ECONOMY
Commercial banks see whopping rise in their bad debts ratio in Q1 of current FY
Commercial banks see whopping rise in their bad debts ratio...
KATHMANDU, Nov 6: Bad debts of Nepal’s commercial banks surged more than double in the first three months of the current fiscal year, thanks to the non-recovery of the issued loans caused by ongoing economic slowdown.
Nov 06, 2023
Editorial
Ill-timed Europe visit of President
Ill-timed Europe visit of President
While the country mourns the death of the Jajarkot earthquake victims, President Ram Chandra Poudel is all set to embark on his Europe trip on Wednesday. A cabinet meeting on Thursday approved the 10-day long foreign trip of President Poudel. He is all set to visit the European countries including F...
Nov 06, 2023
SOCIETY
Bharatpur metropolis announces Rs 10 million assistance for quake survivors
Bharatpur metropolis announces Rs 10 million assistance for...
CHITWAN, Nov 5: The Bharatpur metropolis in Chitwan has announced monetary assistance worth Rs 10 million for the earthquake survivors in Jajarkot and Rukum West.
Nov 05, 2023
POLITICS
All earthquake survivors will get relief assistance within two days: DPM Khadka
All earthquake survivors will get relief assistance within t...
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka has paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the recent earthquake in Jajarkot, including Sarita Singh, deputy mayor of Nalgad Municipality, Jajarkot.
Nov 05, 2023
SOCIETY
Detainees suffer in jail for years awaiting verdicts
Detainees suffer in jail for years awaiting verdicts
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Ram Hari Pandey (name changed due to privacy) has been sentenced like other prisoners in Central Jail Sundhara since February 23, 2016, on charges of homicide. The hearing of his case has not been done even though there is a legal provision of 20 years of imprisonment.
Nov 05, 2023
POLITICS
NC lawmakers to donate half a month’s remuneration to quake survivors
NC lawmakers to donate half a month’s remuneration to quake...
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: The Members of Parliament representing the Nepali Congress (NC) have decided to contribute remunerations of 15 days for the cause of recent earthquake survivors in the Karnali Province.
Nov 05, 2023
POLITICS, SOCIETY
India hands over earthquake relief materials worth INR 100 million
India hands over earthquake relief materials worth INR 100 m...
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: The first consignment of INR 100 million worth of emergency relief materials targeted for the Jajarkot earthquake victims arrived at Nepalgunj Airport on Sunday.
Nov 05, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse loses 21.46 points, daily turnover inches up to Rs 972.36 million
Nepse loses 21.46 points, daily turnover inches up to Rs 972...
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Sunday plunged 21.46 points to close at 1,826.23 points.
Nov 05, 2023
ECONOMY
India to sell 25,000 metric tons of sugar to Nepal before Tihar
India to sell 25,000 metric tons of sugar to Nepal before Ti...
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: India has agreed to provide 25,000 metric tons of sugar to Nepal before the Tihar festival. A few days ago, after the shortage of sugar in the market, the government asked India to provide sugar through fast track.
Nov 05, 2023
SOCIETY
Govt to make integrated action plan to build quake-resistant houses for victims within one...
Govt to make integrated action plan to build quake-resistant...
KATHMANDU, Nov 5: The government has decided to prepare an integrated action plan and build earthquake-resistant housing within one year for the rehabilitation of those affected by the Jajarkot earthquake, while enabling the search, rescue and relief distribution.
Nov 05, 2023