SOCIETY
New Year 2082 BS begins today
New Year 2082 BS begins today
Nepalis across the country are celebrating the first day of the New Year 2082 BS with great joy and by exchanging greetings.
Apr 14, 2025
SOCIETY
Curfew lifted in Birgunj
Curfew lifted in Birgunj
The District Administration Office (DAO), Parsa, has lifted the curfew imposed in Birgunj metropolis area from Sunday midnight.
Apr 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Mandatory MRP on cement and iron rods to come online from Monday
Mandatory MRP on cement and iron rods to come online from Mo...
The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP) has made it mandatory to mention the maximum retail price (MRP) on iron rods and cement from Monday, the beginning of the Nepali New Year 2082.
Apr 14, 2025
POLITICS
Five standout political developments of 2081 BS
Five standout political developments of 2081 BS
The year 2081 BS was not only as politically volatile as ever, but there have been some new practices and developments that have shaped the country’s political landscape. The two major parties in the parliament formed the government, high-level state officials (including a former vice-presiden...
Apr 14, 2025
POLITICS
Economic panel recommends scrapping out five state-owned enterprises
Economic panel recommends scrapping out five state-owned ent...
The High-Level Economic Advisory Commission has recommended scrapping out five underperforming state-owned enterprises (SOEs), citing them as a financial burden on the government. The commission, led by former finance secretary Rameshore Khanal, submitted its report to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel...
Apr 14, 2025
ECONOMY
Economic panel recommends scrapping out five state-owned enterprises
Economic panel recommends scrapping out five state-owned ent...
Nepal Airlines Corporation incurred the highest loss of Rs 652.9 million, followed by Nepal Water Supply Corporation at Rs 546.9 million, Dairy Development Corporation at Rs 484.2 million, Udayapur Cement at Rs 362.8 million, and Nepal Television at Rs 351.2 million.
Apr 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal School’s Dreams of a ‘Brighter Future’ Fade Under the Cloud of Lost US Aid
Nepal School’s Dreams of a ‘Brighter Future’ Fade Under the...
In this town 31 kilometers (19 miles) southwest of Kathmandu, most students only sporadically go to school. For some, the walk takes hours. The paths are frequently blocked by mudslides. And parents struggle to justify sending their children: The school is in disrepair, with few books and supplies....
Apr 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Fake Connect IPS website scam surfaces; NCHL urges caution
Fake Connect IPS website scam surfaces; NCHL urges caution
A scam operation has emerged involving a fake website using the name of Connect IPS. After receiving complaints about fraud attempts through fake websites promoted on social media, Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL) urged customers to stay alert.
Apr 13, 2025
ECONOMY
Most banks to keep interest rates unchanged for Baisakh
Most banks to keep interest rates unchanged for Baisakh
Most banks have kept their interest rates unaltered for the month of Baishakh. Starting from tomorrow, the first day of Baisakh, the majority of the banks are set to apply this decision.
Apr 13, 2025
POLITICS
All-party meeting reaches five-point agreement on Birgunj incident
All-party meeting reaches five-point agreement on Birgunj in...
An all-party meeting in Birgunj has reached a five-point agreement regarding the clash between two communities in the city.
Apr 13, 2025