KATHMANDU, Jan 12: Prabin Gurung, who started a business in order to contribute domestically without seeking foreign employment, now has to face difficulty as the land he mortgaged while taking a loan has gone up for auction.

KATHMANDU, Dec 25: Cases of defaulting bank loans have increased by a notable number in recent days after the borrowers failed to pay back their dues on time. This has led to a significant rise in provisioning of banks.