Kathmandu: The six-week-long Kumbh Mela festival concludes on Wednesday with final ritual river bathing ceremonies, marking the end of one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. Organizers estimate that hundreds of millions of devotees participated in the event. Despite two tragic stampedes that resulted in dozens of deaths, the festival has been hailed… Continue reading Mahakumbh mela in India concludes with final rituals amid massive devotee turnout
Devotees in Nepal celebrate Maha Shivaratri with prayers and rituals
Kathmandu: Devotees across the country are celebrating Maha Shivaratri today, observing the festival with prayers, rituals, and temple visits to honor Lord Shiva. The festival, observed annually on the midnight of Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi, marks the divine manifestation of Lord Shiva. According to religious scriptures, the Supreme Being assumed the form of Shiva at midnight… Continue reading Devotees in Nepal celebrate Maha Shivaratri with prayers and rituals
NRB to withdraw additional Rs 25 billion for liquidity management
Kathmandu: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to withdraw an additional Rs 25 billion from the banking system as part of its liquidity management efforts, after banks struggled to increase lending. According to NRB, the funds will be withdrawn through a bidding system over a period of 22 days. The central bank has invited proposals… Continue reading NRB to withdraw additional Rs 25 billion for liquidity management
Gold hits record high at Rs 171,300 per tola in Nepal
Kathmandu: The price of gold in Nepal’s domestic market surged to an all-time high of Rs 171,300 per tola on Tuesday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. This marks an increase of Rs 500 per tola from Monday, when fine gold was priced at Rs 170,800 per tola. The previous… Continue reading Gold hits record high at Rs 171,300 per tola in Nepal
Nepal imports 1.23 million smartphones worth Rs 19 billion in seven months
Kathmandu: Nepal imported 1.229 million smartphones worth Rs 18.98 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year (FY 2024/25), according to the Department of Customs (DoC). The government collected Rs 3.35 billion in customs duty on these imports between mid-July and mid-February. The latest figures show an increase of 126,000 units compared… Continue reading Nepal imports 1.23 million smartphones worth Rs 19 billion in seven months
FinMin Paudel resumes office after injury recovery
Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel resumed his regular duties at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday after recovering from injuries sustained in a balloon explosion earlier this month. Paudel was injured on February 15 during the official launch event of ‘Pokhara Visit Year 2025,’ organized by Pokhara Metropolitan City. He… Continue reading FinMin Paudel resumes office after injury recovery
Nepal and Myanmar draw 2-2 in four-nation Women’s Football Championship
Kathmandu: Nepal and Myanmar played to a 2-2 draw in the final league-stage match of the Four-Nation International Women’s Football Championship at Dasharath Stadium on Sunday. Both teams found the net twice in the first half, but neither side managed to score in the second half, resulting in a deadlock. Myanmar took an early lead… Continue reading Nepal and Myanmar draw 2-2 in four-nation Women’s Football Championship
Nepal tops global peacekeeping deployment with over 5,900 troops
Kathmandu: Nepal has emerged as the leading contributor of peacekeeping troops among countries involved in United Nations peacekeeping operations worldwide, the Nepali Army announced on Sunday. According to the Army’s Directorate of Public Relations and Information, a total of 5,913 Nepali peacekeepers, including 642 female soldiers, are currently serving in 11 missions across the globe.… Continue reading Nepal tops global peacekeeping deployment with over 5,900 troops
Nepal’s trade deficit reaches Rs 861.38 billion in seven months
Kathmandu: Nepal recorded a trade deficit of Rs 861.38 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Department of Customs. The country’s total foreign trade during this period stood at Rs 1,115.79 billion, with imports continuing to far exceed exports. Between the start of the fiscal… Continue reading Nepal’s trade deficit reaches Rs 861.38 billion in seven months
Nepal urges probe into death of Nepali student in India
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana has called on Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi to conduct an impartial investigation into the death of Nepali student Prakriti Lamsal at KIIT University in Odisha, India. She also demanded legal action against those responsible. Expressing concerns over the safety of Nepali students studying in India, Rana urged… Continue reading Nepal urges probe into death of Nepali student in India