SOCIETY
KDBL Scam: Lawsuit filed against 109 individuals over Rs 3.2 billion embezzlement
KDBL Scam: Lawsuit filed against 109 individuals over Rs 3.2...
On December 26, 2024, Nepal Rastra Bank had declared the development bank as problematic. The bank had reported total deposits of Rs 4.9 billion. Karnali Development Bank was established in 2013 AD.
Jul 31, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB absorbs Rs 194 billion liquidity in two weeks, banks’ base rate falls to 4.89%
NRB absorbs Rs 194 billion liquidity in two weeks, banks’ ba...
The central bank uses various monetary instruments to absorb excessive liquidity to regulate the money market. Open market operations, interest rate adjustment, alteration in reserve requirements, fixed deposits and reverse repos are some of the monetary tools that the NRB has been using to absorb e...
Jul 31, 2025
SOCIETY
Srijana and Bibek: The Unforgettable Bond of Soul
Srijana and Bibek: The Unforgettable Bond of Soul
And true love always triumphs. Srijana will always feel happy for having loved her man to the core, for having fought for him with death itself.
Jul 31, 2025
SOCIETY, Health
SC puts brakes on iodized salt law, Health Ministry vows to push forward
SC puts brakes on iodized salt law, Health Ministry vows to...
The case traces back to a petition filed about four months ago by the Consumers’ Forum, urging early implementation of the Act. Responding to that, the Supreme Court had previously directed the government to enforce it—prompting the Health Ministry to swing into action, draft regulations...
Jul 30, 2025
SOCIETY
97 killed in elephant attacks in Koshi over two decades
97 killed in elephant attacks in Koshi over two decades
Dr. Sapkota stated that Jhapa recorded the highest number of human deaths, largely due to elephants entering from neighboring India through this district.
Jul 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Emergency embankment constructed along Rapti River to prevent flooding
Emergency embankment constructed along Rapti River to preven...
An emergency embankment has been constructed along the Rapti River in Khalla Jhagadiya of Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality-7, Banke district, to protect nearby settlements from flooding.
Jul 30, 2025
WORLD
Trump threatens 25% tariff on Indian imports over Russian arms, energy deals
Trump threatens 25% tariff on Indian imports over Russian ar...
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that imports from India will face 25 percent tariffs, while also announcing an unspecified "penalty" for New Delhi's purchases of Russian weapons and energy.
Jul 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Health ministry moves to protect encroached hospital land
Health ministry moves to protect encroached hospital land
Following complaints that land owned by several hospitals, health centers and laboratories has been encroached upon, the MoHP has issued a circular requesting details of properties under their name within seven days.
Jul 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Internal debt fully raised, external debt falls short at 57 per cent
Internal debt fully raised, external debt falls short at 57...
Comparatively, the interest rate of the external debt is lower than the internal debt and the repayment period is also longer. Add to that, the government tends to indiscriminately spend the internal debt for recurrent expenditures.
Jul 30, 2025
Art & Culture
Film Bill: Control over creativity or a step toward reform?
Film Bill: Control over creativity or a step toward reform?
Dinesh Raj Dahal, aka Dinesh DC, Chairperson of the Film Development Board, said bringing a new version of the Film Act, which hasn’t been amended since 2026 BS, is a positive initiative.
Jul 30, 2025