Editorial
Food factor: On food inflation
Food factor: On food inflation
Policymakers must keep in mind that inflation hits the poor the hardest
Jun 16, 2024
SOCIETY
Artificial Intelligence Conference: AI welcomes guests and participants
Artificial Intelligence Conference: AI welcomes guests and p...
KATHMANDU, June 15: Artificial intelligence took center stage at the National Artificial Intelligence Conference 2081 held in the capital on Saturday.
Jun 15, 2024
SOCIETY
KMC to restructure primary education into two levels
KMC to restructure primary education into two levels
KATHMANDU, June 15: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has decided to establish two levels of primary education within the metropolitan area to enhance the educational quality of public education.
Jun 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Commercial banks reduce interest rates except for Himalayan and Nabil
Commercial banks reduce interest rates except for Himalayan...
KATHMANDU, June 15: Commercial banks have reduced their interest rates for the month of Ashadh (mid-June to mid-July). Commercial banks have reduced interest rates with effect from June 15. The average interest rate on personal fixed deposits has been fixed at 6.86 percent.
Jun 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt makes 44.68 percent of annual capital expenditure in 11 months of current FY
Govt makes 44.68 percent of annual capital expenditure in 11...
KATHMANDU, June 15: With just a month left for the conclusion of the current fiscal year, the government has spent only 44.68 percent of the funds allocated for development projects.
Jun 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Koshi province allocates budget of Rs 35.28 billion for FY 2024/25
Koshi province allocates budget of Rs 35.28 billion for FY 2...
BIRATNAGAR, June 15: The Koshi province government has allocated Rs 35.28 billion for the upcoming fiscal year.
Jun 15, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE added 34.11 points, share investors gained Rs 55 billion last week
NEPSE added 34.11 points, share investors gained Rs 55 billi...
KATHMANDU, June 15: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 34.11 points last week after banks looked forward to reducing their interest rates further in the next month.
Jun 15, 2024
ECONOMY
CIT providing 14.7368 percent dividend to its shareholders
CIT providing 14.7368 percent dividend to its shareholders
KATHMANDU, June 15: The Citizen Investment Trust (CIT), a semi-government organization, is providing its shareholders a 14.7368 percent dividend from its earnings of the last fiscal year.
Jun 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Karnali province allocates Rs 1.16 billion for Chief Minister's Employment Program
Karnali province allocates Rs 1.16 billion for Chief Ministe...
SURKHET, June 15: Karnali Province has allocated Rs 1.16 billion for the Chief Minister's Employment Program.
Jun 15, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold prices fall as US dollar strengthens and inflation is controlled
Gold prices fall as US dollar strengthens and inflation is c...
KATHMANDU, June 15: The price of gold in the global market saw a decline this week. Analysts attribute this decline to the strengthening of the US dollar and the anticipated control of the inflation rate by the US Federal Reserve Board.
Jun 15, 2024