv...
May 05, 2025
SPORTS
CAN lifts ban on Cricketer Mohammad Aadil Alam
CAN lifts ban on Cricketer Mohammad Aadil Alam
The ban was imposed by CAN under the Anti-Corruption Code after he was found guilty of spot-fixing during the Nepal T20 Cricket League held in Kathmandu from December 24 to 11, 2023.
May 05, 2025
SOCIETY
All rescued after storm strands boaters in Phewa Lake
All rescued after storm strands boaters in Phewa Lake
A boat capsized during the storm, leaving passengers trapped in the lake. The Armed Police Force (APF) personnel rescued all individuals from the capsized boat, while the Nepal Army personnel rescued two others who were visiting Tal Barahi Temple.
May 05, 2025