POLITICS
Nepal, Vietnam mark 50 years of ties with high-level visit
Nepal, Vietnam mark 50 years of ties with high-level visit
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan arrived in Nepal on Saturday on a three-day official visit at the invitation of Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Aug 23, 2025
ECONOMY
NIA instructs insurers to comply with anti-money laundering rules for large financial tran...
NIA instructs insurers to comply with anti-money laundering...
The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has directed insurance companies to comply with new anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines for large financial transactions.
Aug 23, 2025
Business & Economy
Profits of six listed hotels rises by 79.26 percent in FY 2024/25
Profits of six listed hotels rises by 79.26 percent in FY 20...
Six hotels listed in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a growth of 79.26 percent in their cumulative net profits in the last fiscal year (FY).
Aug 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Lower House approves Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill 2025
Lower House approves Alternative Development Finance Mobiliz...
The House of Representatives (HoR) on Friday approved the Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill 2025, allowing the government to develop a fund of Rs 100 billion aimed for targeted development projects.
Aug 23, 2025
WORLD
Trump names close political aide as ambassador to India
Trump names close political aide as ambassador to India
President Donald Trump on Friday tapped close political aide Sergio Gor as US ambassador to India, sending one of his feared enforcers at a delicate time in ties with New Delhi.
Aug 23, 2025
Business & Economy
Gold price declines marginally by Rs 300 per tola in a week
Gold price declines marginally by Rs 300 per tola in a week
The price of gold in the domestic market decreased by Rs 300 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week, due to the pacified bullion price on the international market.
Aug 23, 2025
WORLD
Pakistan FM heads to Bangladesh, highest level visit in years
Pakistan FM heads to Bangladesh, highest level visit in year...
Pakistan's foreign minister flew to Bangladesh on Saturday as the nations, once bitter enemies after they split in 1971, seek to rebuild ties with regional power balances shifting.
Aug 23, 2025
WORLD
Texas adopts electoral map aimed at preserving Trump's Congress grip
Texas adopts electoral map aimed at preserving Trump's Congr...
The state senate voted along party lines to pass the map 18-11 shortly after midnight, following more than eight hours of heated debate.
Aug 23, 2025
Market
Investors lose Rs 48 billion lose as NEPSE dips 30.39 points in a week
Investors lose Rs 48 billion lose as NEPSE dips 30.39 points...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined 30.39 points last week, giving continuity to the ongoing bearish trend in the secondary market.
Aug 23, 2025
SOCIETY
Long queues, high Costs: Karnali folks struggle to obtain national ID cards
Long queues, high Costs: Karnali folks struggle to obtain na...
Since the national identity card has been made mandatory for receiving social security allowance, opening bank accounts, and other purposes, ordinary citizens in remote areas have faced severe difficulties.
Aug 23, 2025