- Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Wider reforms including risk-based regulation to rural loan recommended for banking sector
Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, has unveiled the report submitted by the Banking Sector Reforms Recommendation Taskforce.
Major parties and government reach agreement on making elections successful
The government and major political parties in the country have reached an agreement on creating an environment conducive for the upcoming March 5 elections to the House of Representatives.
‘Political parties are committed to elections'
Kathmandu, Dec 23: Minister of Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has said that reaching out to the offices of political parties was to convey a clear message that the government is trying to hold elections honestly. “This is positive pressure on political parties for the elections and that we have prepared for the elections.”Talking to media persons after inspecting the offices of political parties damaged during the Gen-Z movement in the federal capital today, Minister Kharel, who is also the government spokesperson, said that he has assured the leaders of the political parties that the government is committed to holding the election. “The government will create an environment conducive for the election, and that the election will be held on the scheduled date.”Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kharel and Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Anil Kumar Sinha visited the offices of the Nepali Congress in Sanepa, the CPN (UML) in Chyasal, Lalitpur, and the Communist Party of Nepal in Parisdanda and took details of the damage caused there and held discussions with the party representatives.The team is scheduled to visit the offices of Janmat Party, Rastriya Prajatatra Party and Rastriya Swantatra Party tomorrow.On the occasion, Law Minister Sinha said there was no alternative to going to the election through a political dialogue. "Various questions have been raised about election security during discussions with party office bearers. But there is no dispute over the fact that there is no alternative to elections."Minister Sinha also said that since the major parties' contacts are at the grassroots level a request has been made to help create an electoral environment by taking the election slogans to the grassroots level.The visits were made as per a decision taken at the political dialogue committee formed by the government under the coordination of Minister Sinha to discuss about the preparations for the election and the initiatives taken by the Election Commission towards that end. (RSS)
Mother/sister in-law arrested on charge of setting fire on woman
The District Police Office, Sindhuli, issued a press statement on Tuesday stating that it has arrested deceased Sushila’s 59-year-old mother-in-law, Mayarani Bamjan, and 35-year-old sister-in-law, Meena Lama (Bamjan), on suspicion of their involvement in the incident and has initiated further investigation.
Nation
Prudent use of political freedom only ensures freedom in every sector: Minister Kharel
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has said that prudent use of political freedom would only ensure freedom in every sector.
‘Political parties are committed to elections'
Kathmandu, Dec 23: Minister of Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has said that reaching out to the offices of political parties was to convey a clear message that the government is trying to hold elections honestly. “This is positive pressure on political parties for the elections and that we have prepared for the elections.”Talking to media persons after inspecting the offices of political parties damaged during the Gen-Z movement in the federal capital today, Minister Kharel, who is also the government spokesperson, said that he has assured the leaders of the political parties that the government is committed to holding the election. “The government will create an environment conducive for the election, and that the election will be held on the scheduled date.”Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kharel and Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Anil Kumar Sinha visited the offices of the Nepali Congress in Sanepa, the CPN (UML) in Chyasal, Lalitpur, and the Communist Party of Nepal in Parisdanda and took details of the damage caused there and held discussions with the party representatives.The team is scheduled to visit the offices of Janmat Party, Rastriya Prajatatra Party and Rastriya Swantatra Party tomorrow.On the occasion, Law Minister Sinha said there was no alternative to going to the election through a political dialogue. "Various questions have been raised about election security during discussions with party office bearers. But there is no dispute over the fact that there is no alternative to elections."Minister Sinha also said that since the major parties' contacts are at the grassroots level a request has been made to help create an electoral environment by taking the election slogans to the grassroots level.The visits were made as per a decision taken at the political dialogue committee formed by the government under the coordination of Minister Sinha to discuss about the preparations for the election and the initiatives taken by the Election Commission towards that end. (RSS)
NC ready to contest in election: Leader Dr Koirala
The leader articulated readiness of the country's oldest democratic party for the impending House of Representatives' election at a programme organized here on Tuesday to mark the 102nd birth anniversary of NC leader Krishna Prasad Bhattarai (Popularly known as Kisunji in the political sphere).
Wider reforms including risk-based regulation to rural loan recommended for banking sector
Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, has unveiled the report submitted by the Banking Sector Reforms Recommendation Taskforce.
World
Trump says US needs Greenland 'for national security'
President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for "national security" after his appointment of a special envoy to the Danish Arctic island triggered a new spat with Copenhagen.
Business
Wider reforms including risk-based regulation to rural loan recommended for banking sector
Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, has unveiled the report submitted by the Banking Sector Reforms Recommendation Taskforce.
Nepal’s trade deficit soars to Rs 649.68 billion in first five months of current fiscal year
Nepal’s foreign trade deficit during the first five months of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-December) has reached Rs 649.68 billion out of a total foreign trade volume of Rs 882.69 billion.
Gold price sets new record, trading at Rs 267,200 per tola
The price of gold has reached all-time high in the domestic market today.
MCA-Nepal signs contracts for road maintenance
MCA-Nepal has announced the signing of two major contracts worth a total of USD 23.66 million to advance road maintenance under the Millennium C
Sports
ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Match schedule released
The Nepali women's cricket team has reached the global qualifiers for the first time by getting through the World Cup Asia qualifiers. Scotland, Thailand, the Netherlands, and Zimbabwe are in Group B, alongside Nepal.
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Interview
We cannot bar anyone from contesting polls
Nepal is holding elections to the House of Representatives on March 5, 2026 amid rising public frustration. Fed up with bad governance, the people, especially th
Gen-Z demands are relevant
The recent Gen-Z movement has laid growing public frustration with traditional political parties, raising serious questions about trust, representation and the future o
Society
Prudent use of political freedom only ensures freedom in every sector: Minister Kharel
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagadish Kharel has said that prudent use of political freedom would only ensure freedom in every sector.