WORLD
Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Russia for security talks
Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit Russia for security talks
BEIJING, Sept 19: China's top diplomat Wang Yi will begin a four-day visit to Russia for security talks on Monday, his foreign ministry said, the latest in a series of high-level visits and phone calls between the two sides.
Sep 19, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt’s capital expenditure marginally improves in the first two months of current FY
Govt’s capital expenditure marginally improves in the first...
KATHMANDU, Sept 19: The government spent Rs 87.66 billion under recurrent expenditure in the first two months of the current fiscal year, which was less by Rs 21.06 billion compared to the review period of the last fiscal year.
Sep 19, 2023
Editorial
Channelize remittances for sustainable economic growth
Channelize remittances for sustainable economic growth
Nepal has witnessed an unprecedented surge in remittances, a vital component of the country's economy, reaching a staggering Rs 116.02 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year. While the immediate economic benefits of this influx are undeniable, it is crucial to emphasize the imperative...
Sep 19, 2023
ECONOMY
Seven commercial banks increase interest rate on deposits, while eight others reduce the r...
Seven commercial banks increase interest rate on deposits, w...
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: A number of banks have raised their interest rates for the months of mid-September and mid-October despite the banks being reported to have sufficient loanable funds amid slow demand for loans.
Sep 18, 2023
ECONOMY
Govt is committed to promoting research, innovation and entrepreneurship: PM Dahal
Govt is committed to promoting research, innovation and entr...
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the government is committed to formulating and implementing long-term policies and programs on research, innovation and entrepreneurship, and on integrating the related national system.
Sep 18, 2023
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
How American marijuana is entering India via Nepal?
How American marijuana is entering India via Nepal?
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Despite the ban on the production and use of marijuana in South Asian countries such as Nepal and India, experts suggest that a significant portion of the global marijuana market is dominated by cannabis from this region and hashish derived from it. However, there have been surpr...
Sep 18, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse inclines slightly up by 4.26 percent, daily turnover plunges to Rs 870.44 million
Nepse inclines slightly up by 4.26 percent, daily turnover p...
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Monday increased marginally by 4.26 points to close at 1,969.18 points.
Sep 18, 2023
ECONOMY
Vistara Airlines to operate Kathmandu-Delhi-Hong Kong flights from November 1
Vistara Airlines to operate Kathmandu-Delhi-Hong Kong flight...
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Vistara, an Indian private investment airline company, is now going to fly Kathmandu-Delhi-Hong Kong two-way. Vistara has announced plans to start Kathmandu-Delhi-Hong Kong two-way flights from November 1.
Sep 18, 2023
SOCIETY
Nepal National Library starts issuing serial numbers to magazines and journals digitally
Nepal National Library starts issuing serial numbers to maga...
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: The Nepal National Library (NNL) has started providing the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) to magazines and journals of various publications through online medium.
Sep 18, 2023
POLITICS
Employees' associations express concerns over School Education Bill
Employees' associations express concerns over School Educati...
KATHMANDU, Sept 18: Employees' associations of the National Examinations Board have expressed their concerns that the school education bill that has landed in parliament for endorsement would affect the autonomy of the Board and the welfare of working employees.
Sep 18, 2023