ECONOMY
Foreign exchange rate: Value of US dollar increases
Foreign exchange rate: Value of US dollar increases
The US dollar value has appreciated in a new exchange rate set by Nepal Rastra Bank for today.
Jan 22, 2025
SOCIETY
National ID Card mandatory to avail govt services
National ID Card mandatory to avail govt services
The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed a writ petition challenging the government’s decision for mandatory use of the National Identity Card (NIC) to avail government facilities.
Jan 22, 2025
WORLD
Global outrage as US exits Paris Agreement
Global outrage as US exits Paris Agreement
Even if the US president decides to withdraw from the agreement, it will take a year for the formal withdrawal process to be implemented. Since 2005, US carbon emissions have fallen by 20 percent. Despite strong economic growth during this period, the US has managed to reduce its carbon emissions.
Jan 22, 2025
Editorial
Trump Presidency: Opportunities and Challenges galore
Trump Presidency: Opportunities and Challenges galore
Following his inauguration at the Capitol Hill on January 20, President Trump signed several Executive Orders that included the withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), tighter immigration rules, exit from the Paris Climate Agreement, increased tariffs on Mexico and Canada, deregulation...
Jan 22, 2025
OPINION
APF at 24 Fortifying Nepal's Border Security
APF at 24 Fortifying Nepal's Border Security
The Armed Police Force (APF) of Nepal has recently completed 23 years of service and entered its 24th year. Over its two-and-a-half-decade journey, the APF has played a pivotal role in Nepal's security landscape.
Jan 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Health Minister proposes collaboration with security bodies to manage patient load
Health Minister proposes collaboration with security bodies...
Minister for Health and Population Pradeep Paudel has proposed a collaboration with hospitals operated by security agencies to help alleviate the growing patient load in government hospitals.
Jan 22, 2025
ECONOMY
BFIs increasingly seek support of judicial authority to recover loans
BFIs increasingly seek support of judicial authority to reco...
Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) in Nepal have started seeking support of the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) after failing to recover large amounts of their bad loans.
Jan 22, 2025
SOCIETY
APF honors SP Kumod Dhungel
APF honors SP Kumod Dhungel
The Armed Police Force (APF) has started honoring Nepal Police officers on its Establishment Day.
Jan 22, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB warns three commercial banks for regulatory violations
NRB warns three commercial banks for regulatory violations
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued warnings against three commercial banks that did not implement the instructions and rules issued by the NRB.
Jan 22, 2025
POLITICS
Rajendra Mahato registers new party
Rajendra Mahato registers new party
Madhes-based leader Rajendra Mahato's newly formed political party, Rastriya Mukti Party Nepal, has been officially registered with the Election Commission (EC).
Jan 22, 2025