SOCIETY

Heavy rainfall likely in four provinces today

Heavy rainfall likely in four provinces today

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is...

According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is...

Jul 13, 2025

WORLD

Mystery over Air India crash deepens after preliminary findings

Mystery over Air India crash deepens after preliminary findings

Investigators say the lever-lock fuel switches are designed to prevent accidental activation - they must be pulled up to...

Investigators say the lever-lock fuel switches are designed to prevent accidental activation - they must be pulled up to...

Jul 13, 2025

POLITICS

Home Minister Lekhak expresses readiness to amend citizenship bill if needed

Home Minister Lekhak expresses readiness to amend citizenship bill if needed

A delegation led by committee chair Er. Indrajit Safi met Minister Lekhak on Saturday, thanking him and congratulating h...

A delegation led by committee chair Er. Indrajit Safi met Minister Lekhak on Saturday, thanking him and congratulating h...

Jul 13, 2025

Market

Forex Update: US dollar rates remain unchanged

Forex Update: US dollar rates remain unchanged

As per the NRB, the US dollar rate has remained unchanged today.

As per the NRB, the US dollar rate has remained unchanged today.

Jul 13, 2025

ECONOMY

NRB flexible on foreign currencies use citing strong reserve buffers

NRB flexible on foreign currencies use citing strong reserve buffers

Unveiling the Monetary Policy 2025/26 on Friday, the NRB has turned flexible to raise the limit to carry foreign currenc...

Unveiling the Monetary Policy 2025/26 on Friday, the NRB has turned flexible to raise the limit to carry foreign currenc...

Jul 13, 2025

ECONOMY

NRB aims for ambitious 12 pc private sector loan while BFIs struggle to keep pace

NRB aims for ambitious 12 pc private sector loan while BFIs struggle to keep pace

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set an ambitious target of private sector lending in the next fiscal year (FY) despite strug...

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set an ambitious target of private sector lending in the next fiscal year (FY) despite strug...

Jul 13, 2025

OPINION

Inconsistencies, Discontent Mark First Year of Coalition Government

Inconsistencies, Discontent Mark First Year of Coalition Government

Although many were taken aback by the formation of the new coalition because the NC and UML had a long-standing rivalry,...

Although many were taken aback by the formation of the new coalition because the NC and UML had a long-standing rivalry,...

Jul 13, 2025

SOCIETY

Federal Affairs Minister Gupta implicated in bribery scandal over civil servant transfers

Federal Affairs Minister Gupta implicated in bribery scandal over civil servant transfers

The audio recording surfaced shortly after the complaint, where Gupta is heard naming Land Management Minister Balram Ad...

The audio recording surfaced shortly after the complaint, where Gupta is heard naming Land Management Minister Balram Ad...

Jul 13, 2025

Editorial

A Sound Monetary Policy—But Macroeconomic Concerns Must Take Centre Stage

A Sound Monetary Policy—But Macroeconomic Concerns Must Take Centre Stage

While there is a question whether these policies will bring overall macroeconomic stability, the NRB’s reduction i...

While there is a question whether these policies will bring overall macroeconomic stability, the NRB’s reduction i...

Jul 13, 2025

SOCIETY

Cross-border Hundi networks thrive despite crackdown

Cross-border Hundi networks thrive despite crackdown

Hundi, an illegal money transfer system, continues to thrive in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, particularly in the dist...

Hundi, an illegal money transfer system, continues to thrive in Nepal’s Madhesh Province, particularly in the dist...

Jul 13, 2025