SOCIETY
395 climbers summit Everest so far during spring
395 climbers summit Everest so far during spring
According to the Department of Tourism, among them, 153 are climbers with official permits, 235 are Sherpa support staff, and 7 are from rope-fixing teams.
May 20, 2025
Market
NEPSE shows dramatic comeback in its final hour, gains 49.09 points
NEPSE shows dramatic comeback in its final hour, gains 49.09...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) gained 49.09 points after the investors were drawn to purchase shares due to the possibility of the government appointing the governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Tuesday.
May 20, 2025
SOCIETY
KMC showdown: Guragai demands clarification from Pandey over misconduct
KMC showdown: Guragai demands clarification from Pandey over...
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Chief Administrative Officer Saroj Guragai has asked Metropolitan Police Chief Raju Pandey to clarify his actions during a recent dispute at the city office.
May 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Dr Biswo Nath Poudel appointed as NRB governor
Dr Biswo Nath Poudel appointed as NRB governor
Dr Biswo Nath Poudel has been appointed as the 18th governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
May 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Lightning strikes in Nepal: 237 deaths and 908 injuries in four years
Lightning strikes in Nepal: 237 deaths and 908 injuries in f...
Although the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has installed radar equipment in Udayapur, Palpa, and Surkhet districts that provides one-hour advance warning of lightning, all three radars are currently out of order and are inactive.
May 20, 2025
SOCIETY
Man arrested with gold chain and five mobile phones from TIA
Man arrested with gold chain and five mobile phones from TIA
Police have arrested Deepak KC, 48, a resident of Radha Krishna Tole, Pokhara Metropolitan City-11 in Kaski district, for attempting to smuggle a 25-gram gold-like metal chain and five mobile phones through the airport's arrival tunnel for international flights.
May 20, 2025
SOCIETY
SC clears way for Bishwo Paudel’s appointment as governor
SC clears way for Bishwo Paudel’s appointment as governor
Supreme Court (SC) has cleared the way for the appointment of Dr Bishwo Paudel as new governor of Nepal Rastra Bank.
May 20, 2025
ECONOMY
MCC spending plummets to 14.2% after grant halt
MCC spending plummets to 14.2% after grant halt
Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Nepal, the agency responsible for implementing the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant, spent Rs 1.92 billion in nine months of the current fiscal year 2024/25.
May 20, 2025
ECONOMY
Paragliding pilot found under the influence of drugs and alcohol
Paragliding pilot found under the influence of drugs and alc...
After receiving complaints that paragliding pilots, who give rides to tourists in Pokhara's skies, consumed alcohol and drugs, the Kaski police tested pilots at the paragliding takeoff point. To check for alcohol or drug use, the police team visited the paragliding takeoff point at Pokhara-18, Mandr...
May 20, 2025
ECONOMY
SEBON cancels IPOs of 14 companies with low net worth
SEBON cancels IPOs of 14 companies with low net worth
The SEBON has rejected IPO applications from companies in its pipeline, including 6 hydropower companies, 4 from the tourism sector, 1 media organization, 2 pharmaceutical companies, and 1 helicopter company.
May 20, 2025