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
ECONOMY
Kathmandu metropolis sets budget ceiling at Rs 25 billion for FY 2025/26
Kathmandu metropolis sets budget ceiling at Rs 25 billion fo...
The meeting emphasized increasing allocations for infrastructure development in line with public expectations. Compared to the current fiscal year, the upcoming budget will see a rise in infrastructure spending.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Kathmandu metropolis to unveil budget on Sunday
Kathmandu metropolis to unveil budget on Sunday
The municipal executive meeting held today decided to convene the municipal assembly at 2 PM on Sunday.
Jul 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Dividend cap on microfinance institutions to be removed
Dividend cap on microfinance institutions to be removed
Under the current provision, microfinance institutions are not allowed to distribute more than 15 percent annual dividend. However, this policy will now be reviewed.
Jul 11, 2025