ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 60 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 60 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
The central bank said both principal and interest will be repaid on September 17.
Aug 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Phedikhola Hydropower to issue IPO worth Rs 175 million to public
Phedikhola Hydropower to issue IPO worth Rs 175 million to p...
The 4.3 MW project, under construction in Salpasilihcho of Bhojpur, is targeted for completion by the end of Poush 2082.
Aug 17, 2025
Market
Apollo doctors present advances in gastroenterology, neurology in Kathmandu
Apollo doctors present advances in gastroenterology, neurolo...
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals organized a press conference in Kathmandu on Saturday where senior specialists highlighted recent advancements in gastroenterology and neurology.
Aug 17, 2025
ECONOMY
IOC shows interest in investing in fertilizer factory
IOC shows interest in investing in fertilizer factory
Although the idea of establishing a fertilizer factory has been discussed for a long time, it has yet to materialize. The government currently provides an annual subsidy of about NPR 2.8 billion for chemical fertilizers, while over NPR 4 billion worth of fertilizers are imported into Nepal each year...
Aug 17, 2025
POLITICS
Indian Foreign Secy pays courtesy call on PM Oli
Indian Foreign Secy pays courtesy call on PM Oli
The meeting between Prime Minister Oli and Indian Foreign Secretary Misri was held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Minister, Singha Durbar.
Aug 17, 2025
POLITICS
‘Cooling-off Period’ controversy puts Civil Service Bill in limbo
‘Cooling-off Period’ controversy puts Civil Service Bill in...
Hridyaram Thani, a member of the House State Affairs Committee, said the delay in advancing the bill in the National Assembly has caused confusion. “This bill should have been certified by the President within the month of Shrawan, but it was delayed. After keeping the cooling-off period provi...
Aug 17, 2025
DIASPORA, SOCIETY
UAE grants amnesty to 120 Nepalis
UAE grants amnesty to 120 Nepalis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has granted amnesty to 120 Nepalis imprisoned for various offences.
Aug 17, 2025
POLITICS
‘UML grabs every open land, even King Birendra’s property’
‘UML grabs every open land, even King Birendra’s property’
“Right now, there is a land-related bill.. The UML eyes fall wherever they see an open space. Just look around,” Koirala said, adding, “Take the Gokarna Resort for example, even King Birendra’s property has not been spared by UML.”
Aug 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt earns Rs 85.19 billion, spends Rs 46.30 billion in first month of FY 2082/83
Govt earns Rs 85.19 billion, spends Rs 46.30 billion in firs...
The data shows that in the first month, revenue collection stood at 5.56 percent of the annual target, while expenditure reached 2.36 percent.
Aug 17, 2025
WORLD
Trump says he is focused on peace deal, not ceasefire
Trump says he is focused on peace deal, not ceasefire
The aftermath of the summit offered little clarity about the next steps, other than Trump’s commitment for more meetings, including with Zelenskyy at the White House on Monday. It was unclear among those briefed on the exchanges whether Trump saw Putin’s desire for the Donbas as acceptab...
Aug 17, 2025