ECONOMY
NIA warns insurers of fine up to Rs 2 million if they delay claims settlement
NIA warns insurers of fine up to Rs 2 million if they delay...
Issuing a public notice on Tuesday, the NIA said it has been receiving a notable number of complaints against the insurers of late.
Jul 03, 2025
Editorial
Power Play or Policy Blunder?
Power Play or Policy Blunder?
A fresh controversy has erupted in the hydropower sector after the government replaced the term “take or pay” with “take and pay” in the national budget for FY 2025/26. Policy shifts of this magnitude must be grounded in credible studies and involve consultation with relevant...
Jul 03, 2025
POLITICS
State Affairs Committee requests Speaker Ghimire to form high-level probe committee over c...
State Affairs Committee requests Speaker Ghimire to form hig...
Recommends NA to amend civil service bill
Jul 03, 2025
ECONOMY
Over 550,000 tourists visit Nepal in six months, Indians top the list
Over 550,000 tourists visit Nepal in six months, Indians top...
According to the latest data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a total of 577,689 foreign tourists visited the country between January and June 2025.
Jul 02, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal rout Sri Lanka 8-0 in Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Nepal rout Sri Lanka 8-0 in Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Captain Sabitra Bhandari 'Samba' completed the hat-trick in the match in Uzbekistan, while four other players scored goals.
Jul 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Man murders father-in-law in Dhanusha
Man murders father-in-law in Dhanusha
The accused, a resident of ward-21 of the sub-metropolis, allegedly attacked Prasad with a knife following a domestic dispute. After the incident, Bechan fled the scene and is currently on the run.
Jul 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Narayanghat-Butwal road sees only 69 percent progress as deadline nears end
Narayanghat-Butwal road sees only 69 percent progress as dea...
The work on the expansion of the Narayangadh-Butwal road is being carried out by China State Construction Corporation Pvt. Ltd. and the deadline extended for the third time is coming to an end on July 24.
Jul 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Sudurpaschim Province Assembly passes Rs 33.47 billion budget
Sudurpaschim Province Assembly passes Rs 33.47 billion budge...
The provincial government had presented a budget of Rs 33.47 billion on June 15.
Jul 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Finance Minister Paudel defends luxury tax on gold, silver
Finance Minister Paudel defends luxury tax on gold, silver
During his replies to questions raised in the course of deliberations on the Appropriation Bill 2082 BS in the National Assembly today, Minister Paudel underlined the need for removing Nepal from the FATF grey list and for maintaining transparency in sale and purchase of gold and silver.
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Jul 02, 2025
WORLD
Over 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts: study
Over 14 million people could die from US foreign aid cuts: s...
USAID funding was found to be particularly effective at staving off preventable deaths from disease.
Jul 02, 2025