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SOCIETY
CAAN Split Bill: Theoretical discussions begin for reforms
CAAN Split Bill: Theoretical discussions begin for reforms
Discussions on this bill have begun in the International Relations and Tourism Committee under the House of Representatives. In the theoretical discussion, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey said that there has been widespread interest in this bill in the parliament.
10 minutes ago
Business & Economy
Swastik Laghubitta to issue IPO
Swastik Laghubitta to issue IPO
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has granted permission to Swastik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha to issue ordinary shares (IPO). The board approved the company’s proposal to issue 231,000 units of ordinary shares worth Rs 23.1 million.
12 minutes ago
Lifestyle
Gurkha legend Lieutenant Colonel J P Cross OBE clocks centenary
Gurkha legend Lieutenant Colonel J P Cross OBE clocks centen...
His 100th birthday celebration was held at British Gurkhas Nepal camp in Pokhara
1 hour ago
SOCIETY
Heavy rain likely in many areas of six provinces today
Heavy rain likely in many areas of six provinces today
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Forecasting Division, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in many hilly areas and some other parts of the country today.
2 hours ago
SOCIETY
35 Nepali youths rescued from Uttarakhand
35 Nepali youths rescued from Uttarakhand
According to a statement issued by the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi, the rescue operation was carried out on Ashar 20, following directives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The youths were reportedly subjected to physical abuse, torture, and extortion under multiple pretexts.
3 hours ago
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
BFIs’ non-performing loan ratio surges to 5.24%, Up from 3.98% in a year
BFIs’ non-performing loan ratio surges to 5.24%, Up from 3.9...
According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), as of mid-May 2025, the NPL amounted to Rs 289.56 billion—an increase of Rs 95.80 billion compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year, when the NPL stood at Rs 193.76 billion, equivalent to 3.98 percent of the total loan portfolio of the BFIs....
5 hours ago
ECONOMY
Govt collects cash fines of Rs 20 million from firms breaching MRP rules
Govt collects cash fines of Rs 20 million from firms breachi...
According to the DoCSCP, it crosschecked 713 firms during the period. Out of the total number, 13 percent were found not abiding with the government rules.
5 hours ago
Editorial
Respect the Minority, Save the Majority Rule
Respect the Minority, Save the Majority Rule
The ongoing obstruction of parliament is now having serious consequences. Crucial legislation required to implement the federal system is either pending or not being amended. Meaningful debate on budget allocation is also being sidelined.
6 hours ago
SPORTS
Royals retain six players including Airee for NPL season 2
Royals retain six players including Airee for NPL season 2
Taking to social media on Saturday, the team has announced the decision to retain its marquee player allrounder Dipendra Singh Airee along with wicketkeeper batsman Binod Bhandari, batsman Aarif Sheikh, pacer Abinash Bohara, Ishan Pandey and Naren Saud.
17 hours ago
POLITICS
Lamichhane releases 19-page public appeal as “Detainee No. 9725”
Lamichhane releases 19-page public appeal as “Detainee No. 9...
RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane from behind bars, Lamichhane has released a 19-page public appeal. In the document, he introduces himself as “Detainee No. 9725.”
19 hours ago