Jul 07, 2025

POLITICS

HoR meeting convening today

HoR meeting convening today

The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled to take place at 1.00 pm at the federal parliament building in New Baneshwor on Monday.

The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) is scheduled to take place at 1.00 pm at the federal parliament building in New Baneshwor on Monday.

Jul 07, 2025

Jul 07, 2025

ECONOMY

NRB governor hints new monetary policy to focus on SMEs’ surging bad loans

NRB governor hints new monetary policy to focus on SMEs’ sur...

Speaking at a program organized in the capital on Sunday, the NRB governor expressed his serious concern over the soaring bad debts of banks and financial institutions (BFIs). The records with the NRB show that the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of the BFIs rose to 5.24 percent as of mid-May, marki...

Speaking at a program organized in the capital on Sunday, the NRB governor expressed his serious concern over the soaring bad debts of banks and financial institutions (BFIs). The records with the NRB show that the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of the BFIs rose to 5.24 percent as of mid-May, marki...

Jul 07, 2025

Jul 07, 2025

Editorial

Scourge of Asare Bikas

Scourge of Asare Bikas

We are all aware of this awful condition since it is nothing new: each fiscal year begins slowly and ends with a frenzied rush to spend what remains unspent.

We are all aware of this awful condition since it is nothing new: each fiscal year begins slowly and ends with a frenzied rush to spend what remains unspent.

Jul 07, 2025

Jul 06, 2025

WORLD

BRICS nations voice 'serious concerns' over Trump tariffs

BRICS nations voice 'serious concerns' over Trump tariffs

Emerging nations, which represent about half the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output, have united over "serious concerns" about US import tariffs, according to a draft summit statement obtained by AFP on Saturday.  

Emerging nations, which represent about half the world's population and 40 percent of global economic output, have united over "serious concerns" about US import tariffs, according to a draft summit statement obtained by AFP on Saturday.  

Jul 06, 2025

Jul 06, 2025

SOCIETY

JSP leader Ashok Yadav denies fleeing, says he’s at hospital for son’s treatment

JSP leader Ashok Yadav denies fleeing, says he’s at hospital...

In a video statement released on Sunday, Yadav claimed he is not absconding but is at a hospital caring for his critically injured son.

In a video statement released on Sunday, Yadav claimed he is not absconding but is at a hospital caring for his critically injured son.

Jul 06, 2025

Jul 06, 2025

ECONOMY

Governor Paudel attributes banking sector woes to rising bad loans

Governor Paudel attributes banking sector woes to rising bad...

Nepal Rastra Bank governor Dr Bishwanath Paudel has said that increasing bad loans in agriculture and small and medium enterprises have badly affected banks and financial institutions.   

Nepal Rastra Bank governor Dr Bishwanath Paudel has said that increasing bad loans in agriculture and small and medium enterprises have badly affected banks and financial institutions.   

Jul 06, 2025

Jul 06, 2025

WORLD

Shock study: Mild electric stimulation boosts math ability

Shock study: Mild electric stimulation boosts math ability

A new study published in PLOS Biology suggests that mild electrical stimulation can boost arithmetic performance -- and offers fresh insight into the brain mechanisms behind mathematical ability, along with a potential way to optimize learning.

A new study published in PLOS Biology suggests that mild electrical stimulation can boost arithmetic performance -- and offers fresh insight into the brain mechanisms behind mathematical ability, along with a potential way to optimize learning.

Jul 06, 2025

Jul 06, 2025

SOCIETY

Special police team deployed to arrest JSP leader Ashok Yadav ‘likely hiding in India’

Special police team deployed to arrest JSP leader Ashok Yada...

According to Madhesh Province Police Chief DIG Uma Prasad Chaturvedi, an arrest warrant has been issued by the court, and a search operation is actively underway. Police sources suspect that Yadav may have already fled to India.  

According to Madhesh Province Police Chief DIG Uma Prasad Chaturvedi, an arrest warrant has been issued by the court, and a search operation is actively underway. Police sources suspect that Yadav may have already fled to India.  

Jul 06, 2025

Jul 06, 2025

POLITICS, SOCIETY

Blast survivor alleges threat from Aftab Alam, appeals for justice

Blast survivor alleges threat from Aftab Alam, appeals for j...

Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu on Sunday, Chamar called the court's decision flawed and urged the government to deliver justice. He said he witnessed the incident while working at a brick kiln allegedly owned by Alam in Rautahat.  

Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu on Sunday, Chamar called the court's decision flawed and urged the government to deliver justice. He said he witnessed the incident while working at a brick kiln allegedly owned by Alam in Rautahat.  

Jul 06, 2025

Jul 06, 2025

ECONOMY

Increasing arrears concerning in view of economic discipline: Speaker Ghimire

Increasing arrears concerning in view of economic discipline...

During a national workshop on arrears organised by the Committee in the capital Sunday, it has been concluded that controlling expenditures that are carried out in violation of the law is one of the significant aspects of the national economy. "The rising arrears pose a significant question to the n...

During a national workshop on arrears organised by the Committee in the capital Sunday, it has been concluded that controlling expenditures that are carried out in violation of the law is one of the significant aspects of the national economy. "The rising arrears pose a significant question to the n...

Jul 06, 2025