SOCIETY
Davos to host ‘Universal Peace Sanctuary
Davos to host ‘Universal Peace Sanctuary
The ‘Universal Peace Sanctuary’ is set to be inaugurated during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, for the cause of global peace.
Jan 17, 2025
ECONOMY
SEBON permits SMEs with capital below Rs 250 million to issue IPOs
SEBON permits SMEs with capital below Rs 250 million to issu...
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a capital of less than Rs 250 million can also issue their initial public offerings with the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) enforcing a regulation in line on Thursday.
Jan 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal receives FDI commitment worth Rs 25.77 billion in six months
Nepal receives FDI commitment worth Rs 25.77 billion in six...
Foreign investors pledged to inject capital of more than Rs 25.77 billion in Nepal in the first half of the current Fiscal Year (FY), which was Rs 3.46 billion more than the amount pledged in the foreign direct investment (FDI) during the same period last year.
Jan 17, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 4 billion for Bheri Corridor upgradation
Govt allocates Rs 4 billion for Bheri Corridor upgradation
Finance Ministry has ensured Rs 4.20 billion budget for upgrading Bheri Corridor section, the important project of Karnali Province.
Jan 16, 2025
POLITICS
Health Minister says paraplegics to get free meds worth Rs 138,000
Health Minister says paraplegics to get free meds worth Rs 1...
The medicine known as “Thrombolytic Drugs,” is effective in treating paralysis when taken in a single dose. The cost of one dose of Thrombolytic Drugs is Rs 138,000.
Jan 16, 2025
POLITICS
Experts propose raising civil service retirement age to 63-65
Experts propose raising civil service retirement age to 63-6...
Demographers and population analysts have suggested increasing the retirement age in the civil service. During a meeting on Thursday with the Parliamentary Committee on State Affairs and Good Governance, they urged the adoption of such a legal provision.
Jan 16, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal approves FDI worth 5 billion mid-December to mid-January
Nepal approves FDI worth 5 billion mid-December to mid-Janua...
The tourism sector tops the chart, with investment commitments worth Rs 17 billion for 157 tourism enterprises.
Jan 16, 2025
Market
Crest Micro Life Insurance and Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals permitted to issue IPOs
Crest Micro Life Insurance and Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals...
KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has permitted Crest Micro Life Insurance and Om Megashree Pharmaceuticals to issue their initial public offerings (IPOs).
Jan 16, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested for using social media for character assassination
Two arrested for using social media for character assassinat...
Both have been charged with sending photos and videos taken during their love affair to the victim's relatives and friends on Facebook Messenger after the relationship broke down.
Jan 16, 2025
Market
NEPSE loses 7.33 points after BFIs suffer decline in share prices
NEPSE loses 7.33 points after BFIs suffer decline in share p...
A notable drop in the share prices of the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) pulled Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) down by 7.33 points on Thursday.
Jan 16, 2025