ECONOMY
NRB to review microfinance loan interest rate
NRB to review microfinance loan interest rate
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has decided to review the interest rate for loans to be issued by microfinance companies.
Jul 26, 2024
SOCIETY
134 dead in floods and landslides since onset of monsoon this year
134 dead in floods and landslides since onset of monsoon thi...
KATHMANDU, July 26: As many as 134 people have lost their lives as of Thursday due to disaster-related incidents, including floods and landslides since June 10.
Jul 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Mahakali Irrigation Project sees only 22 percent physical progress in 18 years
Mahakali Irrigation Project sees only 22 percent physical pr...
DODHARA CHANDANI (KANCHANPUR), July 26: The physical progress of the Mahakali Irrigation Project started 18 years ago is only 22 per cent.
Jul 26, 2024
SOCIETY
Singapore now holds world's most powerful passport; Nepal stays at 98th
Singapore now holds world's most powerful passport; Nepal st...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Singapore has emerged as the country with the most powerful passport in the world. Singapore has surpassed France to become the country with the most powerful passport in the world, according to the Passport Index 2024 rankings.
Jul 26, 2024
SOCIETY, Lifestyle, My City
US Embassy’s Creator’s Mela kicks off in the capital
US Embassy’s Creator’s Mela kicks off in the capital
KATHMANDU, July 26: The US Embassy's Creator's Mela kicked off in the capital on Friday.
Jul 26, 2024
ECONOMY
Govt introduces special provisions to support budget’s key initiatives
Govt introduces special provisions to support budget’s key i...
KATHMANDU, July 26 The government has introduced special provisions in the monetary policy to support the implementation of key initiatives outlined in the current fiscal year's budget.
Jul 26, 2024
POLITICS
Nepal elected UN ECOSOC Vice-President
Nepal elected UN ECOSOC Vice-President
KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal has been elected as the Vice-President for the Asia-Pacific states of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Jul 26, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB implements flexible policy to manage pressure on capital funds
NRB implements flexible policy to manage pressure on capital...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has implemented flexible measures through the monetary policy of the current fiscal year 2024/25 to manage the pressure on the capital funds of banks and financial institutions (BFIs)
Jul 26, 2024
ECONOMY
NRB to refund depositors up to Rs 500,000 using cooperatives’ assets as collateral
NRB to refund depositors up to Rs 500,000 using cooperatives...
KATHMANDU, July 26: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced a new policy to safeguard depositors, announcing that it will return up to Rs 500,000 to individuals using the assets of cooperatives’ operators and their family members as collateral.
Jul 26, 2024
POLITICS
Lawmakers hand memo to PM Oli, demanding establishment of NRA project office in Jajarkot
Lawmakers hand memo to PM Oli, demanding establishment of NR...
KATHMANDU, July 26: Lawmakers have submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, drawing his attention towards the issue of Jajarkot earthquake-affected people not getting the grant amount for building temporary shelters.
Jul 26, 2024