Editorial
From Retail Loans to Real Growth
From Retail Loans to Real Growth
Nepal Rastra Bank is shifting credit from consumption to production, aiming to boost jobs, exports, and long-term economic growth while urging banks and policymakers to address structural bottlenecks.
Feb 27, 2026
ECONOMY
NAC reports notable improvement in passenger numbers and revenue
NAC reports notable improvement in passenger numbers and rev...
During this period, the NAC's total revenue has increased by about seven percent, while the number of passengers has increased by about 18.7 percent. NAC stated that both revenue and passenger numbers have increased.
Feb 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Nine arrested with narcotics from different parts of country
Nine arrested with narcotics from different parts of country
Brown heroin, marijuana, and medicines available only with a doctor’s prescription were recovered from the suspects. The drugs were seized during routine patrols conducted by respective district police offices.
Feb 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Road linking three constituencies in Dang left incomplete for five years
Road linking three constituencies in Dang left incomplete fo...
The road links Constituency No. 2 at Bhaisipatra in Ghorahi–Tulsipur–8 and Constituency No. 1 at Dangigaun in Ghorahi–5. Ghorahi–8 falls under Constituency No. 2, while Ghorahi–5 lies in Constituency No. 1. Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City–14 falls under Constituenc...
Feb 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Woman dead, another injured as tree crashes into house in Kanchanpur
Woman dead, another injured as tree crashes into house in Ka...
Deputy Superintendent of Police Khadka Khatri of the District Police Office Kanchanpur said that 50-year-old Sharada Devi Mahat from Pelital, Bedkot Municipality-3, died after a tree fell on her at home.
Feb 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Banking fraud complaints top police case list
Banking fraud complaints top police case list
According to data released by Nepal Police, 1,017 banking fraud cases were registered from mid-January to mid-February, accounting for 22.29% of the total cases.
Feb 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Ridge Line Energy IPO allocated, 118,026 applicants receive 10 shares each
Ridge Line Energy IPO allocated, 118,026 applicants receive...
The company had issued 1,180,260 units of shares worth Rs 118,026,000 to the general public at a face value of Rs 100 per share starting from February 11.
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
High in the Himalayas, election buzz fades to silence
High in the Himalayas, election buzz fades to silence
While they have seen election updates online, no candidate or party worker has made the trek to seek their votes. Residents from these areas must descend for hours to places like Chhomrong to cast their ballots. "Election talk exists only up to Chhomrong. The election campaign has had no impact on t...
Feb 26, 2026
POLITICS
Electoral preparations in full swing in Rasuwa
Electoral preparations in full swing in Rasuwa
All the polling stations under Uttargaya Rural Municipality have been fitted with CCTVs, and installation at the remaining four local levels is expected to conclude soon. The Election Office has planned to install cameras at 36 polling stations.
Feb 26, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepal and India sign MoU on bio-diversity conservation
Nepal and India sign MoU on bio-diversity conservation
Both Nepal and India are signatories to various international treaties on environmental conservation, including biodiversity, under the United Nations.
Feb 26, 2026