SOCIETY

TU threatens to withhold funds from 179 entities over pending audits

TU threatens to withhold funds from 179 entities over pending audits

Tribhuvan University (TU) has instructed its subordinate entities to complete the final audit for the current fiscal yea...

Tribhuvan University (TU) has instructed its subordinate entities to complete the final audit for the current fiscal yea...

Jun 02, 2025

SOCIETY

Nepal’s Hindu population suffers decline as other faiths grow

Nepal’s Hindu population suffers decline as other faiths grow

Although the Hindu population increased in raw numbers across all eight censuses, the percentage of Hindus relative to t...

Although the Hindu population increased in raw numbers across all eight censuses, the percentage of Hindus relative to t...

Jun 02, 2025

POLITICS

Only handful people getting loans due to centralization of loan expansion: NRB Governor

Only handful people getting loans due to centralization of loan expansion: NRB Governor

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Dr Biswo Nath Poudel has said that the loans offered by banks and financial institution...

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Dr Biswo Nath Poudel has said that the loans offered by banks and financial institution...

Jun 02, 2025

Market

Daily turnover surges to Rs 9.22 billion as NEPSE inches up by 1.60 points

Daily turnover surges to Rs 9.22 billion as NEPSE inches up by 1.60 points

KATHMANDU, June 2: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) increased by 1.60 points to close at 2,694.66 points on Monday.  

KATHMANDU, June 2: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) increased by 1.60 points to close at 2,694.66 points on Monday.  

Jun 02, 2025

SOCIETY

Govt fails to curb tobacco use despite calls for higher tax

Govt fails to curb tobacco use despite calls for higher tax

The government has failed to curb tobacco consumption by increasing excise duty as intended. Organizations working to co...

The government has failed to curb tobacco consumption by increasing excise duty as intended. Organizations working to co...

Jun 02, 2025

Market

Diaspora leaders launch Momo VC to back tech startups

Diaspora leaders launch Momo VC to back tech startups

In a move to strengthen the global startup ecosystem and empower early-stage tech ventures, diaspora leaders Preeti Adhi...

In a move to strengthen the global startup ecosystem and empower early-stage tech ventures, diaspora leaders Preeti Adhi...

Jun 02, 2025

SPORTS

Nepal to face Thailand today in second friendly match

Nepal to face Thailand today in second friendly match

Nepal will compete against Thailand today in the second friendly match. The game will kick off at 4:45 pm (local time) a...

Nepal will compete against Thailand today in the second friendly match. The game will kick off at 4:45 pm (local time) a...

Jun 02, 2025

ECONOMY

Nepal’s urban population rises 10 percent in a decade

Nepal’s urban population rises 10 percent in a decade

Nepal is rapidly progressing towards urbanization. In the last 10 years, the population living in cities has increased a...

Nepal is rapidly progressing towards urbanization. In the last 10 years, the population living in cities has increased a...

Jun 02, 2025

ECONOMY

World Bank approves USD 257 million loan to Nepal

World Bank approves USD 257 million loan to Nepal

The World Bank (WB) has approved a loan totaling $257 million aimed at enhancing electricity distribution services and i...

The World Bank (WB) has approved a loan totaling $257 million aimed at enhancing electricity distribution services and i...

Jun 02, 2025

SPORTS

Gukesh secures historic triumph over Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025

Gukesh secures historic triumph over Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025

Indian chess world champion D Gukesh stunned Norway’s Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of Norway Chess 2025.

Indian chess world champion D Gukesh stunned Norway’s Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of Norway Chess 2025.

Jun 02, 2025