SOCIETY
Five ambassadors to Nepal present their letter of credence
Five ambassadors to Nepal present their letter of credence
Resident ambassadors presenting their credentials are Australian Ambassador to Nepal Simon George Ernst, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nepal, Fahd Mohammad Ajmi Mnikhr and Ambassador of China, Zhang Maoming.
Feb 25, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB relaxes working capital loan rules through mid-term monetary policy review
NRB relaxes working capital loan rules through mid-term mone...
Unveiling the mid-term review of the Monetary Policy for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 on Tuesday, the central bank announced the revised provision amid persistent demands from the private sector to ease restrictions on working capital loans.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
There is no security threat, election will be held in peaceful environment: Home Minister...
There is no security threat, election will be held in peacef...
“In this context, there is no security threat from runaway inmates and looted weapons,” said Aryal.
Feb 25, 2026
WORLD
New US tariffs take effect after Supreme Court ruling
New US tariffs take effect after Supreme Court ruling
The new tariffs, initially set at 10 percent, are justified as a means "to deal with the large and serious United States balance-of-payments deficits," according to a White House released Friday.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Granary in crisis: Water politics leave Madhesh parched
Granary in crisis: Water politics leave Madhesh parched
Throughout these political shifts, water scarcity has been a recurring theme. In essence, "water politics" has long been a dominant issue in the region.
Feb 25, 2026
OPINION
Lost in Transition: Why Nepal’s Returnees Struggle to Start Over
Lost in Transition: Why Nepal’s Returnees Struggle to Start...
Social integration in Nepal is subject to the influences of inequality, migration, conflict, and socio-cultural diversity.
Feb 25, 2026
Editorial
Abandoned Projects and Broken Promises
Abandoned Projects and Broken Promises
Nearly a third of Nepal’s government infrastructure projects remain unfinished due to legal confusion, delayed payments, and weak accountability, exposing deep flaws in the construction sector.
Feb 25, 2026
POLITICS
Candidates busy in door-to-door campaign to win support of voters in Kathmandu-9
Candidates busy in door-to-door campaign to win support of v...
They have been educating voters on their major election agenda, commitment and the issues mentioned in their election manifestos. But most of the voters have not yet decided whom they will vote for.
Feb 24, 2026
POLITICS
Leader Pokharel publishes resolution paper, prioritizes Tokha-Chhahare tunnel way in elect...
Leader Pokharel publishes resolution paper, prioritizes Tokh...
In his resolution paper made public recently, leader Pokharel forwarded the plan to conduct an archaeological and cultural study of Handigaon, Kathmandu and develop it as the destination of cultural tourism.
Feb 24, 2026
ECONOMY, POLITICS
Tourism in party manifestos: From doubling arrivals to doubling spending power
Tourism in party manifestos: From doubling arrivals to doubl...
Although parties have included tourism in their manifestos this time, stakeholders say the sector has historically received little priority. While manifestos mention increasing tourist numbers, doubling spending and length of stay, and raising tourism's contribution to GDP, many believe these remain...
Feb 24, 2026