ECONOMY
State-owned Rastriya Banijya Bank may join public share market soon
State-owned Rastriya Banijya Bank may join public share mark...
The Banking Sector Reform Recommendation Task Force, in its reform roadmap submitted to Nepal Rastra Bank on Tuesday, recommended that the government float initial public offerings of RBB.
Dec 26, 2025
WORLD
US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump
US launches 'powerful strikes' against Islamic State in Nige...
Trump said the US military carried out what he described as numerous precise strikes. Soon after, US Africa Command said the operation took place on Thursday in coordination with Nigerian forces in Sokoto state, according to the BBC.
Dec 26, 2025
POLITICS
NC leaders focus on Parliamentary Committee formation as General Convention clock ticks
NC leaders focus on Parliamentary Committee formation as Gen...
Party leaders raised the issue during a working committee meeting that began Wednesday, alongside deliberations on preparing the proportional representation list for the House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5.
Dec 26, 2025
WORLD
Pacific archipelago Palau agrees to take migrants from US
Pacific archipelago Palau agrees to take migrants from US
President Donald Trump, who campaigned on a promise to expel undocumented migrants, has accelerated deportations and cracked down on border crossings since returning to power this year.
Dec 26, 2025
POLITICS
NC leader Paudel announces candidacy for General Secretary
NC leader Paudel announces candidacy for General Secretary
He said that although he had competed for the General Secretary position in the party's 14th General Convention, he was not successful and formally announced that he will compete for the General Secretary position in the 15th General Convention.
Dec 26, 2025
WORLD
Syria to start replacing currency from Jan 1: central bank chief
Syria to start replacing currency from Jan 1: central bank c...
Improving the standing of the Syrian pound is among the greatest challenges for Syria's new authorities, who had said they would remove two zeros and print new banknotes after Assad was removed.
Dec 26, 2025
POLITICS
Govt working hard to conduct March 5 election successfully: PM Karki
Govt working hard to conduct March 5 election successfully:...
She stressed that the government has been working round the clock to maintain good governance.
Dec 26, 2025
WORLD
Indian forces kill Maoist rebel leader: police
Indian forces kill Maoist rebel leader: police
New Delhi has launched an all-out campaign against the insurgents and vowed to end the Maoist rebellion by March 2026.
Dec 26, 2025
POLITICS
Balen intensifies political engagement, hints at new moves ahead of HoR poll
Balen intensifies political engagement, hints at new moves a...
According to multiple sources, the talks have focused on whether Balen should form his own political party or align with the RSP. People close to both leaders earlier told Republica that discussions included the possibility of projecting Balen as a prime ministerial candidate.
Dec 26, 2025
OPINION
Voting as Nepal’s Anchor in Unstable Times
Voting as Nepal’s Anchor in Unstable Times
As the country heads toward the March polls, credible elections—backed by reforms, trust-building, and broad participation—remain essential to rebuilding public confidence and strengthening democratic institutions.
Dec 26, 2025