SPORTS
Nepal lose to Bangladesh in SAFF U-20 Women's Championship
Nepal lose to Bangladesh in SAFF U-20 Women's Championship
In the second half, both teams lost a player each as Nepali defender Simran Rai and Bangladeshi player Sagorika punched each other, resulting in red cards for both players.
Jul 14, 2025
Editorial
A commendable increase, yet more needs to done
A commendable increase, yet more needs to done
There are very few women in technical, strategic, or policy-based fields. Seven women secretaries among thousands in high-ranking positions show how slow change has been at the top.
Jul 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Surging bad debts of BFIs increase non-banking assets by over Rs 10 billion in 11 months
Surging bad debts of BFIs increase non-banking assets by ove...
The records maintained by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) show that the non-banking assets of the BFIs increased by Rs 10.20 billion during mid-July 2024 and mid-June 2025. During the review period, the non-productive assets rose to Rs 45.70 billion from Rs 35.50 billion.
Jul 14, 2025
POLITICS
Chairman Oli bats for internal unity in UML
Chairman Oli bats for internal unity in UML
Addressing the party cadres' gathering in Jhapa on Sunday, the UML chairman mentioned that the people and cadres have safeguarded the UML and made it a national force despite some selfish leaders split the UML in the past though they enjoyed several posts and positions.
Jul 13, 2025
WORLD
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill over 40 as truce talks deadlocked
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill over 40 as truc...
Delegations from Israel and the Palestinian militant group have now spent a week trying to agree on a temporary truce to halt 21 months of bitter fighting in the Gaza Strip.
Jul 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Bill drafted to ensure accountability of public officials
Bill drafted to ensure accountability of public officials
According to the OPMCM, the bill has been prepared to establish a legal framework for managing conflicts of interest in order to foster integrity and good governance in the country.
Jul 13, 2025
ECONOMY
NEPSE market capitalization rises by Rs 1.2 trillion in a year
NEPSE market capitalization rises by Rs 1.2 trillion in a ye...
By mid-June 2024, when the NEPSE index stood at 2,112.30 points, the market capitalization was Rs 3.349 trillion. By mid-June 2025, with the NEPSE index reaching 2,655.39 points, the market capitalization had risen to Rs 4.423 trillion.
Jul 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Commercial banks’ net profits cross Rs 53.97 billion in 11 months
Commercial banks’ net profits cross Rs 53.97 billion in 11 m...
Commercial banks, development banks and finance companies earned net profits of Rs 60.24 billion in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year (FY).
Jul 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Kathmandu metropolis unveils Rs 25.76 billion budget for FY 2025/26
Kathmandu metropolis unveils Rs 25.76 billion budget for FY...
For the previous fiscal year 2024/25, KMC had approved a budget of Rs 24.90 billion.
Jul 13, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB prepares to remove Nepal from FATF 'Grey List'
NRB prepares to remove Nepal from FATF 'Grey List'
According to the monetary policy for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2025/26 unveiled by Governor Dr Bishwo Nath Poudel, Nepal aims to swiftly exit the grey list by strengthening investigation, prosecution, and enforcement in line with the FATF's action plan.
Jul 13, 2025