SOCIETY
Earthquake Day: Preparedness, rapid response necessary to tackle quake impacts
Earthquake Day: Preparedness, rapid response necessary to ta...
Very few people who lived through the terrifying 1990 BS (1933) earthquake are still alive. Although fewer survivors of that tragedy remain, the current generation faced a similar ordeal during the 2015 earthquake. A recent earthquake in Tibet, impacting Kathmandu, triggered recollections of the dev...
Jan 15, 2025
Market
NRB sets exchange rates for US dollar and other foreign currencies
NRB sets exchange rates for US dollar and other foreign curr...
According to the rates, the buying rate for 1 US dollar is Rs 138.32, and the selling rate is Rs 138.92. Similarly, the buying rate for 1 European euro is Rs 141.90, and the selling rate is Rs 142.52.
Jan 15, 2025
Editorial
Accessing Indian Markets
Accessing Indian Markets
The recent Nepal-India Joint Business Forum (JBF) meeting highlighted the need to enhance bilateral trade, remove trade barriers, and boost economic cooperation between the two closest neighbors - Nepal and India.
Jan 15, 2025
OPINION
Upholding Good Governance And Combating Corruption 'Key' To Breaking Nepal’s Poverty Cycle
Upholding Good Governance And Combating Corruption 'Key' To...
Beyond the Bottom Billion: Applying Paul Collier's lessons to Nepal’s development crisis
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB study reveals dire financial conditions of Pokhara Finance, Narayani Development Bank,...
NRB study reveals dire financial conditions of Pokhara Finan...
The NRB’s in-depth study about Pokhara Finance, Narayani Development Bank, and Janaki Finance has found that these financial institutions are in dire straits.
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
UK Member of Parliament pledges to resume direct flight connecting London-Kathmandu
UK Member of Parliament pledges to resume direct flight conn...
Gareth Thomas, small business minister of the UK, said their government will initiate resuming direct flights between the two countries.
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Capital expenditure dismal in the first half of current FY
Capital expenditure dismal in the first half of current FY
Revenue collection stands at 84 pc of the target
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB proposes allowing cooperatives take loans from banks through new rules
NRB proposes allowing cooperatives take loans from banks thr...
The NRB, in this regard, has prepared a draft of the guidelines, titled ‘Directives and Standards for Savings and Credit Cooperatives,’ and has called for public feedback by January-end.
Jan 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Financial institutions increase loan disbursement in Madhesh's industrial sector
Financial institutions increase loan disbursement in Madhesh...
Financial institutions have boosted loan investments in Madhesh Province's industrial sector. Nepal Rastra Bank reported that they disbursed loans totaling Rs 121.87 billion in the fiscal year 2023/24.
Jan 14, 2025
POLITICS
Foreign Minister Dr Rana talks to her Israeli counterpart for Bipin’s release
Foreign Minister Dr Rana talks to her Israeli counterpart fo...
Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba held a phone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday evening, urging him to prioritize the release of Nepali youth Bipin Joshi, who is currently under the control of Hamas.
Jan 14, 2025