OPINION
Geopolitical Rivalry in World Order: Lesson for Nepal
Geopolitical Rivalry in World Order: Lesson for Nepal
Critics argue that the international political and financial systems, created by the USA following the Second World War (1939-1945), are in a state of crumbling. The foreseeable international system cannot be predicted with certainty in the present context. Nonetheless, the hegemony of the West, par...
Sep 02, 2023
POLITICS
Map issue will be discussed during PM's visit to China: Spokesperson Sapkota
Map issue will be discussed during PM's visit to China: Spok...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: CPN (Maoist Center) Spokesperson Agni Prasad Sapkota stressed on the need for diplomatic initiative to discuss the new map issued by China.
Sep 02, 2023
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Experts highlight need for intensifying diplomatic endeavors as Nepal's climate finance la...
Experts highlight need for intensifying diplomatic endeavors...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Kagbeni, a picturesque village in Mustang district, woke up to the shock of a devastating flash flood on August 13, 2023. Besides the unfortunate toll of the disaster resulting in damages worth millions of rupees, an alarming development has emerged — a surprising surge in heavy r...
Sep 02, 2023
SOCIETY
Pollution from cement factory sickens locals in Dhading
Pollution from cement factory sickens locals in Dhading
DHADING, Sept 2: Locals in and around Jugedi at Dhunibeshi Munbicipality-9 in Dhading district have begun developing respiratory related complications due to the air pollution caused by a cement factory in their locality.
Sep 02, 2023
Editorial
A positive step towards strengthening Nepal-China friendship
A positive step towards strengthening Nepal-China friendship
After an excruciating closure lasting eight and a half years, the Tatopani border crossing between Nepal and China has finally reopened its doors to human traffic on Friday. This momentous event marks a significant positive development, one that resonates with historical significance, fosters friend...
Sep 02, 2023
POLITICS
Nepal urges its neighbors including China to respect new political map
Nepal urges its neighbors including China to respect new pol...
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Nepal has urged its neighbors including China to respect the new political map that was endorsed by parliament in 2020. The new political map includes Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura that are currently held by India.
Sep 01, 2023
ECONOMY
FinMin assures of adequate budget for Araniko Highway expansion
FinMin assures of adequate budget for Araniko Highway expans...
KAVRE, Sept 1: Finance Minister Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has assured that there will not be any shortage of budget for the expansion of the Araniko Highway. The government is expanding the highway into six lanes.
Sep 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Over 600 thousands foreign tourists visit Nepal in eight months
Over 600 thousands foreign tourists visit Nepal in eight mon...
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Over 600 thousand foreign tourists visited Nepal in the first eight months of 2023. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 601,360 tourists from various countries including India and the United States of America arrived in Nepal from January to August this year.
Sep 01, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal-China border at Tatopani reopens after a lengthy closure of 8.5 years
Nepal-China border at Tatopani reopens after a lengthy closu...
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: The primary Tatopani border crossing connecting Nepal and China has finally reopened to the public after a lengthy closure of eight and a half years. As of now, the border crossing is accessible to residents of Sindhupalchowk, and this long-awaited border reopening for human traf...
Sep 01, 2023
SOCIETY
Chinese Gang Crimes: From gold smuggling to match-fixing
Chinese Gang Crimes: From gold smuggling to match-fixing
KATHMANDU, Sept 1: It has been found that Chinese criminal gangs are involved in various criminal activities in Nepal, ranging from gold smuggling to match-fixing, call bypass, human trafficking, ATM vandalism, online fraud, and illegal foreign currency trading.
Sep 01, 2023