SOCIETY
SC dismisses habeas corpus petition on behalf of ex-home secretary Pandey
SC dismisses habeas corpus petition on behalf of ex-home sec...
A division bench of justices Kumar Chudal and Mahesh Sharma Paudel on Monday dismissed the petition filed by Pandey's wife, Manju Pandey.
Mar 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Bank’s deposits reach Rs 6.37 trillion, loans stand at Rs 4.85 trillion
Bank’s deposits reach Rs 6.37 trillion, loans stand at Rs 4....
By mid-March in the current fiscal year 2024/25, banks maintained a credit-to-deposit ratio (CD ratio) of 79.29 percent. Nepal Rastra Bank had directed commercial banks to keep this ratio up to 90 percent. However, internal factors have prevented banks from increasing their loan investments.
Mar 17, 2025
POLITICS
Rogue proposal suffers opposition in parliament
Rogue proposal suffers opposition in parliament
The controversial bill, first introduced in 2072 BS (2015) and facing repeated setbacks due to public and parliamentary opposition, has resurfaced after seven years. Critics argue that politics should be treated as public service, not a lifelong entitlement.
Mar 17, 2025
SOCIETY
Deepak Thapa appointed 31st chief of Nepal Police
Deepak Thapa appointed 31st chief of Nepal Police
A cabinet minister, under anonymity, confirmed that AIG Thapa has been promoted to the post of IGP on the basis of seniority.
Mar 17, 2025
ECONOMY
WorldLink Communications joins Nepal Business Summit 2025
WorldLink Communications joins Nepal Business Summit 2025
WorldLink Communications has partnered as the official ISP Partner for the second edition of the Nepal Business Summit 2025.
Mar 17, 2025
Market, Lifestyle
Acclaimed Bollywood Screenwriter Bhavani Iyer in Nepal
Acclaimed Bollywood Screenwriter Bhavani Iyer in Nepal
According to the organizers, the program focuses on key aspects of storytelling, including character development, writer’s voice, and South Asian cinematic elements like intermissions and musical sequences. Participants are working on their feature film scripts under Iyer’s guidance and...
Mar 17, 2025
Market
NEPSE continues to suffer, daily turnover falls to Rs 5.40 billion
NEPSE continues to suffer, daily turnover falls to Rs 5.40 b...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday plummeted by 10.14 points to close at 2,704.70 points.
Mar 17, 2025
POLITICS
NC Chief Whip Ghimire’s remark on legalization of prostitution riles up parliament
NC Chief Whip Ghimire’s remark on legalization of prostituti...
“Who gave him [lawmaker Ghimire] the right to express such a poor opinion against the values of Nepali society at the dignified house?” Lawmaker Koirala questioned. She also demanded an apology from the NC Chief Whip for making such a statement without even considering its impact on the...
Mar 17, 2025
SOCIETY
586 foreigners obtain labor permits in Nepal in eight months
586 foreigners obtain labor permits in Nepal in eight months
A total of 586 foreigners have obtained labor permits to work in Nepal during the eight-month period (from mid-July to mid-March) of the current fiscal year.
Mar 17, 2025
SOCIETY
One injured in police firing amid clash over chowk naming
One injured in police firing amid clash over chowk naming
Police had to fire shots to control the clash. They said that the injured are being brought to Janakpur Provincial Hospital for treatment.
Mar 17, 2025