POLITICS
SC full bench to hear writ petition against formation of Koshi govt from today
SC full bench to hear writ petition against formation of Kos...
KATHMANDU, June 9: The Supreme Court (SC)’s full bench is scheduled to hear the writ petition against the formation of the Koshi province government starting today.
Jun 09, 2024
SOCIETY
Light rainfall likely in Bagmati, Koshi and Gandaki provinces
Light rainfall likely in Bagmati, Koshi and Gandaki province...
KATHMANDU, June 9: The weather is presently partly cloudy in the hilly parts and clear in the rest of the country. This is due to the effect of local and westerly winds and low-pressure system formed around Bihar, India, says the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Jun 09, 2024
ECONOMY
IMF shows concern over the audit report of the credits issued by BFIs
IMF shows concern over the audit report of the credits issue...
KATHMANDU, June 9: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed its concern over the slow progress of Nepal’s government in a number of economic and financial reform areas of the country.
Jun 09, 2024
OPINION
On PM Modi’s ceremonial procedures of coronation and oath ceremony
On PM Modi’s ceremonial procedures of coronation and oath ce...
Once the proper proceedings of coronation purify and empower the ruler from all around, he attains the dazzling national dignity.
Jun 09, 2024
POLITICS
PM Dahal leaving for India today to attend Indian PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony
PM Dahal leaving for India today to attend Indian PM Modi's...
KATHMANDU, June 9: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is going to India today. He will leave for New Delhi this afternoon, leading a five-member delegation to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
Jun 09, 2024
Editorial
Perils of hasty ambassadorial recall
Perils of hasty ambassadorial recall
The abrupt decision of the government led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal to recall 11 ambassadors from key diplomatic posts, including those in India, the United States, and the United Kingdom, has sparked considerable controversy. Despite the government's insistence that these recalls are part of its routin...
Jun 09, 2024
ECONOMY
NIA records show surrender of life insurance policies worth over Rs 10 billion in current...
NIA records show surrender of life insurance policies worth...
KATHMANDU, June 8: The cases of surrendering life insurance policies by insured individuals before maturity period are on the rise, likely due to the slowdown in economic activities.
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Banks maintain 78 percent of their investment portfolio in government securities
Banks maintain 78 percent of their investment portfolio in g...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Commercial banks of Nepal have injected 78 percent of their investment in the government bonds.
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Nepal’s third largest 400 kV substation completed in Hetauda
Nepal’s third largest 400 kV substation completed in Hetauda
KATHMANDU, June 8: The country has achieved a milestone in electrification with the construction of the 400 kV substation, one of Nepal’s largest, in Thana Bharyang of Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-11, Makwanpur.
Jun 08, 2024
ECONOMY
Gold prices hit record high this week attributing to fluctuations in value of US dollar
Gold prices hit record high this week attributing to fluctua...
KATHMANDU, June 8: Gold prices have hit record highs in the global market this week, largely due to fluctuations in the value of the US dollar. Analysts attribute this pressure on gold prices to investors seeking safe haven amid the volatile dollar. Although prices dipped on the second and fourth da...
Jun 08, 2024