ECONOMY
Microfinance institutions allowed to use customer protection fund for clients affected by...
Microfinance institutions allowed to use customer protection...
Issuing a circular on Friday, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated that the fund may be spent only on support for the families of clients affected by natural disasters or accidents, clients’ education and capacity development, and school-level education, health, and nutrition programs for clients&rs...
Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Himalayan Bullion to issue IPO worth Rs 125 million
Himalayan Bullion to issue IPO worth Rs 125 million
The company plans to issue 1.25 million ordinary shares with a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to a total of Rs 125 million. Jyoti Capital has been appointed as the issue and sales manager for the IPO.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
Sasmit Pokharel files candidacy from Kathmandu-5
Sasmit Pokharel files candidacy from Kathmandu-5
“The information claiming that our candidacy was not registered in Kathmandu- 5 is false. Our candidacy has been registered, and the election campaign has already begun. Thank you all,” Pokharel said after filing his candidacy.
Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal Telecom cancels controversial new billing system tender amid diplomatic concerns
Nepal Telecom cancels controversial new billing system tende...
Nepal Telecom has been facing recurring disruptions in data and postpaid mobile services due to problems in its existing billing system.
Jan 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Tipper accident claims driver’s life in Damauli
Tipper accident claims driver’s life in Damauli
The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old Ram Bahadur Gurung of Takukot, Barpak Sulikot Rural Municipality–6 in Gorkha.
Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Birgunj Customs collects Rs 116 bn in revenue in six months
Birgunj Customs collects Rs 116 bn in revenue in six months
Compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, the office has collected Rs 12.01 billion more in revenue.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
RSP Deputy General Secretary Bhoop Dev Shah files candidacy from Achham-2
RSP Deputy General Secretary Bhoop Dev Shah files candidacy...
After registering his nomination, Shah said that the time has come to calculate the humiliation the people of Achham have been bearing for decades.
Jan 20, 2026
POLITICS
NC’s Prabal Thapa to contest from Kathmandu-1
NC’s Prabal Thapa to contest from Kathmandu-1
Nepali Congress has replaced four-time winner Prakashman Singh with youth candidate Prabal Thapa in Kathmandu-1, underscoring the party’s push for generational change.
Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB mops Rs 20 bn from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB mops Rs 20 bn from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB is collecting funds from the banking system for 84 days through a deposit collection instrument. Banks and financial institutions can submit their bids online until 2 pm.
Jan 20, 2026
SPORTS
Steve Smith blasts Big Bash record 32 off single over
Steve Smith blasts Big Bash record 32 off single over
Steve Smith smashed a 41-ball century, including 32 runs in a single over, to power the Sydney Sixers to a five-wicket win over David Warner’s Sydney Thunder in a Big Bash League thriller.
Jan 20, 2026