SOCIETY
One killed in clash in Nawalparasi
One killed in clash in Nawalparasi
A clash between two groups in Belaspur, Palhinandan Rural Municipality-3, West Nawalparasi, resulted in the death of one person. The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old Bijay Dhawal of Kushma, Palhinandan-3, according to police.
Feb 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Fire in Imadol brought under control
Fire in Imadol brought under control
A fire that broke out at a paint shop in Imadol, Lalitpur, has been brought under control. The fire broke out on Tuesday evening at a paint shop in Mahalaxmi Municipality-1, Imadol.
Feb 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Maha Shivaratri festival being celebrated today
Maha Shivaratri festival being celebrated today
Devotees across the country are celebrating the Maha Shivaratri festival today with rituals, prayers, and temple visits, marking the night of Lord Shiva's manifestation.
Feb 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Taplejung administration lifts curfew
Taplejung administration lifts curfew
The Taplejung administration has lifted the curfew in the Phungling area.
Feb 26, 2025
Editorial
Link Academia with Industry
Link Academia with Industry
Nepal has witnessed an alarming trend over recent decades. Every month, thousands of young minds leave the country, many of them right after school, in pursuit of better education and career opportunities abroad. Semi-literate school dropouts and under-skilled youths in large numbers desert villages...
Feb 26, 2025
OPINION
Inclusive Progressivism: Building a Fairer, Equitable World
Inclusive Progressivism: Building a Fairer, Equitable World
In the rapidly changing world of today, where divisions seem to be growing more pronounced, the idea of inclusive progressivism stands as a beacon of hope. With South Asia being a region rich in cultural diversity yet deeply entrenched in systemic inequalities, the time has come for nations to embra...
Feb 26, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB tightens EV loan provision, eases financing for fossil-fuel powered vehicles
NRB tightens EV loan provision, eases financing for fossil-f...
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has tightened banking facilities for the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) while making it easier for petrol and diesel vehicles.
Feb 26, 2025
POLITICS
HoR meeting put off until March 5
HoR meeting put off until March 5
The Parliament Secretariat has postponed the meetings of the House of Representatives (HoR) for a week.
Feb 26, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB reduces provisioning on good loans to 1 percent from 1.10 percent
NRB reduces provisioning on good loans to 1 percent from 1.1...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has reduced the provisioning rate of good loans for banks and financial institutions (BFIs) from from 1.10 percent to one percent.
Feb 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt-owned financial entities asked to keep a close eye on accounts of high-ranking offici...
Govt-owned financial entities asked to keep a close eye on a...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), in a bid to crack down on possible money laundering at the higher level, has asked three government-owned financial entities to keep a close eye on the transactions made by high-ranking government officials.
Feb 26, 2025