POLITICS

Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his post

Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his post

Minister Gurung, also the Spokesperson of the government, said Ojha was removed from the post based on the recommendatio...

Minister Gurung, also the Spokesperson of the government, said Ojha was removed from the post based on the recommendatio...

Aug 21, 2025

WORLD

India seeks to ban online gambling

India seeks to ban online gambling

The move could threaten a multi-billion dollar industry that includes online poker platforms to fantasy sports, as well...

The move could threaten a multi-billion dollar industry that includes online poker platforms to fantasy sports, as well...

Aug 21, 2025

WORLD

Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talks

Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talks

NATO military chiefs were meanwhile scheduled to hold a virtual summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, the latest in...

NATO military chiefs were meanwhile scheduled to hold a virtual summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, the latest in...

Aug 21, 2025

WORLD

Death toll in Nigerian mosque attack jumps to at least 30

Death toll in Nigerian mosque attack jumps to at least 30

The attack on worshippers at early morning prayers came despite a rash of recent peace deals in Katsina state meant to s...

The attack on worshippers at early morning prayers came despite a rash of recent peace deals in Katsina state meant to s...

Aug 21, 2025

POLITICS

Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal to reopen border trade through disputed Lipulekh

Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal to reopen border trade through disputed Lipulekh

Nepal reasserts claim over Lipulekh, India rejects as 'groundless' as tension mounts  

Nepal reasserts claim over Lipulekh, India rejects as 'groundless' as tension mounts  

Aug 21, 2025

Market

Forex Update: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee

Forex Update: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee

Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Thursday.

Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Thursday.

Aug 21, 2025

SOCIETY

Heavy rain forecast in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki

Heavy rain forecast in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast cloudy skies and rainfall across several parts of the cou...

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast cloudy skies and rainfall across several parts of the cou...

Aug 21, 2025

Business & Economy

Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand their businesses

Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand their businesses

After the BFIs succeeded to increase their profits via write-back of their provision for doubtful debts, they have impro...

After the BFIs succeeded to increase their profits via write-back of their provision for doubtful debts, they have impro...

Aug 21, 2025

Business & Economy

Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their profits surge

Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their profits surge

In FY 2023/24, commercial banks contributed Rs 26.54 billion to the state coffers under the same heading.

In FY 2023/24, commercial banks contributed Rs 26.54 billion to the state coffers under the same heading.

Aug 21, 2025

SOCIETY

Vape smuggling case: DRI files case against 12, seeks nearly Rs 2 billion in claims

Vape smuggling case: DRI files case against 12, seeks nearly Rs 2 billion in claims

According to the DRI, Silk Group and its seven associated firms produced fake purchase documents to show local transacti...

According to the DRI, Silk Group and its seven associated firms produced fake purchase documents to show local transacti...

Aug 21, 2025