POLITICS
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister in Kathmandu
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister in Kathmandu
During his visit, Mammadov is scheduled to meet officials from various government agencies. Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai will host a welcome dinner in his honor later today.
Apr 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Bikash Hydropower gets SEBON nod to issue IPO
Bikash Hydropower gets SEBON nod to issue IPO
According to SEBON, the board granted permission to the hydropower company on Tuesday to float 9,091,000 units of ordinary shares. The total value of the IPO amounts to Rs 909.1 million.
Apr 30, 2025
WORLD
US economy unexpectedly shrinks in first three months of Trump presidency
US economy unexpectedly shrinks in first three months of Tru...
The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of this year, according to fresh data published Wednesday, due largely to a surge in imports ahead of the introduction of sweeping tariffs by President Donald Trump.
Apr 30, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal receives foreign aid commitment of over Rs 225 billion in first eight months of curr...
Nepal receives foreign aid commitment of over Rs 225 billion...
Foreign aid commitments to Nepal have increased significantly in the first eight months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25.
Apr 30, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB bars gold associations from charging fees for import recommendations
NRB bars gold associations from charging fees for import rec...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has directed gold-related associations and federations not to charge any fees for issuing recommendations to importers seeking approval to import gold.
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Health Ministry instructs full disclosures of doctors' details in patients' report card
Health Ministry instructs full disclosures of doctors' detai...
The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has directed all public healthcare facilities across the country to disclose complete identification details about the doctors and other health workers involved in treatment of patients.
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Justices Shrestha and Dhakal concludes writ on ending teachers’ protests
Justices Shrestha and Dhakal concludes writ on ending teache...
The writ, filed by advocate Sharwan Kumar Chaudhary and others last week, calls for addressing the demands of the protesting teachers and ensuring their return to the classroom. Earlier, a single bench of Justice Nahkul Subedi had issued an interim order along with four directives, instructing the g...
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
Validity of driver’s license extended to 10 years
Validity of driver’s license extended to 10 years
The amended provision replaces “five years” with “ten years,” meaning both new licenses and renewals will now be valid for a decade.
Apr 30, 2025
SOCIETY
NUP Patron Chaudhary released after brief detention
NUP Patron Chaudhary released after brief detention
Resham Chaudhary, the mastermind behind the Tikapur carnage and the patron of the Nagarik Unmukti Party (NUP), has been released from the Dillibazar prison following his brief and unauthorized detention on Wednesday.
Apr 30, 2025
Market
Daily turnover soars to Rs 9.37 billion as NEPSE sheds 8.14 points
Daily turnover soars to Rs 9.37 billion as NEPSE sheds 8.14...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined marginally by 8.14 points to close at 2,623.83 points.
Apr 30, 2025