POLITICS
Dismiss bribery-tainted minister, Gagan Thapa demands
Dismiss bribery-tainted minister, Gagan Thapa demands
Nepali Congress (NC) general secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has demanded the dismissal of those involved in the bribery scandal.
Jul 15, 2025
Market, Business & Economy
US dollar rate rises: What are values of other currencies?
US dollar rate rises: What are values of other currencies?
According to the central bank, the value of the US dollar has increased.
Jul 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Grain crisis deepens in fertile Madhesh: Only 33.78 pc paddy fields planted
Grain crisis deepens in fertile Madhesh: Only 33.78 pc paddy...
Once known as Nepal’s granary, Madhesh Province is witnessing a steady decline in paddy cultivation. Recent data shows that only 33.78 percent of arable land in the region has been planted with rice this season. Farmers blame the shortage of water and fertilizer as the primary reasons for this...
Jul 15, 2025
Editorial
Soaring High, Again
Soaring High, Again
Flights will now be watched and handled more closely than before, and there will be dedicated locations for takeoff and landing.
Jul 15, 2025
ECONOMY
Irregular rainfall likely to take a toll on this year’s paddy harvest
Irregular rainfall likely to take a toll on this year’s padd...
Erratic and inadequate rainfall this year has taken a toll on paddy plantations heavily in Koshi and Madhesh provinces, with the regions witnessing over 20 percent decline in the plantations compared to last year.
Jul 15, 2025
SOCIETY
The Eccentric Taxi Driver
The Eccentric Taxi Driver
"I asked one of the staff to help me, but the loafer didn’t listen and pretended as if he were busy," the taxi driver said. "So I closed my eyes and filled the form. That’s how my first bank account was opened.”
Jul 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Insurance Authority Chair Ojha suspended as govt forms probe panel
Insurance Authority Chair Ojha suspended as govt forms probe...
The government has suspended Sharad Ojha, Chairperson of the Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA), following the formation of a probe committee to investigate his performance and conduct in office.
Jul 14, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu metropolis sets new land rates, prime areas valued at Rs 5 million per aana
Kathmandu metropolis sets new land rates, prime areas valued...
According to the city’s newly published Economic Act, land in areas such as Durbar Marg, Putalisadak, Singha Durbar, Ratnapark, and surrounding vicinities has been valued the highest at Rs 5 million per aana.
Jul 14, 2025
ECONOMY
About 59 percent paddy plantation completed so far across Nepal
About 59 percent paddy plantation completed so far across Ne...
As of July 13, paddy has been planted on around 816,405 hectares of land. This is about 8 percent less than the same period last year.
Jul 14, 2025
SOCIETY
College operator faces money laundering case over undocumented fee collection
College operator faces money laundering case over undocument...
According to the Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DoMLI), a case was registered at the Bhaktapur District Court after it was found that Suwal had accepted enrollment fees for nursing, pharmacy, and other programs despite the college lacking legal registration.
Jul 14, 2025