WORLD
US attacks Houthi targets in Yemen
US attacks Houthi targets in Yemen
United States President Donald Trump has announced a series of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in the most significant military action of his second term to date, Al Jazeera reported.
Mar 16, 2025
Market
US dollar exchanges at Rs 139.50, euro at Rs 152.03
US dollar exchanges at Rs 139.50, euro at Rs 152.03
Nepal Rastra Bank has announced the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs 138.90, while the selling rate stands at Rs 139.50.
Mar 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Storms likely in five provinces as authorities urge caution
Storms likely in five provinces as authorities urge caution
A western low-pressure system and local winds are partially influencing Nepal's weather, with authorities urging people in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces to take precautions, as storms could disrupt daily life and road and air transport.
Mar 16, 2025
Editorial
A Misguided Move
A Misguided Move
The government's ongoing preparation to institutionalize lifelong state benefits to former VVIPs—ranging from presidents, vice presidents, prime ministers, to chief justices and parliament speakers—has triggered a public outrage across the country.
Mar 16, 2025
SPORTS
Arjun Rai wins fifth edition of Manjushree Trail Race
Arjun Rai wins fifth edition of Manjushree Trail Race
Arjun Kulung Rai of Nepal on Saturday emerged as the champion of the fifth edition of the Manjushree Trail Race (MTR), one of Nepal’s most renowned long-distance racing events on the outskirts of Kathmandu.
Mar 16, 2025
Interview
We are not here to end democracy; we stand in favor of a fully democratic system: RPP Chai...
We are not here to end democracy; we stand in favor of a ful...
The establishment of the monarchy alone will not fix everything, we must also change our electoral system, as it is a source of corruption.
The current president is also envisioned as a constitutional guardian and impartial institution. However, when the candidate is chosen based on party recommend...
Mar 16, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Tourist season kicks off: Tourism entrepreneurs report improved business compared to previ...
Tourist season kicks off: Tourism entrepreneurs report impro...
Tourism entrepreneurs have reported a noticeable improvement in the tourism sector, which had faced challenges during the last season (September-November). They view the period from March to June as the peak season for foreign tourists visiting Nepal. This time is particularly highlighted for attrac...
Mar 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt prioritizes delisting Nepal from FATF’s grey list
Govt prioritizes delisting Nepal from FATF’s grey list
The government has ramped up efforts to align its policies and programs to delist Nepal from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) within mid-February 2026.
Mar 16, 2025
Business & Economy
Petrol price cut by Rs 5 per liter, diesel and kerosene by Rs 4 per liter
Petrol price cut by Rs 5 per liter, diesel and kerosene by R...
As per the revised rates, the price of petrol has been slashed by Rs 5 per liter, while diesel and kerosene prices have been lowered by Rs 4 per liter.
Mar 15, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
BRI or Bust? Chinese Professor urges Nepal to choose growth over stagnation
BRI or Bust? Chinese Professor urges Nepal to choose growth...
Prof. Yunsong Huang of Sichuan University argues that Nepal should seize the BRI as an opportunity for economic growth and diversification, enabling the country to break free from political instability and geopolitical influences.
Mar 15, 2025