WORLD
Man jailed for 10 yrs over throwing pipe bomb at ex-Japan PM in 2023
Man jailed for 10 yrs over throwing pipe bomb at ex-Japan PM...
A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for attempting to kill Japan's then prime minister Fumio Kishida with a pipe bomb in 2023, a local court said. Kishida was unharmed in the attack with a homemade device at a campaign event where assailant Ryuji Kimura, now 25, was arrested at the s...
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY
95 students return to Nepal from Odisha via Birgunj border
95 students return to Nepal from Odisha via Birgunj border
Acting CDO Guatam said that about 80 percent of the students who returned were from Parsa. He said that the majority of students who arrived in Nepal hail from Parsa district, with only a few exceptions.
Feb 19, 2025
Market
Gold price increases by Rs 1,100 per tola
Gold price increases by Rs 1,100 per tola
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold has been set at Rs 170,500 per tola today, marking an increase from Rs 169,400 per tola on Tuesday.
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY
SC summons officials for waste management writ hearing
SC summons officials for waste management writ hearing
The discussion agenda includes acquiring the minimum required land for waste disposal, the government’s stance and future plans, and upgrading or relocating the Banchare Danda landfill site. The court has also directed talks on establishing compost plants, biogas plants, processing units, and...
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY, DIASPORA
First group of auxiliary workers departs for Israel
First group of auxiliary workers departs for Israel
Upon arrival in Israel, the group will be welcomed at the airport by officials from the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) and representatives from the Nepali Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Feb 19, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
75th Democracy Day celebrated in Tundikhel (Photo Feature)
75th Democracy Day celebrated in Tundikhel (Photo Feature)
February 19, 1951, or Falgun 7, 2007, which marked the end of the 104-year long autocratic Rana regime and the dawn of democracy in Nepal, is a historic day for the country that remained indelible.
Feb 19, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal’s 75 years of democratic journey marred by instability, 50 govts and unmet aspiratio...
Nepal’s 75 years of democratic journey marred by instability...
With the promulgation of the constitution, the people expected political stability and economic development. However, in almost a decade since the promulgation of the constitution, the people's aspirations remain unfulfilled. On the contrary, nearly a dozen governments have been formed in the meanti...
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY, Lifestyle, Movies
Patan High Court bans promotion, publicity of film 'Laj Sharanam' through media outlets
Patan High Court bans promotion, publicity of film 'Laj Shar...
The Patan High Court has banned the promotion and publicity of the film 'Laj Sharanam' on social media and through media outlets, as it prepares for release.
Feb 19, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli extends best wishes on Democracy Day
PM Oli extends best wishes on Democracy Day
Taking to the social networking site Facebook today, he extended best wishes to all democracy-loving Nepalis on this glorious and historic day. “Falgun 7, today is the most epochal day in the lives of Nepalis, the day when we have elevated ourselves to the status of the citizen through sacrifi...
Feb 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Indian national arrested for interrogation in connection with Pokhara balloon burst incide...
Indian national arrested for interrogation in connection wit...
An Indian national has been arrested for filling a balloon with hydrogen gas during the inauguration ceremony of Pokhara Visit Year 2025.
Feb 19, 2025