WORLD
1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water: UN
1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water: UN
More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely-managed drinking water, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning that progress towards universal coverage was moving nowhere near quickly enough.
Aug 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal’s digital transactions up by 71 pc to Rs 98.43 trillion last FY
Nepal’s digital transactions up by 71 pc to Rs 98.43 trillio...
Nepal carried out electronic transactions worth over Rs 98.43 trillion in the last fiscal year (FY), which was 71 percent more than the amount recorded in the previous FY.
Aug 26, 2025
WORLD
Tariffs could brew trouble for Americans' daily cup of coffee
Tariffs could brew trouble for Americans' daily cup of coffe...
For many Americans, the day doesn't begin without a cup of coffee. But a new round of tariffs on coffee imports may soon make that daily ritual cost more.
Aug 26, 2025
POLITICS
Prez Paudel writes to Jordanian King for safe release of Bipin Joshi
Prez Paudel writes to Jordanian King for safe release of Bip...
President Ram Chandra Paudel has written to his Jordanian counterpart, King Abdullah II, urging him to take all possible measures to secure the safe release and repatriation of Nepali national Bipin Joshi, who has been held by Hamas since October 7, 2023. Joshi had travelled to Israel to participate...
Aug 26, 2025
ECONOMY
NRB limits cash carry to $5,000 to curb cross-border forex smuggling
NRB limits cash carry to $5,000 to curb cross-border forex s...
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set a ceiling on the amount of foreign currency travelers can carry when entering or leaving the country.
Aug 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Bridging nations: How one Japanese industrialist empowered Nepali engineers
Bridging nations: How one Japanese industrialist empowered N...
Over a thousand Nepali engineers are now working in Japan, thanks to Japanese industrialist Yoshitaka Izumi, who provides them opportunities without charging any fees. Honoured by Nepali ministers, Izumi says the skills gained in Japan will help build Nepal’s future workforce in industry and t...
Aug 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Rhino killed after it gets stuck in bog
Rhino killed after it gets stuck in bog
According to Avinash Thapa Magar, the CNP conservation officer, the rhino died this morning after getting stuck in the marsh while on its way to drink water.
Aug 26, 2025
WORLD
Japan cities deluged by complaints after false immigration claim
Japan cities deluged by complaints after false immigration c...
The complaints came after the initiative by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, or JICA, this month to promote international exchanges between four Japanese cities and African nations.
Aug 26, 2025
Market
NEPSE rises 4.83 points as daily turnover slips to Rs 4.18 billion
NEPSE rises 4.83 points as daily turnover slips to Rs 4.18 b...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday increased marginally by 4.83 points to close at 2,766.09 points.
Aug 26, 2025
ECONOMY
MCube and BYD launch ‘Kathmandu Chronicles’ to celebrate Nepali heritage
MCube and BYD launch ‘Kathmandu Chronicles’ to celebrate Nep...
MCube Nepal, in collaboration with BYD, has announced Kathmandu Chronicles, an innovative initiative designed to showcase the beauty, history, and culture of Nepal. Hosted under the proprietary MCube event series at Marriott Kathmandu, the experience takes connection and partnership beyond the confe...
Aug 26, 2025