Nepal's greylisting by FATF: A wake-up call for systemic reforms Despite laws and mechanisms in place, Nepal has been placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the second time since 2008, primarily due to a lack of effective implementation. Opinion 06 Mar, 2025
FATF grey list: Repercussion of the power paradox In 2016, Dacher Keltner, a Mexico-born American psychologist propounded the concept of power paradox that appraises how an individual becomes corrupt after gaining power. Opinion 03 Mar, 2025
Government tables bills in parliament to split CAAN The government registered two bills in the House of Representatives with the objectives of separating the service provider and regulatory roles of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal proposing to give CAAN only the regulatory roles. Nepal 03 Feb, 2025
Ukraine says it captured 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia According to the SBU, one of the soldiers claimed he had been told he was going to Russia for training, rather than to fight against Ukraine. World 12 Jan, 2025
Govt blacklists 12 contractor companies, suppliers The government has blacklisted 12 contractor companies and suppliers, barring them from participating in procurement and bidding processes for periods ranging from six months to three years. Business 02 Jan, 2025
Five construction companies blacklisted The Public Procurement Monitoring Office has blacklisted five construction and supply companies. In a notice today, the Office has blacklisted the companies. Business 05 Dec, 2023
Nepal will be removed from EU's security list soon: Minister Kirati Minister Kirati expressed confidence that Nepal would be taken off the EU's blacklist as the country has recently improved its aviation security standards. Kathmandu 05 Oct, 2023
Oli slams government ​​​​​​​Leader of Opposition KP Sharma Oli accused the government of carrying out witch-hunt against those that are critical of the government, saving coalition leaders from corruption probe, and letting criminals walk out of jail easily. Nepal 04 Oct, 2023
Lamichhane to take part in Asia Cup ​​​​​​​Former Nepal national cricket team skipper Sandeep Lamichhane is all set to fly to Pakistan on Monday to participate in the Asia Cup after the court postponed the hearing on his case until next month. Sports 28 Aug, 2023
23 construction companies blacklisted ​​​​​​​The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has blacklisted 23 construction companies for stalling the contracts of various public bodies. Business 08 Aug, 2023
Rape-accused cricketer's case referred to SC division bench The Supreme Court today referred former national cricket team skipper Sandeep Lamichhane’s case to the division bench. Nepal 25 Feb, 2023
PPMO blacklists five construction companies The Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) has blacklisted five construction businessmen and supplier companies for stalling the contracts of various public bodies. Business 21 Feb, 2023
