Low Snow on the Himalayas Threatens Water Security: Study
Low Snow on the Himalayas Threatens Water Security: Study
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KATHMANDU: Millions of people dependent on Himalayan snowmelt for water face a "very serious" risk of shortages this year after one of the lowest rates of snowfall, AFP reported citing warning issued by…

Bad Debts of BFIs Soar to Highest Level in a Decade at 3.98 Percent
Bad Debts of BFIs Soar to Highest Level in a Decade at 3.98 Percent
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KATHMANDU: The bad debts of banks and financial institutions (BFIs) have surged to a 10-year peak of 3.98 percent, largely attributed to the economic slowdown following the COVID-19…

Formation of Authority on the Cards to Troubleshoot Issues of Cooperatives
Formation of Authority on the Cards to Troubleshoot Issues of Cooperatives
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KATHMANDU: Minister for Land Management, Cooperative and Poverty Alleviation Balaram Adhikari has said that the formation of an authority is on the cards to regulate and monitor the cooperatives in all three tiers of government.…

Waiwai Noodles and Goldstar Shoes to Set Up Factories in SEZ
Waiwai Noodles and Goldstar Shoes to Set Up Factories in SEZ
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KATHMANDU: With the recent legal changes allowing older industries to relocate to the Special Economic Zone (SEZ), established business houses in Nepal are setting up factories within these zones set up with incentives to promote…

Government Investigates BYD Importer on Suspicion of Tax Evasion
Government Investigates BYD Importer on Suspicion of Tax Evasion
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KATHMANDU: The Revenue Investigation Department has initiated an investigation into Cymex Nepal, the distributor of BYD vehicles in Nepal, on suspicion of tax evasion by misclassifying high-capacity electric vehicles as low-capacity vehicles.…

Monsoon to Spread Across the Country by Sunday
Monsoon to Spread Across the Country by Sunday
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KATHMANDU: This year's monsoon has already entered the country and is expected to spread across the country by coming…

Sandhikharka-Tamghas Transmission Line Comes into Operation
Sandhikharka-Tamghas Transmission Line Comes into Operation
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KATHMANDU: Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has completed the construction of the 132 kilovolt double circuit transmission line from Sandhikharka Municipality -6 in Arghakhanchi to Resunga Municipality-7 in…

Siddhartha Bank Launches 'Siddhartha Rewards' to Promote Digital Payment

Siddhartha Bank Limited has launched the 'Siddhartha Rewards' plan aimed at promoting digital payments. Under this program, customers can earn reward points when they make purchases using the bank's card or top up through mobile…

NEPSE Declines to Close at 2068.31
NEPSE Declines to Close at 2068.31
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The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) experienced a decline of 10.44 points, or 0.50%, closing at 2068.31 on Thursday, the last trading day of the…

Appointment of SEBON Chairman Mired in Controversy
Appointment of SEBON Chairman Mired in Controversy
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KATHMANDU: The process of appointing the chairman of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has been mired in controversy, with allegations that the government is attempting to appoint the chairman in collusion with businessmen and political…