POLITICS
Shashank Koirala backs Hindu nation, rejects monarchy
Shashank Koirala backs Hindu nation, rejects monarchy
Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr Shashank Koirala has said that he supports a Hindu nation but opposes the monarchy, citing repeated misuse of power by former King Gyanendra Shah.
Apr 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu once again tops list of world's most polluted cities
Kathmandu once again tops list of world's most polluted citi...
In recent days, Kathmandu's air pollution has reached extremely unhealthy levels for public health. On Monday morning, most air pollution monitoring devices in Bhaktapur, Patan, and Kathmandu recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 200.
Apr 01, 2025
Market
Petrol price remains unchanged, diesel/kerosene reduced by Rs 2
Petrol price remains unchanged, diesel/kerosene reduced by R...
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has kept petrol and LP gas prices unchanged while reducing diesel and kerosene prices by Rs 2 per liter.
Apr 01, 2025
Editorial
Pokhara-Lhasa Flight: A Welcome First Step
Pokhara-Lhasa Flight: A Welcome First Step
More than two years since its inauguration, Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) shows signs of coming back to life. An Airbus-319 series plane from Lhasa landed at Pokhara airport at 12:45 pm on Monday.
Apr 01, 2025
OPINION
Strengthening Public Health Surveillance in Nepal: A Call to Action
Strengthening Public Health Surveillance in Nepal: A Call to...
Public health surveillance is a cornerstone of disease prevention, control, and health system strengthening. A well-functioning surveillance system not only enhances health outcomes but also fosters economic growth, social well-being, and national stability. It enables timely disease detection, ensu...
Apr 01, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Cases of suspicious financial transactions soar 24 percent in one year: NRB
Cases of suspicious financial transactions soar 24 percent i...
Nepal Rastra Bank registered 7,338 cases of suspicious transactions in the fiscal year 2023/24, which was 24 percent more than the cases that the central bank received in the previous fiscal year.
Apr 01, 2025
POLITICS
Coordinator of Durga Prasai’s mobilization committee arrested
Coordinator of Durga Prasai’s mobilization committee arreste...
The coordinator of the mobilization committee for Durga Prasai’s Joint People's Movement Declaration Assembly has been arrested.
Apr 01, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Beyond Weapons and Morale: Police lapses in Tinkune incident
Beyond Weapons and Morale: Police lapses in Tinkune incident
As the dust seemingly settles after the violent incidents that occurred during the pro-monarchy protest in the Tinkune area of the capital on Friday, where two individuals died and scores were injured, contradictory remarks on what triggered the violence have emerged across social media platforms.&n...
Apr 01, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
RPP stages protest demanding release of Mishra, Rana and others (In Pictures)
RPP stages protest demanding release of Mishra, Rana and oth...
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) organized a protest on Monday demanding the release of Senior Vice Chairman Rabindra Mishra, General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana and others.
Mar 31, 2025
SOCIETY
UNFPA Nepal unveils AI innovation to transform data analysis and reporting
UNFPA Nepal unveils AI innovation to transform data analysis...
UNFPA Nepal, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population, Google, UNFPA’s Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) and with support from the British Embassy Kathmandu, launched an AI-driven data analysis system in the capital on Monday.
Mar 31, 2025