ECONOMY
NAC's domestic flights come to a halt
NAC's domestic flights come to a halt
The entire domestic flight service of national flag carrier Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has come to a standstill due to the lack of aircrafts.
Dec 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Five Nepalis rescued from Thailand
Five Nepalis rescued from Thailand
The Nepali Embassy in Thailand has rescued five Nepalis, four men and a woman, from Myawaddy of Myanmar.
Dec 25, 2024
SOCIETY
84,226 Nepalis received foreign employment permits last month
84,226 Nepalis received foreign employment permits last mont...
The Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) issued work permits to 84,226 people in the Nepali month of Mangshir (mid-November to mid-December) this year.
Dec 25, 2024
SOCIETY
Christmas being observed today, Govt announces public holiday
Christmas being observed today, Govt announces public holida...
In remembrance of the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity, people from the Christian community are celebrating Christmas today.
Dec 25, 2024
Editorial
Preserve Sanctity of Presidency
Preserve Sanctity of Presidency
Nepal's political grapevine has come alive lately with speculation that the former President and Vice President would return to active politics by rejoining their previous parties, trivializing their esteemed offices highly respected for their dignity, impartiality and unifying capability.
Dec 25, 2024
OPINION
Constitutional Provisions and the Status of Dalits
Constitutional Provisions and the Status of Dalits
Despite these constitutional provisions, Dalit participation in state organs, particularly the executive and legislative branches, remains alarmingly low. According to Article 76 (9), ministers must be appointed from among the members of the Federal Parliament based on the principle of inclusion.
Dec 25, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Nepal's evolving religious tapestry: Buddhist parents, Hindu in-laws and a Christian son
Nepal's evolving religious tapestry: Buddhist parents, Hindu...
In Nepal, the number of Christians, which was 100,000 in 2001, increased to over 550,000 in the 2021 census. However, Christians claim the number is actually more than 2 million.
Dec 25, 2024
ECONOMY
Private sector's role sought in power sector development
Private sector's role sought in power sector development
During discussions held by the Parliamentary Infrastructure Development Committee with those who have sought amendments to the Power Bill 2080 BS, the participants stressed that the Bill should be prepared in a way so that the private sector's involvement in development of the electricity sector cou...
Dec 25, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt prepares roadmap to fund production of 28,500 MW of electricity in next decade
Govt prepares roadmap to fund production of 28,500 MW of ele...
The government, in a bid to expedite its ambitious plan to generate 28,500 MW of electricity in the next one decade, has prepared an ‘Energy Development Roadmap and Working Guideline.’
Dec 25, 2024
ECONOMY
Contractor to pay Rs 88,000 daily penalty starting today due to delay in Gwarko flyover co...
Contractor to pay Rs 88,000 daily penalty starting today due...
If the company can finish the work within three months, it will need to pay a fine of Rs 8 million to the government. Otherwise, the amount will increase.
Dec 24, 2024