POLITICS
Individualistic tendencies prevail in NC: Spokesperson Mahat
Individualistic tendencies prevail in NC: Spokesperson Mahat
“The belief that a particular leader is extremely competent and that only they can bring solutions is not correct. Individualistic tendencies do not make the party stronger. Instead of thinking about the party, people are focusing on themselves,” Mahat noted.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY
HURON appeals to protect judiciary’s dignity amid social media attacks
HURON appeals to protect judiciary’s dignity amid social med...
Human Rights Organisation of Nepal (HURON) has urged authorities and the public to curb malicious social media attacks on judges, aiming to protect the judiciary from rising targeted criticism.
Jan 01, 2026
POLITICS
Travel restriction on former Home Minister Lekhak lifted
Travel restriction on former Home Minister Lekhak lifted
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The probe commission decided on Thursday to revoke the restriction that had barred Lekhak from traveling abroad and from leaving the Kathmandu Valley.
Jan 01, 2026
ECONOMY
Divine Healthcare calls AGM with proposal to issue IPO
Divine Healthcare calls AGM with proposal to issue IPO
The general meeting has been scheduled for January 24. At the meeting, Divine Healthcare will present three ordinary proposals along with a special proposal related to the IPO issuance.
Jan 01, 2026
POLITICS
Deuba calls Gagan, Bishwa Prakash for talks after ‘hall booking’ for special convention
Deuba calls Gagan, Bishwa Prakash for talks after ‘hall book...
Supporters aligned with Thapa and Sharma booked the venue for January 11-12, citing preparations for a special general convention. Following the move—made without the consent of party president Deuba and acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka—Deuba has become more active in addressing the...
Jan 01, 2026
POLITICS
Probe commission to summon former PM Oli for statement
Probe commission to summon former PM Oli for statement
Investigation commission formed to probe Gen Z protest is set to formally write former PM KP Sharma Oli summoning for statement.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Schools, colleges banned from appointing DIs as Minister Pun acts tough to curb irregulari...
Schools, colleges banned from appointing DIs as Minister Pun...
The decision follows a surge in complaints that students were subjected to mental and physical abuse in the name of discipline. Minister Mahabir Pun scrapped the DI system through a ministerial decision.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Situation returns to normal after four-pt agreement with agitating locals in Sunsari
Situation returns to normal after four-pt agreement with agi...
Tensions in Sunsari eased after the administration signed a four-point agreement with the victim’s family, pledging an impartial probe, compensation and support following the fatal APF shooting of a local resident.
Jan 01, 2026
SOCIETY
Three decades on, Mahakali treaty still dry for irrigation
Three decades on, Mahakali treaty still dry for irrigation
Nearly three decades after the Mahakali Treaty, billions of rupees have been spent on irrigation infrastructure in far-western Nepal, but uncertainty over water release from India has left the main canal of the project dry.
Jan 01, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE welcomes New Year 2026 with a drop of 12.83 points
NEPSE welcomes New Year 2026 with a drop of 12.83 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday declined 12.83 points to close at 2,620.92 points.
Jan 01, 2026