OPINION
Kafala: Modern Slavery under Legal Guise?
Kafala: Modern Slavery under Legal Guise?
Recruitment agencies often charge exorbitant fees, which workers must repay, trapping them in cycles of debt. Workers migrating to GCC countries often borrow large sums of money at high interest rates to pay recruitment agents.
Nov 27, 2024
ECONOMY
Retail purchase via digital means surges 36 percent during the festive season
Retail purchase via digital means surges 36 percent during t...
According to the NRB, the total transaction through the digital means was recorded at Rs 751.86 billion in the third month of the current FY. In the same period of FY 2023/24, the amount stood at Rs 553.70 billion.
Nov 27, 2024
POLITICS
Kirtipur by-election: NC, UML, Maoists and independent candidates in the fray
Kirtipur by-election: NC, UML, Maoists and independent candi...
The by-election is being held in Kirtipur to fill the post vacated after the death of Rajkumar Nakarmi of the Nepali Congress (NC) who was elected in the last election.
Nov 27, 2024
Editorial
Stock Market Challenges of New SEBON Chief
Stock Market Challenges of New SEBON Chief
A vibrant stock market instills confidence among potential investors, encouraging both domestic and foreign investment. As Nepal is looking for investments both from home and abroad, the first priority of the new SEBON chief should be to ensure healthy growth of the stock market, addressing the exis...
Nov 27, 2024
ECONOMY
Dilly-dallying by Ministry stalls new Nepal Vehicle Standard
Dilly-dallying by Ministry stalls new Nepal Vehicle Standard
The MoFE is attempting to apply the Euro 5 standard of greenhouse emission to vehicles in Nepal to decrease the carbon footprint of the country. However, the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT) has been dilly-dallying in providing a response to the MoFE and is against presentin...
Nov 27, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE jumps 33.41 points, daily turnover increases to Rs 7.44 billion
NEPSE jumps 33.41 points, daily turnover increases to Rs 7.4...
KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 33.41 points on Tuesday, as the market responded positively to the government appointing the chairperson of the Securities Board of Nepal after 11 months.
Nov 26, 2024
POLITICS
Govt committed to broaden social security scheme: PM Oli
Govt committed to broaden social security scheme: PM Oli
KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the government is committed to implementing a broader concept of social security.
Nov 26, 2024
WORLD
Ex-PM Khan supporters flood Pakistan capital, 4 security forces killed
Ex-PM Khan supporters flood Pakistan capital, 4 security for...
Despite a ban on public gatherings, AFP journalists saw more than ten thousand protesters in the city centre on Tuesday afternoon. Some were armed with sticks and slingshots, just one mile (1.6 kilometres) away from a square in the government enclave they aim to occupy.
Nov 26, 2024
ECONOMY
ADB to support reconstruction of Kavre Integrated Water Supply Project
ADB to support reconstruction of Kavre Integrated Water Supp...
According to him, ADB has pledged to prepare the detailed project report and to provide financial assistance for the reconstruction of the project.
Nov 26, 2024
SOCIETY
Kathmandu metropolis undertakes feasibility study on blue landscape
Kathmandu metropolis undertakes feasibility study on blue la...
The Kathmandu metropolis is undertaking a feasibility study to enrich the blue landscape (water-based system including river, ponds, taps) and green landscape (parks, gardens and open green spaces).
Nov 26, 2024