SOCIETY
Federal Affairs Minister Gupta implicated in bribery scandal over civil servant transfers
Federal Affairs Minister Gupta implicated in bribery scandal...
The audio recording surfaced shortly after the complaint, where Gupta is heard naming Land Management Minister Balram Adhikari as being involved.
Jul 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Dang-bound bus meets with accident, injuring 29
Dang-bound bus meets with accident, injuring 29
Among the injured, the condition of three people is reportedly critical.
Jul 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Cross-border Hundi networks thrive despite crackdown
Cross-border Hundi networks thrive despite crackdown
Hundi, an illegal money transfer system, continues to thrive in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, particularly in the districts of Parsa, Rautahat, and Sarlahi.
Jul 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Heavy rainfall likely in four provinces today
Heavy rainfall likely in four provinces today
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely at some places across all provinces.
Jul 13, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB flexible on foreign currencies use citing strong reserve buffers
NRB flexible on foreign currencies use citing strong reserve...
Unveiling the Monetary Policy 2025/26 on Friday, the NRB has turned flexible to raise the limit to carry foreign currencies by individuals travelling abroad to USD 3,000 per visit. As of now, the limit has been set at USD 2,500 per visit.
Jul 13, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB aims for ambitious 12 pc private sector loan while BFIs struggle to keep pace
NRB aims for ambitious 12 pc private sector loan while BFIs...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set an ambitious target of private sector lending in the next fiscal year (FY) despite struggling to manage excess liquidity in Nepal’s banking system as the current FY 2024/25 draws to a close.
Jul 13, 2025
Market, ECONOMY
Forex Update: US dollar rates remain unchanged
Forex Update: US dollar rates remain unchanged
As per the NRB, the US dollar rate has remained unchanged today.
Jul 13, 2025
OPINION
Inconsistencies, Discontent Mark First Year of Coalition Government
Inconsistencies, Discontent Mark First Year of Coalition Gov...
Although many were taken aback by the formation of the new coalition because the NC and UML had a long-standing rivalry, the coalition partners termed the new bonhomie between them as necessary to give the nation a new political direction.
Jul 13, 2025
Editorial
A Sound Monetary Policy—But Macroeconomic Concerns Must Take Centre Stage
A Sound Monetary Policy—But Macroeconomic Concerns Must Take...
While there is a question whether these policies will bring overall macroeconomic stability, the NRB’s reduction in policy, deposit and bank rates reflects a shift towards easing liquidity and encouraging lending.
Jul 13, 2025
SOCIETY
Former Election Commissioner Ilaa Sharma passes away
Former Election Commissioner Ilaa Sharma passes away
Former Election Commissioner Ilaa Sharma has passed away following a cardiac arrest on Saturday evening.
Jul 12, 2025