Nepal’s export-oriented industrialists have warned that the uncontrolled export of locally available raw materials to India could seriously threaten the […]
Mobile wallet users across Nepal will now be required to update their National Identity Card (NID) number as the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced a new regulatory provision aimed at strengthening customer identification and enhancing the security of the country's digital payment ecosystem. Through an amendment to its Unified…
The Government of Nepal has stepped up efforts to reform the country's foreign employment sector, aiming to end the financial exploitation of migrant workers who are often forced to take high-interest loans, sell property, or mortgage family assets in order to secure jobs abroad. Minister for Youth and Sports and…
The Kathmandu District Court has ordered the release of Dipak Bhatt and Sulabh Agrawal on bail in separate cases involving alleged securities and insurance-related offenses. The decision came after a week-long continuous detention hearing, with the court issuing its remand order on Thursday. The bench, headed by Judge Shiv Prasad…
This year’s Chhath festival concluded today with devotees offering Argha to the rising Sun. The four-day festival, which began last Saturday, reached its climax with the main pooja on the final evening and concluded this morning with the traditional offering of Argha at rivers and ponds across the country, including…
A long-awaited solution to Kathmandu Valley's notorious traffic congestion at Koteshwor Chowk is set to materialize with the construction of a cut-and-cover tunnel and two flyovers. For this ambitious infrastructure project, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide Nepal with a concessional loan of NPR 40 billion (approximately USD…
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has organized a significant interaction program with private sector entrepreneurs and businesses in the presence of Damodar Bhandari, the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. The Chamber raised concerns about the ambiguities in Maximum Retail Price (MRP) implementation and the lack of adequate public…
Hindu devotees have begun the Chaturmas fast by planting Tulsi (holy basil) saplings in their homes today on the occasion of Harishayani Ekadashi, also known as Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi. The Chaturmas festival, observed for four months, also begins from this day. To mark this sacred occasion, people have been taking…
Traffic has resumed on the previously blocked Nala-Bhaktapur road section from this morning after a temporary fix was implemented. The bridge at the border of Banepa Municipality Wards 4 and 1 in Kavre collapsed on Friday night, disrupting vehicular movement. The District Traffic Police Office, Banepa, informed that traffic has…
Prabesh Yadav Kathmandu, Nepal - Nepal faces a significant challenge in meeting its ambitious target of 1.6 million tourists for 2024. Despite a strong start, with 583,016 tourists arriving from January to June, the current monthly average of 96,169 falls short of the Nepal Tourism Board's target of 133,333. Finance…
Yashoda Ayer Kathmandu, Nepal - Goldstar Shoes, a household name in Nepal's footwear industry, continues to captivate consumers with its blend of quality craftsmanship, stylish designs, and affordability. Established decades ago, the brand has become synonymous with durability and comfort, offering a wide range of footwear options that cater to…
Prabesh Yadav Nepal has experienced a significant rise in the number of restaurant franchises opening across its towns and districts in recent years. Eateries such as Burger House, Chicken Station, and Bajeko Sekuwa are now ubiquitous, from the bustling streets of Kathmandu to the serene shores of Pokhara. This surge…
Anamika Rai Street Dog Care (SDC) is a renowned animal welfare organization established in February 2009 in Boudha. Founded by Andrea Bringmann from Germany, a dedicated guardian of over 4000 street dogs for the past 15 years, the organization operates under the principle: “Let us work together to give all…