Editorial
A Positive Step Towards Ensuring Social Security for All
A Positive Step Towards Ensuring Social Security for All
In a significant move aimed at bolstering social safety nets, the government has embarked on a mission to extend the coverage of the Social Security Fund (SSF) scheme to informal sector workers and those who are self-employed.
Sep 03, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepal welcomes 67,153 tourists arrived through air route in August
Nepal welcomes 67,153 tourists arrived through air route in...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Nepal welcomed 67,153 tourists through the air route in August.
Sep 02, 2023
ECONOMY
Sujan Oli is new SEJON president
Sujan Oli is new SEJON president
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Sujan Oli has been elected as the new president of the Society of Economic Journalists Nepal (SEJON).
Sep 02, 2023
ECONOMY
Will 400,000 tourists arrive in Nepal in the next four months?
Will 400,000 tourists arrive in Nepal in the next four month...
POKHARA, Sept 2: The Government of Nepal has set an ambitious target of welcoming one million foreign tourists in the year 2023. However, as of the end of August, just over 600,000 foreign visitors have arrived in Nepal via air route.
Sep 02, 2023
POLITICS
Police investigate possible connections between former Vice President's Son and gold smugg...
Police investigate possible connections between former Vice...
KATHMANDU, Sep 2: The Nepal Police have launched an investigation into the possible involvement of Dipesh Pun, the son of former Vice President Nanda Kishor Pun, in the recent gold smuggling case that implicated Belgian national Dawa Tsering. The revelation of a relationship between Dipesh Pun and D...
Sep 02, 2023
ECONOMY
Nepse plunged 23.34 points, while investors lost Rs 35 billion from shares transaction las...
Nepse plunged 23.34 points, while investors lost Rs 35 billi...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) plunged 23.34 points last week amid dwindling confidence of investors due to soaring inflation and increased interest rates of banks.
Sep 02, 2023
ECONOMY
Banks increase investments in real estate loans: NIMB, Nabil, NIC, with Everest leading in...
Banks increase investments in real estate loans: NIMB, Nabil...
KATHMANDU, September 2: Banks in Nepal have significantly expanded their investments in real estate loans. In the past fiscal year, commercial banks collectively invested over Rs 217 billion in real estate, as per the latest data from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Sep 02, 2023
POLITICS
Maoist Centre will become a reliable party: Chairman Dahal
Maoist Centre will become a reliable party: Chairman Dahal
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that his party would become a reliable party of the people through the transformation campaign.
Sep 02, 2023
SOCIETY
Shrinking habitation increases risk of vulture extinction in Nepal
Shrinking habitation increases risk of vulture extinction in...
GANDAKI, Sept 2: The shrinking habitation of vultures in Pokhara has emerged as cause for concern, for it is leading to the extinction of the birds known as nature's scavengers.
Sep 02, 2023
POLITICS
‘Maoist with People: A Campaign for Special Transformation’ kicks off from today
‘Maoist with People: A Campaign for Special Transformation’...
KATHMANDU, Sept 2: The CPN (Maoist Center) has launched ‘Maoist with People: A Campaign for Special Transformation’ across the country from today.
Sep 02, 2023