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SHREE RAM SUBEDI

SHREE RAM SUBEDI

The author is a special correspondent with Republica.

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SOCIETY

Gen Z protest raises alarming question: Is Nepali society tu...

The Gen-Z uprising of September 8–9, which left 74 dead and torched Nepal’s key institutions, has ignited fears that anger and violence are reshaping the nation’s political future. Analysts warn that unchecked corruption, impunity, and weak institutions are fueling youth frustratio...
Sep 25, 2025
SOCIETY

Nepalis could live 3.3 years longer if air pollution met WHO...

A new study has revealed that Nepalis could gain an average of 3.3 years in life expectancy if air pollution were reduced to levels recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Aug 28, 2025
SOCIETY

Parliamentarians pledge to form regional forum to tackle cli...

The Hindu Kush Himalayan region includes eight countries—Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. However, the first parliamentary conference of the region held in Kathmandu saw no parliamentary or political participation from its two largest countries&mdash...
Aug 20, 2025
WORLD

Fill The Fund” Campaign launched to demand rich nations pay...

Developing countries decry "problematic" loss and damage finance gap as global meeting begins.  
Jul 10, 2025
ECONOMY

GCF approves Rs 7 billion project to prevent glacial lake ou...

The Government of Nepal, UNDP, and the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) will jointly invest in the project. Moreover, local governments and other relevant departments, agencies, and ministries included in the project area will contribute through parallel financing, acc...
Jul 01, 2025
SOCIETY

WMO Forecast: Global temperature rise likely to reach record...

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that global temperatures are likely to break records or remain close to record highs over the next five years due to climate change. This trend is expected to intensify climate-related risks and impacts on society, the economy, and sustainabl...
May 29, 2025
POLITICS

Experts call for addressing climate risks from the Himalayas...

As climate change continues to escalate, its impacts are being felt not just in fragile Himalayan ecosystems but also in rapidly growing urban centers. Experts and policymakers, during the second day of the Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu, highlighted how cities—home to the majority of the glo...
May 17, 2025
SOCIETY

Sagarmatha Sambad leads global effort to combat climate cris...

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said Nepal organized the "Sagarmatha Sambad" as multilateralism has weakened worldwide and distrust toward international institutions has risen.
May 17, 2025
POLITICS

Sagarmatha Sambaad crucial amid weakening multilateralism: P...

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that with the increase in global distrust and the weakening of multilateralism, the organization of the Sagarmath Sambaad is significant.
May 16, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch

Summit without Sherpas? Mountaineering faces crisis as youth...

Climbing Everest is no easy feat, it is filled with risks and challenges. It requires not just physical fitness and competitiveness but also refined skills and courage. Studies show that Tibetan and Nepali Sherpas have a genetic ability to endure low-oxygen conditions (hypoxia) at high altitudes.
Apr 29, 2025