ECONOMY
NRB to mop Rs 30 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 30 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
The central bank said the amount will be collected through an auction-based deposit collection instrument. NRB on Wednesday invited proposals from banks and financial institutions participating in the bidding process.
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
CJ Sharma faces 22,000 pending cases as judicial backlog piles pressure on SC
CJ Sharma faces 22,000 pending cases as judicial backlog pil...
“Cases will be disposed of within the timeframe specified by the revised case management system, which is a maximum of 18 months,” Sharma stated in his written plan submitted to the committee.
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
WWF honors Nepali Army for conservation efforts
WWF honors Nepali Army for conservation efforts
The honour was presented on Tuesday during an event marking the 33rd anniversary of the WWF Nepal, acknowledging the NA's significant role in wildlife and environmental protection.
May 20, 2026
WORLD
Samsung faces strike after pay talks with union fall apart
Samsung faces strike after pay talks with union fall apart
After the latest round of talks ended without a breakthrough on Wednesday, union leader Choi Seung-ho told reporters that unionized workers will begin an 18-day strike from Thursday.
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
Nepali diaspora key to Nepal-Australia relations: FM Khanal
Nepali diaspora key to Nepal-Australia relations: FM Khanal
Minister Khanal made the remarks at the launch of a report titled 'Nepali Diaspora in Australia', jointly organized by the Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) and the Australian Embassy in Nepal here today.
May 20, 2026
WORLD
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern Califor...
The wind-driven Sandy Fire was reported Monday in the hills above Simi Valley, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles.
May 20, 2026
WORLD
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
After the US president was received with pomp last week but left without major breakthroughs including on help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Putin's visit will be scrutinised for tangible takeaways.
May 20, 2026
SOCIETY
SC senior-most Justice Malla goes on 20-day leave amid CJ appointment row
SC senior-most Justice Malla goes on 20-day leave amid CJ ap...
Justice Malla has been expressing dissatisfaction over the recommendation of Manoj Kumar Sharma as CJ, arguing that the established precedent of appointing the senior-most justice to the top post has been breached.
May 20, 2026
POLITICS
Shram Sanskriti Party continues protest for third straight day; Speaker warns of action
Shram Sanskriti Party continues protest for third straight d...
Speaker DP Aryal issued a ruling, instructing the protesting lawmakers, including party Chair Harka Raj Rai Sampang, to maintain parliamentary dignity and warned of action if such conduct continues.
May 20, 2026
Market
Gold, silver price drops in Nepali market
Gold, silver price drops in Nepali market
Gold price in Nepal’s bullion market declined on Wednesday, according to the Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Federation.
May 20, 2026