Editorial
Bring Realistic Budget
Bring Realistic Budget
The government recently decided to slash the national budget by Rs 168 billion, reducing it to Rs 1.692 trillion. The decision highlights a recurring problem in Nepal’s fiscal planning: the tendency to propose overly ambitious budgets, which later needs significant downsizing. The mid-year adj...
Feb 09, 2025
OPINION
Trump 2.0 and Nepal
Trump 2.0 and Nepal
In a nutshell, the coming four years of Trump’s tenure will be a tumultuous period for Nepal, at least, from the point of view of foreign policy dynamics.
Feb 09, 2025
SPORTS
Pakistan-Nepal Friendship Tournament kicks off
Pakistan-Nepal Friendship Tournament kicks off
The Embassy of Pakistan organized the inaugural ceremony of “10th Edition of Pakistan-Nepal Friendship T20 Cricket Tournament-2025” on Saturday.
Feb 09, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB absorbs Rs 14.1 trillion of BFIs excess liquidity
NRB absorbs Rs 14.1 trillion of BFIs excess liquidity
The banks and financial institutions (BFIs) parked more than Rs 14.1 trillion at the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) in the first six months of the current fiscal year after the BFIs were overwhelmed with excess liquidity amid a slump in demand for loans.
Feb 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Budget expenditure of provinces stands at 16 per cent in six months
Budget expenditure of provinces stands at 16 per cent in six...
The budget expenditure of the provinces in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2024/25 has been dismal.
Feb 08, 2025
POLITICS
PM Oli directs Nepal Police to ensure fair investigations
PM Oli directs Nepal Police to ensure fair investigations
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has instructed the Nepal Police to conduct fair investigations based on evidence and facts.
Feb 08, 2025
DIASPORA
GP Koirala Foundation, Sindhu USA Welfare Society provide assistance to Nepali Students in...
GP Koirala Foundation, Sindhu USA Welfare Society provide as...
The Girija Prasad (GP) Koirala Foundation, in coordination with the Sindhu USA Welfare Society, a public charity, provided essential food items to 42 students studying in New York on F1 visas.
Feb 08, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS, Republica Watch
Explained: The Social Media Bill – Pros, Cons and Controversies
Explained: The Social Media Bill – Pros, Cons and Controvers...
Mired in controversies, the bill has justifiably invited ire from political parties, civil society groups, journalists’ organizations, social media influencers and a growing majority of the general public.
Feb 08, 2025
SPORTS
De Bruyne spares Man City blushes at Leyton Orient
De Bruyne spares Man City blushes at Leyton Orient
Pep Guardiola had to turn to his bench to prevent a monumental shock for the Premier League champions as substitute Kevin De Bruyne scored the winner 11 minutes from time.
Feb 08, 2025
Market
Unilever Nepal earns net profit of Rs 477.8 million in Q2
Unilever Nepal earns net profit of Rs 477.8 million in Q2
Unilever Nepal Limited (UNL) earned a net profit of Rs 477.8 million in the first half of the current fiscal year.
Feb 08, 2025