ECONOMY
NRB warns BFIs’ executives of dismissal for overlooking money laundering issues
NRB warns BFIs’ executives of dismissal for overlooking mone...
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has cautioned executive officers of banks and financial institutions (BFIs) not to overlook the issues related to money laundering taking place in their organizations.
Oct 03, 2024
ECONOMY
Over 800,000 foreigners visit Nepal in first nine months of 2024
Over 800,000 foreigners visit Nepal in first nine months of...
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: Over 800,000 foreigners have visited Nepal from January to September 2024.
Oct 03, 2024
POLITICS
Karnali govt to contribute Rs 5 million to PM Natural Disaster Relief Fund
Karnali govt to contribute Rs 5 million to PM Natural Disast...
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: The Karnali Province government has decided to contribute Rs 5 million to the Prime Minister Natural Disaster Relief Fund.
Oct 03, 2024
SOCIETY
Death toll from recent floods and landslides reaches 233
Death toll from recent floods and landslides reaches 233
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: The death toll from the recent floods and landslides so far has reached 233 while 22 others are still missing. At least 169 people are injured in the disaster.
Oct 03, 2024
ECONOMY
Karnali province government will make laws to promote women entrepreneurship: Minister Adh...
Karnali province government will make laws to promote women...
SURKHET, Oct 3: Minister for Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment of Karnali Province, Suresh Adhikari has committed to formulating and implementing provincial level policies aimed towards promoting women entrepreneurship.
Oct 03, 2024
OPINION
Nepali Politicians and the Politics of Morality
Nepali Politicians and the Politics of Morality
Morality in politics is akin to a fine tapestry interlaced with ideals, pragmatism, and often hypocrisy – think of a beautiful quilt that got a few too many patches of questionable origin. At its heart, morality functions as an ethical compass, guiding people through their decisions and helping mold...
Oct 03, 2024
POLITICS
PHC endorses Chitra Lekha Yadav as Nepali envoy for Australia
PHC endorses Chitra Lekha Yadav as Nepali envoy for Australi...
KATHMANDU, Oct 3: A meeting of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC), a joint committee of both houses of the Federal Parliament, has unanimously endorsed Chitra Lekha Yadav as Nepal’s ambassador for Australia.
Oct 03, 2024
SOCIETY
Nepal’s greatest festival Dashain begins today, auspicious hour for Ghatasthapana at 9:16...
Nepal’s greatest festival Dashain begins today, auspicious h...
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: The ‘Navaratri,’ a nine-night festival known as Bada Dashain and a significant celebration for Hindus in Nepal, begins today.
Oct 03, 2024
SOCIETY
Initial assessment estimates telephone and internet service providers suffered damages wor...
Initial assessment estimates telephone and internet service...
KATHMANDU, Oct 2: An initial assessment has estimated that telephone and internet service provider companies have suffered about Rs 300 million in damages due to problems caused by continuous rainfall, including floods, landslides, and inundation.
Oct 03, 2024
Editorial
The edge of war: On the West Asia situation
The edge of war: On the West Asia situation
The killing of Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General of Hezbollah, was one of the most consequential acts by Israel since the war in West Asia broke out on October 7, 2023. Hezbollah, which, under Nasrallah’s three-decade long leadership, emerged as a parallel state in Lebanon, has been seen by the I...
Oct 03, 2024