ECONOMY
NRB considers 18 out of 20 commercial banks in its watchlist for strict onsite inspection
NRB considers 18 out of 20 commercial banks in its watchlist...
KATHMANDU, April 21: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has kept 18 out of 20 commercial banks under its watchlist after these banks were suspected of failing to abide by the central bank’s regulations.
Apr 21, 2024
Editorial
Put amendment of laws in priority to make Investment Summit a success
Put amendment of laws in priority to make Investment Summit...
Despite the private sector's recommendations to amend about two dozen laws to promote both foreign and domestic investment in the country, the government has yet to make any changes. With only a week left before the Nepal Investment Summit-2024 begins, where the government aims to attract foreign in...
Apr 21, 2024
ECONOMY
Birgunj Customs Office falls short of revenue target by Rs 67.82 billion amid global econo...
Birgunj Customs Office falls short of revenue target by Rs 6...
KATHMANDU, April 20: Birgunj Customs Office has collected more than Rs 100 billion in revenue in the current fiscal year.
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Construction of embankments along seven streams begins in Kailali
Construction of embankments along seven streams begins in Ka...
KAILALI, April 20: The provincial government of Sudurpaschim Province has started construction of embankments along seven streams in Kailali district.
Apr 20, 2024
ECONOMY
265 cottage and small industries shut down in Banke
265 cottage and small industries shut down in Banke
RANJHA (Banke), April 20: Altogether 265 cottage and small industries have been closed in Banke district in the last nine months of the current fiscal year, 2023/24.
Apr 20, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE lost 53.16 points, while investors lost Rs 85 billion from shares trading last week
NEPSE lost 53.16 points, while investors lost Rs 85 billion...
KATHMANDU, April 20: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) lost 53.16 points last week after the country’s secondary market failed to boost investor’ confidence even with the beginning of the Nepali New Year 2081.
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Rainbow tourism int'l conference kicks off
Rainbow tourism int'l conference kicks off
KATHMANDU, April 20: The first Rainbow Tourism International Conference kicked off in the federal capital on Saturday.
Apr 20, 2024
SOCIETY
Over 200,000 devotees throng Maha Kumbha Mela at Barahakshetra
Over 200,000 devotees throng Maha Kumbha Mela at Barahakshet...
DHARAN, April 20: Over 200,000 devotees visited the ongoing Maha Kumbha Mela, a mega religious fair, at Chataradham of Barahakshetra municipality-1 in Sunsari district.
Apr 20, 2024
WORLD
Indians vote in the first phase of the world’s largest election as Modi seeks a third term
Indians vote in the first phase of the world’s largest elect...
NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that’s a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the country’s leader.
Apr 20, 2024
SPORTS
Kushal Dixit selected for London Marathon
Kushal Dixit selected for London Marathon
KATHMANDU, April 20: Kushal Dixit of Lalitpur district has been selected for the London Marathon.
Apr 20, 2024