POLITICS, Republica Watch
Tensions flare between ruling NC and UML as NRB governor appointment stalls
Tensions flare between ruling NC and UML as NRB governor app...
A routine cabinet meeting meant to finalize the appointment of the new Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor was quietly shelved on Monday, but the silence spoke volumes. Behind the delay lies a growing rift between the ruling coalition partners — the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML — th...
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
In ‘Karuna’ talk, Radhika Shakya opens up on politics, personal life and PM Oli’s late-nig...
In ‘Karuna’ talk, Radhika Shakya opens up on politics, perso...
Radhika Shakya, spouse of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, has clarified that she has no interest in entering politics.
May 19, 2025
POLITICS
Former PM Dr. Bhattarai calls for bold global role: "Nepal must not remain on the fence
Former PM Dr. Bhattarai calls for bold global role: "Nepal m...
Speaking at the launch of the Ambassadors' Club, International Relations and Global Diplomacy Dialogue (IRGDD) and The Diplomat Nepal magazine, the former prime minister urged Nepal to engage proactively in global affairs.
May 19, 2025
POLITICS
CIAA Bill stuck in HoR for four months amid political gain
CIAA Bill stuck in HoR for four months amid political gain
One scandal after another is being uncovered only after investigations are conducted. In this context, the bill to amend the Commission for the investigation of abuse of authority Act, 2048 (1991), which has reached its final stage in the House of Representatives' (HoR’s) State Affairs and Goo...
May 19, 2025
POLITICS
Former President Bhandari scheduled to visit China from May 24
Former President Bhandari scheduled to visit China from May...
According to sources from the former president's secretariat, she will depart for Beijing on May 24, at the invitation of the Chinese government. During her visit, she will lead a delegation of some senior leaders from the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-UML).
May 19, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal to mark Republic Day with three-day celebrations from Jestha 14 to 16
Nepal to mark Republic Day with three-day celebrations from...
The government has decided to celebrate Republic Day for three days. According to Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi, a meeting of the Republic Day Main Ceremony Committee held on Monday at Singha Durbar decided to observe Republic Day on Jestha 14, 15, and 16 (May 28–30, 2025).
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
SC seeks documents in writ petition against appointment of NIA Chairperson Sharad Ojha
SC seeks documents in writ petition against appointment of N...
The Supreme Court (SC) has asked the government to submit documents related to the writ petition challenging Sharad Ojha's appointment as the chairperson of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA).
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Victims demand transparency in selection of transitional justice commission officials
Victims demand transparency in selection of transitional jus...
Victims of Nepal's armed conflict have raised serious concerns about the selection process of officials for key transitional justice bodies. In a formal letter addressed to the Secretariat of the Recommendation Committee under the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, victims who appl...
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
SACCJF launches Nepal chapter, plans major South Asian Climate Conference in Janakpur
SACCJF launches Nepal chapter, plans major South Asian Clima...
The South Asian Climate Change Journalists' Forum (SACCJF), a regional network established in 2022 to promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building among journalists covering climate change issues in South Asia officially launched its Nepal Chapter on Monday, appointing a 15-...
May 19, 2025
SOCIETY
Police granted full authority to investigate and prosecute in cheque bounce cases
Police granted full authority to investigate and prosecute i...
The government has empowered police with full authority to investigate and prosecute cheque bounce cases. Under the new law the government implemented last week, police must take cheque bounce cases to court within six months of registering a complaint. The law gives the police full authority to inv...
May 19, 2025