POLITICS
Deuba instructs NC ministers to drop personal opinions on ordinance
Deuba instructs NC ministers to drop personal opinions on or...
Sher Bahadur Deuba, president of the ruling coalition party Nepali Congress, has instructed the federal ministers from the party to keep mum about their personal opinions on the ordinances to be presented at the parliament.
Jan 26, 2025
ECONOMY
SEBON expediting license to new stock exchange
SEBON expediting license to new stock exchange
The government has expedited the process of establishing the country’s second stock exchange market. Sources privy to the matter told Republica that the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has given the green light to the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) to provide a licence to the new entity.
Jan 26, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Nepal Information Technology Society holds protest at Maitighar (In pictures)
Nepal Information Technology Society holds protest at Maitig...
Nepal Information Technology Society held a protest program against the controversy decision to make national identity cards mandatory at Maitighar Mandala on Saturday.
Jan 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Three security personnel injured in Pathibhara cable car dispute
Three security personnel injured in Pathibhara cable car dis...
Three Armed Police Force (APF) personnel sustained minor injuries in Taplejung district on Saturday after a group of protestors demonstrating against the construction of the Pathibhara Cable Car turned hostile towards the security personnel deployed to control the mob.
Jan 25, 2025
SPORTS
Keys stuns Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open
Keys stuns Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open
Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her first Grand Slam crown at the age of 29.
Jan 25, 2025
Market
Investors gains whopping 109 billion as NEPSE surges 65.73 points in a week
Investors gains whopping 109 billion as NEPSE surges 65.73 p...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged 65.73 points last week as investors were attracted to inject their money in the stock market amid slump in other businesses.
Jan 25, 2025
The Week
Unveiling South Asia's Paradox on Sex, Desire and Taboo
Unveiling South Asia's Paradox on Sex, Desire and Taboo
The book is structured into six chapters, each building on the discourse surrounding sex, desire, and taboo. The first chapter sets the theoretical foundation, discussing Foucault’s The History of Sexuality and its limitations in understanding the South Asian context.
Jan 25, 2025
SOCIETY
Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving with plastic
Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving with plastic
For a group of young Nepali entrepreneurs, the vast accumulation of this low-value plastic waste presented an opportunity.
Jan 25, 2025
WORLD
US halts foreign aid pending review, leaked memo reveals: BBC Report
US halts foreign aid pending review, leaked memo reveals: BB...
The US has issued an immediate halt to most foreign aid programs, pausing new assistance and halting ongoing projects, according to a leaked State Department memo reported by the BBC. The directive follows President Donald Trump's executive order mandating a 90-day suspension of foreign aid for a co...
Jan 25, 2025
SOCIETY
St. Xavier’s College concludes 10th Mini Marathon
St. Xavier’s College concludes 10th Mini Marathon
St. Xavier’s College concluded its 10th SXC Mini Marathon with the theme "Stride for Inclusion, Run for Change” on Sunday, bringing together people from all walks of life, including individuals with disabilities, senior citizens and participants from every age group.
Jan 25, 2025