ECONOMY
Commercial banks hike base interest rates citing liquidity crunch
Commercial banks hike base interest rates citing liquidity c...
KATHMANDU, Nov 3: Despite Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)’s effort to curb interest rates on loans, the base rates of commercial banks have soared as high as 9.81 percent, which has made borrowing expensive.
Nov 03, 2021
OPINION
COVID- 19 and Nepali Tourism Industry
COVID- 19 and Nepali Tourism Industry
Nepal needs to start thinking about post-COVID tourism strategies as a country with considerable dependence on tourism income.
Nov 03, 2021
POLITICS
NC leader Shahi appointed as Chief Minister of Karnali Province
NC leader Shahi appointed as Chief Minister of Karnali Provi...
SURKHET, Nov 2: Nepali Congress(NC) leader Jiban Bahadur Shahi has been appointed as Chief Minister of Karnali Province.
Nov 02, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse recoup Monday’s losses as Development Bank stocks surge
Nepse recoup Monday’s losses as Development Bank stocks surg...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Stocks traded in red in the morning as the benchmark Nepse fell around 30 points at mid-day. However, the bourse staged a steady recovery thereafter. The index climbed towards the opening level in the afternoon with a last hour surge pushing the index further in positive territory....
Nov 02, 2021
ECONOMY
KMC to speed up market inspection of festival related goods during Tihar
KMC to speed up market inspection of festival related goods...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) collected Rs 460,000 in cash fines from the Kathmandu-based traders who were found selling substandard products.
Nov 02, 2021
ECONOMY
No load-shedding during Tihar: Ghising
No load-shedding during Tihar: Ghising
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)’s Managing Director Kulman Ghising on Tuesday assured that there will not be load-shedding during Tihar as the country currently has electricity production more than the demand.
Nov 02, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Social
Robots hit the streets as demand for food delivery grows
Robots hit the streets as demand for food delivery grows
Robot food delivery is no longer the stuff of science fiction. But you may not see it in your neighborhood anytime soon.
Nov 02, 2021
My City, Entertainment, Music
Nepal Bhasa song 'Dukh Dukh Saksitat Dukh' released
Nepal Bhasa song 'Dukh Dukh Saksitat Dukh' released
Nepal Bhasa song 'Dukh Dukh Saksitat Dukh' was released amidst an event in Kathmandu on Sunday. The lyric has been penned by Sangha Ratna Shakya and sung by Minarwa Devi Shakya (Bajracharya).
Nov 02, 2021
POLITICS
Rajendra Rai appointed as Province 1 CM
Rajendra Rai appointed as Province 1 CM
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: CPN (Unified Socialist) leader Rajendra Rai was appointed as the chief minister (CM) of Province 1 on Tuesday. He was appointed to the post by Province 1 Chief Somnath Adhikari 'Pyasi'.
Nov 02, 2021
SOCIETY, PHOTO FEATURE/Video
People rush to buy gold, silver coins for Dhanteras (With photos)
People rush to buy gold, silver coins for Dhanteras (With ph...
KATHMANDU, Nov 2: People have rushed to the Mint Division of Nepal Rastra Bank to purchase gold and silver coins on the occasion of Dhanteras.
Nov 02, 2021