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Staff positions at central govt offices continue to rise despite calls for reduction

Even as various commissions, experts, and the Public Service Commission have repeatedly recommended reducing the number of staff positions at the federal level, most government bodies have continued expanding their employee quotas.
Jun 17, 2025
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CAAN tightens paragliding regulations after Fewa lake a...

Jun 12, 2025

Govt stands firm on ‘take-and-pay’ model despite pr...

Jun 10, 2025

Former Prez Bhandari challenges Oli’s grip on UML lea...

Jun 09, 2025

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ECONOMY, Republica Watch

German firms win Rs 7.5 billion passport printing contract

Two German companies have secured a combined government contract worth approximately Rs 7.5 billion for printing 6.4 million passports, according to the Department of Passports.
Jun 07, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch

Nepali honey facing market problem with  21 tonnes stuck in...

The Federation of Nepal Beekeepers (FNB) has stated that 21 tons of honey produced by Nepali farmers currently remains unsold. At the same time last year, 69 tons of honey had remained unsold. Back then, the beekeepers had taken their grievances directly to the then Minister for Agriculture and Live...
Jun 07, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

A Mother's Fight, A Daughter's Tragedy: The Heartbreaking Ta...

Rescued from slaughter while pregnant, buffalo Mayakumari became a symbol of maternal courage. She gave birth to Maicha, but both lives ended in heartbreak—Mayakumari from past wounds, and Maicha from ingesting plastic waste. Their story, shared by Sneha’s Care, is a powerful reminder of...
Jun 02, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

“If my son wasn't killed, where is he?” Father demands justi...

After the temporary bench of the High Court Janakpur in Birgunj ruled that no evidence proved the victims were burned alive, questions emerged about their whereabouts. Shri Narayan Singh, the 84-year-old father of Trilok Pratap, asked, "If no one burned them in a brick kiln after stuffing them into...
Jun 01, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Parliamentary panel proposes halt to new Nayab Subba recruit...

The State Affairs and Good Governance Committee of the House of Representatives passed the draft of the Federal Civil Service Act (FCSA) with a proposal to halt new recruitment for the position of Nayab Subba (non-gazetted second class officer) through the Public Service Commission.
May 26, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

TRC faces backlash over public call for sexual violence comp...

Survivors of sexual violence during Nepal's armed conflict and their advocates have criticized the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) for publicly calling on victims to file complaints. Newly appointed TRC officials made this call shortly after assuming office, urging victims -including survi...
May 26, 2025
SOCIETY, Health, Republica Watch

Nepal lacks male reproductive health specialists, putting me...

Reproductive health rights apply equally to both men and women. However, according to the Nepal Medical Council and public health experts, Nepal lacks even a single specialist doctor in male reproductive and sexual health.
May 26, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch

NRB reduces risk weight for loans against shares to 100 perc...

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has reduced the risk weight for share mortgage loans to 100 percent from 125 percent, showing flexibility towards loans to be issued against shares as collaterals.
May 26, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Governor Gamble: How a single appointment nearly cracked NC-...

The dust may have settled for now, but the governor appointment has left clear fault lines in the ruling alliance of NC and UML. Whether the cracks will widen—or heal—may depend on how long trust can hold in a partnership built on shifting sands.
May 20, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch

Tensions flare between ruling NC and UML as NRB governor app...

A routine cabinet meeting meant to finalize the appointment of the new Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor was quietly shelved on Monday, but the silence spoke volumes. Behind the delay lies a growing rift between the ruling coalition partners — the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML — th...
May 19, 2025