POLITICS
MPs can ask PM two questions in one minute
MPs can ask PM two questions in one minute
In its 36th meeting on Sunday, the Business Advisory Committee decided that each MP could ask either two questions or complete their query within one minute.
Feb 16, 2025
ECONOMY
NEA secures ‘Double A Plus’ credit rating for third consecutive year
NEA secures ‘Double A Plus’ credit rating for third consecut...
The rating was based on an assessment of NEA’s financial stability, assets, operational efficiency, managerial capacity, and internal and external risk factors. A Double A Plus rating signifies a strong ability to meet financial obligations with minimal risk in transactions.
Feb 16, 2025
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Rana holds bilateral meeting with UAE state minister
Foreign Minister Rana holds bilateral meeting with UAE state...
Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana met with Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, in Muscat, the capital of Oman on Sunday on the sidelines of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference.
Feb 16, 2025
SOCIETY, Republica Watch
Social media from the eyes of Nepali women: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Social media from the eyes of Nepali women: The Good, The Ba...
Nepali women representing different strata of society may have their reasons to use the platforms they do, but there is one thing in common: Many entered the realms of social media hesitantly, only to kill the sudden idle hours thrust upon them by several months of lockdown triggered by the COVID-19...
Feb 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Banks increase lending but face liquidity quandary
Banks increase lending but face liquidity quandary
Nepali commercial banks increased their lending by a nominal ratio in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. However, they are still facing a notable challenge in managing their overwhelming amount of loanable funds.
Feb 16, 2025
SOCIETY
CJ Raut, Minister Gurung visit Paudel, Acharya
CJ Raut, Minister Gurung visit Paudel, Acharya
Chief Justice (CJ) Prakashman Singh Raut, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung, and CPN-UML vice chair Yuvaraj Gyawali have inquired about the health condition of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel and Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanr...
Feb 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepali carrot, beetroot exported to Germany
Nepali carrot, beetroot exported to Germany
Carrots and beetroot produced in Shreepur of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-15 of Chitwan district have started to be exported to Germany. It is reported that 100 tons of beetroot and 150 tons of carrots have started to be exported to Germany.
Feb 16, 2025
Market
Daily turnover Rs 9.47 billion as NEPSE jumps 19.56 points
Daily turnover Rs 9.47 billion as NEPSE jumps 19.56 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday jumped 19.56 points to close at 2,698.03 points.
Feb 16, 2025
SOCIETY
US national held with foreign currencies
US national held with foreign currencies
She was about to fly to Malaysia on a flight of the Batik Air. She was arrested from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)'s departure hold baggage area.
Feb 16, 2025
WORLD
Cryptocurrency promoted by Argentina's Milei crashes
Cryptocurrency promoted by Argentina's Milei crashes
According to news outlets, Milei posted a message on social media platform X Friday evening, praising a "private project" aimed at "stimulating the growth of the Argentine economy, by financing small businesses and Argentine entrepreneurs."
Feb 16, 2025