Editorial
New NRB Chief: Let Competence Prevail Over Politics
New NRB Chief: Let Competence Prevail Over Politics
Nepal's economy is in a bad shape. Virtually, all economic indicators tell us that much. The capital expenditure is religiously low every year. We create too few jobs and export muscular youths who repatriate money back home so the remittance can keep the economy afloat.
Apr 03, 2025
ECONOMY
Base interest rate of banks falls to three-year low
Base interest rate of banks falls to three-year low
The average base interest rate of Nepal’s commercial banks has come down to a three-year low at 6.48 percent as the banks have been unable to issue loans by notable amounts.
Apr 03, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal and Thailand ink 8 landmark MoUs to strengthen bilateral ties during PM Oli's histor...
Nepal and Thailand ink 8 landmark MoUs to strengthen bilater...
Nepal and Thailand have signed eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the historic visit of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to Thailand. This marks the first official visit by a Nepali prime minister to Thailand since the establishment of diplomatic relations 65 years ago.
Apr 03, 2025
WORLD
Tariffs a big-time gamble for Trump
Tariffs a big-time gamble for Trump
Donald Trump's politics have shifted considerably over his decades in the public sphere. But one thing he has been consistent on, since the 1980s, is his belief that tariffs are an effective means of boosting the US economy, the BBC's Anthony Zurcher wrote.
Apr 03, 2025
POLITICS
Friday mayhem: democracy, monarchy or anarchy?
Friday mayhem: democracy, monarchy or anarchy?
After enduring wounds that were to take several years to heal, this Himalayan nation marched into the light of what seemed like a beacon of prosperity: Nepal became a democratic republic. The century-long monarchy had received its fatal blow.
Apr 03, 2025
SPORTS
Nepal to compete in Australian Open Karate Championship
Nepal to compete in Australian Open Karate Championship
The Nepali squad comprises four women players and a male player.
Apr 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Govt steps up market monitoring, takes action against 8 firms
Govt steps up market monitoring, takes action against 8 firm...
The department found violations of the Consumer Protection Act, 2075, and the Consumer Protection Rules, 2076, and issued necessary instructions and actions. As part of the actions, the department has suspended the sales of one firm and directed seven others to appear with their documents.
Apr 02, 2025
POLITICS
Home Minister Lekhak directs police to increase security at media houses
Home Minister Lekhak directs police to increase security at...
The protest resulted in the deaths of Sabin Maharjan, 29, from Kirtipur and journalist Suresh Rajak.
Apr 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Shattered dreams: Homeowners, business owners seek justice after violent protest
Shattered dreams: Homeowners, business owners seek justice a...
A house became a sensation during the protest for the restoration of the monarchy on Friday in Tinkune, Kathmandu, and it is now the center of attention. People walking along the road stop to stare at the house and take photos. Though the fire in the house has been extinguished, the owner's heart st...
Apr 02, 2025
SOCIETY
Mayor Balen thanks agitating teachers for protesting without littering
Mayor Balen thanks agitating teachers for protesting without...
Taking to Facebook on Wednesday, he clarified that his aim was to spread awareness and not impose fines and urged the teachers to spread the same message among the students.
Apr 02, 2025