ECONOMY
Now the government will build homes and sell them!
Now the government will build homes and sell them!
KATHMANDU, Aug 5: The Rastriya Awas Company Limited (RACL), owned by the government, is set to build and sell homes to the public. The company plans to start this program immediately in Jhapa and Bardiya districts, with plans to gradually expand to other districts. This is likely the first time the...
Aug 06, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Social security allowance burden soars 11-fold over a decade
Social security allowance burden soars 11-fold over a decade
KATHMANDU, Aug 5: Despite no significant increase in government revenue, social security allowances have surged nearly 11-fold over the past decade.
Aug 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Landslides block Kaligandaki corridor
Landslides block Kaligandaki corridor
BAGLUNG: The Kaligandaki Corridor has been blocked due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall.
Aug 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Monsoon-related disasters claim 154 lives in Nepal
Monsoon-related disasters claim 154 lives in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Monsoon-related disasters have claimed the lives of 154 individuals so far this year.
Aug 06, 2024
OPINION
Oli, Geopolitics and Look-around Foreign Policy
Oli, Geopolitics and Look-around Foreign Policy
Where are the diplomatic intelligence systems in Nepal? Can foreign policy succeed without any significant intelligence mechanisms?
Aug 06, 2024
POLITICS
Karnali province CM Kandel secures vote of confidence
Karnali province CM Kandel secures vote of confidence
SURKHET, Aug 5: Chief Minister (CM) of Karnali Province Yamlal Kandel has secured the vote of confidence. After the Maoist Center withdrew its support to the government on July 22, CM Kandel took the vote of confidence for the second time.
Aug 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Additional security forces deployed along border areas in view of latest political develop...
Additional security forces deployed along border areas in vi...
KATHMANDU, Aug 6: In view of the recent developments in Bangladesh, Nepal has increased vigilance in the border areas.
Aug 06, 2024
Editorial
Lessons from Bangladesh
Lessons from Bangladesh
The dramatic developments in Bangladesh serve as a stark reminder to leaders everywhere: possessing a parliamentary majority alone is insufficient for enduring political survival.
Aug 06, 2024
SOCIETY
Patan High Court Bar election candidacy registration process begins
Patan High Court Bar election candidacy registration process...
KATHMANDU, Aug 5: The process of registration of candidates for the Patan High Court Bar election has commenced. Registrations began on Monday on the High Court premises.
Aug 05, 2024
WORLD
Worker from Nepal killed in explosion at Pune manufacturing firm
Worker from Nepal killed in explosion at Pune manufacturing...
PUNE, Aug 5: A 22-year-old worker from Nepal died of burn injuries that he suffered in an explosion at a manufacturing firm in Maval taluka of Pune district, said the police.
Aug 05, 2024