OPINION
Way Ahead for Kathmandu University
Way Ahead for Kathmandu University
The early bourgeoning of KU was short lived as the ubiquitous partisan politics gradually infiltrated the university.
Mar 28, 2025
ECONOMY
SEBON asks stockbrokers to increase paid-up by 10 folds or to merge
SEBON asks stockbrokers to increase paid-up by 10 folds or t...
Operating stock brokerage will have to increase their paid-up capital by 10 fold or they will have to go for a merger with other similar companies.
Mar 28, 2025
Market
Citytech launches Getpay at Machhapuchchhre Bank
Citytech launches Getpay at Machhapuchchhre Bank
Citytech has officially launched Getpay, a payment orchestration and merchant management platform, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital payment landscape. The launch took place at Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited (MBL) in collaboration with Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL).
Mar 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Construction sector bounces back with a growth of 9.1 percent in Q2
Construction sector bounces back with a growth of 9.1 percen...
The construction sector of Nepal bounced back in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, with a growth of 9.1 percent compared to a negative 0.3 percent in the first three months of the FY 2024/25.
Mar 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Security beefed up in capital as republican and monarchist forces set to face off today
Security beefed up in capital as republican and monarchist f...
The streets of the capital will likely remain tense on Friday as two ideologically opposite groups are set to stage simultaneous demonstrations at two different locations.
Mar 28, 2025
ECONOMY
India approves 600 MW additional power for Nepal to ease electricity shortage
India approves 600 MW additional power for Nepal to ease ele...
Much to the relief of industries facing extended hours of power outage, the Government of India has approved the export of up to 600 MW of electricity to Nepal from Indian power exchanges via the Muzaffarpur-Dhalkebar transmission line during the hours of midnight to 4 AM, 6 AM to 5 PM, and 11 PM to...
Mar 28, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal to face Uzbekistan in Women's Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers
Nepal to face Uzbekistan in Women's Asian Cup 2026 qualifier...
The draw, held on Thursday in Malaysia, put Nepal in the same group as host Uzbekistan, along with Laos and Sri Lanka. A total of 34 teams have been divided into eight groups.
Mar 27, 2025
SOCIETY
American National involved in royalist protest arrested from Maitighar
American National involved in royalist protest arrested from...
He was detained after chanting slogans in support of the king. The 58-year-old American national has been taken into custody at the Singha Durbar circle. Police have stated that action will be taken against him under immigration laws.
Mar 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Australian Embassy issues travel advisory
Australian Embassy issues travel advisory
Issuing the travel advisory, the Australian Embassy has urged caution regarding potential traffic disruptions in Kathmandu on Friday. On that day, both republican supporters and royalist groups will hold separate demonstrations. In light of these protests, security measures have been increased.
Mar 27, 2025
SOCIETY
Birgunj folks protest road widening drive fearing homelessness
Birgunj folks protest road widening drive fearing homelessne...
Committee coordinator and Birgunj sub metropolis-9 ward Chair Jawahar Prasad Gupta said the Division ordered for the demarcation of the road while the full text of the court verdict was awaited.
Mar 27, 2025