POLITICS, Republica Watch
Monarchy resurgence? Former King Gyanendra’s show of strength sparks debate in Nepal
Monarchy resurgence? Former King Gyanendra’s show of strengt...
Kathmandu witnessed a significant demonstration of royalist support on Sunday as thousands of former King Gyanendra Shah’s followers gathered to welcome him back from Pokhara. The large-scale demonstration, which began at Tribhuvan International Airport—a highly sensitive area—and...
Mar 11, 2025
WORLD
USAID faces major cuts as 83% of programs cancelled, remaining shifts to State Dept
USAID faces major cuts as 83% of programs cancelled, remaini...
In a sweeping overhaul of U.S. foreign aid programs, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that 83% of USAID programs are being terminated following a six-week review conducted by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk.
Mar 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt declares 2025-35 as Internal Employment Promotion Decade
Govt declares 2025-35 as Internal Employment Promotion Decad...
The government of Nepal has signed a memorandum of understanding with 10 different private sector umbrella organizations to create jobs and provide training to young people.
Mar 10, 2025
SOCIETY
KDAO imposes two-month ban on protests and gatherings in various areas of Kathmandu
KDAO imposes two-month ban on protests and gatherings in var...
KDAO issued a prohibition order in areas around the President's Office, Sheetal Niwas in Maharajgunj, Lainchaur, Singha Durbar, Baluwatar, and the Parliament Building in New Baneshwor
Mar 10, 2025
WORLD
Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to 'win' US trade war
Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to 'win' US trade war
"So the Americans, they should make no mistake, in trade as in hockey, Canada will win," he said.
Mar 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Pro-Mukumlung Committee announces third phase of movement
Pro-Mukumlung Committee announces third phase of movement
The Mukkumlung Tansep Chumpho and the Mukkumlung Conservation Inter-Party Struggle Committee have jointly announced the programs for the third phase of their movement.
Mar 10, 2025
ECONOMY
All-party meeting reaches 7-point agreement on Upper Tamor Project operations
All-party meeting reaches 7-point agreement on Upper Tamor P...
According to a statement issued by Ward Chairman Rajan Limbu, the responsibility of protecting the drinking water sources in the project-affected areas has been given to the hydropower project. In the event that the source of drinking water needs to be protected, the hydropower project will take res...
Mar 10, 2025
WORLD, ECONOMY
Chinese shoppers shrug off tariffs on US pantry staples
Chinese shoppers shrug off tariffs on US pantry staples
Vendors in a downtown market said they weren't worried about sales despite the potential for higher prices at the check-out.
Mar 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Five AIGs and three DIGs to retire alongside IGP Kunwar
Five AIGs and three DIGs to retire alongside IGP Kunwar
Similarly, DIGs Ganesh Chand, Bhola Bahadur Rawal and Dhruba Bahadur Raut, the chief of the Sudurpaschim Province Police, are also retiring on the same date.
Mar 10, 2025
Market
NEPSE plunges 20.68 points; daily turnover slides to Rs 8.37 billion
NEPSE plunges 20.68 points; daily turnover slides to Rs 8.37...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday declined 20.68 points to close at 2,751.42 points.
Mar 10, 2025