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FNJ launches protest against government's advertising policy
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (167+ words) FNJ General Secretary Ram Prasad Dahal warned of stronger protests if demands are not addressed. "The government's decision risks dividing the media sector, weakening fair competition, and curbing press freedom," the statement said. A legal challenge against the decision has…...
A Growing Gap - my Republica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles | Republica
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (624+ words) A Growing Gap'my Republica Beyond Borders, Beyond News Nepal's trade deficit has crossed Rs 12. 67 trillion in just nine months of the current fiscal year. The heavy trade deficit appears to have become a routine feature of the economy. The gap…...
Counting Carbon, Missing the Forest: A Caution for Nepal
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (795+ words) These days, carbon markets are being sold as a tidy answer to a very untidy problem: If a company keeps polluting in one part of the world, it can offset that by paying to protect or restore forests elsewhere. Those…...
Nepal Republic Media refutes Kantipur report, alleges fabricated claims
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (217+ words) KATHMANDU, April 22: Nepal Republic Media (NRM) has issued a rebuttal to reports published by Kantipur Media Group, including in Kantipur Daily and The Kathmandu Post, claiming the stories contain baseless and misleading information about the company. In a statement issued…...
Kapur holds discussions with business leaders
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (91+ words) KATHMANDU, April 21: Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State Samir Paul Kapur held a discussion with business leaders of Nepal on information technology on Monday. Even the possibility of opportunities relating to US entrepreneurship in Nepal's IT sector was discussed during…...
Gen Z Red Force demands Home Minister's resignation, cites breach of public trust
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (294+ words) KATHMANDU, April 20: Gen Z Red Force Nepal has called for the resignation of Home Minister Sudan Gurung, stating that no one has the right to undermine public trust. In a statement issued on Monday, the group urged Gurung to step…...
Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (818+ words) WASHINGTON, April 20: Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan on Monday, just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires....
Govt moves to scrap FSU, replace with "Student Council
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (273+ words) KATHMANDU, April 20: A meeting chaired by Prime Minister and Chancellor of universities, Balendra Shah, has decided to abolish the existing elected Free Student Union (FSU) in universities and replace it with alternative mechanisms such as a "Student Council" or "Voice…...
Nepal assumes SAARC CCI presidency as Chandi Raj Dhakal unveils reform agenda
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (232+ words) KATHMANDU, April 21: Nepal has assumed the presidency of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with Chandi Raj Dhakal taking over the leadership at a handover ceremony held in Islamabad on Sunday. Dhakal succeeds Md. Jashim Uddin of Bangladesh, marking the…...
Kathmandu police urge landlords to require police clearance reports from tenants
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (184+ words) KATHMANDU, April 19: The Kathmandu District Police Range has urged landlords in the capital to mandatorily request a police clearance report from tenants before renting out rooms, citing challenges faced during criminal investigations. "Tenants may stay for up to 10 years, but…...