International
Pakistan backs Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan backs Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
On X, the Pakistani government said Trump deserved the award "in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis".
Jun 22, 2025
International
US joins Israel, attacks Iranian nuclear sites
US joins Israel, attacks Iranian nuclear sites
Trump added in a later post that he would address the nation at 10 p.m. Eastern time, writing, “This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!”
Jun 22, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
BFIs’ non-performing loan ratio surges to 5.24%, Up from 3.98% in a year
BFIs’ non-performing loan ratio surges to 5.24%, Up from 3.9...
According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), as of mid-May 2025, the NPL amounted to Rs 289.56 billion—an increase of Rs 95.80 billion compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, when the NPL stood at Rs 193.76 billion, equivalent to 3.98 percent of the total loan portfolio of the BFIs....
Jun 22, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt collects cash fines of Rs 20 million from firms breaching MRP rules
Govt collects cash fines of Rs 20 million from firms breachi...
According to the DoCSCP, it crosschecked 713 firms during the period. Out of the total number, 13 percent were found not abiding with the government rules.
Jun 22, 2025
Opinion, OPINION
What Banks Need to Become: Part II
What Banks Need to Become: Part II
To walk the first path, banks must be able to ask, “What do our customers need and how can we better serve them?” instead of, “What do regulators allow?”
Jun 22, 2025
Editorial
Respect the Minority, Save the Majority Rule
Respect the Minority, Save the Majority Rule
The ongoing obstruction of parliament is now having serious consequences. Crucial legislation required to implement the federal system is either pending or not being amended. Meaningful debate on budget allocation is also being sidelined.
Jun 22, 2025
WORLD
French scientists find new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
French scientists find new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
The announcement was made 15 years after researchers received a blood sample from a patient who was undergoing routine tests ahead of surgery, the French Blood Establishment (EFS) said on Friday.
Jun 21, 2025
WORLD
Eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil
Eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil
"Eight fatalities and 13 survivors," governor Jorginho Mello said on X.
Jun 21, 2025
POLITICS
Policy-level reforms stressed for agro modernization
Policy-level reforms stressed for agro modernization
At an interaction organized in the capital on Saturday by the Nepal Forum of Economic Journalists, he emphasized on the policy improvements to boost agriculture yields and take the country to economic development.
Jun 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Kaligandaki Corridor blocked, landslide continues
Kaligandaki Corridor blocked, landslide continues
The corridor has been completely obstructed following a continuous dry landslide that occurred in Kaligandaki Rural Municipality-1, Harmichaur-Arbeni of the district.
Jun 21, 2025