POLITICS
Ruling parties against judicial probe into Tinkune incident
Ruling parties against judicial probe into Tinkune incident
No decision from parliamentary committee
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Register or risk a blackout: Nepal warns Facebook, X and YouTube
Register or risk a blackout: Nepal warns Facebook, X and You...
A senior government minister has given ultimatum to social media platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube: register with the government by mid-April—or prepare to be unplugged.
Apr 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Economic reform commission advises govt to rescind various outdated acts
Economic reform commission advises govt to rescind various o...
The High-Level Economic Reforms Advisory Commission (HERAC) has submitted its report to the government, outlining strategic measures to foster an investment-friendly environment and reduce manufacturing costs in Nepal. The Commission has emphasized the need for extensive legal reforms to achieve the...
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Three Indian nationals arrested with narcotics in Nawalparasi
Three Indian nationals arrested with narcotics in Nawalparas...
Three Indian nationals have been arrested with narcotics from Palhinandan Rural Municipality-3, Durga Mandir Chowk in West Nawalparasi.
Apr 11, 2025
WORLD
Global shares wobble as US-China trade war escalates
Global shares wobble as US-China trade war escalates
Global shares wobbled Friday after the latest escalation in the China-U.S. trade war, with Japan and some European markets slipping while others stood firm.
Apr 11, 2025
WORLD
China announces countermeasures by raising tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%
China announces countermeasures by raising tariffs on US goo...
China announced countermeasures by raising tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% starting Saturday.
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY
FNJ urges NHRC to investigate the murder of journalist Rajak
FNJ urges NHRC to investigate the murder of journalist Rajak
The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to launch an impartial and independent investigation into the murder of journalist Suresh Rajak, who died during the pro-monarchy protest in Thapathali on March 28.
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY
District Court grants permission to keep Durga Prasai in 12-day custody
District Court grants permission to keep Durga Prasai in 12-...
The Kathmandu District Court has permitted the police to keep Durga Prasai, the commander of the violent pro-monarchy protest in Tinkune area on March 28, in custody for 12 days for investigation.
Apr 11, 2025
POLITICS
Rabi Lamichhane challenges Tulsipur High Court’s detention order
Rabi Lamichhane challenges Tulsipur High Court’s detention o...
According to RSP acting spokesperson Manish Jha, Lamichhane filed the petition through his legal counsel on Friday.
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Durga Prasai is now in police custody. What charges may he face?
Durga Prasai is now in police custody. What charges may he f...
According to sources, Nepali security personnel stationed in Assam, disguised as street vendors, tracked Prasai’s location and informed Indian authorities, leading to his arrest on Thursday. He was escorted from Assam to the Nepali border the same evening.
Apr 11, 2025