OPINION
Exploring opportunities and Challenges of Increasing Online Transactions in Nepal
Exploring opportunities and Challenges of Increasing Online...
Recently, I embarked on an errand for my parents. Upon completing my purchases, I proceeded to the checkout. The cashier, instead of the usual cash register, presented a QR code card and placed it on the counter, expecting me to make a digital payment. I responded, "Cash, please." Her expression fal...
Apr 20, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investment Summit approaches
Lack of investment-friendly laws raises concerns as Investme...
KATHMANDU, April 20: Despite the private sector’s recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the government has yet to make any amendments. With only nine days remaining for the start of the Nepal Investment Summit-2024, where the go...
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
550,000 people acquire work permits till April of current fiscal year
550,000 people acquire work permits till April of current fi...
KATHMANDU, April 19: Around 550,000 people have acquired work permits for overseas employment as of April 12 of the current fiscal year 2023/24.
Apr 20, 2024
Editorial
Fixing a win by outlawing dissent damages democracy
Fixing a win by outlawing dissent damages democracy
The world’s largest elections begin this weekend in India, amid claims that the race to lead the country has already been won. If Narendra Modi were to secure a third term with a big parliamentary majority, his achievement would match that of the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Wha...
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
MoHP cautions docs working in govt hospitals not to work in private ones
MoHP cautions docs working in govt hospitals not to work in...
KATHMANDU, April 19: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has warned doctors and health workers working under it that it is illegal for them to work full-time in private health institutions.
Apr 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Over 400,000 tourists visited Mustang by road last year
Over 400,000 tourists visited Mustang by road last year
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MYAGDI, April 19: Over 400,000 tourists visited Mustang in a one-year period from April 14, 2023 to April 12, 2024 by road, according to the data with the Ghasa police station located on the border of Myagdi and Mustang districts.
Apr 19, 2024
ECONOMY
19 hydropower projects to be showcased at investment summit
19 hydropower projects to be showcased at investment summit
KATHMANDU, April 19: The upcoming third Nepal Investment Summit scheduled for April 28 and 29 will feature 19 hydropower projects from the private sector.
Apr 19, 2024
WORLD
Global oil and gold prices surge as Israel retaliates against Iran
Global oil and gold prices surge as Israel retaliates agains...
KATHMANDU, April 19: Global oil and gold prices have surged after Israel initiated retaliation against Iran.
Apr 19, 2024
ECONOMY
Sajha Yatayat cancels CEO appointment process for lack of candidates
Sajha Yatayat cancels CEO appointment process for lack of ca...
KATHMANDU, April 19: Sajha Yatayat has canceled the process of appointing the chief executive officer (CEO) after no candidate was recommended by the recruitment committee.
Apr 19, 2024
SOCIETY
Govt padlocks Nepal Scouts’ property illegally occupied by NC lawmaker Dipak Khadka
Govt padlocks Nepal Scouts’ property illegally occupied by N...
KATHMANDU, April 19: The government has padlocked Nepal Scouts’ property, which has been illegally occupied for over five years by Nepali Congress Central Committee member and Member of Parliament Deepak Khadka.
Apr 19, 2024