DIASPORA
GP Koirala Foundation, Sindhu USA Welfare Society provide assistance to Nepali Students in...
GP Koirala Foundation, Sindhu USA Welfare Society provide as...
The Girija Prasad (GP) Koirala Foundation, in coordination with the Sindhu USA Welfare Society, a public charity, provided essential food items to 42 students studying in New York on F1 visas.
Feb 08, 2025
SOCIETY, POLITICS, Republica Watch
Explained: The Social Media Bill – Pros, Cons and Controversies
Explained: The Social Media Bill – Pros, Cons and Controvers...
Mired in controversies, the bill has justifiably invited ire from political parties, civil society groups, journalists’ organizations, social media influencers and a growing majority of the general public.
Feb 08, 2025
SPORTS
De Bruyne spares Man City blushes at Leyton Orient
De Bruyne spares Man City blushes at Leyton Orient
Pep Guardiola had to turn to his bench to prevent a monumental shock for the Premier League champions as substitute Kevin De Bruyne scored the winner 11 minutes from time.
Feb 08, 2025
Market
Unilever Nepal earns net profit of Rs 477.8 million in Q2
Unilever Nepal earns net profit of Rs 477.8 million in Q2
Unilever Nepal Limited (UNL) earned a net profit of Rs 477.8 million in the first half of the current fiscal year.
Feb 08, 2025
Market
Investors earn Rs 70 billion as NEPSE rises 42.04 points in a week
Investors earn Rs 70 billion as NEPSE rises 42.04 points in...
KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week jumped 42.04 points after investors rushed to purchase shares of microfinance companies on expectation of getting good returns from the segment.
Feb 08, 2025
WORLD
US judge blocks Musk's cost-cutting team from Treasury data
US judge blocks Musk's cost-cutting team from Treasury data
US District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer's order restricts giving access to Treasury Department payment systems and other data to "all political appointees, special government employees, and government employees detailed from an agency outside the Treasury Department."
Feb 08, 2025
WORLD
More than 30 missing after landslide hits southwest China
More than 30 missing after landslide hits southwest China
"Ten houses had been buried and more than 30 people were missing," CCTV said.
Feb 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt greenlights new stock exchange, overlooking NEPSE restructuring plan
Govt greenlights new stock exchange, overlooking NEPSE restr...
The government owns 58.66 percent stake in the NEPSE. According to NEPSE, it has assets worth Rs 14 billion while its paid up capital is Rs 1 billion. Apart from the MoF, Laxmi Sunrise Bank, Prabhu Bank, Rastriya Banijya Bank, Employee Provident Fund and Nepal Rastra Bank are among its stakeholders.
Feb 08, 2025
ECONOMY
US dollar hits record high of Rs 141: What’s driving the surge?
US dollar hits record high of Rs 141: What’s driving the sur...
The surge in the US dollar is a double-edged sword for Nepal. While remittances and exports could benefit, the rising cost of imports and inflation could put significant pressure on local households. As Nepal navigates these challenges, the government will need to carefully manage its fiscal policie...
Feb 08, 2025
SPORTS
Sports Minister blames Finance Ministry for delays in 10th National Sports Competition
Sports Minister blames Finance Ministry for delays in 10th N...
Minister for Youth and Sports Teju Lal Chaudhary blamed the Finance Ministry for delaying the approval of guidelines and financial procedures, which has stalled the process of organizing the 10th National Sports Competition.
Feb 08, 2025