Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank has increased the foreign exchange facility for Nepali citizens traveling to countries other than India, raising the limit from USD 2,500 to USD 3,000 per trip. The revised provision was announced in the monetary policy for the fiscal year 2025/26, released on Friday. The move aims to ease travel-related expenses for… Continue reading Dollar exchange limit raised to USD 3,000 for Nepalis traveling abroad
Month: July 2025
Population decline is a threat to human existence: PM Oli
Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli cautioned that human existence could be at risk if the population growth does not take place equally alongside development and prosperity. He said so at a programme organized by the Ministry of Health and Population today to mark the World Population Day-2025 and to introduce the National Population Policy-2082… Continue reading Population decline is a threat to human existence: PM Oli
Monetary Policy for upcoming fiscal year unveiled
Kathmandu: The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has issued the monetary policy for the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83 (2025-26). Unveiling the monetary policy, the Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel, stated that a flexible policy has been adopted cautiously. The monetary policy mentions approving and implementing the second financial sector strategy. The bank… Continue reading Monetary Policy for upcoming fiscal year unveiled
Minister Bhandari says women’s becoming entrepreneur makes family financially capable
Kathmandu: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari has stated that becoming a woman entrepreneur is not just about running a business but also about empowering the family financially. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the International Women’s Leadership Conference here today, Minister Bhandari said that women’s leadership and entrepreneurship are the foundations for building… Continue reading Minister Bhandari says women’s becoming entrepreneur makes family financially capable
New species of ancient flying reptile discovered in Arizona
Kathmandu: Scientists have identified a new species of pterosaur, a flying reptile that lived over 200 million years ago, based on a fossilized jawbone discovered in Arizona in 2011. Using modern scanning technology, researchers confirmed the fossil belongs to a previously unknown species, now named Eotephradactylus mcintireae, meaning “ash-winged dawn goddess.” Led by scientists from… Continue reading New species of ancient flying reptile discovered in Arizona
Hasina authorized lethal crackdown on protesters, leaked call confirms
Kathmandu: A leaked call has revealed that former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directly authorized the use of lethal force against anti-government protesters during last year’s student-led uprising, which led to the deaths of up to 1,400 people. According to BBC Eye, a leaked audio recording of Hasina — verified by forensic experts — captures… Continue reading Hasina authorized lethal crackdown on protesters, leaked call confirms
Health insurance coverage doubled to Rs 200,000 for critical illnesses
Kathmandu: The government has doubled the treatment support provided under Nepal’s health insurance scheme for patients suffering from eight critical illnesses. Health and Population Minister Pradeep Paudel announced that the maximum assistance has been raised from Rs 100,000 to Rs 200,000 starting Shrawan 1 (July 16). Taking to social media, Minister Paudel stated that the… Continue reading Health insurance coverage doubled to Rs 200,000 for critical illnesses
WorldLink establishes ‘WorldLink Museum’ to preserve Nepal’s internet history
Kathmandu: WorldLink Communications Limited, Nepal’s largest internet service provider, has established the ‘WorldLink Museum’ to commemorate its historic milestones, technological contributions, and journey of growth. The museum, located at the company’s head office premises in Kusunti, Lalitpur, was officially inaugurated on Friday. The inauguration ceremony was attended by WorldLink Chairman Dilip Agrawal, Co-founder and Executive… Continue reading WorldLink establishes ‘WorldLink Museum’ to preserve Nepal’s internet history
NIICE seminar highlights South Asia’s growing terror threat, calls for regional unity
Kathmandu: Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE) held a high-level seminar in Kathmandu on Tuesday to discuss the growing threat of terrorism in South Asia and its implications for regional peace and security. The seminar, titled “Terrorism in South Asia: Challenges to Regional Peace and Security”, brought together former ministers, diplomats, security experts,… Continue reading NIICE seminar highlights South Asia’s growing terror threat, calls for regional unity
Search operation continues for missing people in Rasuwa flood
Kathmandu: Nepali Police has been undertaking a search operation for those 19 people reported missing in the flooding in Rasuwa since Tuesday night. The search is underway in Trishuli and Narayani rivers after the dead body of one among the individuals swept away by flood was retrieved in Chitwan district. Spokesperson of Nepal Police Bagmati… Continue reading Search operation continues for missing people in Rasuwa flood