ECONOMY
NRB selects Nepal’s 10 large banks for loan portfolio review
NRB selects Nepal’s 10 large banks for loan portfolio review
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), in a bid to carry out full auditing of loan portfolios as per the recommendation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has selected 10 large banks based on their financial health as of mid-April this year.
Aug 12, 2025
WORLD
Trump says plans to test out Putin as Europe engages Ukraine
Trump says plans to test out Putin as Europe engages Ukraine
Trump has invited his Russian counterpart to Alaska on Friday -- the first face-to-face meeting between the two countries' presidents since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 -- while criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for rejecting territorial concessions.
Aug 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal grants legal recognition to occupational diseases
Nepal grants legal recognition to occupational diseases
The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security has published an official list of such diseases in the Nepal Gazette under the Labour Regulations, 2075.
Aug 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Chicken anemia virus detected in Chitwan poultry farms
Chicken anemia virus detected in Chitwan poultry farms
According to Dr. Bijay Kumar Shrestha, head of the NADIL, Chitwan, the disease has been observed in chickens in Chitwan and neighboring districts.
Aug 12, 2025
POLITICS
No more barbs: Madhav Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal call a truce
No more barbs: Madhav Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal call a truce
On Monday morning, a discussion was held at the party’s central office in Aloknagar, Kathmandu, attended by Nepal, Khanal and other leaders. The agreement was reached during this meeting, according to Unified Socialist leader Damodar Aryal.
Aug 12, 2025
SOCIETY
TIA stops issuing visitor passes for International Terminal
TIA stops issuing visitor passes for International Terminal
The notice stated that facilities remain in place to assist elderly passengers, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and minors through a dedicated help desk. Passengers requiring special assistance, such as wheelchairs, will be facilitated with the help of respective airlines.
Aug 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Fraud ring using fake ‘Nepse AI’ app draining bank accounts
Fraud ring using fake ‘Nepse AI’ app draining bank accounts
According to the CIB, victims are lured by flashy online ads promising big profits, only to have their bank accounts emptied. In one recent case, a person lost Rs 2.86 million within minutes after installing the app.
Aug 12, 2025
SOCIETY
TU seeks govt security after students vandalize offices
TU seeks govt security after students vandalize offices
According to TU officials, the university has urged the government to ensure a secure environment for staff to move around freely and work from their offices.
Aug 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Prisoner’s death sparks tension in Birgunj, family alleges denial of treatment
Prisoner’s death sparks tension in Birgunj, family alleges d...
Tension flared in Birgunj on Tuesday after the death of a 28-year-old prisoner, with family members claiming he died due to denial of prison authority to provide him timely medical treatment.
Aug 12, 2025
POLITICS
Ramhari Khatiwada resigns as Parliamentary Committee Chair
Ramhari Khatiwada resigns as Parliamentary Committee Chair
Announcing his resignation during Tuesday’s House session, Khatiwada said, “Since the bill bears my signature, I feel it is my responsibility to step down.”
Aug 12, 2025