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Nepal runs trade deficit with 115 countries as import-export gap widens
Nepal runs trade deficit with 115 countries as import-export...
Despite trading with nearly 150 countries, Nepal’s foreign trade remains heavily imbalanced, with deficits exceeding Rs 649 billion in just five months
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ECONOMY
NRB eases foreign exchange rules, gold and silver importers allowed to exchange up to USD...
NRB eases foreign exchange rules, gold and silver importers...
Previously, industries involved in the gold and silver business were permitted to exchange foreign currency equivalent to up to USD 500,000 per transaction to import silver as an industrial raw material for their own use, such as for making silver jewelry, artistic items, utensils, and similar produ...
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POLITICS
High Court upholds order to release Rabi Lamichhane on bail
High Court upholds order to release Rabi Lamichhane on bail
A division bench of judges Khadananda Tiwari and Deepak Kumar Kharel ruled on Thursday that there was no reason to amend the district court’s earlier order.
48 minutes ago
POLITICS
Individualistic tendencies prevail in NC: Spokesperson Mahat
Individualistic tendencies prevail in NC: Spokesperson Mahat
“The belief that a particular leader is extremely competent and that only they can bring solutions is not correct. Individualistic tendencies do not make the party stronger. Instead of thinking about the party, people are focusing on themselves,” Mahat noted.
52 minutes ago
SOCIETY
HURON appeals to protect judiciary’s dignity amid social media attacks
HURON appeals to protect judiciary’s dignity amid social med...
Human Rights Organisation of Nepal (HURON) has urged authorities and the public to curb malicious social media attacks on judges, aiming to protect the judiciary from rising targeted criticism.
1 hour ago
POLITICS
Travel restriction on former Home Minister Lekhak lifted
Travel restriction on former Home Minister Lekhak lifted
The probe commission decided on Thursday to revoke the restriction that had barred Lekhak from traveling abroad and from leaving the Kathmandu Valley.
1 hour ago
ECONOMY
Divine Healthcare calls AGM with proposal to issue IPO
Divine Healthcare calls AGM with proposal to issue IPO
The general meeting has been scheduled for January 24. At the meeting, Divine Healthcare will present three ordinary proposals along with a special proposal related to the IPO issuance.
1 hour ago
POLITICS
Deuba calls Gagan, Bishwa Prakash for talks after ‘hall booking’ for special convention
Deuba calls Gagan, Bishwa Prakash for talks after ‘hall book...
Supporters aligned with Thapa and Sharma booked the venue for January 11-12, citing preparations for a special general convention. Following the move—made without the consent of party president Deuba and acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka—Deuba has become more active in addressing the...
2 hours ago
POLITICS
Probe commission to summon former PM Oli for statement
Probe commission to summon former PM Oli for statement
Investigation commission formed to probe Gen Z protest is set to formally write former PM KP Sharma Oli summoning for statement.
2 hours ago
SOCIETY
Situation returns to normalcy after four-point agreement with agitating locals in Sunsari
Situation returns to normalcy after four-point agreement wit...
Tensions in Sunsari eased after the administration signed a four-point agreement with the victim’s family, pledging an impartial probe, compensation and support following the fatal APF shooting of a local resident.
3 hours ago