ECONOMY
Sanvi Energy Ltd IPO opens for general public starting today
Sanvi Energy Ltd IPO opens for general public starting toda...
Sanvi Energy Ltd has opened its IPO to the general public starting today. After allocating shares to project-affected individuals and those working abroad, the company has now opened the second phase of the IPO for the general public.
May 23, 2025
POLITICS
FM Rana pays courtesy call on JICA President Akihiko in Tokyo
FM Rana pays courtesy call on JICA President Akihiko in Toky...
Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba held a meeting with Dr Tanaka Akihiko, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
May 23, 2025
Market
Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 per tola
Gold price drops by Rs 1,100 per tola
The price of gold decreased by Rs 1,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.
May 23, 2025
POLITICS
Massive extortion, bribery, manipulation uncovered at TIA immigration
Massive extortion, bribery, manipulation uncovered at TIA im...
Officials have stayed quiet about people being forced to pay bribes at the immigration office of Nepal’s main international airport. Immigration officials have been taking money from travelers, saying it is for top leaders like the Prime Minister, the home minister, and the anti-corruption bod...
May 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Rs 3 billion wasted on railway expansion schemes
Rs 3 billion wasted on railway expansion schemes
The government spent Rs 3.69 billion over the past year on initiatives aimed at developing and expanding railway services, conducting related research, and exploring potential areas for future railway projects in Nepal. However, the substantial expenditure yielded little to no visible outcomes, rais...
May 23, 2025
SOCIETY
SEE results likely to be delayed
SEE results likely to be delayed
The National Examination Board (NEB) is expected to delay the release of this year’s Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results, missing its three-month publication deadline set in the academic calendar. The delay stems from a protest led by the Nepal Teachers' Federation, which caused a on...
May 23, 2025
POLITICS
Negative mindset hinders nation building: FM Rana
Negative mindset hinders nation building: FM Rana
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana has said the country and society could not be developed with the existing negative thinking pervasive in society.
May 23, 2025
Market
US dollar selling at Rs 137.91, euro at Rs 155.96
US dollar selling at Rs 137.91, euro at Rs 155.96
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for today, with the buying rate of one US dollar fixed at Rs 137.31 and the selling rate at Rs 137.91. According to the central bank, the euro is being traded at Rs 155.28 for buying and Rs 155.96 for selling, while the pound sterling stands at Rs...
May 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Melons worth Rs. 46m imported via Kakarbhitta
Melons worth Rs. 46m imported via Kakarbhitta
Traders have imported melons worth Rs 46.13 million from India through the eastern transit point's Kakarbhitta checkpoint during 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
May 23, 2025
WORLD
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign stu...
The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country.
May 23, 2025