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KOICA to invest USD 12 million in climate-resilient rice production project in Nepal’s Terai

KOICA to invest USD 12 million in climate-resilient rice production project in Nepal’s Terai

According to KOICA, the project titled “Climate-Resilient Rice Production and Productivity Increase in the Terai R...

According to KOICA, the project titled “Climate-Resilient Rice Production and Productivity Increase in the Terai R...

Jun 18, 2026

Market

The British College receives BAC re-accreditation until 2030

The British College receives BAC re-accreditation until 2030

According to a statement issued by the college, TBC remains the first and only institution in Nepal to receive BAC re-ac...

According to a statement issued by the college, TBC remains the first and only institution in Nepal to receive BAC re-ac...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

CNI demands uninterrupted power supply to industries until legal case is settled

CNI demands uninterrupted power supply to industries until legal case is settled

Some industries have already paid the tariff as per Supreme Court's decision, while others are at work to clear the outs...

Some industries have already paid the tariff as per Supreme Court's decision, while others are at work to clear the outs...

Jun 18, 2026

POLITICS

Krishna Bahadur Mahara steps back from active politics citing health concerns

Krishna Bahadur Mahara steps back from active politics citing health concerns

Issuing a statement on the occasion of his 70th birthday, Mahara said he will no longer hold active responsibility in th...

Issuing a statement on the occasion of his 70th birthday, Mahara said he will no longer hold active responsibility in th...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Monsoon onset in Nepal remains uncertain, El Niño blamed for delay

Monsoon onset in Nepal remains uncertain, El Niño blamed for delay

The onset of the monsoon in Nepal, which typically begins around June 13, is likely to be delayed this year, according t...

The onset of the monsoon in Nepal, which typically begins around June 13, is likely to be delayed this year, according t...

Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal’s economy struggles internally despite external gains

Nepal’s economy struggles internally despite external gains

Although Nepal’s latest macroeconomic report has shown a shiny outlook in its external sector indicators, the inte...

Although Nepal’s latest macroeconomic report has shown a shiny outlook in its external sector indicators, the inte...

Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY

NRB tightens rules on promoter share transactions in BFIs

NRB tightens rules on promoter share transactions in BFIs

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made it mandatory to disclose details of buyers and sellers of promoters’ shares of ba...

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has made it mandatory to disclose details of buyers and sellers of promoters’ shares of ba...

Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY

KMC unveils budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the next FY

KMC unveils budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the next FY

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2026/...

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has announced a budget of Rs 25.88 billion for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2026/...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt recovers Rs 120 million from troubled cooperatives, returns Rs 5.9 million to small depositors

Govt recovers Rs 120 million from troubled cooperatives, returns Rs 5.9 million to small depositors

According to the committee’s office, savings of 1,452 depositors with balances below Rs 10,000 from eight troubled...

According to the committee’s office, savings of 1,452 depositors with balances below Rs 10,000 from eight troubled...

Jun 18, 2026

SOCIETY

Around 60,000 Nepali domestic workers in Kuwait without labour permits: Minister

Around 60,000 Nepali domestic workers in Kuwait without labour permits: Minister

“Approximately 60,000 domestic workers in Kuwait are working without labour permits,” he said. “When t...

“Approximately 60,000 domestic workers in Kuwait are working without labour permits,” he said. “When t...

Jun 18, 2026