ECONOMY
Govt to take multilateral loans of Rs 215 billion in next FY
Govt to take multilateral loans of Rs 215 billion in next FY
The government is taking loans worth Rs 215 billion from multilateral lending institutions in the fiscal year 2025/26.
Jun 05, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt plans to finance development projects through alternative fund
Govt plans to finance development projects through alternati...
At a time when the government is criticized for failing to identify sources to finance development projects in the budget announced for the next fiscal year, it has come up with the plan to establish Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Fund (ADFMF) for the purpose.
Jun 05, 2025
SOCIETY
Three Nepalis rescued from online scam operations in Myanmar
Three Nepalis rescued from online scam operations in Myanmar
The Government of Nepal has rescued three Nepali nationals forced into online scamming operations in Myanmar.
Jun 05, 2025
ECONOMY
ADB underlines promoting tourism to unlock economic potential of Sudurpaschim Province
ADB underlines promoting tourism to unlock economic potentia...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday presented recommendations for developing Sudurpaschim into a sustainable and inclusive tourism destination.
Jun 05, 2025
ECONOMY
Government allocates Rs 411 billion for public debt servicing in FY 2025/26
Government allocates Rs 411 billion for public debt servicin...
The government has earmarked Rs 411.01 billion for servicing public debt—covering both principal and interest repayments—in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2082/83 (2025/26).
Jun 04, 2025
POLITICS
National Assembly Chair Dahal urges govt to declare public holiday on Untouchability Elimi...
National Assembly Chair Dahal urges govt to declare public h...
National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal urged the government to declare Jestha 21- a day observed as the National Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Untouchability - as a public holiday every year.
Jun 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Essential driving license printing halted for three days due to printer maintenance
Essential driving license printing halted for three days due...
In a public notice, the department stated that the smart card printer requires repair, and as a result, printing of the driving license will be suspended from June 9 to June 11.
Jun 04, 2025
ECONOMY
Budget focuses on effective utilization of resources: FinMin Paudel
Budget focuses on effective utilization of resources: FinMin...
In a discussion organized by the Society of Infrastructure Journalists (SIJ-Nepal) on the 'Infrastructure sector in budget and its implementation', DPM Paudel reiterated that the budget has been devised to prevent the misuse of the resources in construction of infrastructures.
Jun 04, 2025
SOCIETY
Two killed, two injured in truck-van collision in Rautahat
Two killed, two injured in truck-van collision in Rautahat
The accident occurred when a van (BaPra 03–001 J 0452) traveling from Barahathwa, Sarlahi toward Chandranigahapur collided head-on with a truck (MaPra 03–001 Kha 8600) coming from the opposite direction.
Jun 04, 2025
WORLD
Deadly stampede at India cricket celebrations, at least 11 feared dead
Deadly stampede at India cricket celebrations, at least 11 f...
A stampede broke out Wednesday as a tightly packed crowd celebrated the victory of their home cricket team in the Indian city of Bengaluru, resulting in deaths, a senior government official said.
Jun 04, 2025