ECONOMY
43 hydropower companies' IPO approvals on hold pending regulatory amendments
43 hydropower companies' IPO approvals on hold pending regul...
The IPO issuance, which was halted following the directive of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) under the House of Representatives (HoR), will not proceed further at this time, according to concerned government officials.
Feb 03, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal’s Puja Mahato in U19WC 2025 team of the tournament
Nepal’s Puja Mahato in U19WC 2025 team of the tournament
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Team of the Tournament, comprising players from various countries who performed outstandingly in the ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025.
Feb 03, 2025
POLITICS
Govt has fulfilled payment obligations to construction entrepreneurs: Fin Min Paudel
Govt has fulfilled payment obligations to construction entre...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Paudel reiterated the government’s stance that the dues of construction entrepreneurs for the previous year have already been paid. Speaking at a program organized by the Female Economic Journalist Association (FEJA), Finance Minister Paud...
Feb 03, 2025
POLITICS
KVDA’s letter sparks dispute with Ministry of Land Management
KVDA’s letter sparks dispute with Ministry of Land Managemen...
The Kathmandu Valley Development Authority (KVDA), in mid-January, instructed all land revenue and survey offices in the valley to obtain its prior approval for land plotting for commercial purposes, except in cases of inheritance division. This directive has triggered a dispute between the authorit...
Feb 03, 2025
SOCIETY
One arrested for swindling Rs 3.7 million
One arrested for swindling Rs 3.7 million
Police, deployed from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office Teku, have arrested a man from Teku, Kathmandu, for allegedly swindling an individual out of millions with the false promises of sending to the UK.
Feb 03, 2025
WORLD
Musk brands USAID 'criminal', Trump calls its leaders 'radical lunatics'
Musk brands USAID 'criminal', Trump calls its leaders 'radic...
"USAID is a criminal organization," Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX who has become the president's most powerful backer, wrote on his X platform, replying to a video alleging USAID involvement in "rogue CIA work."
Feb 03, 2025
Market
NEPSE inches up 2.41 points; daily turnover falls to Rs 11.87 billion
NEPSE inches up 2.41 points; daily turnover falls to Rs 11.8...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday increased marginally by 2.41 points to close at 2,730 points.
Feb 03, 2025
SOCIETY
Agitating locals form negotiation committee to resolve Pathibhara cable car dispute
Agitating locals form negotiation committee to resolve Pathi...
The agitating locals of Pathibhara have formed a negotiation committee to resolve the ongoing dispute over the construction of a cable car in the famed pilgrimage site.
Feb 03, 2025
DIASPORA
Visa-free provisions for NRN citizens will be introduced soon: FM Deuba
Visa-free provisions for NRN citizens will be introduced soo...
Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba has committed to making arrangements to ensure that non-resident Nepalis are not required to obtain a visa after acquiring citizenship through a replacement bill to be presented in parliament.
Feb 03, 2025
POLITICS
Raut registers Non-Governmental Bill at parliament
Raut registers Non-Governmental Bill at parliament
Chairman of the Janamat Party and Member of Parliament Dr CK Raut has registered a Non-Governmental Bill at the Federal Parliament Secretariat.
Feb 03, 2025