Business & Economy
Rasuwagadhi border repairs progress as China begins draining blocked Kerung river
Rasuwagadhi border repairs progress as China begins draining...
Both Nepali and Chinese authorities are working to resume cross-border operations within ten days, according to local officials and trade representatives.
Jul 14, 2025
Business & Economy, Market
Forex Update: US dollar rate remains unchanged
Forex Update: US dollar rate remains unchanged
The buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at Rs 136.99 and the selling rate at Rs 137.59.
Jul 14, 2025
WORLD
EU and Indonesia announce 'political agreement' on trade deal
EU and Indonesia announce 'political agreement' on trade dea...
"We're living in turbulent times and when economic uncertainty meets geopolitical volatility, partners like us must come closer together. So today we're taking a big step forward in this partnership," von der Leyen told journalists in Brussels.
Jul 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Finance Ministry mandates electronic payments for all public institutions from new FY
Finance Ministry mandates electronic payments for all public...
The circular has been sent to all ministries, Nepal Rastra Bank, public institutions, boards, committees, and authorities.
Jul 14, 2025
OPINION
Beyond Potential: Constraints and Dynamics in Nepal's Energy Market
Beyond Potential: Constraints and Dynamics in Nepal's Energy...
From Darkness to Light–era of Nepal's energy transformation
Jul 14, 2025
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