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HoR polls 27 days away: Ballots printed for 60 districts

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- With 27 days remaining until the election, the Election Commission said ballot printing has been completed for 60 districts, while packing work is moving ahead at full pace. The comm... Read More


BFIs cut lending rates by 1.57 percentage points over the past year due to excess liquidity

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) lowered interest rates on both loans and deposits over the past year as weak economic activity and excess liquidity constrained business growth... Read More


One killed in 'syringe' attack in Jhapa

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- One person has been killed in a syringe attack in Bhadrakpur Municipality-10, Satrabighe, Jhapa. According to the District Police Office, local Khem Dhakal died after being attacked b... Read More


NC to contest all seats independently, rules out pre-poll alliances.

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- Nepali Congress (NC) has ruled out forming any electoral alliances ahead of the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election, stating that the party will contest independe... Read More


Gold and silver prices decline

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- Gold prices in the local market have declined again today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, gold is being traded at Rs 291,000 per tolaon Fr... Read More


Caution Over Credit

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- As banks cautiously return to lending to contain bad debts, their preference for short-term, low-risk loans is stabilising the financial system but slowing credit to productive sector... Read More


NC to contest all seats independently, rules out pre-poll alliances

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- Nepali Congress (NC) has ruled out forming any electoral alliances ahead of the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election, stating that the party will contest independe... Read More


Hotel Forest Inn issues IPO, 3.32 million shares open for general public

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- Hotel Forest Inn has issued an initial public offering (IPO), opening applications for the general public from Thursday under the second phase of issuance. The company is offering 3.... Read More


Today's weather: Mist to blanket Terai; hilly, mountainous regions to remain fair

Nepal, Feb. 6 -- The Weather Forecasting Division said that currently there is no impact of a remarkable weather system in the country, while mist and fog are persisting in some southern parts (Terai)... Read More


Directives issued to control price hike of daily essentials

Nepal, Feb. 5 -- The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has directed producers, importers and distributors to stop the sudden and unjustified price hike seen in daily consumer go... Read More