Market
Value of US dollar along with most other foreign currencies rise
Value of US dollar along with most other foreign currencies...
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the exchange rates for foreign currencies for today. As per the rates determined by the central bank, the value of the US dollar has risen, along with most other foreign currencies.
Jan 07, 2025
Editorial
Contractor-government standoff
Contractor-government standoff
The ongoing standoff between contractors and the government over delay in payments has threatened to jeopardize Nepal's ongoing development projects. The dispute between the contractors and the government could lead to a nationwide halt in construction work, as the contractors have called for a nati...
Jan 07, 2025
OPINION
Why is Nepal not developing?
Why is Nepal not developing?
All the revolutions in Nepal have brought some changes in political and democratic systems, with more changes in lifestyles of political leaders and their affiliates, but people's lives have been deteriorating after each revolution.
Jan 07, 2025
ECONOMY
GBIA to use satellite-based alternative landing system from Jan 23
GBIA to use satellite-based alternative landing system from...
With the lack of support from Indian authorities for the operation of flights at the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) through the Instrument Landing System (ILS), the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is set to facilitate flights through alternative means using the satellite-based l...
Jan 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Energy Ministry seeks explanations from Ghising: Why not terminate your appointment?
Energy Ministry seeks explanations from Ghising: Why not ter...
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka has asked Nepal Electricity Authority Executive Director Kulman Ghising for a nine-point clarification including a question on why the ministry should not terminate Ghising’s appointment.
Jan 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Earthquake felt in Kathmandu
Earthquake felt in Kathmandu
An earthquake of moderate intensity was felt in Kathmandu and surrounding areas on Tuesday morning at around 6:50.
Jan 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal and India holding trade and commerce talks on Thursday
Nepal and India holding trade and commerce talks on Thursday
According to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS), the two neighboring countries will be conducting the Nepal-India Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) meeting on January 9-10.
Jan 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt preparing to ensure free treatment for brain hemorrhage
Govt preparing to ensure free treatment for brain hemorrhage
Speaking at a programme on the 63rd anniversary of Kanti Children's Hospital on Monday, Minister Paudel shared the ministry's recent efforts, noting that the hospital has already started providing free treatment for child cancer.
Jan 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Startup enterprise loans: 1,314 projects selected in first phase
Startup enterprise loans: 1,314 projects selected in first p...
The Industrial Enterprise Development Institute (IEDI) has issued a notice stating that it has selected 1,314 projects for startup enterprise loans in the first phase. The Institute released the list of these 1,314 selected projects on January 3.
Jan 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Chaku demand increases ahead of Maghe Sankranti, Tokha Bazaar accelerates production
Chaku demand increases ahead of Maghe Sankranti, Tokha Bazaa...
As the Maghe Sankranti festival is just around the corner, this ancient town holding historic, religious, and archaeological value is busy preparing Chaku.
Jan 07, 2025