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UAE positive about investing in Nepal’s startup sector

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Prospects for attracting investment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) into Nepal’s startup and industrial sectors are gaining momentum, with the two sides discussing ways to pr...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com12m ago

Govt forms task force to reduce gap between farmgate and consumer prices

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: The government has formed a task force to study ways to reduce the wide price gap between farmers and consumers and improve the agricultural supply chain.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com27m ago

NEPSE adds 8.81 points as daily turnover inclines to Rs 3.72 billion

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday increased 8.81 points to close at 2,651.21 points, marking a third day nominal rise in the market index.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com1h ago

Deuba returns ‘not as a leader, but as a lifelong citizen’

KATHMANDU, Aug. 13: Former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) former president Sher Bahadur Deuba has said he returned to Nepal not as a political leader, but as a lifelong citizen of the coun...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com2h ago

Colombia enters 'final phase' of quake search as toll hits 265

PEREIRA, Aug 13: Rescuers in Colombia were making last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early Thursday, as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its end.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com2h ago

13,200 vials of anti-snake venom expected this week

KATHMANDU, Aug. 12: Nepal is set to receive 13,200 vials of anti-snake venom (ASV) this week as the government moves to ensure uninterrupted treatment amid concerns over a shortage of the lifesavin...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com3h ago

Deuba returns after six months, rival faction rolls out traditional welcome

KATHMANDU, Aug. 13: Former Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba returned to Nepal on Thursday after six months abroad for medical treatment, receiving a grand welcome from leaders and ...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com3h ago

Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands

MOSCOW, Aug 13: President Vladimir Putin visited Thursday Russia's far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time, prompting a "strong" protest by Japan which also claims the territory.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com4h ago

Five unidentified bodies found in Pyuthan, feared swept down from landslide-hit Rolpa

PYUTHAN, Aug. 13: Five unidentified bodies have been found along the banks of the Madi and Lungri River at different locations in Swargadwari Municipality, Pyuthan, with police and local residents ...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com4h ago

Sudurpaschim CM Shah to seek vote of confidence

SUDURPASCHIM, Aug. 13: Sudurpaschim Province Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah is seeking a vote of confidence from the provincial assembly today.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com4h ago

Rolpa landslide death toll reaches three

ROLPA, Aug. 13: The body of one of 10 people who went missing after being buried in a landslide at Kotalbara of Thabang Rural Municipality-5, Rolpa, on Wednesday night has been recovered.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com4h ago

Gold price falls while silver rises in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Aug. 13: The price of gold fell by Rs 500 per tola in the Nepali market on Thursday, while the price of silver increased by Rs 5 per tola.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com5h ago

Zambia votes with president's economic record on the line

LUSAKA, Aug 13: Zambia went to the polls Thursday with economic hardship testing President Hakainde Hichilema's record as he seeks a second term to govern the copper-rich nation.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com5h ago

Deuba to return today, rival faction prepares musical welcome

KATHMANDU, Aug. 13: Former Prime Minister and former president of the Nepali Congress (NC) Sher Bahadur Deuba is set to return to Nepal today (Thursday) after spending six months abroad for medical...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com5h ago

Police manhandle journalists protesting arrest of journalist Kishor Shrestha

KATHMANDU, Aug. 13: Police on Thursday intervened in a peaceful sit-in staged by journalists outside the District Police Range in Bhadra Kali, Kathmandu, protesting the arrest of journalist Kishor ...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com6h ago

55/30 provision in Civil Service Bill gets Finance Ministry’s nod

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: The long-delayed Federal Civil Service Bill is finally moving toward conclusion with the 55/30 provision. The Ministry of Finance has again endorsed the provision, which would re...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com6h ago

‘Black Gold’ lifts farmers’ economic fortunes

ITAHARI, Aug 13: In Taplejung, cardamom has become more than a traditional cash crop. Farmers are increasingly turning it into a commercial enterprise, investing heavily in plantations and expectin...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com7h ago

World youth unemployment rate rose last year: UN

GENEVA, Aug 13: Global youth unemployment rose last year, the United Nations said Tuesday, with some of the steepest increases seen in high-income countries as artificial intelligence begins to cha...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com7h ago

Police raid Jan Aastha office

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Police raided the office of Jan Aastha Weekly on Thursday morning, a day after the arrest of its chairman and editor, Kishor Shrestha.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com8h ago

Why the Middle East war still convulses the oil market

WASHINGTON, Aug 13: After more than five months of conflict, oil markets continue to surge and tumble over the latest developments in the US-Iran clash, including President Donald Trump's shifting ...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com8h ago

Rain likely in several parts of Nepal

KATHMANDU, Aug. 13: The monsoon remains active across the country, with the monsoon trough currently around its average position, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com9h ago

IGP Karki demands respect for police institution

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki has urged members of public bodies, including parliament, to maintain decorum and civility during official deliberations, expressing...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com9h ago

Two killed, two injured as landslide buries house, shed

ROLPA, Aug. 13: Two people died, and two others were injured after a landslide triggered by incessant rainfall buried a house and a cattle shed in Botlabara, Thabang Rural Municipality-5, Rolpa.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com9h ago

Charting Nepal’s Course in the New Space Economy

For generations, Nepal has been known to the world for Mount Everest, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, and natural beauty. As the world enters a new era of technological transformation, another front...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com10h ago

India and Africa: A Partnership Beyond Geopolitics

India and Africa have a historic and umbilical relationship. It makes for a good talking point during speeches, but it will need an objective assessment of the extent and depth of our engagement to...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com10h ago

Another week another promise as LPG shortage grips households

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: As the shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) deepens, Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has once again made a promise to ease the supply of cooking gas within a week.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com10h ago

Trump's secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion

WASHINGTON, Aug 13: Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that he secretly switched planes because of a threat to his life, after the Washington Post revealed the US president was smuggled out of Air Forc...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com11h ago

A New Blueprint for Farming

The government introduced the National Agriculture Policy 2083 BS last week, replacing the 22-year-old National Agriculture Policy 2061 BS. Designed to make the agrarian sector modern, commercial, ...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com19h ago

Journalist Kishor Shrestha arrested

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Journalist Kishor Shrestha has been arrested.

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com19h ago

Govt prioritizes climate justice, mountain agenda for COP 31

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The government has intensified preparations to highlight climate justice and mountain issues at the upcoming UN climate conference, COP 31, scheduled to be held in Turkey from No...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com20h ago

Govt forms mechanism to monitor national pride projects

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The Department of Water Resources and Irrigation (DoWRI) has introduced a special monitoring mechanism to track the physical and financial progress of national pride projects and...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com20h ago

SEBON unveils primary capital market reform policy

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has approved and implemented the Primary Capital Market Reform Policy, 2026, aiming to transform the country’s primary capital market into a...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com20h ago

Youth leadership alone will not fulfil people’s dreams: Rabi Lamichhane

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has said that the increased presence of young people in Parliament is historic, but simply bringing young leaders to power wi...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com21h ago

Scope of digital economy expanding beyond fintech and payments: Experts

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The scope of Nepal’s digital economy is expanding rapidly, moving beyond financial technology and digital payments into new areas such as content creation, the gig economy, and a...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com21h ago

Social harmony disturbed due to misinformation and disinformation: IGP Karki

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Inspector General of Nepal Police Dan Bahadur Karki has said that the police organization is strategically mobilized to maintain peace and order in the country and control crimin...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com21h ago

Special Court grants relief to Deepak Bhatta in money laundering case, but jail time continues

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The Special Court has ordered the unconditional release of businessman Deepak Bhatta in a supplementary money laundering case involving CPN-UML Vice Chairman and former Finance M...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com22h ago

Govt offices to adopt uniform application forms

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: The government is preparing to introduce a uniform format for applications used to obtain services from government offices across the country, aiming to simplify service delivery...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com22h ago

RSP chief warns of another ‘September 8’ Gen Z protests if party fails to deliver

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has warned that another “September 8” could emerge if the party fails to deliver results and live up to the responsibilities ...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com23h ago

Govt to introduce online tracking system for effective cooking gas supply

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Gauri Kumari, has shared that an online tracking system is going to be introduced to make cooking gas supply situation, details and ...

myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com23h ago

Rs 556 billion flows out as nearly 550,000 Nepalis head abroad for studies in six years

KATHMANDU, Aug 12: For hundreds of thousands of Nepali youths, going abroad for higher education has become more than an academic choice. It has increasingly become a pathway to employment, financi...