ECONOMY
Foreign exchange reserves exceed Rs 2.4 trillion
Foreign exchange reserves exceed Rs 2.4 trillion
According to the financial statements for the eight months of the current fiscal year released by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), such reserves have increased by 18 percent compared to mid-July of 2023/24.
Apr 10, 2025
WORLD
Trump announces 90-day pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs with exception of China
Trump announces 90-day pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs with ex...
President Donald Trump announced a complete three-month pause on all the “reciprocal” tariffs that went into effect at midnight, with the exception of China, a stunning reversal from a president who had insisted historically high tariffs were here to stay, as reported by CNN.
Apr 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Consumer price inflation moderates to 3.75 percent
Consumer price inflation moderates to 3.75 percent
The NRB report shows that the growth rate of average market price of food increased by 3.34 percent, down from 5.95 percent in the review month. Likewise, the non-food and service inflation also dropped nominally to 3.97 percent from 4.07 percent.
Apr 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Royalists seek return of king
Royalists seek return of king
KATHMANDU, April 9: Nearly two decades since Nepal became a secular republic, a surge of pro-monarchy protests have swept the Himalayan nation, fuelled by economic despair and disillusionment with current leaders.
Apr 09, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal-India sign new MoU to promote agricultural cooperation
Nepal-India sign new MoU to promote agricultural cooperation
Nepal and India signed a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation between the two countries in numerous areas covering agricultural science and technology, including agricultural production, crop production, and agricultural trade and marketing.
Apr 09, 2025
SPORTS
'It's beautiful': Arteta hails Rice free-kick magic as Arsenal stun Real
'It's beautiful': Arteta hails Rice free-kick magic as Arsen...
LONDON, April 9: Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal defied the odds with their stunning 3-0 win against Real Madrid as Declan Rice's free-kick magic left the Champions League holders in disarray.
Apr 09, 2025
POLITICS
Illegal travel to America dangerous, US embassy warns
Illegal travel to America dangerous, US embassy warns
In a statement released on Wednesday, the embassy highlighted that such journeys put both security and lives at risk.
Apr 09, 2025
International
Trade war escalates as China hits US with huge tariff
Trade war escalates as China hits US with huge tariff
BEIJING, April 9: China announced Wednesday massive retaliatory tariffs on US goods, sharply escalating a trade war started by President Donald Trump and fuelling fresh panic in global markets.
Apr 09, 2025
ECONOMY
Entrepreneurs call for regular flights at GBIA
Entrepreneurs call for regular flights at GBIA
Industrialists said they would launch decisive protest together for the operation of regular flights at Gautam Buddha International Airport. A joint agitation struggle committee has also been formed for the agitation to be launched at leadership of Siddhartha Network Rupandehi.
Apr 09, 2025
POLITICS
Kathmandu: A hotspot for protest
Kathmandu: A hotspot for protest
Despite changes in the system, the condition of the people has not improved, leading to growing dissatisfaction with political parties and the government.
Apr 09, 2025