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Nepal's second int'l airport reopens two years later, but local euphoria is not the same
While the resumption of international flights after a hiatus of more than two years signals hope for the future of the Gautam Buddha International Airport -- Nepal’s second international airport – several operational, logistical and policy hurdles must be addressed to unlock its full potential.
Nov 28, 2024
Women athletes define Nepal’s sporting history
Women athletes define Nepal’s sporting history
Nov 25, 2024
Between faith and disbelief: How has Kathmandu become t...
Between faith and disbelief: How has Kathmandu become t...
Nov 23, 2024
Nepal Sadbhawana Party fades into obscurity after years...
Nepal Sadbhawana Party fades into obscurity after years...
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First chartered flight from India lands at PRIA
Karnali Yaks ropes in Mahindra Showroom, Agni Incorporated as main sponsor for NPL
3MoHA establishes ‘Hello Home Ministry Grievance Hearing Unit’
4PM Oli to lead 87-member delegation to China
5Minister Rana directs subordinates to promote Nepali products in China
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ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal's imported heavy machinery bulldozes its way to foreign markets
Nepal's imported heavy machinery bulldozes its way to foreig...
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: One machine associated with Nepal's development that has gained significant popularity in recent years is the dozer.
Nov 06, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Blooming Makhamali flowers hold hope for brothers' return this Tihar
Blooming Makhamali flowers hold hope for brothers' return th...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Nearly a decade has passed since Sabin Khadka from Suryabinayak-4, Bhaktapur, went missing during the earthquake on April 25, 2015. Despite three years since his last rites were performed, his 72-year-old aunt, Batuli Thapa, continues to plant Makhamali (i.e. globe amaranth) flower...
Nov 03, 2024
OPINION, Republica Watch
The (Anti) National Identity Card - II
The (Anti) National Identity Card - II
In the first part of this article titled “The (Anti) National Identity Card!” published a little more than a month ago on My Republica, I had argued how a Supreme Court (SC) interim order had come as a big relief for the general public. The apex court’s order had essentially stayed...
Oct 18, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Medical education in crisis amid percentile controversy
Medical education in crisis amid percentile controversy
KATHMANDU, Oct 18: On September 1, the Medical Education Commission (MEC) published the integrated results of the Medical Education Common Entrance Examination - Bachelor Level (MECEE-BL), 2025, qualifying as many as 7,847 candidates who had taken the entrance exam as eligible for pursuing a Bachelo...
Oct 18, 2024
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Nepal's New Challenge: From 18-Hour Blackouts to Wasting 500 MW Daily
Nepal's New Challenge: From 18-Hour Blackouts to Wasting 500...
On September 30, 2020, the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) recorded a wastage of up to 5 million units of electricity, largely attributed to low domestic energy demand and problems within the electricity distribution system. The issue recurred in September 2023, with 30 hydropower plants wasting 5...
Oct 18, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Residents of Southern Lalitpur say "Floods and landslides are more terrifying than earthqu...
Residents of Southern Lalitpur say "Floods and landslides ar...
BHARDEU (LALITPUR), Oct 3: The torrential rain has created a hole in Bimala Lama's house. The grains stored in the granary are buried under the soil. Her farmland has turned into a riverbed. In that very riverbed, she found a soybean plant with pods. "We have neither food nor shelter," said Lama fro...
Oct 05, 2024
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Why is former King Gyanendra visiting Bhutan?
Why is former King Gyanendra visiting Bhutan?
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: Former King Gyanendra Shah is set to visit neighboring Bhutan. At a time when the country is struggling with floods and landslides caused by continuous rainfall, questions are being raised about the presence and activity of key officials, including the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, fo...
Oct 02, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Death toll from rainfall-induced disaster reaches 236 with 28 other missing
Death toll from rainfall-induced disaster reaches 236 with 2...
Disaster incidents induced by persistent rainfall across the country have resulted in at least 236 deaths in the past six days, leaving 107 individuals injured and 28 others missing.
Oct 01, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Govt decides to close all schools for three days, halt all ongoing examinations
Govt decides to close all schools for three days, halt all o...
The government has decided to close all schools across the nation for three days and halt all the ongoing examinations amid the flood and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall for the past three days.
Sep 28, 2024
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
One week on, public still struggling to climb Dharahara
One week on, public still struggling to climb Dharahara
One week has passed since the new Dharahara tower, a replica of the 19th century monument, was opened for the public in the aftermath of the 2015 earthquake. However, the general public is still struggling to acquire tickets to climb the tower due to their unfamiliarity with the online ticketing sys...
Sep 25, 2024