ECONOMY
Gold prices soar as sales slump amid market volatility
Gold prices soar as sales slump amid market volatility
As the price of gold continues to rise, sales have shown a noticeable decline. The persistent increase in gold prices over the last five fiscal years, coupled with global market instability, has led to a weakening sales trend in Nepal. Despite the rise in gold prices, investors have not been as attr...
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt to impose ban on vehicles violating regulations
Govt to impose ban on vehicles violating regulations
The ministry expressed serious concern regarding the construction work on the Daunne road section, which is causing problems for vehicles and passengers, and mentioned that arrangements have been made to allow cargo and passenger vehicles to pass at suitable times.
Apr 08, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
NRB mops up banks’ liquidity of Rs 195 billion in just three weeks
NRB mops up banks’ liquidity of Rs 195 billion in just three...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has mopped up Rs 195 billion from the country’s banking system in the past three weeks after the banks failed to issue a notable amount of loans amid ongoing economic slowdown.
Apr 08, 2025
WORLD
Netanyahu and Trump to talk tariffs, Iran and Gaza
Netanyahu and Trump to talk tariffs, Iran and Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington on Monday to meet Donald Trump, whom he will likely ask for a reprieve from US tariffs while seeking further backing on Iran and Gaza.
Apr 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Pre-Sagarmatha Sambaad highlights climate crisis in the Himalayas
Pre-Sagarmatha Sambaad highlights climate crisis in the Hima...
Notable speakers included Dr Pema Gyamtsho, Director General of ICIMOD; Dr Popular Gentle, former climate advisor to the Prime Minister; former Finance Secretary Madhu Marasini; mountaineer Dawa Tashi Sherpa; former FNCCI President Chandi Raj Dhakal and team leader at Green Hydrogen Lab Dr Biraj Sin...
Apr 07, 2025
POLITICS
KMC Mayor Shah and other employees receive salary after months
KMC Mayor Shah and other employees receive salary after mont...
The metropolitan city has over 4,000 employees, including permanent staffers, contract workers, part-time workers, and daily wage workers, among whom over 1,700 are teachers. The metropolis typically spends Rs 125 million on salaries every month.
Apr 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Indian national caught with over 8 kg cannabis at TIA
Indian national caught with over 8 kg cannabis at TIA
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Sandeep Kumbhatumola Unni, was caught during baggage screening at the airport’s customs area. Officials found 8.855 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage using an X-ray machine.
Apr 07, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli discusses teachers' demands with ministers and secretaries
PM Oli discusses teachers' demands with ministers and secret...
Likewise, the discussion also covered topics such as the current economic situation, the process of drafting laws for school education, the immediate demands the government can fulfill, and ensuring the quality of education.
Apr 07, 2025
SOCIETY
One arrested for vandalizing traffic lights during pro-monarchy protest
One arrested for vandalizing traffic lights during pro-monar...
According to an official from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, the suspect has been identified as Kumar Tamang. He was apprehended from the Bhaktapur area. Police also claim that Tamang set fire to a building of the herbal processing factory located in Jadibuti during the protest.
Apr 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Avalanche on Mount Annapurna leaves two Sherpas missing, rescue efforts underway
Avalanche on Mount Annapurna leaves two Sherpas missing, res...
The Department of Tourism said it has issued climbing permits for Annapurna this spring to four groups, including 30 men and 12 women.
Apr 07, 2025