SOCIETY
Over 4,000 criminal cases filed in one month, 1,127 linked to banking offenses
Over 4,000 criminal cases filed in one month, 1,127 linked t...
The Kathmandu Valley witnessed a significant rise in criminal offenses, including banking crimes, shared Deputy Inspector General of Police Dinesh Kumar Acharya, the central spokesperson of Nepal Police. Most of the banking offenses are related to cheque bounce.
Mar 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Narad Luintel appointed as CEO of NEPSE
Narad Luintel appointed as CEO of NEPSE
Narad Luintel has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE).
Mar 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Three-member panel formed to recommend new NRB Governor
Three-member panel formed to recommend new NRB Governor
The government has formed a three-member committee to recommend candidates for the position of Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank.
Mar 24, 2025
SOCIETY
First National Water Conference issues nine-point Kathmandu Declaration
First National Water Conference issues nine-point Kathmandu...
The two-day Conference organized by the National Federation of Irrigation Water User’s Association, Nepal under the leadership of Water and Energy Commission Secretariat wrapped up Sunday evening. It was organized as part of the Nepal National Glacier, Water and Weather Week-2025.
Mar 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt sacks NEA Executive Director Kulman Ghising, Shakya appointed new ED
Govt sacks NEA Executive Director Kulman Ghising, Shakya app...
The government has relieved Kulman Ghising from his position as the Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
Mar 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Labor Department mandates minimum wage compliance
Labor Department mandates minimum wage compliance
The government set the minimum monthly wage at Rs 17,300 effective from Shrawan 1, 2080 (July 17, 2023), applicable to all sectors except tea plantations. The daily minimum wage is Rs 668, while the minimum hourly rate stands at Rs 89.
Mar 24, 2025
POLITICS
Preparation underway to lease additional aircraft for Nepal Airlines
Preparation underway to lease additional aircraft for Nepal...
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey has said that preparations are underway to lease an additional aircraft in order to bring Nepal Airlines back into operation.
Mar 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Lawmakers demand removal of VAT on air tickets
Lawmakers demand removal of VAT on air tickets
Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Udaya Shamsher JB Rana stated that the high cost of flying to Nepal, despite the relatively low expenses within the country, negatively impacts tourism.
Mar 24, 2025
Market
NEPSE gains 26.10 points; daily turnover slides to Rs 4.48 billion
NEPSE gains 26.10 points; daily turnover slides to Rs 4.48 b...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday escalated 26.10 points to close at 2,640.78 points.
Mar 24, 2025
WORLD
Turkey detains 1,100 protesters since Erdogan rival held
Turkey detains 1,100 protesters since Erdogan rival held
The demonstrations began in Istanbul after Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest last week and have since spread to more than 55 of Turkey's 81 provinces, sparking clashes with riot police and drawing international condemnation.
Mar 24, 2025