Common Man in this time of crisis Our readers feel that it is the Common Man who is the worst-hit during any crisis. But they also say that this crisis has taught them a lot of things — to look for alternatives, not be dependent but be self-dependent and to ... 01 Nov, 2015
Nepal Rastra Bank to launch relief package before Tihar Kathmandu, October 16 Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank, will introduce a relief package for borrowers, whose cash flow has been affected by the ongoing protests in the Tarai, before Tihar festival. “We are still working on the... 17 Oct, 2015
Credit growth dips due to quakes, protests in Tarai In the period between July 17 and October 2, commercial banks extended only Rs 10 billion in loans, as against credit worth Rs 72.19 billion released in the first quarter of last fiscal Kathmandu, October 15 Credit growth of commercial banks has... 16 Oct, 2015
UDMF urged to call off Tarai protests Kathmandu, October 10 The private sector has urged the agitating parties to call off the protests in the Tarai region, which has continued for nearly two months, as it has crippled the economy. The umbrella organisations of the private sector —... 11 Oct, 2015
PAC tells govt to resolve fuel crisis without delay House panel has asked Nepal Oil Corporation about its plans of airlifting fuel to cater to the immediate need and instructed the state-owned oil monopoly to sign an agreement with a reliable party as soon as possible Kathmandu, October 10 The... 11 Oct, 2015
Political uncertainty rattles stock investors� nerves Kathmandu, October 10 The ongoing Tarai protests and political uncertainty caused the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index to decline by 16.68 points or 1.41 per cent week-on-week to rest at 1,162.06 points, from October 4 to 8. Opening at... 11 Oct, 2015
NOC�s low storage capacity partly blamed for fuel crisis Kathmandu, October 9 The fuel stock of the country will completely dry out in three days if Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) were to sell remaining petroleum products as in normal days. As of today, NOC’s fuel stock, including petrol, diesel,... 10 Oct, 2015
NRB to bring relief package for borrowers To include debt restructuring facility, deferment in credit payback period, among others Kathmandu, October 8 Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank, is soon introducing a relief package for borrowers whose cash flow has been affected by the... 09 Oct, 2015
Ruling parties miss talks with protesters in preparation of new govt, claims Thakur KATHMANDU: Tarai Madhes Democratic Party (TMDP) Chairman Mahantha Thakur said talks with the protesting parties has been overlooked as three major political parties are busy in running for power in the new government. The agitators, hence,... Horoscopes 05 Oct, 2015
Pvt sector seeks grace period for loan repayment KATHMANDU: The private sector representatives have urged the central bank to allow deferring loan repayment period to January 14, 2016 citing the ongoing Tarai protests and its repercussions on their businesses. The request was made today when a... 01 Oct, 2015
Tarai protests put a severe crimp on economy Positive elements in the constitution far outweigh some of its weaknesses • Ram Sharan Mahat, Finance Minister Kathmandu, September 29 Agitating Madhesi parties and groups should realise that protests are ‘self harming’ and one would... 30 Sep, 2015
Prices of vegetables, fruits skyrocket Kathmandu, September 28 The prices of daily essentials, including fruits and vegetables, have skyrocketed in the last five days due to short supply of the commodities in the local market, as the trucks and containers laden with the essential... 29 Sep, 2015
