Market
Forex Update: US dollar drops, Euro appreciates
Forex Update: US dollar drops, Euro appreciates
Nepal Rastra Bank has set the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Friday.
Aug 29, 2025
WORLD
Trump moves to limit US stays of students, journalists
Trump moves to limit US stays of students, journalists
Under a proposed change, foreigners would be restricted from staying longer than four years on student visas in the United States.
Aug 29, 2025
Business & Economy
Rising non-performing loans push BFIs’ non-banking assets up
Rising non-performing loans push BFIs’ non-banking assets up
Non-banking assets of BFIs surged 42.36% to Rs 50.55 billion in FY 2024/25, driven by rising loan defaults and recovery challenges
Aug 29, 2025
WORLD
Sweden and Netherlands call for EU sanctions on Israel, Hamas
Sweden and Netherlands call for EU sanctions on Israel, Hama...
In a letter to European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas, the Swedish and Dutch foreign ministers called for targeted sanctions on Israeli government ministers and Jewish settlers on Israeli-occupied Palestinian land, and new sanctions on the political leadership of Hamas.
Aug 29, 2025
OPINION
Flawed Transitional Justice Is No Justice
Flawed Transitional Justice Is No Justice
Despite immense challenges, victims and survivors remain resolute. We pledge to continue our struggle and, if necessary, create a victim-led civil commission as an alternative. We call on civil society, intellectuals, the media, domestic stakeholders, and the international community to stand with us...
Aug 29, 2025
Editorial
Nepal's Digital Sovereignty Drive
Nepal's Digital Sovereignty Drive
Social media companies are expected to respond within the deadline, as allowing unregistered platforms to operate risks user protection, economic fairness, and effective law enforcement. Ultimately, registering multiple social media platforms is the most viable way to guarantee user safety, corporat...
Aug 29, 2025
WORLD
Explained: Why are African countries accepting deportees from the US?
Explained: Why are African countries accepting deportees fro...
Several African countries, including Rwanda, South Sudan, Eswatini, and Uganda, have agreed to accept deportees from the US, often motivated by economic aid, political support, and strengthened bilateral ties. Rights groups warn these deals target weaker democracies and raise concerns about hum...
Aug 28, 2025
POLITICS
Border expert Shrestha proposes tri-junction points to resolve Lipulekh row
Border expert Shrestha proposes tri-junction points to resol...
Renowned border expert Buddhi Narayan Shrestha has called for the establishment of tri-junction points between Nepal, India and China to resolve Nepal’s longstanding border disputes, particularly in the Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura regions. He urged the government to intensify diplomati...
Aug 28, 2025
ECONOMY
Korean company G-Philos to conduct feasibility study of green hydrogen plant
Korean company G-Philos to conduct feasibility study of gree...
The government has appointed South Korean company G-Philos Company Limited to prepare a detailed feasibility study report for the establishing a green hydrogen plant and fuel cell, the first of its type in Nepal.
Aug 28, 2025
SOCIETY
Gagan Thapa urges govt to address demands of sugarcane farmers
Gagan Thapa urges govt to address demands of sugarcane farme...
Thapa stressed that the government must pay farmers incentive grants based on their sales.
Aug 28, 2025