SOCIETY
Four arrested in Okhaldhunga for murder and robbery of elderly couple
Four arrested in Okhaldhunga for murder and robbery of elder...
The arrests were made during an investigation into the killing of a couple in Chishankhugadhi Rural Municipality–6.
Jan 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Election likely to affect SEE exams; preparations underway to reschedule exam dates
Election likely to affect SEE exams; preparations underway t...
The Secondary Education Examination (SEE) is likely to be affected by the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Pokhara Finance and Samriddhi Finance enter merger process, share swap ratio fixed at 1:1
Pokhara Finance and Samriddhi Finance enter merger process,...
To move the merger forward, the joint merger committee appointed an evaluator to assess the assets, liabilities, and business operations of both institutions. The evaluator has submitted the valuation report.
Jan 05, 2026
SOCIETY
US Ambassador pays farewell call on Prime Minister Karki
US Ambassador pays farewell call on Prime Minister Karki
During the meeting held on Monday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, matters related to various aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries were discussed, according to the Prime Minister's Secretariat.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Vijaya Laghubitta opens FPO issue worth Rs 46.6 million for general public
Vijaya Laghubitta opens FPO issue worth Rs 46.6 million for...
The company has issued 466,817 shares at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 46.68 million, equivalent to 30 percent of its paid-up capital.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Urban Development Ministry proposes release of frozen development budget
Urban Development Ministry proposes release of frozen develo...
The total budget for these projects is estimated at around Rs 17 billion. Currently, 1,280 development projects run by the Ministry of Urban Development remain on hold. Of these, the proposal seeks to release the budget for 533 projects.
Jan 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal to sign Labour Agreement with Saudi Arabia in January
Nepal to sign Labour Agreement with Saudi Arabia in January
Nepal is set to finally sign a long-awaited bilateral labour agreement with Saudi Arabia, the country's largest destination for migrant workers. According to the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (MoLESS), the agreement will be signed in the last week of January.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Solu Hydropower to issue Rs 8.2 billion IPO for general public
Solu Hydropower to issue Rs 8.2 billion IPO for general publ...
Following the distribution of shares to project-affected locals and Nepalis working abroad, the company will open the IPO for the public from January 13.
Jan 05, 2026
SOCIETY
Caught off guard: Bribe demand sparks Valley-wide transfers
Caught off guard: Bribe demand sparks Valley-wide transfers
During these inspections, the minister is often accompanied by a small team of MoLCPA officials and close aides. On December 24, Minister Ingnam visited the Land Revenue Office, Dillibazar, where he instructed the office chief to curb broker influence and ensure timely service delivery.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Reconstruction of buildings burnt in Gen-Z movement to be completed within two years
Reconstruction of buildings burnt in Gen-Z movement to be co...
Preliminary estimate puts cost at Rs 84 billion
Buildings that are currently unsafe for use have been marked with red stickers. Such buildings need to be fully reconstructed to restore them to their original condition. There are 134 such buildings, of which 44 fall under the department’...
Jan 05, 2026