ECONOMY

NRB absorbs Rs 14.1 trillion of BFIs excess liquidity

NRB absorbs Rs 14.1 trillion of BFIs excess liquidity

The banks and financial institutions (BFIs) parked more than Rs 14.1 trillion at the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) in the firs...

The banks and financial institutions (BFIs) parked more than Rs 14.1 trillion at the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) in the firs...

Feb 09, 2025

SOCIETY

Explained: The Social Media Bill – Pros, Cons and Controversies

Explained: The Social Media Bill – Pros, Cons and Controversies

Mired in controversies, the bill has justifiably invited ire from political parties, civil society groups, journalists&r...

Mired in controversies, the bill has justifiably invited ire from political parties, civil society groups, journalists&r...

Feb 08, 2025

SPORTS

De Bruyne spares Man City blushes at Leyton Orient

De Bruyne spares Man City blushes at Leyton Orient

Pep Guardiola had to turn to his bench to prevent a monumental shock for the Premier League champions as substitute Kevi...

Pep Guardiola had to turn to his bench to prevent a monumental shock for the Premier League champions as substitute Kevi...

Feb 08, 2025

Market

Unilever Nepal earns net profit of Rs 477.8 million in Q2

Unilever Nepal earns net profit of Rs 477.8 million in Q2

Unilever Nepal Limited (UNL) earned a net profit of Rs 477.8 million in the first half of the current fiscal year. &nbs...

Unilever Nepal Limited (UNL) earned a net profit of Rs 477.8 million in the first half of the current fiscal year. &nbs...

Feb 08, 2025

WORLD

US judge blocks Musk's cost-cutting team from Treasury data

US judge blocks Musk's cost-cutting team from Treasury data

US District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer's order restricts giving access to Treasury Department payment systems and other da...

US District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer's order restricts giving access to Treasury Department payment systems and other da...

Feb 08, 2025

WORLD

More than 30 missing after landslide hits southwest China

More than 30 missing after landslide hits southwest China

"Ten houses had been buried and more than 30 people were missing," CCTV said.

"Ten houses had been buried and more than 30 people were missing," CCTV said.

Feb 08, 2025

ECONOMY

Govt greenlights new stock exchange, overlooking NEPSE restructuring plan

Govt greenlights new stock exchange, overlooking NEPSE restructuring plan

The government owns 58.66 percent stake in the NEPSE. According to NEPSE, it has assets worth Rs 14 billion while its pa...

The government owns 58.66 percent stake in the NEPSE. According to NEPSE, it has assets worth Rs 14 billion while its pa...

Feb 08, 2025

Market

Investors earn Rs 70 billion as NEPSE rises 42.04 points in a week

Investors earn Rs 70 billion as NEPSE rises 42.04 points in a week

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week jumped 42.04 points after investors rushed to purchase shares o...

KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week jumped 42.04 points after investors rushed to purchase shares o...

Feb 08, 2025

ECONOMY

US dollar hits record high of Rs 141: What’s driving the surge?

US dollar hits record high of Rs 141: What’s driving the surge?

The surge in the US dollar is a double-edged sword for Nepal. While remittances and exports could benefit, the rising co...

The surge in the US dollar is a double-edged sword for Nepal. While remittances and exports could benefit, the rising co...

Feb 08, 2025

DIASPORA

GP Koirala Foundation, Sindhu USA Welfare Society provide assistance to Nepali Students in New York

GP Koirala Foundation, Sindhu USA Welfare Society provide assistance to Nepali Students in New York

The Girija Prasad (GP) Koirala Foundation, in coordination with the Sindhu USA Welfare Society, a public charity, provid...

The Girija Prasad (GP) Koirala Foundation, in coordination with the Sindhu USA Welfare Society, a public charity, provid...

Feb 08, 2025