POLITICS
Experts propose raising civil service retirement age to 63-65
Experts propose raising civil service retirement age to 63-6...
Demographers and population analysts have suggested increasing the retirement age in the civil service. During a meeting on Thursday with the Parliamentary Committee on State Affairs and Good Governance, they urged the adoption of such a legal provision.
Jan 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal approves FDI worth 5 billion mid-December to mid-January
Nepal approves FDI worth 5 billion mid-December to mid-Janua...
The tourism sector tops the chart, with investment commitments worth Rs 17 billion for 157 tourism enterprises.
Jan 16, 2025
Market
Crest Micro Life Insurance and Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals permitted to issue IPOs
Crest Micro Life Insurance and Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has permitted Crest Micro Life Insurance and Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals to issue their initial public offerings (IPOs).
Jan 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested for using social media for character assassination
Two arrested for using social media for character assassinat...
Both have been charged with sending photos and videos taken during their love affair to the victim's relatives and friends on Facebook Messenger after the relationship broke down.
Jan 16, 2025
Market
NEPSE loses 7.33 points after BFIs suffer decline in share prices
NEPSE loses 7.33 points after BFIs suffer decline in share p...
A notable drop in the share prices of the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) pulled Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) down by 7.33 points on Thursday.
Jan 16, 2025
ECONOMY
NAC pays over Rs 530 million in installments
NAC pays over Rs 530 million in installments
The NAC paid Rs 539.6 million as the installments for the loans taken from the Employees' Provident Fund and the Citizen Investment Trust to purchase two narrow-body and two wide-body aircraft for international flights.
Jan 16, 2025
ECONOMY
‘Melamchi water to reach people year-round’
‘Melamchi water to reach people year-round’
Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav claimed that the Melamchi water supply will operate uninterrupted throughout the year. Addressing a program in Lalitpur on Thursday, Minister Yadav assured that despite past disruptions during the rainy season, authorities have found alternatives to ensure a s...
Jan 16, 2025
SOCIETY
SC issues show cause order for keeping Bechan Jha in detention
SC issues show cause order for keeping Bechan Jha in detenti...
The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show cause order for keeping Bechan Jha, the defendant in the fake Bhutanese refugee case, in detention.
Jan 16, 2025
POLITICS
Senior Advocate Tripathi filed complaint against his assailants
Senior Advocate Tripathi filed complaint against his assaila...
Senior Advocate Tripathi was assaulted by supporters of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane on the Kathmandu District Court premises on January 15.
Jan 16, 2025
POLITICS
NC instructs its ministers to hold open meetings two days a week
NC instructs its ministers to hold open meetings two days a...
The Nepali Congress (NC) has instructed its ministers in the government to hold open meetings two days a week. NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba issued this directive after a discussion between the ministers and the Parliamentary Party's working committee at his residence.
Jan 16, 2025