ECONOMY
Forex update: US dollar remains stable
Forex update: US dollar remains stable
The US dollar continues to remain stable in the Nepali market, with the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) setting Saturday’s buying rate at Rs 139.96 and the selling rate at Rs 140.56.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
28 gates of Koshi Barrage opened following rise in water level
28 gates of Koshi Barrage opened following rise in water lev...
Continuous rainfall over the past few days has led to a significant rise in the water level of the Saptakoshi River. With this development, 28 out of 56 sluice gates at the Koshi Barrage have been opened.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rain likely at one or two places in Koshi, Gandaki today
Heavy rain likely at one or two places in Koshi, Gandaki tod...
A monsoon trough is presently located near its average position.
Aug 10, 2025
POLITICS
NC issues whip to vote for Chief Minister Baniya
NC issues whip to vote for Chief Minister Baniya
The Nepali Congress (NC) Bagmati Province Parliamentary Party, chaired by party leader and Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya, held a meeting in Kathmandu on Saturday and made several decisions.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Gaijatra festival being observed today
Gaijatra festival being observed today
The eight-day festival typically begins on the first day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadra (Bhadra Krishna Pratipada). It concludes on Ashtami, according to the lunar calendar. Gaijatra is dedicated to commemorating those who have passed away within the year.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Police negligence blamed for Kailali prison clash killing one, injuring 47
Police negligence blamed for Kailali prison clash killing on...
One group launched a sudden and vicious attack on another group of prisoners while they were sleeping, leading to a bloody scene inside the prison. The incident highlights grave lapses by the security agencies. A scuffle had already taken place among prisoners the previous day, injuring five inmates...
Aug 10, 2025
Editorial
Alarming Debt Burden
Alarming Debt Burden
Nepal’s growing debt burden demands productive investment and fiscal discipline
Aug 10, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Life insurance business expands by 16.05 pc, non-life insurers settle for 6.77 pc rise
Life insurance business expands by 16.05 pc, non-life insure...
Nepal Life Insurance, which collected Rs 48.03 billion in premium, stood at the topmost position among the individual life insurers. The amount was 17.59 percent more than the amount collected in the previous fiscal year when it stood at Rs 40.85 billion.
Aug 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Seminar highlights education’s vital role in Nepal’s economic growth
Seminar highlights education’s vital role in Nepal’s economi...
A one-day international seminar titled “Investing in Minds: Education for Sustainable Economic Development in Nepal” was held in the capital on Friday, spotlighting education as a key driver for Nepal’s long-term economic prosperity.
Aug 09, 2025
Market
Gold price hits record high at Rs 199,400 per tola with a rise of Rs 2,900 in a week
Gold price hits record high at Rs 199,400 per tola with a ri...
The price of gold in the domestic market of Nepal reached a historic high at almost Rs 200,000 per tola (11.6638 grams) on Friday, mainly due to the weakening price of Nepali currency against the US dollar.
Aug 09, 2025