SOCIETY
CIAA arrests sub-inspector with Rs 30,000 bribe
CIAA arrests sub-inspector with Rs 30,000 bribe
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) arrested a police sub-inspector (SI) in Rupandehi with a bribe of Rs 30,000.
Mar 28, 2025
Market
US dollar priced at Rs 137.56, euro at Rs 148.35
US dollar priced at Rs 137.56, euro at Rs 148.35
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the exchange rates for foreign currencies for today. The central bank has set the buying rate for 1 US dollar at Rs 136.96 and the selling rate at Rs 137.56.
Mar 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Chaitra Krishna Chaturdashi: Newar community observes Pahanchahre today
Chaitra Krishna Chaturdashi: Newar community observes Pahanc...
The Newar community of Kathmandu Valley celebrates Pahanchahre today as one of their biggest festivals after Dashain. Various organizations across the country are hosting programs to mark the occasion.
Mar 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Indian firms ready to invest in Nepal’s hydropower
Indian firms ready to invest in Nepal’s hydropower
Indian business conglomerates have expressed their willingness to invest in Nepal’s energy sector, provided investment security and returns are ensured.
Mar 28, 2025
Editorial
Lighting Up Power Industry
Lighting Up Power Industry
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has taken a step toward bolstering the nation's power industry by deciding to offer power purchase agreements (PPA) for hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 5,000 MW. The move came in response to years of pressure from private hydropower developers wh...
Mar 28, 2025
OPINION
Way Ahead for Kathmandu University
Way Ahead for Kathmandu University
The early bourgeoning of KU was short lived as the ubiquitous partisan politics gradually infiltrated the university.
Mar 28, 2025
ECONOMY
SEBON asks stockbrokers to increase paid-up by 10 folds or to merge
SEBON asks stockbrokers to increase paid-up by 10 folds or t...
Operating stock brokerage will have to increase their paid-up capital by 10 fold or they will have to go for a merger with other similar companies.
Mar 28, 2025
Market
Citytech launches Getpay at Machhapuchchhre Bank
Citytech launches Getpay at Machhapuchchhre Bank
Citytech has officially launched Getpay, a payment orchestration and merchant management platform, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital payment landscape. The launch took place at Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited (MBL) in collaboration with Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL).
Mar 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Construction sector bounces back with a growth of 9.1 percent in Q2
Construction sector bounces back with a growth of 9.1 percen...
The construction sector of Nepal bounced back in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, with a growth of 9.1 percent compared to a negative 0.3 percent in the first three months of the FY 2024/25.
Mar 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Security beefed up in capital as republican and monarchist forces set to face off today
Security beefed up in capital as republican and monarchist f...
The streets of the capital will likely remain tense on Friday as two ideologically opposite groups are set to stage simultaneous demonstrations at two different locations.
Mar 28, 2025