Republica https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles en-us Sat, 04 Oct 2025 02:10:43 +0545 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 02:10:43 +0545 Govt not pursuing constitutional amendment or change in governing system: PM Karki https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/govt-not-pursuing-constitutional-amendment-or-change-in-governing-system-pm-53-39.html PM Karki noted that while the Gen-Z movement has called for a directly elected executive head of state and the abolition of provinces, such matters are beyond the jurisdiction of the interim government.

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Govt not pursuing constitutional amendment or change in governing system: PM Karki

PM Karki noted that while the Gen-Z movement has called for a directly elected executive head of state and the abolition of provinces, such matters are beyond the jurisdiction of the interim government.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:44:35 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/govt-not-pursuing-constitutional-amendment-or-change-in-governing-system-pm-53-39.html
PM Karki says gov working on possibility of allowing voting from abroad https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/pm-karki-says-gov-working-on-possibility-of-allowing-voting-from-abroad-25-22.html PM Karki addressing the nation for the first time after being appointed said so from her office at Singha Durbar.

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PM Karki says gov working on possibility of allowing voting from abroad

PM Karki addressing the nation for the first time after being appointed said so from her office at Singha Durbar.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:41:02 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/pm-karki-says-gov-working-on-possibility-of-allowing-voting-from-abroad-25-22.html
Govt decides to remove Revenue Secretary position at the Finance Ministry https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/govt-decides-to-remove-revenue-secretary-position-at-the-finance-ministry-93-28.html The government has removed the position of Revenue Secretary under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), deciding to maintain only the Finance Secretary at the ministry.

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Govt decides to remove Revenue Secretary position at the Finance Ministry

The government has removed the position of Revenue Secretary under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), deciding to maintain only the Finance Secretary at the ministry.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:52:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/govt-decides-to-remove-revenue-secretary-position-at-the-finance-ministry-93-28.html
Over 138,000 people leave Kathmandu in first three days of Dashain https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/over-138000-people-leave-kathmandu-in-first-three-days-of-dashain-32-20.html A total of 138,296 passengers departed between September 22 and 24.

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Over 138,000 people leave Kathmandu in first three days of Dashain

A total of 138,296 passengers departed between September 22 and 24.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:21:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/over-138000-people-leave-kathmandu-in-first-three-days-of-dashain-32-20.html
Unrest in aftermath of Gen-Z protests caused 5 percent damage to Nepal’s GDP: CNI https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/unrest-in-aftermath-of-gen-z-protests-caused-5-percent-damage-to-nepals-gdp-60-41.html "Problems will persist until people's concept towards the private sector is not changed. Our attention should be focused on increasing entrepreneurship and orienting youths towards it," he opined.

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Unrest in aftermath of Gen-Z protests caused 5 percent damage to Nepal’s GDP: CNI

"Problems will persist until people's concept towards the private sector is not changed. Our attention should be focused on increasing entrepreneurship and orienting youths towards it," he opined.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:55:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/unrest-in-aftermath-of-gen-z-protests-caused-5-percent-damage-to-nepals-gdp-60-41.html
PPMO blacklists 12 companies https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/ppmo-blacklists-12-companies-62-80.html Based on recommendations from various government offices, one company has been barred from participating in public procurement for one and a half years, while the remaining 11 face a one-year ban.

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PPMO blacklists 12 companies

Based on recommendations from various government offices, one company has been barred from participating in public procurement for one and a half years, while the remaining 11 face a one-year ban.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:29:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/ppmo-blacklists-12-companies-62-80.html
Police providing free bus service to rescue stranded passengers at Tuinkhola https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/police-providing-free-bus-service-to-rescue-stranded-passengers-at-tuinkhol-28-22.html Nepal Police began operating the service on Tuesday, targeting passengers affected by the landslide over the past two days. According to DSP Govinda Puri, chief of Chitwan District Police Office, two school buses belonging to the Police School in Shantipur are being used for the purpose.

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Police providing free bus service to rescue stranded passengers at Tuinkhola

Nepal Police began operating the service on Tuesday, targeting passengers affected by the landslide over the past two days. According to DSP Govinda Puri, chief of Chitwan District Police Office, two school buses belonging to the Police School in Shantipur are being used for the purpose.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:10:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/police-providing-free-bus-service-to-rescue-stranded-passengers-at-tuinkhol-28-22.html
Tourist visa service to be open during Dashain https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/tourist-visa-service-to-be-open-during-dashain-89-33.html The DoI in a press statement on Thursday informed all concerned that the services provided by the Tourist Visa Section and the agency branch of the DoI will remain open from 11 AM to 1 PM on all days except on the day of Bijaya Dashami, which falls on October 2.

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Tourist visa service to be open during Dashain

The DoI in a press statement on Thursday informed all concerned that the services provided by the Tourist Visa Section and the agency branch of the DoI will remain open from 11 AM to 1 PM on all days except on the day of Bijaya Dashami, which falls on October 2.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:41:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/tourist-visa-service-to-be-open-during-dashain-89-33.html
Maoist chair Dahal proposes dissolution of Central Committee https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/maoist-chair-dahal-proposes-dissolution-of-central-committee-74-30.html "All committees should be dissolved and fresh leadership should be elected through a special convention in December."

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Maoist chair Dahal proposes dissolution of Central Committee

"All committees should be dissolved and fresh leadership should be elected through a special convention in December."

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:14:19 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/maoist-chair-dahal-proposes-dissolution-of-central-committee-74-30.html
UNICEF and WHO deliver over one million cholera vaccine doses  to support emergency response in Nepal https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/unicef-and-who-deliver-over-one-million-cholera-vaccine-doses-to-support-em-70-52.html These vaccines will be used to launch an emergency vaccination campaign targeting all persons aged one year and above in all municipalities of Parsa district and six adjoining municipalities in Bara district  - the areas hardest hit by the cholera outbreak.

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UNICEF and WHO deliver over one million cholera vaccine doses  to support emergency response in Nepal

These vaccines will be used to launch an emergency vaccination campaign targeting all persons aged one year and above in all municipalities of Parsa district and six adjoining municipalities in Bara district  - the areas hardest hit by the cholera outbreak.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:17:58 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/unicef-and-who-deliver-over-one-million-cholera-vaccine-doses-to-support-em-70-52.html
Turnover plunges to Rs 3.26 billion as NEPSE sheds 2.35 points https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/turnover-plunges-to-rs-326-billion-as-nepse-sheds-235-points-71-61.html Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday slid 2.35 points to close at 2,652.00 points with investors being reluctant to inject their money amid ongoing Dashain, the biggest festival of Hindus.   

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Turnover plunges to Rs 3.26 billion as NEPSE sheds 2.35 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday slid 2.35 points to close at 2,652.00 points with investors being reluctant to inject their money amid ongoing Dashain, the biggest festival of Hindus.   

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:20:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/turnover-plunges-to-rs-326-billion-as-nepse-sheds-235-points-71-61.html
Nepal to skip high-level representation at UN General Assembly https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-to-skip-high-level-representation-at-un-general-assembly-95-93.html With the foreign ministry portfolio under the prime minister and the current political situation preventing her from traveling abroad, Nepal will be represented only by its Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa.

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Nepal to skip high-level representation at UN General Assembly

With the foreign ministry portfolio under the prime minister and the current political situation preventing her from traveling abroad, Nepal will be represented only by its Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:01:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nepal-to-skip-high-level-representation-at-un-general-assembly-95-93.html
“I have resigned as chairman, but not from politics”: Dr Bhattarai https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/i-have-resigned-as-chairman-but-not-from-politics-dr-bhattarai-30-44.html Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Dr Bhattarai stressed that stepping down as chairman should not be interpreted as withdrawing from political engagement.

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“I have resigned as chairman, but not from politics”: Dr Bhattarai

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Dr Bhattarai stressed that stepping down as chairman should not be interpreted as withdrawing from political engagement.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:36:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/i-have-resigned-as-chairman-but-not-from-politics-dr-bhattarai-30-44.html
Snoop Dogg 'in love' with Australian Rules football https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/snoop-dogg-in-love-with-australian-rules-football-52-27.html The 53-year-old will take to the stage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, which will be jammed with up to 100,000 fans watching as Geelong face Brisbane.

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Snoop Dogg 'in love' with Australian Rules football

The 53-year-old will take to the stage at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, which will be jammed with up to 100,000 fans watching as Geelong face Brisbane.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/snoop-dogg-in-love-with-australian-rules-football-52-27.html
Gold price drops after a week reaching Rs 221,300 per tola https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/gold-price-drops-after-a-week-reaching-rs-221300-per-tola-56-76.html According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold dropped by Rs 1,700 per tola, with the trading price set at Rs 221,300 per tola. On Wednesday, gold had risen by Rs 1,300 per tola, reaching Rs 223,000.

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Gold price drops after a week reaching Rs 221,300 per tola

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold dropped by Rs 1,700 per tola, with the trading price set at Rs 221,300 per tola. On Wednesday, gold had risen by Rs 1,300 per tola, reaching Rs 223,000.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:21:13 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/gold-price-drops-after-a-week-reaching-rs-221300-per-tola-56-76.html
Nickel mining threatens Indonesia coral haven, NGOs warn https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nickel-mining-threatens-indonesia-coral-haven-ngos-warn-45-75.html Analysis of recent and historic mining in the region showed a "domino effect of destruction," ranging from deforestation on land to sediment run-off smothering coral reefs, the report by NGOs Auriga Nusantara and Earth Insight said.]]> Nickel mining threatens Indonesia coral haven, NGOs warn

Analysis of recent and historic mining in the region showed a "domino effect of destruction," ranging from deforestation on land to sediment run-off smothering coral reefs, the report by NGOs Auriga Nusantara and Earth Insight said.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:30:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nickel-mining-threatens-indonesia-coral-haven-ngos-warn-45-75.html
Under promise, over deliver? China unveils new climate goals https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/under-promise-over-deliver-china-unveils-new-climate-goals-60-51.html China is the world's second-biggest economy and the largest polluter. It accounts for nearly 30 percent of global emissions.

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Under promise, over deliver? China unveils new climate goals

China is the world's second-biggest economy and the largest polluter. It accounts for nearly 30 percent of global emissions.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:16:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/under-promise-over-deliver-china-unveils-new-climate-goals-60-51.html
Karnali province mobilizes police for public security in view of festivals https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/karnali-province-mobilizes-police-for-public-security-in-view-of-festivals-73-61.html The Office has prepared the 'Integrated Festival Security Action Plan 2082' and plans to deploy security personnel along with drones, said the provincial police office spokesperson and senior superintendent of police Kedar Khanal.

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Karnali province mobilizes police for public security in view of festivals

The Office has prepared the 'Integrated Festival Security Action Plan 2082' and plans to deploy security personnel along with drones, said the provincial police office spokesperson and senior superintendent of police Kedar Khanal.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:48:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/karnali-province-mobilizes-police-for-public-security-in-view-of-festivals-73-61.html
Prithvi highway completely blocked due to landslides https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/prithvi-highway-completely-blocked-due-to-landslides-89-34.html Landslides started occurring at 10:00 AM today. Police Inspector at the District Traffic Police Office, Gajuri, Suraj Shrestha, shared that efforts are underway to remove landslide debris to resume the traffic. 

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Prithvi highway completely blocked due to landslides

Landslides started occurring at 10:00 AM today. Police Inspector at the District Traffic Police Office, Gajuri, Suraj Shrestha, shared that efforts are underway to remove landslide debris to resume the traffic. 

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:17 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/prithvi-highway-completely-blocked-due-to-landslides-89-34.html
222 prisoners return to Nawalparasi prison https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/222-prisoners-return-to-nawalparasi-prison-96-38.html Jailer Bikal Shrestha shared that 222 of the 546 prisoners who escaped on September 9 have returned to the prison so far.

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222 prisoners return to Nawalparasi prison

Jailer Bikal Shrestha shared that 222 of the 546 prisoners who escaped on September 9 have returned to the prison so far.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:30:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/222-prisoners-return-to-nawalparasi-prison-96-38.html
South China cleans up after powerful Typhoon Ragasa https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/south-china-cleans-up-after-powerful-typhoon-ragasa-53-23.html Ragasa churned into Guangdong, home to tens of millions of people, with winds up to 145 kilometres (90 miles) per hour, on Wednesday after sweeping past Hong Kong and killing at least 14 in Taiwan.

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South China cleans up after powerful Typhoon Ragasa

Ragasa churned into Guangdong, home to tens of millions of people, with winds up to 145 kilometres (90 miles) per hour, on Wednesday after sweeping past Hong Kong and killing at least 14 in Taiwan.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:18:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/south-china-cleans-up-after-powerful-typhoon-ragasa-53-23.html
Gen Z protest raises alarming question: Is Nepali society turning violent? https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/gen-z-protest-raises-alarming-question-is-nepali-society-turning-violent-87-33.html 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 frustration, risking repeated cycles of violent unrest.

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Gen Z protest raises alarming question: Is Nepali society turning violent?

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 frustration, risking repeated cycles of violent unrest.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:10:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/gen-z-protest-raises-alarming-question-is-nepali-society-turning-violent-87-33.html
Narayanghat-Muglin road section to come into operation from Friday https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/narayanghat-muglin-road-section-to-come-into-operation-from-friday-44-26.html Authorities have deployed five heavy machines to clear landslide debris from the Narayangadh–Muglin road section at Tuin Khola.

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Narayanghat-Muglin road section to come into operation from Friday

Authorities have deployed five heavy machines to clear landslide debris from the Narayangadh–Muglin road section at Tuin Khola.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:11:25 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/narayanghat-muglin-road-section-to-come-into-operation-from-friday-44-26.html
Major highways remain completely blocked for traffic https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/major-highways-remain-completely-blocked-for-traffic-49-32.html Five major highways have been completely blocked for traffic due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in various parts of the country. 

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Major highways remain completely blocked for traffic

Five major highways have been completely blocked for traffic due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in various parts of the country. 

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:29:37 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/major-highways-remain-completely-blocked-for-traffic-49-32.html
Karki govt struggles to balance Gen-Z mandate and election deadline https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/karki-govt-struggles-to-balance-gen-z-mandate-and-election-deadline-76-85.html While taking charge on September 14, she declared that her government’s main priority was to hold elections at a stipulated date.

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Karki govt struggles to balance Gen-Z mandate and election deadline

While taking charge on September 14, she declared that her government’s main priority was to hold elections at a stipulated date.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/karki-govt-struggles-to-balance-gen-z-mandate-and-election-deadline-76-85.html
Mayor Balen’s two expectations from Karki-led govt https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/mayor-balens-two-expectations-from-karki-led-govt-46-25.html Mayor Balen reportedly presented two of his expectations to the interim government, led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, according to sources.

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Mayor Balen’s two expectations from Karki-led govt

Mayor Balen reportedly presented two of his expectations to the interim government, led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, according to sources.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:49:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/mayor-balens-two-expectations-from-karki-led-govt-46-25.html
‘I have been a victim of triple sabotage at the UN’: Trump https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/i-have-been-a-victim-of-triple-sabotage-at-the-un-trump-12-41.html President Donald Trump claimed he was the target of “three very sinister events” during his visit to the UN General Assembly, where he criticized the institution, U.S. allies over Ukraine, and immigration policies, telling leaders their countries were “going to hell,” the AP stated.

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‘I have been a victim of triple sabotage at the UN’: Trump

President Donald Trump claimed he was the target of “three very sinister events” during his visit to the UN General Assembly, where he criticized the institution, U.S. allies over Ukraine, and immigration policies, telling leaders their countries were “going to hell,” the AP stated.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:30:44 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/i-have-been-a-victim-of-triple-sabotage-at-the-un-trump-12-41.html
Preparation underway to install free WiFi service as per Minister Kharel’s  instruction https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/preparation-underway-to-install-free-wifi-service-as-per-minister-kharels-i-53-73.html NTA's action comes following the direction of Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel.

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Preparation underway to install free WiFi service as per Minister Kharel’s  instruction

NTA's action comes following the direction of Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/preparation-underway-to-install-free-wifi-service-as-per-minister-kharels-i-53-73.html
Health Ministry revives its mechanisms, shares hotlines https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/health-ministry-revives-its-mechanisms-shares-hotlines-57-39.html Ministry Spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki said all functional set-ups of the ministry were restored in order to strengthen further transparency and accountability in the delivery of health services.

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Health Ministry revives its mechanisms, shares hotlines

Ministry Spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki said all functional set-ups of the ministry were restored in order to strengthen further transparency and accountability in the delivery of health services.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/health-ministry-revives-its-mechanisms-shares-hotlines-57-39.html
Zelensky warns Putin will take war beyond Ukraine https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/zelensky-warns-putin-will-take-war-beyond-ukraine-66-52.html He criticised global institutions as “too weak” to protect Ukraine, suggesting NATO membership does not guarantee safety, the BBC noted. He argued halting Russia now is cheaper than risking nuclear-armed drones later and urged urgent action.

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Zelensky warns Putin will take war beyond Ukraine

He criticised global institutions as “too weak” to protect Ukraine, suggesting NATO membership does not guarantee safety, the BBC noted. He argued halting Russia now is cheaper than risking nuclear-armed drones later and urged urgent action.

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Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:47:57 +0545 https://testmyrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/zelensky-warns-putin-will-take-war-beyond-ukraine-66-52.html