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Banks to open for half a day despite public holiday today

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has instructed the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to operate ess...

By Republica

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has instructed the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to operate essential banking services today despite it being a public holiday. After the government announced a public holiday today, the central bank issued a notice and instructed all BFIs to operate at least the essential services.


NRB has asked the BFIs to provide essential banking services including cash transactions, check clearing, and RTGS.


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"This notice has been issued to make arrangements to resume services by keeping the necessary departments and offices of the banks and financial institutions open from 10 AM to 1:30 PM to provide essential banking services such as cash transactions, check clearing, RTGS, etc.," the notice states.


The government has announced a public holiday today on the occasion of the Maoist People's War Day.

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