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NEPSE Declines by Double Digits to Settle at 2,744.45 Level
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recorded a double digit loss today, declining by 25.81 points (0.93%) to settle at 2,744.45. This comes after double digit fall of of 26.16 points in the previous trad
4 months ago
Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Expands CSR Initiatives in Environment, Education, and Financial Literacy
Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Limited has carried out various corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities aligned with its policy on education, health, environment, disaster management, and sustainable de
4 months ago
Rastriya Banijya Bank Expands Affordable Agricultural Lending Across Nepal
Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) is prioritizing investment in productive sectors, especially agriculture, by providing large-scale concessional loans to farmers and agribusinesses. By the end of
4 months ago
Shivam Cements Supports Education of Physically Challenged Student in Rolpa
Shivam Cements Limited has decided to support the education of 12-year-old Sandeep Budha Magar from Rolpa, who is physically disabled and unable to use both hands. Despite his condition and financial
4 months ago
NIICE to Host Global Webinar on Perception of Balen Shah’s Leadership
The Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE) is organizing a webinar titled “How The World Sees Balen’s Leadership in Nepal” on April 29, 2026. The event will run from 14:0
4 months ago
Central Bank to Collect Rs. 40 Billion from Banks via Auction
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced that it will collect deposits worth Rs. 40 billion from banks and financial institutions through a bidding process. According to a notice published today, the ce
4 months ago
Vishnu K. Agarwal: Driving Force Behind MAW Group’s Multi-Sector Growth
Vishnu K. Agarwal is the Chairman and Managing Director of MAW Group of Companies, a leading Nepal-based business group with diversified interests in automobiles, heavy equipment, petro products, educ
4 months ago
Rising Global Prices and War: Nepal’s Agriculture Faces Imminent Supply Crisis.
International geopolitical tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran have halted the import of 94,000 tons of chemical fertilizer already purchased by Nepal. With global prices doubling, the government has made an urgent formal request to India for 150,000 tons via a Government-to-Government (G2G) mechanism to prevent a crisis during the upcoming rice-planting season.
4 months ago
Global Solutions for Squatter Issues: Can Balen’s Vision of the "Singapore Model" Transform Kathmandu?
As the government initiates a nationwide campaign to manage squatter settlements, starting from Thapathali and Shantinagar, attention has turned to global success stories. While nearly 1 billion people live as squatters globally, countries like Singapore, India, and Peru offer diverse strategies. Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah is reportedly looking toward the Singapore HDB Model, which focuses on turning displaced residents into modern homeowners through state-backed high-rise housing.
4 months ago
Leading the Charge: How NEA’s Executive Director is Grooming the Future of Power
NEA Executive Director Hitendra Dev Shakya leads a surprise brainstorming session with tech-savvy engineers to overhaul traditional power distribution with modern automation.
4 months ago
Health Alert: Capital Ranks 2nd Globally in Air Pollution Rankings
Air quality in Kathmandu has reached critical levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted city in the world today after the AQI surged to a staggering 216.
4 months ago
India Launches ₹12,980 Crore Maritime Insurance Pool to Shield Trade from Global Conflict
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and global geopolitical instability, the Indian government has officially implemented the Bharat Maritime Insurance (BMI) Pool to provide independent, comprehensive coverage for Indian-flagged vessels.
4 months ago