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

SOCIETY

Former Election Commissioner Ilaa Sharma passes away

Former Election Commissioner Ilaa Sharma passes away

Former Election Commissioner Ilaa Sharma has passed away following a cardiac arrest on Saturday evening.

Former Election Commissioner Ilaa Sharma has passed away following a cardiac arrest on Saturday evening.

Jul 12, 2025

SOCIETY

Skating like a girl

Skating like a girl

She was introduced to skating when she saw some boys skating near her school in Swayambhu. She was 16 when she first sto...

She was introduced to skating when she saw some boys skating near her school in Swayambhu. She was 16 when she first sto...

Jul 12, 2025

POLITICS

Minister Gupta implicated in bribery scandal over civil servant transfers

Minister Gupta implicated in bribery scandal over civil servant transfers

The complaint alleges that Minister Gupta accepted a bribe of Rs 5.3 million to stop the transfer of the then Chief of t...

The complaint alleges that Minister Gupta accepted a bribe of Rs 5.3 million to stop the transfer of the then Chief of t...

Jul 12, 2025

SPORTS

Marc Marquez battles back to win German MotoGP sprint

Marc Marquez battles back to win German MotoGP sprint

The runaway championship leader started on pole but the Ducati factory rider went wide at the first corner to drop back...

The runaway championship leader started on pole but the Ducati factory rider went wide at the first corner to drop back...

Jul 12, 2025