ECONOMY

Foreign Exchange Reserves rise 19.6 pc to over Rs 3.2 trillion, BoP surplus at Rs 421 billion

Foreign Exchange Reserves rise 19.6 pc to over Rs 3.2 trillion, BoP surplus at Rs 421 billion

The country’s foreign exchange reserves increased from Rs 2.67 trillion at mid-July 2025 to Rs 3.20 trillion by mi...

The country’s foreign exchange reserves increased from Rs 2.67 trillion at mid-July 2025 to Rs 3.20 trillion by mi...

Jan 09, 2026

ECONOMY

Remittance inflows rise 35.6pc, Rs 870 billion received in five months

Remittance inflows rise 35.6pc, Rs 870 billion received in five months

NRB data show that Rs 870.31 billion was received between mid-July and mid-December of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26. Of the...

NRB data show that Rs 870.31 billion was received between mid-July and mid-December of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26. Of the...

Jan 09, 2026

POLITICS

Kulman Ghising steps up political engagements after resignation

Kulman Ghising steps up political engagements after resignation

Kulman Ghising steps up political activity after resigning as minister, meeting RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane to discuss par...

Kulman Ghising steps up political activity after resigning as minister, meeting RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane to discuss par...

Jan 09, 2026

POLITICS

UML to hold second CC meeting tomorrow

UML to hold second CC meeting tomorrow

CPN-UML is set to hold its second Central Committee meeting Saturday to focus on election strategy ahead of the House of...

CPN-UML is set to hold its second Central Committee meeting Saturday to focus on election strategy ahead of the House of...

Jan 09, 2026

ECONOMY

Salapa Bikas Bank IPO allocation: Over 2.1 million applicants left empty-handed

Salapa Bikas Bank IPO allocation: Over 2.1 million applicants left empty-handed

The bank and its IPO manager distributed shares on Friday. Out of 2.12 million applicants, only 143,917 investors receiv...

The bank and its IPO manager distributed shares on Friday. Out of 2.12 million applicants, only 143,917 investors receiv...

Jan 09, 2026

SOCIETY

Man arrested for defrauding Rs 2.8 million promising UK jobs

Man arrested for defrauding Rs 2.8 million promising UK jobs

The accused, 34-year-old Aman Maharjan, a resident of Lalitpur Metropolitan City–16 currently living in Madhyapur...

The accused, 34-year-old Aman Maharjan, a resident of Lalitpur Metropolitan City–16 currently living in Madhyapur...

Jan 09, 2026

POLITICS

17 NC sister organisations oppose special convention

17 NC sister organisations oppose special convention

17 Nepali Congress sister organisations oppose a special convention, urging unity and focus on the March 5 elections.

17 Nepali Congress sister organisations oppose a special convention, urging unity and focus on the March 5 elections.

Jan 09, 2026

WORLD

US announces aid to bolster Thailand, Cambodia truce

US announces aid to bolster Thailand, Cambodia truce

The US pledges $45 million to support the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire and aid displaced people....

The US pledges $45 million to support the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire and aid displaced people....

Jan 09, 2026

POLITICS

Why did Minister Pun turn down invitations to two foreign visits?

Why did Minister Pun turn down invitations to two foreign visits?

"Until the country’s economy improves, it doesn’t matter who the Prime Minister or Finance Minister is&mdash...

"Until the country’s economy improves, it doesn’t matter who the Prime Minister or Finance Minister is&mdash...

Jan 09, 2026

WORLD

Russian mass strike on Ukraine a 'test' for Kyiv allies: Ukraine foreign minister

Russian mass strike on Ukraine a 'test' for Kyiv allies: Ukraine foreign minister

"Such a strike close to (the) EU and NATO border is a grave threat to the security on the European continent and a test...

"Such a strike close to (the) EU and NATO border is a grave threat to the security on the European continent and a test...

Jan 09, 2026