SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Singlehood is no barrier as Nepali women move on
Singlehood is no barrier as Nepali women move on
As more Nepali women embrace singlehood—whether through choice, widowhood or separation—their growing financial independence and shifting social norms are reshaping traditional family structures. With nearly a million single women households in Nepal, the latest census highlights a signi...
Feb 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Two people missing after falling into Bheri River during bridge construction
Two people missing after falling into Bheri River during bri...
The police confirmed that two people have gone missing after falling into the river while constructing a suspension bridge in Barahatal Rural Municipality-4, Surkhet on Wednesday.
Feb 05, 2025
Market
Despite NEPSE’s loss, daily turnover inches up to Rs 8.95 billion
Despite NEPSE’s loss, daily turnover inches up to Rs 8.95 bi...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday lost 4.45 points to close at 2,711.45.
Feb 05, 2025
WORLD
US military plane carrying 104 Indians deported by Trump administration lands in Amritsar
US military plane carrying 104 Indians deported by Trump adm...
A US military C-17 aircraft carrying 104 Indians, who were deported from United States as part of President Donald Trump's initiative against illegal immigrants, has landed in Amritsar on Wednesday.
Feb 05, 2025
BLOG
Right to Disconnect: A Legal and Mental Health Imperative
Right to Disconnect: A Legal and Mental Health Imperative
The "Right to Disconnect" allows employees to ignore work-related communication outside working hours, protecting mental health. As technology blurs work-life boundaries, stress and burnout rise. Over 20 nations, including France, Canada, and Australia, have adopted such laws, while others, like the...
Feb 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Police constable Chaudhary found dead in police barrack
Police constable Chaudhary found dead in police barrack
Nisha Chaudhary, 23, of Bardiya, was discovered hanging in the barrack.
Feb 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Relief for cancer patients, first cyclotron facility in Nepal
Relief for cancer patients, first cyclotron facility in Nepa...
Nepal is set to establish its first-ever cyclotron facility in Dhading within the next nine months. This will improve cancer detection and treatment in the country. The initiative, launched on World Cancer Day, is a collaboration between Ambar Arbud Sewa, Meta Healthcare Nepal, United Imaging Health...
Feb 05, 2025
SPORTS
Dutch women crush winless Nepal
Dutch women crush winless Nepal
The Netherlands cruised to a dominating 10-wicket victory over Nepal in the Women’s T20 Tri-Series at TU Cricket Ground. Nepal’s struggles continued as they suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in the tournament.
Feb 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Fake educational certificates, fake trainer
Fake educational certificates, fake trainer
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against trainer Deepak Bohora from Bajhang for obtaining a government job by submitting fake educational certificates.
Feb 05, 2025
POLITICS
AG under investigative scrutiny for not filing Rabi’s organized crime case
AG under investigative scrutiny for not filing Rabi’s organi...
An investigation has been launched against Shanti Prasad Luitel, the attorney general (AG) at the District Government Attorney Office (DGAO), Chitwan, for not filing an organized crime case against Rabi Lamichhane, who is the chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
Feb 05, 2025