ECONOMY, Republica Watch
No ban on Indian mango imports, but new rules shift Nepal’s mango market
No ban on Indian mango imports, but new rules shift Nepal’s...
Authorities say Indian mango imports continue but under tougher phytosanitary rules, not a blanket ban.
Jun 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal-India discuss on bilateral cooperation on expanding railway connectivity
Nepal-India discuss on bilateral cooperation on expanding ra...
Nepal and India held the 10th Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) meetings on June 11-12 in Kathmandu, to review implementation of ongoing cross-border railway links and overall bilateral cooperation in the railway sector.
Jun 13, 2026
SOCIETY
11 killed, 119 injured in road accidents across Nepal in 24 hours
11 killed, 119 injured in road accidents across Nepal in 24...
The highest number of fatalities was recorded in Bagmati Province, where nine people died and 33 others were injured.
Jun 13, 2026
WORLD
Iran and US say deal closer than ever
Iran and US say deal closer than ever
But during weeks of halting negotiations -- marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite an April truce -- US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insisted that a deal was all but signed, only for talks to drag on.
Jun 13, 2026
SOCIETY
KMC estimates 8,000 families in 128 areas at monsoon risk
KMC estimates 8,000 families in 128 areas at monsoon risk
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has identified 128 locations and estimated over 8,000 families in the capital vulnerable for possible inundation during the upcoming monsoon.
Jun 13, 2026
WORLD
Scientists warn of record heat, threats to climate monitoring
Scientists warn of record heat, threats to climate monitorin...
More than 70 scientists -- including contributors to the UN's IPCC-- raised the alarm over record human-induced warming and surging marine heatwaves in an annual study published between major IPCC assessments.
Jun 13, 2026
WORLD
Egypt, Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss Washington–Tehran talks
Egypt, Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss Washington–Tehran talks
During his call with his Pakistani counterpart, Abdelatty stressed the importance of continuing to push for an agreement, expressing his hope that this genuine opportunity would be seized to end the war and support regional stability.
Jun 13, 2026
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Civil Service Bill sends shockwaves through bureaucracy as thousands face early exit
Civil Service Bill sends shockwaves through bureaucracy as t...
A proposed Civil Service Bill that would retire employees at 55 years of age or after 30 years of service has plunged Nepal's bureaucracy into uncertainty, with around 10,000 officials—including dozens of secretaries and hundreds of joint secretaries—facing an abrupt exit amid concerns o...
Jun 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal-India bilateral border mechanism review meeting concludes
Nepal-India bilateral border mechanism review meeting conclu...
The meeting evaluated the progress of fieldwork conducted in the eastern border areas of Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar and Taplejung.
Jun 13, 2026
WORLD
Uganda slams 'unfair' Ebola air travel restrictions
Uganda slams 'unfair' Ebola air travel restrictions
The east African country's response to the latest outbreak of the deadly haemorrhagic fever has been broadly praised by public health officials, with only two deaths out of 19 confirmed cases since the alarm was sounded in the DRC in mid-May.
Jun 13, 2026