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NRB raises upper slab of forex facility on import of silver as raw material

Nepal, Aug. 17 -- Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the upper limit of foreign exchange for silver imports to US $500,000 from the existing threshold of US $300,000. Related story Revised interes... Read More


European leaders to join Zelensky in US for Ukraine talks with Trump

Nepal, Aug. 17 -- European leaders will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Washington on Monday seeking an end to Moscow's invasion, after President Donald Trump dropped h... Read More


India's Foreign Secretary Misri calls on Maoist Chair Dahal

Nepal, Aug. 17 -- Visiting Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri, paid a courtesy call on CPN (Maoist Centre) and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday. Related story Indian Foreign S... Read More


Israelis rally nationwide calling for end to Gaza war, hostage deal

Nepal, Aug. 17 -- Demonstrators across Israel called on Sunday for an end to the Gaza war and a deal to release hostages still held by militants, a push lambasted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ... Read More


Man arrested in Parsa for wife's murder in Gongabu guest house

Nepal, Aug. 17 -- Police have arrested a man accused of killing his wife at a guest house in Gongabu, Kathmandu. Santosh Century of Kavre allegedly murdered his 27-year-old wife, Lalita BK, on August... Read More


Nepal set to raise issues of climate change impacts in COP-30

Nepal, Aug. 17 -- Nepal is all set to put forth the issues of protection of the Himalayas along with climate finance, carbon trade, climate adaptation and minimization and climate change-triggered los... Read More


Google launches street view in Nepal

Nepal, Aug. 15 -- Google has rolled out its Street View feature in Nepal, allowing anyone with a phone or computer to explore Kathmandu's bustling alleys, the Terai's plains and roads, snow-capped Him... Read More


Nepali death toll from toxic alcohol in Kuwait rises to 16

Nepal, Aug. 15 -- At least 16 Nepali nationals have lost their lives in Kuwait after consuming toxic alcohol. The deceased Nepali nationals are among 23 migrant workers who lost their life as a resul... Read More


Medical Education Council approves 1,394 additional seats for health education

Nepal, Aug. 15 -- The Medical Education Commission (MEC) has added 1,394 seats for medical education in Nepal this year to produce skilled manpower within the country. The decision was made at MEC's 2... Read More


Petrol price up, diesel and kerosene prices down

Nepal, Aug. 15 -- Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has raised the price of petrol while reducing the prices of diesel and kerosene. The revision follows new petroleum rates received from the Indian Oil Cor... Read More