- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 13: Most of the commercial banks have reduced the deposit interest rate for the month of Chaitra (mid-March to mid-April). The latest interest rate table released by these banks indicates a decline in the average interest rate for personal term deposits by 0.51 percentage points in Chaitra (mid-March to mid-April) compared to Falgun (mid-February to mid-March).
- by Associated Press
BEIJING, March 13: Rescuers were responding to a suspected gas leak explosion Wednesday in a building in northern China that has killed one person and injured 22, authorities said.
- by Sabita Khadka
KATHMANDU, March 13: Despite the government's ban, Nepali women continue to engage in illegal domestic work abroad, resorting to illicit processes and routes. This has exacerbated issues of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Since 2073 BS, Nepal has prohibited sending women for domestic work abroad.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 13: The foreign ministers of India and China have congratulated Nepal’s newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Narayankaji Shrestha.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 13: Experts and stakeholders have stressed the need for the three tiers of governments to work with effective coordination to mitigate climate change induced risks.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 13: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is seeking a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives today.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 13: There is a possibility of snowfall in the high hilly and mountainous areas of the country today.
- by Pabitra Sunar
KATHMANDU, March 13: When children do not eat well, they often get sick. Regular treatment is not always enough to make them better. That is why giving them good food is also important for their recovery.
- by Randhir Chaudhary
The Chinese Embassy in Nepal organized the Chinese Lunar New Year ceremony for the first time in Kathmandu on January 14, 2024, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. During the program, artists performed Chinese arts, acrobatics, and magic. More importantly, Vice Minister Sun Haiyan of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPCID) visited Nepal from January 26.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 13: At a time when contractors have been complaining about delayed payments for their services, the government is found to have expedited their payments over the past two months.
- by Republica
Nepal and Bangladesh have reached a landmark agreement on electricity tariffs, paving the way for enhanced cooperation and mutual benefit. The agreement, signed during a World Bank program in Singapore in the presence of the energy secretaries of the two countries, signifies a positive step forward in the bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.
- by Republica
PARBAT, March 12: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Padam Giri, has said the federal government should not make any delay in formulating laws required for the functioning of the three tiers of government.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 12: Despite an agreement reached between the government and the loan shark victims who came to Kathmandu after a 23-day walk, at least 200 of the latter are facing challenges in returning to their homes.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 12: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday escalated 58.55 points to close at 2,111.21 points.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 12: Newly-elected chairperson of the National Assembly, Narayan Prasad Dahal, said he would take initiatives to boost the prestige and importance of the upper house of the Federal Parliament.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 12: An investment company is said to be established engaging entrepreneurs and businessmen from all over the country under the initiative of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal revealed this initiative during the annual general meeting of the Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- by Bimala Gupta
BIRGUNJ, March 12: The police have arrested a groom who annulled his marriage after not receiving the expected golden chain in dowry, following a complaint filed by the bride on Monday night. The groom, Umesh Shah, employed as a computer operator in the health section of Birgunj Metropolitan City was arrested at 2 AM on Tuesday.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 12: Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Nepal, Alexei A. Novikov, paid a courtesy call on newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 12: The Industry and Commerce, Labour and Consumer Interest Committee under the House of Representatives has formed a seven-member sub-committee to carry out study in relation to the customs and excise duties levied on sponge and billet iron.
- by Republica
KATHMANDU, March 12: The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) have reached an agreement on the tariff for the electricity to be exported from Nepal.