ECONOMY
BFIs scale back investment in NRB’s short term monetary instruments
BFIs scale back investment in NRB’s short term monetary inst...
The banks and financial institutions (BFIs) are found reducing their investment in short-term instruments offered by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), citing an increasing demand for loans in recent days.
Mar 23, 2025
POLITICS
Race for six AIG posts heats up as Nepal Police contenders lobby power centers
Race for six AIG posts heats up as Nepal Police contenders l...
With the appointment of Deepak Thapa as the 31st Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Tuesday, the police organization is set to experience a significant leadership transition, marked by the vacancy of several high-ranking positions including six Additional Inspectors General (AIGs).
Mar 23, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Trump administration’s green light signals resumption of MCC projects in Nepal
Trump administration’s green light signals resumption of MCC...
Amid growing speculation about the fate of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) projects in Nepal under the new US administration, the US government has indicated that it will allow the continuation of these projects, despite an ongoing review of foreign assistance.
Mar 23, 2025
WORLD
Pro-Trump US senator meets Chinese vice premier
Pro-Trump US senator meets Chinese vice premier
The visit by Daines, who will meet Sunday with Premier Li Qiang, is seen as a way to ease strained relations during a burgeoning trade war launched by Trump.
Mar 22, 2025
POLITICS
RSP's Royal Riddle: Monarchist mystery amidst republican roots
RSP's Royal Riddle: Monarchist mystery amidst republican roo...
Since the last Democracy Day, the king and monarchists have shown increasing excitement. Former King Gyanendra Shah's message, in which he stated, "The time has come," not only resonated with pro-monarchy parties and factions but also sparked a display of strength in the federal capital, Kathmandu,...
Mar 22, 2025
WORLD
In Turkey, mass protests give vent to long simmering anger
In Turkey, mass protests give vent to long simmering anger
"There is a great anger. People are spontaneously taking to the streets. Some young people are being politicised for the first time in their lives," said Yuksel Taskin, a lawmaker from the main opposition CHP.
Mar 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Trump administration approves advancing certain programs under MCC in Nepal
Trump administration approves advancing certain programs und...
The United States has granted permission to move forward with certain programs under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) in Nepal.
Mar 22, 2025
WORLD
Girl among two dead as Israel strikes Lebanon after cross-border rocket fire
Girl among two dead as Israel strikes Lebanon after cross-bo...
Lebanon's official National News Agency reported one girl among two killed in an Israeli strike on the southern town of Touline, amid the largest escalation of attacks since a November 27 ceasefire.
Mar 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Human rights organizations urge dialogue to resolve Pathibhara dispute
Human rights organizations urge dialogue to resolve Pathibha...
Five human rights organizations have called for dialogue to resolve the ongoing dispute over the Pathibhara cable car construction in Taplejung.
Mar 22, 2025
POLITICS
Prez Paudel emphasizes watershed conservation for recharging groundwater sources
Prez Paudel emphasizes watershed conservation for recharging...
President Ram Chandra Paudel has stressed the need for conservation of water bodies for the recharge of groundwater resources in view of the challenges of possible water crisis in the future.
Mar 22, 2025