ECONOMY

NRB tightens norms on capitalization of interest for long-term project loans

NRB tightens norms on capitalization of interest for long-term project loans

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has revised provisions governing the capitalization of interest on loans extended to long-term p...

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has revised provisions governing the capitalization of interest on loans extended to long-term p...

Jun 25, 2026

ECONOMY

DoMLI, CIB probe brokerage firms averaging Rs 300m daily turnover

DoMLI, CIB probe brokerage firms averaging Rs 300m daily turnover

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DoMLI) and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police have...

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation (DoMLI) and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police have...

Jun 25, 2026

SOCIETY

Quick results, bitter fallout: Govt forms review committee after minister’s rush to publish Grade XII results backfires

Quick results, bitter fallout: Govt forms review committee after minister’s rush to publish Grade XII results backfires

The government has formed a committee to review the grading of answer sheets and data entry processes related to the rec...

The government has formed a committee to review the grading of answer sheets and data entry processes related to the rec...

Jun 25, 2026

POLITICS

SC declines immediate release of UML Vice-Chair Paudel, issues show-cause order

SC declines immediate release of UML Vice-Chair Paudel, issues show-cause order

The Supreme Court (SC) has refused to order the immediate release of CPN-UML Vice-Chair and former finance minister Bish...

The Supreme Court (SC) has refused to order the immediate release of CPN-UML Vice-Chair and former finance minister Bish...

Jun 25, 2026

SOCIETY

APF sets up disaster response units at 54 locations

APF sets up disaster response units at 54 locations

They have created temporary shelters at identified disaster sites, which can take time to mobilize for rescue efforts. S...

They have created temporary shelters at identified disaster sites, which can take time to mobilize for rescue efforts. S...

Jun 25, 2026

SOCIETY

Grenade explosion kills Nepal Army sergeant, captain injured

Grenade explosion kills Nepal Army sergeant, captain injured

Police said the incident occurred while a team from the Sudurpaschim Division Training Centre at Gorange Barracks was co...

Police said the incident occurred while a team from the Sudurpaschim Division Training Centre at Gorange Barracks was co...

Jun 26, 2026

WORLD

Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation

Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation

The future of the strait, a vital route for energy shipments that was locked down by Iran during the war, is a key stick...

The future of the strait, a vital route for energy shipments that was locked down by Iran during the war, is a key stick...

Jun 25, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE drops for fourth straight trading day, down 135 points in a month

NEPSE drops for fourth straight trading day, down 135 points in a month

Over the past month, the market has shed 135 points. The NEPSE stood at 2,786 points on June 25. Although the market sho...

Over the past month, the market has shed 135 points. The NEPSE stood at 2,786 points on June 25. Although the market sho...

Jun 25, 2026

SOCIETY

South Asia unites to accelerate action on ending violence against children

South Asia unites to accelerate action on ending violence against children

The conference brought together ministers, senior government officials, child protection leaders, development partners,...

The conference brought together ministers, senior government officials, child protection leaders, development partners,...

Jun 25, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt plans traffic fines of up to Rs 50,000 under proposed transport law

Govt plans traffic fines of up to Rs 50,000 under proposed transport law

According to the draft Vehicle and Transport Management Bill, public passenger vehicles found carrying more passengers t...

According to the draft Vehicle and Transport Management Bill, public passenger vehicles found carrying more passengers t...

Jun 25, 2026