ECONOMY
NRB to launch ‘NRB with borrowers’ program to address rural loan grievances
NRB to launch ‘NRB with borrowers’ program to address rural...
The announcement was made by NRB Governor Dr. Bishwo Nath Paudel during the release of the Monetary Policy for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
260 MW power disconnected from national grid after Rasuwa flood
260 MW power disconnected from national grid after Rasuwa fl...
Addressing the National Assembly, Minister Khadka informed that key hydropower projects along the Trishuli River Corridor were damaged by the flood, disrupting the supply.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
National Assembly approves proposal seeking consideration on Citizenship Bill
National Assembly approves proposal seeking consideration on...
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak had presented the proposal in today's meeting of the upper house.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Rasuwa flood update: 16 vehicles found, rescue and repair efforts ongoing
Rasuwa flood update: 16 vehicles found, rescue and repair ef...
Government authorities have recovered eight electric vehicles (EVs) and eight containers that went missing during the flash flood in Rasuwa’s Lende River on July 8.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Energy Minister faces protest from NEA staff
Energy Minister faces protest from NEA staff
The unions have warned of disrupting upcoming board meetings of the authority, citing attempts to curtail the executive director's powers.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 25,000 families at risk of floods and landslides in Chitwan
Over 25,000 families at risk of floods and landslides in Chi...
A total of 25,733 households, affecting over 128,665 people, could be impacted across the district’s seven local units. Rapti Municipality faces the highest risk, with 10,109 households and over 50,000 residents identified as vulnerable.
Jul 11, 2025
SPORTS
CAN to reward U-16 East Zone Cup champion cricketers with Rs 50,000 each
CAN to reward U-16 East Zone Cup champion cricketers with Rs...
Each player and official will receive Rs 50,000, according to CAN’s decision.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Man killed in suspected tiger attack in Chitwan
Man killed in suspected tiger attack in Chitwan
An elderly man from Khairahani Municipality-13, Chitwan, who had gone to collect grass in the Kumroj Buffer Zone Community Forest, was found dead following a suspected tiger attack.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Loan limit for first-time home builders increased to 80 percent
Loan limit for first-time home builders increased to 80 perc...
The measure, part of the new monetary policy unveiled by NRB Governor Dr. Bishwo Nath Paudel on Friday, is aimed at reviving credit flow and stimulating economic activity in the real estate and construction sectors.
Jul 11, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS
PM urges timely marriage and childbirth as Nepal sees declining fertility rate
PM urges timely marriage and childbirth as Nepal sees declin...
Expressing concern over declining birth rates, he said public awareness campaigns discouraging large families have had the unintended effect of people choosing to remain childless.
Jul 11, 2025