Nepal’s central bank amends online payment system directives to curb fraud

Payment service providers must now implement measures to monitor transaction trends, focusing on transaction errors, processing delays, and other key risk indicators. On Wednesday, Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, amended the payment system-related …

Half of Nepal’s adults could be overweight or obese by 2050, Lancet report warns

Half of Nepal’s adult population will be overweight or obese by 2050, in what is a looming health crisis characterised by premature deaths, diseases, and additional burden to healthcare systems, according to a new study. The report published in The Lancet, …

The academic link between Nepal and India

On February 16, a third-year woman student from Nepal was found dead by suicide in the Bhubaneswar-based Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT). Initial investigation by the police revealed that harassment from a fellow male student had led the …

Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari exits as Nepal’s economy faces mounting challenges

KATHMANDU: Maha Prasad Adhikari’s tenure as the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) comes to an end on April 6. As the head of NRB, Adhikari was responsible for shaping Nepal’s monetary policies, ensuring financial stability, and promoting economic growth. …

Nepal's Buddha Air flight lands safely in Kathmandu after losing front wheel

A Buddha Air domestic aircraft safely landed at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu despite losing its nose landing gear during takeoff from Janakpur. ANI |Published: Mar 7, 2025, 7:44 AM IST Read Full Article Kathmandu: A domestic aircraft of …

Twin earthquakes hit Nepal, no casualties reported

Shamans, chefs and demons: The colourful towns and traditions of Nepal

Nepal's unofficial national dish, dal bhat or thali, is as ubiquitous as it is crowd-pleasing. Spoonfuls of chutney, curry and pickles are dolloped around a generous portion of rice on a metal platter, which you mix together and eat with your hands. …

Nepal represents the voices of countries impacted from climate change, Minister Shahi

Kathmandu, March 6: Minister for Forest and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri said that Nepal represents the voices of countries that are impacted by the climate change risks.      Addressing the World Sustainable Development Summit, 2025 in New Delhi …

Nepal’s Hunt for Oil: Energy Sovereignty or Risky Gamble?

In Nepal’s western Dailekh district, big rigs have drilled down through Himalayan rock 4,000 meters searching for oil and gas. The exploration, backed by a $18 million Chinese grant, is led by China Geological Survey and Xibu Drilling Engineering Company. …

Nepal PM Oli challenges former King to contest in polls

Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli today challenged former King Gyanendra Shah to launch a political party and win the election if securing state power is his motto. Oli threw the challenge, — his first after the former King’s appeal to the people to …