SOCIETY
Maldhunga–Beni road upgradation completed
Maldhunga–Beni road upgradation completed
In March 2021, Apex–Khadka–Krishna JV signed a contract worth Rs 528.6 million to upgrade and blacktop the 13-kilometer road section from Maldhunga in Kushma Municipality–1 of Parbat through wards 8, 7, 4, and 3 of Jaljala Rural Municipality to Beni, the district headquarters of My...
Feb 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Tourist numbers decline in Sauraha during peak season
Tourist numbers decline in Sauraha during peak season
Om Prakash Pandey, president of the Regional Hotel Association (RHA) Chitwan, said that February, March, and April are the main tourist season for Sauraha. He stated that while around 80 percent of hotel rooms used to be occupied during this period last year, this year less than 50 percent of rooms...
Feb 20, 2026
POLITICS
UML calls attention to flag burning incident
UML calls attention to flag burning incident
The UML's Central Publicity coordinator Min Bahadur Shahi issued a statement today stating that the sloganeering with abusive words against the party Chairman KP Sharma Oli and the style adopted by the RSP workers in the UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel's hometown are criminal acts against the...
Feb 20, 2026
POLITICS
District Deputy Secretary and Organization Chief Pawan Chaudhary quits RSP
District Deputy Secretary and Organization Chief Pawan Chaud...
Chaudhary stated that he joined the party on July 22, 2022, and had selflessly dedicated his ability, skill, and time to it. He said he was motivated to be active in RSP by the slogans, “Youth must come into politics” and “Select the knowledgeable.”
Feb 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Kathmandu's air pollution level declining
Kathmandu's air pollution level declining
Last Tuesday, the AQI of the valley had reached 191 at 1.0pm, whereas on Wednesday at the same time it had fallen to 114.
Feb 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Two substations in Gulmi mark ‘historic achievement’ in power transmission
Two substations in Gulmi mark ‘historic achievement’ in powe...
The substations, completed and brought into operation at Unaichaur and Paudi Amarai in the district, are being regarded as a historic achievement in the energy sector for Gulmi.
Feb 20, 2026
WORLD
Florida airport to be renamed after US President Donald Trump
Florida airport to be renamed after US President Donald Trum...
Trump, a real estate mogul who has plastered his name on buildings around the world, has sought to leave his mark on the country in an unprecedented image and building campaign.
Feb 20, 2026
SOCIETY
15 injured in microbus accident in Fishling
15 injured in microbus accident in Fishling
The injured have been rescued and sent to a hospital for treatment.
Feb 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Three Indian nationals arrested at TIA with over 11 kg of marijuana
Three Indian nationals arrested at TIA with over 11 kg of ma...
Three Indian nationals have been arrested from the arrival tunnel gate of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) with approximately 11.270 kilograms of illegal marijuana.
Feb 20, 2026
POLITICS
‘Elect honest leaders to set the country on right path,’ says Mahabir Pun
‘Elect honest leaders to set the country on right path,’ say...
“When asking for votes, I urge voters to choose candidates who are honest and committed to real work,” Pun told Republica. “I am listening to the people to understand their actual needs rather than making flashy promises.”
Feb 20, 2026