WORLD
'Shivering from cold and fear': winter rains batter displaced Gazans
'Shivering from cold and fear': winter rains batter displace...
The winter rains have made an already precarious life worse for people like Sharafi, who is among the hundreds of thousands in the Palestinian territory displaced by the war, many of whom now survive on aid provided by humanitarian organisations.
Dec 29, 2025
Editorial
Tests of Nepal’s Democratic Resolve
Tests of Nepal’s Democratic Resolve
Finally, all concerned must build a trustworthy, conducive climate for the election to make the historic March vote a grand success, ensuring a new parliament and a new government will be set up through a fresh, legitimate mandate from the people.
Dec 29, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
JSP Nepal, LSP agree to unite as Rabi-Balen alliance signals wider realignments ahead of H...
JSP Nepal, LSP agree to unite as Rabi-Balen alliance signals...
JSP Nepal and LSP have agreed to unite to safeguard federalism and identity politics ahead of the March 2026 HoR elections, as wider political realignments intensify with the Rabi Lamichhane–Balen Shah electoral alliance.
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Well-equipped hotels rapidly increasing in Nepal
Well-equipped hotels rapidly increasing in Nepal
Investors have increased their investment in hotels, targeting both domestic and international tourists. According to Liladhar Awasthi, information officer at the Department of Tourism, the country’s tourism potential is the main driver for investment. He said that government prioritization of...
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Non-life insurance firms see growth, collect Rs 19.58 billion in five months
Non-life insurance firms see growth, collect Rs 19.58 billio...
The number of active insurance policies also rose by 5.95 percent, from 1.27 million last year to 1.34 million this year. Most companies, except for Rastriya Beema Company and Oriental Insurance, reported growth, with Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance collecting the highest premium of Rs 2.21 billion.
Dec 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Ridge Line Energy opens IPO, first phase for local and migrant workers
Ridge Line Energy opens IPO, first phase for local and migra...
For the local residents, the company has allocated Rs 118.5 million worth of 11,85,000 ordinary shares at a face value of Rs 100 each. Eligible applicants include residents of Ajikot Rural Municipality in Gorkha and wards 1, 2, 3 of Dudhpokhari Rural Municipality and wards 4, 5, 6 of Dorddi Rural Mu...
Dec 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Film Development Board urges caution amid rising artist impersonation frauds
Film Development Board urges caution amid rising artist impe...
In recent days, several actors have reported that scammers are impersonating them on social media and asking friends, relatives, and fans for money. Actor Anmol KC on Friday shared screenshots showing messages sent from a fake number using his name and photo, requesting money. He urged people not to...
Dec 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Only two key campaigners allowed to use helicopters under election code of conduct
Only two key campaigners allowed to use helicopters under el...
The code includes clear provisions on the type and number of vehicles political parties and candidates are allowed to use during election campaigning.
Dec 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Schools in Mahottari shut down due to severe cold
Schools in Mahottari shut down due to severe cold
Currently, a holiday of two to three days has been announced, which will be subtracted from the annual vacation days.
Dec 28, 2025
SOCIETY
MoFAGA transfers 30 undersecretaries, dozen local chiefs reassigned
MoFAGA transfers 30 undersecretaries, dozen local chiefs rea...
Under the decision, Mahendra Kumar Sapkota from the Ministry of Defence and Upendra Raj Paudyal from the Ministry of Labour have been transferred to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Likewise, Krishna Kumari Gauli Tiwari, Rajeshwori Khatri Sapkota, and Manoj Kumar Shaini have been posted to the Ministry...
Dec 28, 2025