SOCIETY
Kapilvastu faces fire crisis as six municipalities lack fire engines
Kapilvastu faces fire crisis as six municipalities lack fire...
During the wheat harvesting period, fires have broken out in wheat fields, causing farmers to lose crops worth hundreds of thousands of rupees.
Apr 11, 2025
ECONOMY
Pokhara’s tourism sector gets new investment of Rs 4 billion in six months
Pokhara’s tourism sector gets new investment of Rs 4 billion...
“There are still opportunities in tourism. The highway expansion and airport operation has given us hope. Since we have been in tourism for a long time, it was the right time for us to invest again. Although the hotel is not yet receiving the expected number of guests due to access limitations...
Apr 11, 2025
ECONOMY
NNRFC recommends internal loans only for income-generating projects
NNRFC recommends internal loans only for income-generating p...
The NNRFC has also stressed that local and provincial governments must obtain approval from the federal government before citing internal loans as a source of financing in their budgets. It added that all three tiers of government must include internal loans in the source details section of their re...
Apr 11, 2025
SOCIETY
Rain clears air, pollution drops in Kathmandu
Rain clears air, pollution drops in Kathmandu
According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), Kathmandu, which was the most polluted city in the world until Wednesday, dropped to the 15th spot by Thursday evening. The city's overall AQI was recorded at 94.
Apr 11, 2025
ECONOMY
BFIs’ private sector loans reach 5.7 percent
BFIs’ private sector loans reach 5.7 percent
Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) posted a modest rise in private sector lending in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, driven mainly by higher borrowing for consumer goods and share investment.
Apr 11, 2025
POLITICS
Durga Prasai arrested in India
Durga Prasai arrested in India
KATHMANDU, April 10: Durga Prasai, who led the violent protest on March 28 demanding the restoration of monarchy, has been arrested in India.
Apr 10, 2025
SOCIETY
Cyber Bureau urges public to be cautious of online scams
Cyber Bureau urges public to be cautious of online scams
The bureau specifically advised the public not to click on or install software from suspicious links.
Apr 10, 2025
WORLD
Pakistan to send delegation to the US for tariff negotiations
Pakistan to send delegation to the US for tariff negotiation...
However, the US president said late Wednesday that he would hold off their imposition for 90 days, though all countries would still face a baseline rate of 10 percent.
Apr 10, 2025
WORLD
Japan 'strongly' demands US reviews other tariffs
Japan 'strongly' demands US reviews other tariffs
Trump's announcement last week of sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs for a slew of countries included a 24-percent levy on imports from Japan, the world number four economy.
Apr 10, 2025
POLITICS
Is Kulman Ghising joining politics? (Interview)
Is Kulman Ghising joining politics? (Interview)
After his removal, Ghising knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court, but when the court did not rule in his favor, he held a press conference and announced that he would take some time to decide on his next steps. Most of the people have suggested him to join politics.
Apr 10, 2025