SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in Bagmati and Karnali today
Heavy rainfall likely in Bagmati and Karnali today
The weather will remain generally cloudy throughout the country today. In addition, there is a possibility of a wind gust in Madhesh Province along with the Terai regions of Koshi and Lumbini Provinces.
Aug 24, 2025
OPINION
The US AI Action Plan: What it means for Nepal?
The US AI Action Plan: What it means for Nepal?
This winner-takes-all framing signals that the race in Artificial Intelligence is now Washington’s official state policy guiding International Diplomacy and Security.
Aug 24, 2025
WORLD
Less tax, more luxury: millionaires flock to Dubai
Less tax, more luxury: millionaires flock to Dubai
The United Arab Emirates and particularly Dubai have long welcomed wealthy people from nearby countries, and people helping millionaires to move there told AFP it is seeing more Westerners joining the fray.
Aug 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Profits of six listed hotels rises by 79.26 percent in FY 2024/25
Profits of six listed hotels rises by 79.26 percent in FY 20...
According to NEPSE, the profit earnings of the six hotels grew to Rs 1.25 billion in FY 2024/25, compared to Rs 700 million in the previous FY. Out of them, Soaltee Hotel earned profit of Rs 670.70 million, the largest of all.
Aug 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal faces trade deficit of Rs 119.10 billion in first month of current FY
Nepal faces trade deficit of Rs 119.10 billion in first mont...
The records with the Department of Customs (DoC) show that the country’s negative trade balance grew by 2.55 percent during mid-July and mid-August this year. In the same period last year, the figure was Rs 116.15 billion.
Aug 24, 2025
Editorial
Lipulekh Dispute: Only National Unity and Diplomacy Can Deliver
Lipulekh Dispute: Only National Unity and Diplomacy Can Deli...
Even a 1911 British-Indian Gazetteer identifies Kuthi-Yankti i.e. Kali River—originating from Limpiyadhura—as the true source of the Kali River, further validating Nepal’s stance.
Aug 24, 2025
ECONOMY
KOICA marks 30 years in Nepal with $29 million grant agreement
KOICA marks 30 years in Nepal with $29 million grant agreeme...
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on Friday marked three decades of its development partnership with Nepal by organizing a special ceremony in Kathmandu titled “30 Years Together: A Journey of Trust and Cooperation.”
Aug 23, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal, Vietnam mark 50 years of ties with high-level visit
Nepal, Vietnam mark 50 years of ties with high-level visit
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan arrived in Nepal on Saturday on a three-day official visit at the invitation of Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Aug 23, 2025
ECONOMY
NIA instructs insurers to comply with anti-money laundering rules for large financial tran...
NIA instructs insurers to comply with anti-money laundering...
The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has directed insurance companies to comply with new anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines for large financial transactions.
Aug 23, 2025
Business & Economy
Profits of six listed hotels rises by 79.26 percent in FY 2024/25
Profits of six listed hotels rises by 79.26 percent in FY 20...
Six hotels listed in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a growth of 79.26 percent in their cumulative net profits in the last fiscal year (FY).
Aug 23, 2025