Lifestyle
Gurkha legend Lieutenant Colonel J P Cross OBE clocks centenary
Gurkha legend Lieutenant Colonel J P Cross OBE clocks centen...
His 100th birthday celebration was held at British Gurkhas Nepal camp in Pokhara
Jun 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rain likely in many areas of six provinces today
Heavy rain likely in many areas of six provinces today
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Forecasting Division, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in many hilly areas and some other parts of the country today.
Jun 22, 2025
SOCIETY
35 Nepali youths rescued from Uttarakhand
35 Nepali youths rescued from Uttarakhand
According to a statement issued by the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi, the rescue operation was carried out on Ashar 20, following directives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The youths were reportedly subjected to physical abuse, torture, and extortion under multiple pretexts.
Jun 22, 2025
International
Pakistan backs Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Pakistan backs Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
On X, the Pakistani government said Trump deserved the award "in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis".
Jun 22, 2025
International
US joins Israel, attacks Iranian nuclear sites
US joins Israel, attacks Iranian nuclear sites
Trump added in a later post that he would address the nation at 10 p.m. Eastern time, writing, “This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!”
Jun 22, 2025
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
BFIs’ non-performing loan ratio surges to 5.24%, Up from 3.98% in a year
BFIs’ non-performing loan ratio surges to 5.24%, Up from 3.9...
According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), as of mid-May 2025, the NPL amounted to Rs 289.56 billion—an increase of Rs 95.80 billion compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, when the NPL stood at Rs 193.76 billion, equivalent to 3.98 percent of the total loan portfolio of the BFIs....
Jun 22, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt collects cash fines of Rs 20 million from firms breaching MRP rules
Govt collects cash fines of Rs 20 million from firms breachi...
According to the DoCSCP, it crosschecked 713 firms during the period. Out of the total number, 13 percent were found not abiding with the government rules.
Jun 22, 2025
Opinion, OPINION
What Banks Need to Become: Part II
What Banks Need to Become: Part II
To walk the first path, banks must be able to ask, “What do our customers need and how can we better serve them?” instead of, “What do regulators allow?”
Jun 22, 2025
Editorial
Respect the Minority, Save the Majority Rule
Respect the Minority, Save the Majority Rule
The ongoing obstruction of parliament is now having serious consequences. Crucial legislation required to implement the federal system is either pending or not being amended. Meaningful debate on budget allocation is also being sidelined.
Jun 22, 2025
WORLD
French scientists find new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
French scientists find new blood type in Guadeloupe woman
The announcement was made 15 years after researchers received a blood sample from a patient who was undergoing routine tests ahead of surgery, the French Blood Establishment (EFS) said on Friday.
Jun 21, 2025