ECONOMY
Rasuwa border point expected to reopen by mid-September
Rasuwa border point expected to reopen by mid-September
Officials say plans are underway to relocate dry port
Aug 08, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB eases forex threshold for service importers amid healthy reserve levels
NRB eases forex threshold for service importers amid healthy...
Under the new provision, organisations importing services from countries other than India can now receive up to US $8,000 without requiring prior approval from the central bank. Previously, the limit was set at $5,000. “However, regulatory consent is mandatory for payments exceeding USD 8,000,...
Aug 08, 2025
WORLD
Kremlin says Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days'
Kremlin says Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days'
The Kremlin said on Thursday that a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Ukraine was set for the "coming days" as US-led efforts to broker peace rumble on.
Aug 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal exports over Rs 17.46 billion worth of electricity in a year
Nepal exports over Rs 17.46 billion worth of electricity in...
In the recently completed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25, Nepal exported electricity worth more than Rs. 17.46 billion to India and Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone in the country's energy trade efforts.
Aug 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Forgotten victims: Male survivors of sexual violence during Maoist conflict seek justice i...
Forgotten victims: Male survivors of sexual violence during...
In a patriarchal society where masculinity is often equated with invulnerability, these men continue to carry their trauma in silence—physically broken, emotionally scarred and still awaiting justice. Their pain, long dismissed or ignored, is a stark reminder of the gaps in Nepal’s trans...
Aug 07, 2025
POLITICS
NC opposes EC’s self-evaluation guideline for political parties
NC opposes EC’s self-evaluation guideline for political part...
Party General Secretary Bishwo Prakash Sharma voiced his opposition to the draft through a statement on social media platform X on Thursday, calling it both a personal opinion and an institutional stance.
Aug 07, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal Women's football team climbs 13 spots in FIFA rankings
Nepal Women's football team climbs 13 spots in FIFA rankings
According to the rankings published by the global football governing body on Thursday, Nepal moved up from the previous 100th position after an impressive performance in the AFC qualifiers. The team earned a total of 1248.89 points.
Aug 07, 2025
SOCIETY
House Committee endorses three-pronged approach to teacher promotions
House Committee endorses three-pronged approach to teacher p...
In a meeting held Thursday at the committee secretariat in Singha Durbar, the committee approved the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology’s proposal presented by Secretary Chudamani Paudel. The proposal outlines promotion criteria based on internal competition, seniority with performa...
Aug 07, 2025
POLITICS
Oli and Deuba favor mid-term elections, claims MP Singh
Oli and Deuba favor mid-term elections, claims MP Singh
Speaking on Nagarik Frontline, a talk show hosted by Nagarik Daily’s Editor-in-Chief Gunaraj Luitel, Singh said, “I am a researcher, not a politician. But Sher Bahadur Deuba and KP Oli are inclined toward holding elections before schedule. I’m telling you something authentic—...
Aug 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal spends over Rs 350 billion annually on debt servicing amid rising loan burden
Nepal spends over Rs 350 billion annually on debt servicing...
The World Bank has recently doubled its lending rate to Nepal from 0.75% to 1.5%, citing the country's improved economic standing. However, this increase is expected to inflate the cost of numerous development projects that rely heavily on World Bank financing. Consequently, the portion of the natio...
Aug 07, 2025