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
POLITICS
Sack corrupt ministers immediately: BSP
Sack corrupt ministers immediately: BSP
BSP has strongly urged Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to immediately dismiss and take action against both ministers involved in what it describes as a heinous crime.
Jul 14, 2025
POLITICS
High-level Nepali delegation to participate in Muni Expo Conference 2025 in Israel
High-level Nepali delegation to participate in Muni Expo Con...
This is the first time such a delegation- comprising senior officials responsible for policy and planning from Nepal’s Ministry of Urban Development, the National Planning Commission, as well as Mayors from various municipalities, will participate in a focused program on municipal innovation a...
Jul 14, 2025
POLITICS
Economic sector sees discernible growth in govt’s first year
Economic sector sees discernible growth in govt’s first year
"The incumbent government has made a sea change in policy for creating an investment-friendly environment. Reform in the legal framework has also gained momentum,” he noted.
Jul 14, 2025
POLITICS
Home Minister directs IGP to probe unofficial participation in PM's Spain visit
Home Minister directs IGP to probe unofficial participation...
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Minister Lekhak instructed Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deepak Thapa on Monday morning to launch a fair and thorough inquiry into how and through which channels the additional individuals traveled.
Jul 14, 2025