POLITICS
Chitwan District Court orders release of Lamichhane on Rs 5.4 million bail
Chitwan District Court orders release of Lamichhane on Rs 5....
The Chitwan District Court has ordered the release of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane on bail of Rs 5.4 million in connection with the Chitwan-based Sahara Cooperative fraud case. The court issued the order after recording the statements of the accused and concluding the pre-...
Feb 07, 2025
POLITICS
Govt withholds ordinances in parliament due to lack of majority
Govt withholds ordinances in parliament due to lack of major...
The government has withheld its plan to introduce the six ordinances introduced earlier in parliament after the Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N) did not commit its support to the government.
Feb 07, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
From Struggle to Hope: How IVF is enabling parenthood for hundreds of couples in Nepal
From Struggle to Hope: How IVF is enabling parenthood for hu...
Fertility struggles are deeply personal and often painful for many couples, particularly in societies where parenthood is seen as a vital part of one's identity. For Slesha and Niranjan, a couple living in the US, the dream of becoming parents seemed out of reach after years of unsuccessful attempts...
Feb 06, 2025
POLITICS
Parliamentary committee directs forest ministry to sterilize monkeys
Parliamentary committee directs forest ministry to sterilize...
Stating that there are three types of monkeys in Nepal - rhesus macaque, Assamese monkey and Hanuman langur, Veterinarian Thakur said that around Rs 50 million would be required to manage sterilization in Nepal.
Feb 06, 2025
ECONOMY
Shortage of skilled workers threatens Bhojpure Khukuri industry
Shortage of skilled workers threatens Bhojpure Khukuri indus...
The khukuri industry is facing existential challenges in recent times owing to lack of artisans and raw materials.
Feb 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Intangible cultural heritage being enlisted for first time in Nepal
Intangible cultural heritage being enlisted for first time i...
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation started activities for enlisting such cultural heritages by issuing the procedure. Similarly, a process has been forwarded to make act as there is no any act related to intangible cultural heritages.
Feb 06, 2025
BLOG
Depression: Is It Not a Concern?
Depression: Is It Not a Concern?
Depression and suicide among youth are silent crises, often going unnoticed until it is too late. Many young people struggle with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and isolation, hiding their pain behind smiles.
Feb 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Duke of Edinburgh presents gold awards to young Nepalis
Duke of Edinburgh presents gold awards to young Nepalis
The Duke of Edinburgh met participants of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Kathmandu, highlighting its impact on Nepalese youth.
Feb 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Study shows rising levels of microplastics in the human brain
Study shows rising levels of microplastics in the human brai...
Similarly, higher levels of microplastic particles have been found in the brains of people with dementia. Research has shown that brain samples from dementia patients contain six times more microplastics than those from other individuals.
Feb 06, 2025
SOCIETY
Nagdhunga Tunnel faces uncertainty due to lack of operation plan
Nagdhunga Tunnel faces uncertainty due to lack of operation...
All work on this project is expected to be completed within the next nine months. The project deadline is October 2025. According to representatives of the Nagdhunga Tunnel Project, the contractor company is working to hand over the tunnel within the specified timeframe.
Feb 06, 2025