ECONOMY
Private sector concerned over inaction in Sept 9 arson case: FNCCI President Dhakal
Private sector concerned over inaction in Sept 9 arson case:...
Speaking at an all-party dialogue organised by the FNCCI with Prime Minister Sushila Karki and leaders of major political parties, Dhakal demanded prompt action against those responsible for the incidents. He said elections are a means of institutionalising democracy and commended the Government of...
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
Mayor Balen's Chief Personal Secretary Bhoop Dev Shah to contest from Achham-2
Mayor Balen's Chief Personal Secretary Bhoop Dev Shah to con...
Speaking briefly to Republica over the phone, Shah confirmed that he will contest the election scheduled for March 5 under the election symbol of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)—the bell.
Dec 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Travel on Daunne section of Narayanghat–Butwal road remains difficult
Travel on Daunne section of Narayanghat–Butwal road remains...
Superintendent of Police Yubraj Khadka of the District Police Office, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East), said vehicles began skidding in the Khursanikhola area of Daunne on Monday morning, making it difficult for them to negotiate the uphill section.
Dec 31, 2025
ECONOMY
163 companies gain as NEPSE inclines 10.87 points
163 companies gain as NEPSE inclines 10.87 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday rose 10.87 points to close at 2,633.76 points.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
Madhesh CM Yadav inducts six more ministers in his cabinet
Madhesh CM Yadav inducts six more ministers in his cabinet
Madhesh Province Chief Minister Krishna Yadav has given full shape to the provincial government by expanding the cabinet for the third time.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
RPP and RPP Nepal announce party unification
RPP and RPP Nepal announce party unification
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal (RPP Nepal) have officially announced party unification.
Dec 31, 2025
WORLD
Japanese women MPs want more seats, the porcelain kind
Japanese women MPs want more seats, the porcelain kind
Although the number of women politicians rose at the last election -- and despite Takaichi becoming the first female prime minister in October -- Japanese politics remains massively male-dominated.
Dec 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal aims for Rs 300 billion in IT exports as NRB opens doors for overseas investment
Nepal aims for Rs 300 billion in IT exports as NRB opens doo...
Nepal has set an ambitious target of Rs 300 billion in annual IT exports as the central bank eases rules to spur overseas investment and global expansion.
Dec 31, 2025
WORLD
Trump issues vetoes for first time in his second term
Trump issues vetoes for first time in his second term
Trump vetoed the bipartisan-backed bills on Monday, the White House announced on social media. Both the Senate and the House would need to pass the bills again by a two-thirds majority to override the president.
Dec 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Mushroom trade hits Rs 20 billion, but transport bottleneck persists
Mushroom trade hits Rs 20 billion, but transport bottleneck...
Despite achieving self-sufficiency in mushroom production, farmers claim that the industry continues to struggle with transportation issues for raw materials and policy ambiguities.
Dec 31, 2025