ECONOMY
BFIs must maintain minimum 90% daily mandatory cash reserve
BFIs must maintain minimum 90% daily mandatory cash reserve
Starting from June 1, banks and financial institutions must keep at least 90 percent of 4 percent of their total deposit liabilities as mandatory cash reserves with the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
May 28, 2025
WORLD
UN says 70% chance that 2025-2029 average warming will top 1.5C
UN says 70% chance that 2025-2029 average warming will top 1...
The United Nations warned Wednesday there is a 70 percent chance that average warming from 2025 to 2029 will exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius international benchmark.
May 28, 2025
ECONOMY
CAAN makes two pilots mandatory for helicopter flights during monsoon
CAAN makes two pilots mandatory for helicopter flights durin...
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued a monsoon circular mandating that all helicopter flights up to 12,000 feet operate with two pilots during the upcoming rainy season.
May 28, 2025
POLITICS
Home Minister Lekhak calls rumors against him a politically motivated conspiracy
Home Minister Lekhak calls rumors against him a politically...
Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has described the rumors against him in the ‘visit visa scandal’ as politically motivated conspiracies.
May 28, 2025
POLITICS
NZ Deputy PM Winston pays courtesy call on PM Oli
NZ Deputy PM Winston pays courtesy call on PM Oli
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli today.
May 28, 2025
Business & Economy
Mercantile Group and GO EC Auto Tech forge partnership to transform EV charging in Nepal
Mercantile Group and GO EC Auto Tech forge partnership to tr...
This collaboration marks a major step in Nepal’s clean energy transition, offering hope for greater energy independence, environmental stewardship and inclusive economic growth, the companies said in a statement.
May 28, 2025
WORLD
Zelensky proposes three-way meeting with Trump, Putin
Zelensky proposes three-way meeting with Trump, Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a three-way summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as he seeks to force Moscow to halt its three-year invasion.
May 28, 2025
SOCIETY
3,000 police personnel to be deployed across Kathmandu Valley ahead of Republic Day
3,000 police personnel to be deployed across Kathmandu Valle...
Authorities will deploy 3,000 police across Kathmandu Valley to maintain security during the Republic Day celebrations tomorrow and the pro-monarchist protest announced for the same day. The deployment includes officers from district police offices, battalions, and various police posts, all placed o...
May 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt to increase workers’ minimum wage by 10% within a year
Govt to increase workers’ minimum wage by 10% within a year
The government has proposed a plan to increase workers' wages. The Cabinet meeting held on May 20 approved a plan to review wage rates within the next year based on inflation.
May 28, 2025
OPINION
Global EV Momentum and Nepal’s Ambitions
Global EV Momentum and Nepal’s Ambitions
Nepal needs to align fiscal and monetary policies to accelerate its electric vehicle transition
May 28, 2025