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Sick Rows
When the mind is wreathed in shadows for which the shadows engulf the silhouette of our mind.
Jul 18, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal’s public debt soars by Rs 231 billion in just one year
Nepal’s public debt soars by Rs 231 billion in just one year
In the fiscal year 2024/25, Nepal’s public debt increased by Rs 231.54 billion. This rise is mainly due to the government’s reliance on loans to fund development projects.
Jul 18, 2025
WORLD
Kremlin says 'illegal' EU sanctions will backfire
Kremlin says 'illegal' EU sanctions will backfire
Brussels agreed its 18th package of sanctions on Russia over Moscow's military offensive on Ukraine, targeting Russian banks and lowering a price cap on oil exports.
Jul 18, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt revives road toll system after a hiatus of six years
Govt revives road toll system after a hiatus of six years
After a six-year hiatus, the government is reviving the road toll system—known locally as Patake Dastur—aimed at collecting fees from vehicles using upgraded highways. This renewed push comes as part of broader efforts to finance road maintenance and infrastructure upgrades through user-...
Jul 18, 2025
SOCIETY
FSP treatment to be availed from 377 hospitals: Health Insurance Board
FSP treatment to be availed from 377 hospitals: Health Insur...
The Health Insurance Board here today announced that these policy owners can receive treatment from any healthcare facilities listed in the Board's FSP list from this July 17 regardless of their place of residence.
Jul 18, 2025
SOCIETY
Police arrest two youths with drugs, weapons, and wildlife parts
Police arrest two youths with drugs, weapons, and wildlife p...
Acting on a tip-off, a team from the District Police Office (DPO), Surkhet, raided the area and apprehended Bidhan Shahi, 23, and Aditya Ghimire, 22.
Jul 18, 2025
POLITICS
Unified Socialist Chair Nepal rules out possibility of unity with UML
Unified Socialist Chair Nepal rules out possibility of unity...
Addressing a unification program between his party and the Communist Party Unification Campaign led by Bamdev Gautam at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu on Friday, Nepal made this remark.
Jul 18, 2025
POLITICS
Minister Panta, Israeli envoy discuss Israel internship program resumption
Minister Panta, Israeli envoy discuss Israel internship prog...
In a meeting held between the two today, Minister Panta expressed appreciation for Israel's continued support to Nepal over various periods.
Jul 18, 2025
SOCIETY
NTA bans Telegram app, Cyber Bureau on the look-out for other malicious apps
NTA bans Telegram app, Cyber Bureau on the look-out for othe...
Acting on the police’s findings, the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday sent a formal letter to the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, requesting the app be taken down.
Jul 18, 2025
SOCIETY, Business & Economy
NTB allocates 70% of budget for overseas promotion, plans to open office in India
NTB allocates 70% of budget for overseas promotion, plans to...
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the country’s tourism promotion body, has approved a budget of Rs 1.59 billion for the Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Jul 18, 2025