SOCIETY
NHRC urges transport operators to seek alternative forms of protest
NHRC urges transport operators to seek alternative forms of...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged transport operators to adopt alternative forms of protest.
Jun 03, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB Governor expresses serious concern over centralized credit of BFIs amid controversies...
NRB Governor expresses serious concern over centralized cred...
The banks and financial institutions (BFIs) are found to be providing a large chunk of their loans to a handful individuals despite Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)’s policy to promoting inclusiveness and extending financial accessibility to large number of the country’s population.
Jun 03, 2025
ECONOMY
BIMSTEC Think Tanks meet in Kathmandu to boost regional tourism and culture
BIMSTEC Think Tanks meet in Kathmandu to boost regional tour...
Focusing on the theme "Tourism, Culture, and People-to-People Contact," the meeting was organised by the Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal.
Jun 02, 2025
ECONOMY
UNDP Annual Review sets bold vision for future collaboration with Nepal
UNDP Annual Review sets bold vision for future collaboration...
The review co-chaired by Joint Secretary Dhani Ram Sharma, head of the International Economic Cooperation Coordination Division (IECCD) at the Ministry of Finance and Kyoko Yokosuka, UNDP Nepal Resident Representative aimed to assess ongoing initiatives and align strategies with Nepal’s evolvi...
Jun 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Corruption case filed against Former Sudurpaschim CM Sodari over unexplained property wort...
Corruption case filed against Former Sudurpaschim CM Sodari...
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Monday lodged the case at the Special Court, claiming Sodari amassed property worth Rs 10.9 million but couldn’t reveal the source.
Jun 02, 2025
SOCIETY
TU threatens to withhold funds from 179 entities over pending audits
TU threatens to withhold funds from 179 entities over pendin...
Tribhuvan University (TU) has instructed its subordinate entities to complete the final audit for the current fiscal year by the end of the current fiscal year (mid-July).
Jun 02, 2025
SOCIETY
SC orders full hearing on Insurance Authority Chair Ojha’s appointment
SC orders full hearing on Insurance Authority Chair Ojha’s a...
A division bench of Justices Abdul Aziz Musalman and Balkrishna Dhakal issued the order on Monday, stating that responses from the opposing parties have been received and the case is now ready for final deliberation.
Jun 02, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 417 billion to provinces and local levels for upcoming FY
Govt allocates Rs 417 billion to provinces and local levels...
The government has allocated a total budget of Rs 417 billion for provinces and local levels for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26. This budget includes financial transfers under headings such as equalization grants, conditional grants, special grants, and supplementary (capital) grants.
Jun 02, 2025
POLITICS
Only handful people getting loans due to centralization of loan expansion: NRB Governor
Only handful people getting loans due to centralization of l...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Dr Biswo Nath Poudel has said that the loans offered by banks and financial institutions have become centralized and a large portion of the total circulating loans is going to a limited number of individuals and groups.
Jun 02, 2025
SOCIETY
First computerized knee replacement surgery in Nepal
First computerized knee replacement surgery in Nepal
With the introduction of this service, better outcomes are expected in knee and hip replacement surgeries compared to previous procedures, according to Dr Suman Babu Marahattha, an orthopedic and joint replacement specialist at the hospital.
Jun 02, 2025