ECONOMY
From Pay Cycles to Governance Reform
From Pay Cycles to Governance Reform
A shift to fortnightly salaries, alongside broader bureaucratic reforms, could ease financial strain, improve productivity and strengthen governance in Nepal.
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ECONOMY
Seven companies plan IPOs via book building method
Seven companies plan IPOs via book building method
The book building method determines the IPO price based on market demand from qualified institutional investors, rather than a fixed par value of Rs 100 per share.
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SOCIETY
Child mortality, malnutrition high in Madhesh Province: Survey
Child mortality, malnutrition high in Madhesh Province: Surv...
The survey has shown that particularly in the Madhesh Province, the situation of child mortality, malnutrition, adolescent girls fertility rate, and out-of-school children is more worrying compared to the national average.
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SOCIETY
Venomous snakes start appearing in Banke with increase in heat
Venomous snakes start appearing in Banke with increase in he...
According to the Division Forest Office, venomous species of snakes—Russell's viper, gaboon, kraits have started appearing. Senior Division Forest Officer Shankar Prasad Gupta shared that snakes used to emerge out in search of cold following the extreme heat.
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POLITICS
Parliament agrees to tighten rules to prevent misuse of diplomatic passports
Parliament agrees to tighten rules to prevent misuse of dipl...
The meeting, held in the presence of Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, concluded that current legal provisions will be strictly followed in the recommendation and use of diplomatic passports in the short term, while necessary amendments will be considered for the long term.
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SPORTS
ICC Women's T20 Challenge: Nepal defeats Rwanda by 2 wickets
ICC Women's T20 Challenge: Nepal defeats Rwanda by 2 wickets
In the match played today at the Gahanga Cricket Oval in Kigali, Rwanda, Nepal achieved the victory target of 89 runs set by the hosts in 19.4 overs, losing 8 wickets.
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SOCIETY
Nepal becomes first in South Asia to introduce fortnightly salary system
Nepal becomes first in South Asia to introduce fortnightly s...
The Ministry of Finance on Sunday decided to shift from a monthly salary system to a bi-monthly payment structure for civil servants. The ministry has already written to the Office of the Financial Comptroller General to implement the new system.
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WORLD
Ships attacked in Gulf as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
Ships attacked in Gulf as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
The British maritime security monitor UKMTO said one container ship reported it was fired upon by an Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) boat 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman near the entrance to the strait, causing damage to the bridge bit no casualties.
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SOCIETY
Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi
Twelve houses gutted in fire in Nawalparasi
According to Birdatta Panta, the Information Officer of the District Police Office, all houses have been reduced to ashes. The damage, including goods and cash at home, is estimated to be worth Rs 44 million and 480 thousand.
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Market
‘Brihat Hawan’ hosted with focus on scientific interpretation of Vedic rituals
‘Brihat Hawan’ hosted with focus on scientific interpretatio...
The event, held as part of the foundation’s annual initiative, aimed to connect modern lifestyles with Vedic knowledge and promote what organizers called a “spiritual economy” rooted in Vedic science. The foundation also stated its long-term plan to establish a global-level educati...
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