ECONOMY

Energy Minister faces protest from NEA staff

Energy Minister faces protest from NEA staff

The unions have warned of disrupting upcoming board meetings of the authority, citing attempts to curtail the executive...

The unions have warned of disrupting upcoming board meetings of the authority, citing attempts to curtail the executive...

Jul 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Govt to set up asset management company to handle non-banking assets

Govt to set up asset management company to handle non-banking assets

As announced by Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr Biswo Nath Poudel through the monetary policy for FY 2025/26, necessary le...

As announced by Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr Biswo Nath Poudel through the monetary policy for FY 2025/26, necessary le...

Jul 11, 2025

ECONOMY

NRB to launch ‘NRB with borrowers’ program to address rural loan grievances

NRB to launch ‘NRB with borrowers’ program to address rural loan grievances

The announcement was made by NRB Governor Dr. Bishwo Nath Paudel during the release of the Monetary Policy for Fiscal Ye...

The announcement was made by NRB Governor Dr. Bishwo Nath Paudel during the release of the Monetary Policy for Fiscal Ye...

Jul 11, 2025

ECONOMY

260 MW power disconnected from national grid after Rasuwa flood

260 MW power disconnected from national grid after Rasuwa flood

Addressing the National Assembly, Minister Khadka informed that key hydropower projects along the Trishuli River Corrido...

Addressing the National Assembly, Minister Khadka informed that key hydropower projects along the Trishuli River Corrido...

Jul 11, 2025

SOCIETY

Man killed in suspected tiger attack in Chitwan

Man killed in suspected tiger attack in Chitwan

An elderly man from Khairahani Municipality-13, Chitwan, who had gone to collect grass in the Kumroj Buffer Zone Communi...

An elderly man from Khairahani Municipality-13, Chitwan, who had gone to collect grass in the Kumroj Buffer Zone Communi...

Jul 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Nepal plans stronger oversight to exit FATF grey list

Nepal plans stronger oversight to exit FATF grey list

The strategy focuses on enhancing surveillance, investigation and enforcement against suspicious financial activities.

The strategy focuses on enhancing surveillance, investigation and enforcement against suspicious financial activities.

Jul 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Loan limit for first-time home builders increased to 80 percent

Loan limit for first-time home builders increased to 80 percent

The measure, part of the new monetary policy unveiled by NRB Governor Dr. Bishwo Nath Paudel on Friday, is aimed at revi...

The measure, part of the new monetary policy unveiled by NRB Governor Dr. Bishwo Nath Paudel on Friday, is aimed at revi...

Jul 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Kathmandu metropolis to unveil budget on Sunday

Kathmandu metropolis to unveil budget on Sunday

The municipal executive meeting held today decided to convene the municipal assembly at 2 PM on Sunday.

The municipal executive meeting held today decided to convene the municipal assembly at 2 PM on Sunday.

Jul 11, 2025

ECONOMY

Dividend cap on microfinance institutions to be removed

Dividend cap on microfinance institutions to be removed

Under the current provision, microfinance institutions are not allowed to distribute more than 15 percent annual dividen...

Under the current provision, microfinance institutions are not allowed to distribute more than 15 percent annual dividen...

Jul 11, 2025

ECONOMY

NRB to ease dividend repatriation for foreign companies

NRB to ease dividend repatriation for foreign companies

Nepal Rastra Bank has announced measures to facilitate repatriation of funds for foreign companies operating in Nepal....

Nepal Rastra Bank has announced measures to facilitate repatriation of funds for foreign companies operating in Nepal....

Jul 11, 2025