ECONOMY
Delayed budget release behind low development spending: Minister Ghising
Delayed budget release behind low development spending: Mini...
Minister Ghising, who also heads the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and the Ministry of Urban Development, said it while speaking at today’s meeting of the Public Policy and Delegated Legislation Committee under the National Assembly.
Nov 24, 2025
SOCIETY
World Women’s Conference: Kathmandu to host second theoretical seminar
World Women’s Conference: Kathmandu to host second theoretic...
According to Durga Paudel, Asian regional coordinator for the seminar, women from more than 20 countries across four continents are expected to attend the seminar.
Nov 24, 2025
Market
KOICA provides $2.5 million interest subsidy for Nepal’s Korea returnee entrepreneurs
KOICA provides $2.5 million interest subsidy for Nepal’s Kor...
According to the press release, under the “Increased Access to Financial Support for Korea Returnee Migrants” program, implemented by KOICA in partnership with Agricultural Development Bank Limited (ADBL), eligible returnees can access subsidized loans for up to five years.
Nov 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Five arrested in connection with arson at Supreme Court building
Five arrested in connection with arson at Supreme Court buil...
The arrested include Raju Pariyar, Kumar Parajuli, Sushil Shrestha and Jyoti Thapa Ghatani. Authorities are also working to identify and bring other perpetrators to justice.
Nov 24, 2025
WORLD
EU, Africa leaders to talk trade and minerals, as Ukraine looms large
EU, Africa leaders to talk trade and minerals, as Ukraine lo...
"The challenges we face today -- climate change, digital transformation, irregular migration, conflicts and insecurity -- know no borders. The response to this multipolar world must be multipolar cooperation," EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa said in a joint statement Monday.
Nov 24, 2025
SOCIETY
SSF collects Rs 95.44 billion from contributors
SSF collects Rs 95.44 billion from contributors
According to the SSF, the amount was collected from its 2.64 million plus contributors of 22,309 listed enterprises.
Nov 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Nepal can no longer delay cyber law, officials warn amid rising online violence against wo...
Nepal can no longer delay cyber law, officials warn amid ris...
Officiating Secretary Ranamagar said complaints of online abuse have risen sharply in recent years. Police records show that there were just 10 complaints involving children and 194 involving women in FY 2018/19. By FY 2024/25, the numbers had jumped to 421 complaints involving children and nearly 8...
Nov 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Physical Infrastructure Reconstruction Fund receives Rs 93 million
Physical Infrastructure Reconstruction Fund receives Rs 93 m...
Chief Executive Officer of LIC Nepal Pranaya Kumar handed over the voucher of the amount to Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal.
Nov 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Solu Hydropower issues IPO for locals and migrant workers in first phase
Solu Hydropower issues IPO for locals and migrant workers in...
The company has reserved 10 million shares for residents of the affected areas. Of this, 4 million shares are allocated to locals of Solududhkunda Municipality Wards 7 and 11, and Thulung Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality Ward 1 of Solukhumbu district—categorized as the highly affected zone.
Nov 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Woman found dead under Gongabu Bus Park bridge, one arrested
Woman found dead under Gongabu Bus Park bridge, one arrested
The woman’s body was found stuffed in a sack, but her identity remains unknown. The arrested suspect has been identified as Surya Magar from Udayapur.
Nov 24, 2025