SOCIETY
Two arrested for assaulting police officers
Two arrested for assaulting police officers
Police arrested two individuals for misbehaving with officers on regular patrol. The incident took place on February 7 in Thamel, Kathmandu Metropolitan City-26, when the suspects assaulted the police as they attempted to resolve a situation.
Feb 10, 2025
Market
US dollar stable, others fluctuate
US dollar stable, others fluctuate
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for Monday, as per which the buying rate for one US dollar stands at Rs 139.59, while the selling rate is Rs 140.19. Similarly, the buying rate for one euro is Rs 144.16, and the selling rate is Rs 144.78.
Feb 10, 2025
SOCIETY
International Pulses Day and Arabian Leopard Day today
International Pulses Day and Arabian Leopard Day today
Today marks both International Pulses Day and Arabian Leopard Day. People worldwide consume pulses as a major source of nutrition. The United Nations launched International Pulses Day in 2018 to boost legume production, support sustainable agriculture, and improve nutrition for vulnerable communitie...
Feb 10, 2025
SPORTS
FA Cup stunner: Liverpool is knocked out by second-tier Plymouth in fourth round
FA Cup stunner: Liverpool is knocked out by second-tier Plym...
Premier League leader Liverpool was knocked out of the FA Cup by second-tier struggler Plymouth after losing 1-0 in a stunning fourth-round upset on Sunday.
Feb 10, 2025
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