ECONOMY
Declining meat demand pushes live chicken price down to Rs 220 per kg in Kathmandu Valley
Declining meat demand pushes live chicken price down to Rs 2...
The NSCA reduced the price of live broiler chicken by Rs 10 per kg, bringing it down to Rs 220 per kilogram from the previous rate of Rs 230. Traders say consumers can now buy fresh chicken meat starting at Rs 300 per kilogram.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Two arrested for swindling Rs 600,000 by posing as police DSP
Two arrested for swindling Rs 600,000 by posing as police DS...
Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding Rs 600,000 by falsely claiming to be a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and promising to settle a legal case.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Mundum trail being developed as a spiritual zone
Mundum trail being developed as a spiritual zone
Previously, the Federal Government had identified the Mundum Trail as one of Nepal’s top 100 tourist destinations.
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal imports 14,500 EVs from China in a decade
Nepal imports 14,500 EVs from China in a decade
According to Rabindra Pyakurel, the information officer at the Rasuwa Customs Office, customs clearance has been completed for 2,570 vehicles, which have already been transported toward Kathmandu.
Jun 12, 2025
POLITICS
Parliament postpone until Thursday amid continued opposition obstruction
Parliament postpone until Thursday amid continued opposition...
The Speaker decided to postpone the meeting following slogans and protests by the opposition demanding a parliamentary probe committee over the visit visa scandal.
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Banks issue margin loans of Rs 35.42 billion, a growth of 39.2 percent in 10 months
Banks issue margin loans of Rs 35.42 billion, a growth of 39...
The records with Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) show that the growth of loans in the segment stood at 39.2 percent. As of mid-May, the BFIs disbursed total margin loans of Rs 125.52 billion, up from Rs 90.93 billion by mid-July, 2024.
Jun 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Study panel recommends establishing new stock exchange only after restructuring NEPSE
Study panel recommends establishing new stock exchange only...
The study panel formed under the then Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Chintamani Shiwakoti has come up with the report underlining the need for a new stock trading platform, along with revising share structures in the NEPSE. The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) had formed the panel last...
Jun 12, 2025
Editorial
Press Council Nepal, FNJ Must Act to Restore Media-Judiciary Trust
Press Council Nepal, FNJ Must Act to Restore Media-Judiciary...
In democratic societies, matters related to media content are typically addressed first through a media oversight body—such as the Press Council Nepal—before involving law enforcement agencies or the courts. Nepal, too, has a functioning Press Council with a mandate to uphold journalisti...
Jun 12, 2025
OPINION
Why Gamifying Civic Learning Might Be Nepal’s Best Bet for Youth Leadership
Why Gamifying Civic Learning Might Be Nepal’s Best Bet for Y...
Gamification doesn’t trivialize civic education, it allows young people to experiment, to fail safely, and to understand the why behind political systems.
Jun 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Press Chautari Nepal condemns arrest warrant against Journalist Dil Bhushan Pathak
Press Chautari Nepal condemns arrest warrant against Journal...
“We are clear that the responsibility to uphold the Constitution lies with the respected court,” the statement said, “We have strong faith that the court will review the preliminary order and make corrections in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution and the law.”
Jun 11, 2025