ECONOMY
NRB aims for ambitious 12 pc private sector loan while BFIs struggle to keep pace
NRB aims for ambitious 12 pc private sector loan while BFIs...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set an ambitious target of private sector lending in the next fiscal year (FY) despite struggling to manage excess liquidity in Nepal’s banking system as the current FY 2024/25 draws to a close.
Jul 13, 2025
Market, ECONOMY
Forex Update: US dollar rates remain unchanged
Forex Update: US dollar rates remain unchanged
As per the NRB, the US dollar rate has remained unchanged today.
Jul 13, 2025
OPINION
Inconsistencies, Discontent Mark First Year of Coalition Government
Inconsistencies, Discontent Mark First Year of Coalition Gov...
Although many were taken aback by the formation of the new coalition because the NC and UML had a long-standing rivalry, the coalition partners termed the new bonhomie between them as necessary to give the nation a new political direction.
Jul 13, 2025
Editorial
A Sound Monetary Policy—But Macroeconomic Concerns Must Take Centre Stage
A Sound Monetary Policy—But Macroeconomic Concerns Must Take...
While there is a question whether these policies will bring overall macroeconomic stability, the NRB’s reduction in policy, deposit and bank rates reflects a shift towards easing liquidity and encouraging lending.
Jul 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Former Election Commissioner Ilaa Sharma passes away
Former Election Commissioner Ilaa Sharma passes away
Former Election Commissioner Ilaa Sharma has passed away following a cardiac arrest on Saturday evening.
Jul 12, 2025
SOCIETY, Gen-Next
Skating like a girl
Skating like a girl
She was introduced to skating when she saw some boys skating near her school in Swayambhu. She was 16 when she first stood on a board. It wasn’t until she attended a skating gathering at the TU ground in Kirtipur.
Jul 12, 2025
POLITICS
Minister Gupta implicated in bribery scandal over civil servant transfers
Minister Gupta implicated in bribery scandal over civil serv...
The complaint alleges that Minister Gupta accepted a bribe of Rs 5.3 million to stop the transfer of the then Chief of the Land Revenue Office in Kaski.
Jul 12, 2025
SPORTS
Marc Marquez battles back to win German MotoGP sprint
Marc Marquez battles back to win German MotoGP sprint
The runaway championship leader started on pole but the Ducati factory rider went wide at the first corner to drop back to fifth, with Marco Bezzecchi inheriting the lead.
Jul 12, 2025
SPORTS
Pioli returns to Fiorentina after one season at Al-Nassr
Pioli returns to Fiorentina after one season at Al-Nassr
The 59-year-old succeeds his compatriot Raffaele Palladino, who resigned to everyone's surprise in June, a few weeks after extending his contract until 2027.
Jul 12, 2025
SOCIETY
PM Oli congratulates Nepali footballers for victory against Bhutan
PM Oli congratulates Nepali footballers for victory against...
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has congratulated the Nepali women footballers for securing a 6-1 victory against Bhutan in SAFF U-20 Women's Championship.
Jul 12, 2025