- Saturday, 16 May 2026
Arrears reach Rs 755 billion; Rs 88.09 billion added in a year
It is stated in the Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) for the fiscal year 2081/82 BS submitted to President Ramchandra Paudel today.
UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on President Paudel
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The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Nepal, Ms Lila Pieters Yahia has paid a courtesy call on President Ramchandra Paudel on Friday.
Cost of national pride projects soars to Rs 2415 billion
A government report has revealed that the national pride projects which were forwarded to involve people in the development process and ensure rapid economic development have failed to deliver as per expectation.
Govt committed to press freedom: Communication Minister
Minister for Communication and Information Technology Dr Bikram Timilsina said that the government will not take any steps that will threaten the freedom of press and freedom of expression guaranteed by the constitution.
Nation
Third quarterly review of Monetary Policy unveiled; Major policy arrangements remain unchanged
The central bank has stated that it has continued the course of flexible monetary policy adopted since the beginning of the current fiscal year, considering the foreign exchange reserves and the projections according to the inflation target, as well as the situation of low economic growth.
Every citizen in Karnali deserves insurance service: CM Kandel
People in the remote parts of Karnali Province have no access to insurance service, so it needs expansion, he said, adding that the positive aspiration of Karnali people to insurance should be addressed. According to him, insurance scheme can attract more people once the institutions and individuals providing financial services are trustworthy and financially disciplined.
SC denies interim order on Lalibazaar film
The Supreme Court (SC) has refused to issue an interim order in a writ petition filed, demanding that Nepali film Lalibazaar not to be released.
Cost of national pride projects soars to Rs 2415 billion
A government report has revealed that the national pride projects which were forwarded to involve people in the development process and ensure rapid economic development have failed to deliver as per expectation.
World
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern Ituri province.
Business
SC orders banker Pande's release
After CEO Pande was arrested by the Central Bureau of Nepal Police over the Smart Telecom case three days back, Pande's spouse, Niru Dahal, had filed a petition a day later, arguing that he was held illegally.
Gold, silver prices decline on last trading day
On the last trading day of the week today, the price of gold and silver has decreased in the domestic market. Gold price has declined by Rs 4,000 per tola (11.66 grammes) and silver by Rs 355.
BFI deposits up to Rs. 7,880B
Deposits at Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) increased by 8.5 per cent (Rs. 615.67 billion) to reach Rs. 7,879.54 billion during the first nine month of the current fiscal year, according to the latest macroeconomic and financial report of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
High prices draw Ilam youth to cardamom
Youth in Ilam are showing enthusiasm for cardamom farming, which contributes significantly to foreign currency earnings. As cardamom has been fetching between Rs. 90,000 and Rs. 100,000 per mann (about 40 kg) since the beg
Sports
Inter secure domestic double
Inter Milan won the Italian Cup on Wednesday after beating Lazio 2-0 and completing a domestic double alongside their 21st Serie A title. An Adam Marusic o
Interview
Comedy must evolve beyond body-shaming humour: Prabhat Lama
Prabhat Lama, a renowned stand-up comedian who is a permanent resident of Mahottari district, spent more than 10 years in radio programmes, struggling to be an artist. After arriving in Kathmandu, he joined Radio-Audio, the first comedy-the
Neither old parties need to panic nor new ones gloat over, PM Karki cautions
Prime Minister Sushila Karki had taken up the responsibility of the head of the executive when the country was in difficult circumstances and has successfully fulfilled the task of conducting the House of Representatives election within the stipulated time.
Society
Arrears reach Rs 755 billion; Rs 88.09 billion added in a year
It is stated in the Annual Report of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) for the fiscal year 2081/82 BS submitted to President Ramchandra Paudel today.