WORLD

Death toll in Nigerian mosque attack jumps to at least 30

Death toll in Nigerian mosque attack jumps to at least 30

The attack on worshippers at early morning prayers came despite a rash of recent peace deals in Katsina state meant to s...

The attack on worshippers at early morning prayers came despite a rash of recent peace deals in Katsina state meant to s...

Aug 21, 2025

POLITICS

Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal to reopen border trade through disputed Lipulekh

Nepal, India in fresh diplomatic clash amid Indo-China deal to reopen border trade through disputed Lipulekh

Nepal reasserts claim over Lipulekh, India rejects as 'groundless' as tension mounts  

Nepal reasserts claim over Lipulekh, India rejects as 'groundless' as tension mounts  

Aug 21, 2025

Market

Forex Update: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee

Forex Update: US dollar gains against Nepali rupee

Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Thursday.

Nepal Rastra Bank has published the foreign exchange rates for 22 currencies for Thursday.

Aug 21, 2025

SOCIETY

Heavy rain forecast in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki

Heavy rain forecast in Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast cloudy skies and rainfall across several parts of the cou...

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast cloudy skies and rainfall across several parts of the cou...

Aug 21, 2025

Business & Economy

Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand their businesses

Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand their businesses

After the BFIs succeeded to increase their profits via write-back of their provision for doubtful debts, they have impro...

After the BFIs succeeded to increase their profits via write-back of their provision for doubtful debts, they have impro...

Aug 21, 2025

Business & Economy

Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their profits surge

Commercial banks pay 23.56 percent more income tax as their profits surge

In FY 2023/24, commercial banks contributed Rs 26.54 billion to the state coffers under the same heading.

In FY 2023/24, commercial banks contributed Rs 26.54 billion to the state coffers under the same heading.

Aug 21, 2025

SOCIETY

Vape smuggling case: DRI files case against 12, seeks nearly Rs 2 billion in claims

Vape smuggling case: DRI files case against 12, seeks nearly Rs 2 billion in claims

According to the DRI, Silk Group and its seven associated firms produced fake purchase documents to show local transacti...

According to the DRI, Silk Group and its seven associated firms produced fake purchase documents to show local transacti...

Aug 21, 2025

OPINION

Rethinking Nepal’s Role in Global Climate Talks

Rethinking Nepal’s Role in Global Climate Talks

The true measure of diplomacy isn't the number of conferences we attend or the number of speeches we give, but whether a...

The true measure of diplomacy isn't the number of conferences we attend or the number of speeches we give, but whether a...

Aug 21, 2025

Editorial

Balancing Freedom and Regulation in the Age of Social Media

Balancing Freedom and Regulation in the Age of Social Media

The challenge now is to regulate social media in a way that protects freedom of expression while preventing harm. Shutti...

The challenge now is to regulate social media in a way that protects freedom of expression while preventing harm. Shutti...

Aug 21, 2025

ECONOMY

NOC to relocate Bhairahawa Bhalwari depot, DPR ready at Rs 5.75 billion

NOC to relocate Bhairahawa Bhalwari depot, DPR ready at Rs 5.75 billion

A detailed project report (DPR) worth approximately Rs 5.75 billion has been prepared for relocating the depot to Rohini...

A detailed project report (DPR) worth approximately Rs 5.75 billion has been prepared for relocating the depot to Rohini...

Aug 20, 2025