SOCIETY
RPP leader Mishra's, medical practitioner Prasai's custody extended for seven more days
RPP leader Mishra's, medical practitioner Prasai's custody e...
The Kathmandu District Court permitted the police to continue custody of 24 persons, including RPP leader Rabindra Mishra and medical practitioner Durga Prasai, for seven more days. They were arrested in connection with the violent incidents orchestrated at Tinkune, Kathmandu, on March 28.
Apr 28, 2025
WORLD
Iran’s president visits those injured in port explosion that killed at least 40 people
Iran’s president visits those injured in port explosion that...
Iran’s president on Sunday visited those injured in a huge explosion that rocked one of the Islamic Republic’s main ports, a facility purportedly linked to an earlier delivery of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant.
Apr 28, 2025
Editorial
A Celebration of Good Deeds
A Celebration of Good Deeds
At a time when widespread disillusionment has clouded the public sentiment in our country, President Ramchandra Paudel's call to all stakeholders to alter the tired narrative that "nothing is happening" in the country holds deeper meaning and importance.
Apr 28, 2025
OPINION
Germany politically divided
Germany politically divided
The efficient way of polling procedures as Germany adopts can also be replicated in Nepal.
The economic disruptions, partly due to COVID 19 pandemic and Russia Ukraine war, has played a significant role in fueling citizen dissatisfaction towards existing democracies. A survey conducted by Pew Resea...
Apr 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Increasing NPL and accumulation of non-banking assets are major challenges of banks: NRB
Increasing NPL and accumulation of non-banking assets are ma...
Until the end of the fiscal year 2023/24, Nepal’s commercial banks had an average capital adequacy ratio of 12.84 percent while the primary capital adequacy stood at 10.10 percent. Banks have struggled to maintain the figure within the regulatory thresholds of 10 percent and six percent respec...
Apr 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Two Sherpas, two Legends: Kami Rita and Lhakpa chasing new records on Everest
Two Sherpas, two Legends: Kami Rita and Lhakpa chasing new r...
Climbing Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is not an easy task. It is a journey filled with risks and challenges, which requires immense courage, confidence, and skills.
Apr 28, 2025
POLITICS
Constitutional Council Bill tabled at National Assembly
Constitutional Council Bill tabled at National Assembly
Likewise, NA Chairman Dahal shared the message on the division of the ministerial portfolios received from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
Apr 27, 2025
ECONOMY
Tea exports reach Rs 3.50 billion, production on the rise
Tea exports reach Rs 3.50 billion, production on the rise
The latest data from the Department of Customs reveals that Nepal exported 16.50 million kilograms of tea worth Rs 3.63 billion in the fiscal year 2023/24. By mid-April in the current fiscal year 2024/25, Nepal had already exported tea worth Rs 3.57 billion.
Apr 27, 2025
ECONOMY
125 hydroelectric projects owe over Rs 245 million
125 hydroelectric projects owe over Rs 245 million
According to the DoED, 125 companies still owe a total of Rs 245 million. As of the 2023/2024 fiscal year, a total of Rs 244.30 million in royalty payments remains unpaid.
Apr 27, 2025
ECONOMY
Ministry of Energy, MCA Nepal returns over Rs 5 billion in budget amid project delays and...
Ministry of Energy, MCA Nepal returns over Rs 5 billion in b...
Various bodies returned more than five billion rupees in budget allocations, citing their inability to spend the budget set aside for the current fiscal year.
Apr 27, 2025