SOCIETY
Landslide at Kalikhola obstructs Narayanghat-Mugling roadway
Landslide at Kalikhola obstructs Narayanghat-Mugling roadway
CHITWAN, Aug 8: The Narayanghat-Mugling roadway has been obstructed due to a landslide that occurred at Kalikhola of Ichhakamana Rural Municipality-6.
Aug 08, 2023
Editorial
SC’s landmark verdict to ensure political accountability
SC’s landmark verdict to ensure political accountability
In a significant move towards combating corruption and ensuring accountability, the Supreme Court (SC) has delivered a verdict that sends a clear message: those responsible for financial irregularities will not escape justice, regardless of their position or status.
Aug 08, 2023
ECONOMY
NRB turns flexible on imports; raises the limit of foreign currency to $60,000 from $50,00...
NRB turns flexible on imports; raises the limit of foreign c...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the ceiling on use of foreign currency on imports to US $60,000 from existing USD 50,000 for one-time transaction.
Aug 07, 2023
WORLD
Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen's son as new PM
Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen's son as new PM
PHNOM PENH, Aug 7 : Hun Manet was appointed Cambodia's new leader by the king on Monday, after having effectively been given the post from his father who ruled for nearly four decades.
Aug 07, 2023
ECONOMY
New flight safety rules impact remote areas of Karnali
New flight safety rules impact remote areas of Karnali
BIRENDRANAGAR, Aug 7: The recent implementation of new flight safety rules by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has sparked concerns among the residents of Karnali's remote areas and stakeholders in the aviation and tourism sectors. The rules, aimed at reducing the risk of air accidents d...
Aug 07, 2023
POLITICS
EU Ambassador to Nepal Deprez pays farewell call on Minister Rijal
EU Ambassador to Nepal Deprez pays farewell call on Minister...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Ambassador of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nepal, Nona Deprez, on Monday paid a farewell call to Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Ramesh Rijal.
Aug 07, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse falls 3.21 points, daily turnover decreases to Rs 2.333 billion on Monday
Nepse falls 3.21 points, daily turnover decreases to Rs 2.33...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) on Monday slid 3.21 points to close at 2,048.26 points.
Aug 07, 2023
POLITICS
Dr Acharya registers candidacy for WHO regional director on behalf of Nepal
Dr Acharya registers candidacy for WHO regional director on...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Dr Shambhu Prasad Acharya has, on behalf of Nepal, registered his candidacy for the regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) South East Asia Region (SEAR).
Aug 07, 2023
ECONOMY
NRB takes action against three commercial banks for violating regulatory system
NRB takes action against three commercial banks for violatin...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has taken action against three commercial banks. The officials of NRB have stated that the commercial banks that violated the regulatory system in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year 2022/23 have been punished.
Aug 07, 2023
POLITICS
Govt provided around Rs 27.5 million in financial aid in two months
Govt provided around Rs 27.5 million in financial aid in two...
KATHMANDU, Aug 7: At a time when the country is facing economic recession, the government has doled out financial aid worth Rs 27.5 million in two months. According to the decision of the Council of Ministers, the amount worth Rs 3.5 million in mid-May and Rs 24 million in mid-July was distributed u...
Aug 07, 2023