SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces today
Heavy rainfall likely in Koshi, Bagmati and Gandaki province...
KATHMANDU, July 14: Light to moderate rain is currently taking place in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki provinces. This is due to the influence of Monsoon winds that are present across the country, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).
Jul 14, 2024
POLITICS
UML Chairman Oli being appointed as PM today, oath-taking ceremony deferred for Monday
UML Chairman Oli being appointed as PM today, oath-taking ce...
KATHMANDU, July 14: President Ram Chandra Paudel is appointing CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli as the new Prime Minister today.
Jul 14, 2024
Editorial
Oli 4.0: Prioritize Stability and Good Governance
Oli 4.0: Prioritize Stability and Good Governance
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The latest political change in Nepal, marked by the collapse of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government, underscores the critical need for a concerted focus on the country's most pressing issues. Frequent changes in the coalition and the government have put the country's pressing issues suc...
Jul 14, 2024
WORLD
Trump injured after shots fired at rally; one attendee killed, shooter also dead
Trump injured after shots fired at rally; one attendee kille...
PENNSYLVSNIA, July 14: Former President Donald Trump was rushed off stage by the Secret Service at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday after shots were fired, and taken to a local medical facility where he is receiving care. His spokesman said the former president “will be fine.”
Jul 14, 2024
ECONOMY
FDI realization stands at 15 percent of commitment in 11 months of current FY
FDI realization stands at 15 percent of commitment in 11 mon...
KATHMANDU, July 13: Nepal realized only 14.99 percent of the foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments from mid-July 2023 to mid-May 2024. Data from the Department of Industry (DoI) and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) show that the country received less than 15 percent of the committed FDI.
Jul 13, 2024
ECONOMY
Business slowdown and increased operational costs take toll on banks’ profits in first 11...
Business slowdown and increased operational costs take toll...
KATHMANDU, July 13: Profits of banks and financial institutions (BFIs) dropped 16.05 percent to Rs 61.96 billion in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year mainly due to a decline in their businesses and soaring non-performing loans.
Jul 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Five persons sent to jail for their alleged involvement in human trafficking
Five persons sent to jail for their alleged involvement in h...
MALEKHU, July 13: A racket involved in trafficking a teenage girl to India has been sent to jail on the charge of human trafficking and organized crime.
Jul 13, 2024
POLITICS
NC sets criteria for selecting ministers in new government
NC sets criteria for selecting ministers in new government
KATHMANDU, July 13: The Nepali Congress (NC) has set criteria for inclusivity and regional balance while selecting ministers.
Jul 13, 2024
SOCIETY
Snake bites claim 10 lives in Dang in a year
Snake bites claim 10 lives in Dang in a year
KATHMANDU, July 13: At least 10 people lost their lives due to venomous snake bites in the past one year. According to the District Police Office, Dang, 10 people have died of snake bites while an additional 178 suffered snake bites.
Jul 13, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE index surged 84.91 points; investors had capital gains of Rs 134 billion last week
NEPSE index surged 84.91 points; investors had capital gains...
KATHMANDU, July 13: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) jumped 84.91 points last week, after Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML forged an agreement to form a new government.
Jul 13, 2024