SOCIETY
34th Anniversary of CIAA being celebrated today
34th Anniversary of CIAA being celebrated today
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has entered its 34th year today as it continues its mission to control corruption. The CIAA is celebrating its 34th anniversary at its Tangal office with various programs promoting good governance.
Feb 10, 2025
Editorial
Is a second stock exchange in Nepal a misstep?
Is a second stock exchange in Nepal a misstep?
The government’s effort to establish a second stock exchange in Nepal while neglecting the much-needed restructuring and reform of the existing Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is an illogical move.
Feb 10, 2025
OPINION
Nepal’s Debt Crisis and Corruption
Nepal’s Debt Crisis and Corruption
The cases of bribery, nepotism, and embezzlement that continue to plague Nepal are classic hallmarks of a kleptocracy.
Feb 10, 2025
ECONOMY
NOC mulls reintroducing differentiated LPG pricing planned a decade ago
NOC mulls reintroducing differentiated LPG pricing planned a...
Nepal Oil Corporation is considering selling cooking gas at differentiated price for household users and commercial users, citing to lessen the financial burden that it has been facing from the business of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Feb 10, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Pathibhara cable car debacle: Development, private interest and indigenous rights
Pathibhara cable car debacle: Development, private interest...
Over the past few months, a number of protests, strikes and clashes have erupted in eastern Nepal with one issue at the center: the construction of a cable car in the Pathibhara temple area.
Feb 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Avia Club plans to offer Everest region tour via ultralight aircraft
Avia Club plans to offer Everest region tour via ultralight...
Avia Club conducted a test flight from Janakpur Airport a few days ago to fly to the Everest region. She said that it will take an hour to fly from Janakpur to the Everest region and the same time to return.
Feb 09, 2025
SOCIETY
Pathibhara Cable Car Dispute: Agitating parties call for strike as cable car talks fail
Pathibhara Cable Car Dispute: Agitating parties call for str...
Nine members of the negotiation team, formed by the Mukumlung Conservation Struggle Committee and the No Cable Car movement, took part in the talks with the government team.
Feb 09, 2025
POLITICS
CIAA files second corruption case against Nagarjun Mayor Basnet
CIAA files second corruption case against Nagarjun Mayor Bas...
The CIAA filed the case against him in the Special Court on Sunday, stating that he embezzled a total of Rs 86.9 million.
Feb 09, 2025
POLITICS
Bill proposes setting term of AIG at Police Hospital for 2 years
Bill proposes setting term of AIG at Police Hospital for 2 y...
The bill aimed at amending and integrating the laws related to Nepal Police proposes setting the term of the AIG (Additional Inspector General) at Nepal Police Hospital to two years.
Feb 09, 2025
WORLD
Swiss vote rejects placing ecology at heart of constitution
Swiss vote rejects placing ecology at heart of constitution
Swiss voters on Sunday firmly rejected a referendum proposal made by ecologists to enshrine respect for the planet's natural resources into the constitution.
Feb 09, 2025