ECONOMY
Govt secures only 2.4% returns despite massive investment in public enterprises
Govt secures only 2.4% returns despite massive investment in...
The government earned a mere 2.4 percent return on its share capital invested in public enterprises during the 2023/24 fiscal year, reflecting the poor performance of these state-owned entities.
Jun 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Monsoon likely to remain inactive for a week despite early onset
Monsoon likely to remain inactive for a week despite early o...
The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Meteorological Forecasting Division, has stated that although the monsoon entered Nepal 15 days earlier than average, it is expected to remain inactive for the next week.
Jun 01, 2025
POLITICS
Seven including RPP-Nepal Chair Kamal Thapa, RPP lawmaker Singh released; one still in cus...
Seven including RPP-Nepal Chair Kamal Thapa, RPP lawmaker Si...
Seven individuals, including Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairman Kamal Thapa and RPP lawmaker Deepak Singh, who were arrested during a pro-monarchy demonstration earlier in the day, have been released on Sunday evening.
Jun 01, 2025
POLITICS
Pro-monarchist group announces Kathmandu Valley shutdown for Monday
Pro-monarchist group announces Kathmandu Valley shutdown for...
Pro-monarchist groups demanding the restoration of the monarchy have announced a shutdown of the Kathmandu Valley on Monday, alleging state repression during their protest in the capital on Sunday.
Jun 01, 2025
WORLD
Trump to announce new nominee to lead NASA, replacing Musk ally
Trump to announce new nominee to lead NASA, replacing Musk a...
The White House said on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump will soon announce a new nominee for the head of NASA, following his decision to withdraw former candidate Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk.
Jun 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Transport entrepreneurs to halt all public transport from Monday
Transport entrepreneurs to halt all public transport from Mo...
Transport entrepreneurs have announced that all forms of public transportation across the country will be halted starting Monday.
Jun 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Forest coverage rises as timber production and revenue decline
Forest coverage rises as timber production and revenue decli...
According to the latest data released by the government, the production of timber and firewood, as well as revenue generated from forest-based resources, has been declining, while forest coverage has continued to increase. Despite this trend, the government has maintained its policy to promote the p...
Jun 01, 2025
SOCIETY
Three-day transport shutdown in Pokhara: Public faces hardship as talks stall
Three-day transport shutdown in Pokhara: Public faces hardsh...
Transport entrepreneurs have warned that if the provincial government does not repeal the newly introduced regulations, public transportation across the country will be brought to halt from Monday. As the entrepreneurs’ protest intensifies, even internal passengers are being prevented from tra...
Jun 01, 2025
WORLD
UK to restore 'war-fighting readiness' with new defence review
UK to restore 'war-fighting readiness' with new defence revi...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he will "restore Britain's war-fighting readiness" as his government warned of "growing" Russian aggression ahead of a major defence strategy review.
Jun 01, 2025
ECONOMY
Loan disbursement from cooperatives across country reaches Rs 923.47 billion
Loan disbursement from cooperatives across country reaches R...
The Economic Survey also shows a decline in the number of people employed in the cooperative sector. As of mid-July 2024, a total of 94,002 individuals were directly employed in cooperatives, which dropped to 90,265 by mid-March, 2025.
Jun 01, 2025