SOCIETY
Kathmandu gets new CDO
Kathmandu gets new CDO
As part of the reshuffle, the current CDO, Rishiram Tiwari, has been transferred to the MoHA, where he will assume responsibilities as a joint secretary.
Aug 21, 2025
WORLD
Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talks
Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talk...
NATO military chiefs were meanwhile scheduled to hold a virtual summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, the latest in a flurry of global diplomacy aimed at brokering an end to the nearly three-and-a-half year conflict.
Aug 21, 2025
WORLD
India seeks to ban online gambling
India seeks to ban online gambling
The move could threaten a multi-billion dollar industry that includes online poker platforms to fantasy sports, as well as India's wildly popular homegrown fantasy cricket apps -- some of which sponsor the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the national team.
Aug 21, 2025
POLITICS
Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his post
Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his po...
Minister Gurung, also the Spokesperson of the government, said Ojha was removed from the post based on the recommendation of the probe committee on the grounds of his indecent performance, poor work competency and failing to discharge his positional responsibility.
Aug 21, 2025
Business & Economy
Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand their businesses
Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand thei...
After the BFIs succeeded to increase their profits via write-back of their provision for doubtful debts, they have improved their position of the capital adequacy funds.
Aug 21, 2025
WORLD
Death toll in Nigerian mosque attack jumps to at least 30
Death toll in Nigerian mosque attack jumps to at least 30
The attack on worshippers at early morning prayers came despite a rash of recent peace deals in Katsina state meant to stem the tide of gang attacks -- though Malumfashi had not been among the local governments to strike a truce.
Aug 21, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal to reopen border trade through...
Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal...
Nepal reasserts claim over Lipulekh, India rejects as 'groundless' as tension mounts
Aug 21, 2025
Market
Forex Update: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee
Forex Update: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee
Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Thursday.
Aug 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rain forecast in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki
Heavy rain forecast in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast cloudy skies and rainfall across several parts of the country today.
Aug 21, 2025
Business & Economy
Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their profits surge
Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their...
In FY 2023/24, commercial banks contributed Rs 26.54 billion to the state coffers under the same heading.
Aug 21, 2025