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Insurance Authority Chair Ojha suspended as govt forms probe...

The government has suspended Sharad Ojha, Chairperson of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), following the formation of a probe committee to investigate his performance and conduct in office.
5 days ago
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About 59 percent paddy plantation completed so far across Ne...

As of July 13, paddy has been planted on around 816,405 hectares of land. This is about 8 percent less than the same period last year.
6 days ago
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Heavy weight BFIs’ shares fail to retain its charm for inves...

Share prices of banks and financial institutions (BFIs) plummeted by notable values on Monday, taking down the sensitive index by 6.83 points.
6 days ago
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Finance Ministry mandates electronic payments for all public...

The circular has been sent to all ministries, Nepal Rastra Bank, public institutions, boards, committees, and authorities.
6 days ago
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Surging bad debts of BFIs increase non-banking assets by ove...

The records maintained by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) show that the non-banking assets of the BFIs increased by Rs 10.20 billion during mid-July 2024 and mid-June 2025. During the review period, the non-productive assets rose to Rs 45.70 billion from Rs 35.50 billion.
6 days ago
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NEPSE market capitalization rises by Rs 1.2 trillion in a ye...

By mid-June 2024, when the NEPSE index stood at 2,112.30 points, the market capitalization was Rs 3.349 trillion. By mid-June 2025, with the NEPSE index reaching 2,655.39 points, the market capitalization had risen to Rs 4.423 trillion.
Jul 13, 2025
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Commercial banks’ net profits cross Rs 53.97 billion in 11 m...

Commercial banks, development banks and finance companies earned net profits of Rs 60.24 billion in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year (FY).
Jul 13, 2025
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Kathmandu metropolis unveils Rs 25.76 billion budget for FY...

For the previous fiscal year 2024/25, KMC had approved a budget of Rs 24.90 billion.
Jul 13, 2025
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NRB prepares to remove Nepal from FATF 'Grey List'

According to the monetary policy for the upcoming fiscal year  (FY) 2025/26 unveiled by Governor Dr Bishwo Nath Poudel, Nepal aims to swiftly exit the grey list by strengthening investigation, prosecution, and enforcement in line with the FATF's action plan.
Jul 13, 2025
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PM Oli inaugurates Madandangi-Tarabari-Dipu Road project

Built at a cost of Rs 442 million, the 4.86 kilometers long road is considered a model project completed on time.  
Jul 13, 2025