Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Economists warn rising bad loans could threaten financial stability

Kathmandu, July 7 -- A rise in nonperforming loans (NPLs) could pose serious risks to the economy, economists warned on Sunday. The number of nonperforming loans typically rises during times of econo... Read More


Jaldapara forms 21-member special committee to combat plastic pollution

Alipurduar, July 7 -- In a proactive measure to combat rampant plastic pollution in Jaldapara National Park, the Forest department has formed a 21-member Special Committee aimed at raising awareness a... Read More


Tunnel of hope: New lifeline on Mughal Road promises year-round connectivity, revival for Pir Panjal

Chattapani (Poonch), July 7 -- Near the spring at Chattapani, known locally as "White Water", a major infrastructure project is taking shape that promises to improve connectivity across Jammu and Kash... Read More


Wisla Mountain Resort Operator sp. z o.o. sp. K secures contract for Seminar organisation services

Poland, July 7 -- Contract Id: 3384898 Description: Poland based Wisla Mountain Resort Operator sp. z o.o. sp. K has secured contract from Panstwowy Instytut Geologiczny - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy... Read More


Doctors announce protest over Consumer Court verdicts

Kathmandu, July 7 -- Once again, thousands of ailing people from across the country will be deprived of treatment on Monday, with the Nepal Medical Association, the umbrella body of medical doctors, a... Read More


Whale fossils with legs found in Egypt's desert reveal evolutionary secret

Pakistan, July 7 -- In the heart of Egypt's Sahara Desert, an extraordinary site known as Wadi Al-Hitan, or Whale Valley, has unveiled fossils proving that whales once had feet and toes. This UNESCO W... Read More


Bali confirms no foreigners fully own its islands

Denpasar, Bali, July 7 -- The Bali National Land Agency (BPN) has confirmed that no island in the province is fully owned by foreign nationals, except in cases where they hold cultivation rights or in... Read More


From Srinagar to Stockholm: The Global Comeback of Kashmiri Handicrafts

Srinagar, July 7 -- In a small, sunlit room in Srinagar, Zahida Begum bends over a fine Pashmina shawl, guiding her needle through delicate threads. Her fingers move with practiced ease, but this time... Read More


Modi govt plans Rs 5,000 crore investment to develop Northeast waterways: Sarbananda Sonowal

Guwahati, July 7 -- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced multiple initiatives by the government to boost the waterways and maritime sector in the reg... Read More


Hotel deals more than double in Jan-June to $225 mn, but momentum could weaken

New Delhi, July 7 -- India's hotel industry saw hectic dealmaking in the first six months of 2025 amid bets rising affluence will continue to drive travel and tourism demand in the world's fifth-large... Read More