WORLD

1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water: UN

1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water: UN

More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely-managed drinking water, the United Nations said Tuesd...

More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely-managed drinking water, the United Nations said Tuesd...

Aug 26, 2025

ECONOMY

Nepal’s digital transactions up by 71 pc to Rs 98.43 trillion last FY

Nepal’s digital transactions up by 71 pc to Rs 98.43 trillion last FY

Nepal carried out electronic transactions worth over Rs 98.43 trillion in the last fiscal year (FY), which was 71 percen...

Nepal carried out electronic transactions worth over Rs 98.43 trillion in the last fiscal year (FY), which was 71 percen...

Aug 26, 2025

WORLD

Tariffs could brew trouble for Americans' daily cup of coffee

Tariffs could brew trouble for Americans' daily cup of coffee

For many Americans, the day doesn't begin without a cup of coffee. But a new round of tariffs on coffee imports may soon...

For many Americans, the day doesn't begin without a cup of coffee. But a new round of tariffs on coffee imports may soon...

Aug 26, 2025

ECONOMY

NRB limits cash carry to $5,000 to curb cross-border forex smuggling

NRB limits cash carry to $5,000 to curb cross-border forex smuggling

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set a ceiling on the amount of foreign currency travelers can carry when entering or leaving...

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set a ceiling on the amount of foreign currency travelers can carry when entering or leaving...

Aug 26, 2025

Market

NEPSE rises 4.83 points as daily turnover slips to Rs 4.18 billion

NEPSE rises 4.83 points as daily turnover slips to Rs 4.18 billion

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday increased marginally by 4.83 points to close at 2,766.09 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday increased marginally by 4.83 points to close at 2,766.09 points.

Aug 26, 2025

ECONOMY

MCube and BYD launch ‘Kathmandu Chronicles’ to celebrate Nepali heritage

MCube and BYD launch ‘Kathmandu Chronicles’ to celebrate Nepali heritage

MCube Nepal, in collaboration with BYD, has announced Kathmandu Chronicles, an innovative initiative designed to showcas...

MCube Nepal, in collaboration with BYD, has announced Kathmandu Chronicles, an innovative initiative designed to showcas...

Aug 26, 2025

SPORTS

Nepal defeats ACT in T-20 warm up, Lamichhane takes hat-trick

Nepal defeats ACT in T-20 warm up, Lamichhane takes hat-trick

Nepali cricket team defeated Australian Capital Territory (ACT) by 41 runs in the first warm-up T20 match, with leg-spin...

Nepali cricket team defeated Australian Capital Territory (ACT) by 41 runs in the first warm-up T20 match, with leg-spin...

Aug 26, 2025

ECONOMY

NICCI and KUSOM partner to bridge industry-academia gap

NICCI and KUSOM partner to bridge industry-academia gap

The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) and Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) have si...

The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) and Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) have si...

Aug 26, 2025

ECONOMY

Nepali workers among beneficiaries of UAE’s landmark 2025 labor reforms

Nepali workers among beneficiaries of UAE’s landmark 2025 labor reforms

The UAE has launched the Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution to strengthen workers’ rights and streamline dispute resolut...

The UAE has launched the Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution to strengthen workers’ rights and streamline dispute resolut...

Aug 26, 2025

POLITICS

NC nominates Neupane as State Affairs Committee Chair

NC nominates Neupane as State Affairs Committee Chair

Although committee members Hridayaram Thani and Dilendra Prasad Badu were also aspiring for the post, the NC opted to no...

Although committee members Hridayaram Thani and Dilendra Prasad Badu were also aspiring for the post, the NC opted to no...

Aug 26, 2025