POLITICS, Republica Watch
Madhesh-centered alliance formed again to secure threshold
Madhesh-centered alliance formed again to secure threshold
Seven Terai-Madhesh-based parties formed a political alliance for the fourth time last Thursday, this time without including the word 'Madhesi' in naming its coalition. The previous three alliances had included the term. The parties said they formed the alliance to protect federalism and the republi...
Apr 07, 2025
POLITICS
CPN (Unified Socialist) urges govt to address teachers' demands
CPN (Unified Socialist) urges govt to address teachers' dema...
The CPN (Unified Socialist) has called on the government to immediately pass the School Education Act and address the legitimate demands raised by teachers through dialogue and negotiations. The party expressed solidarity with the teachers' movement and urged the government to fulfill its commitment...
Apr 07, 2025
Market
US Dollar rate remains unchanged, Euro depreciates
US Dollar rate remains unchanged, Euro depreciates
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for the US dollar is Rs 136.08, while the selling rate is Rs 136.68. The rate has remained the same as it was the previous day.
Apr 07, 2025
POLITICS
Health Minister Paudel arrives in New York
Health Minister Paudel arrives in New York
Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the 58th session of the United Nations Population and Development Commission.
Apr 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Teachers warn of nationwide strikes as govt remains indifferent to their demands
Teachers warn of nationwide strikes as govt remains indiffer...
Teachers took to the streets on Thursday (April 3), demanding the issuance of the School Education Act as their sole demand, and continued their protest on Sunday. Responding to the call of the Nepal Teachers' Association (NTA), teachers from across the country gathered in Kathmandu, but the governm...
Apr 07, 2025
Editorial
Bilateral Ties in Focus
Bilateral Ties in Focus
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli returned home on Saturday after participating in the sixth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in the Thai capital of Bangkok, from April 2-4. He described his first visit to Thailand as Nepal's Prime Min...
Apr 07, 2025
OPINION
Blessing in Disguise
Blessing in Disguise
What we need is a decisive, win-lose outcome. And the polarization process is expected to bring such an outcome.
First, the polarization process has divided the country’s politics into two camps, namely, the rajabadis and the republicans. This is expected to produce a decisive, win-lose...
Apr 07, 2025
SOCIETY
‘Air quality may worsen as rainfall remains unlikely’
‘Air quality may worsen as rainfall remains unlikely’
As Kathmandu ranks among the most polluted cities in the world, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology warned that air pollution across the country may worsen in the coming days due to limited chances of rainfall.
Apr 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt fails to appoint NRB governor amid worsening economic challenges
Govt fails to appoint NRB governor amid worsening economic c...
The government has failed to appoint a new governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), creating a void in leadership of the apex body which is liable to regulate the overall monetary affairs of the country.
Apr 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Over 8,000 stand on top of Everest
Over 8,000 stand on top of Everest
While Everest remains the most climbed mountain above 8,000 meters, other Himalayan peaks in Nepal have also gained attention. Manaslu ranks second in terms of successful ascents, with 3,023 climbers reaching the top by 2023. Lhotse follows with 1,124 summits recorded so far.
Apr 06, 2025