Digital Banking In The Spotlight

The monetary policy, unveiled by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) recently, has laid emphasis on the digital banking. It has opened up discussions for cryptocurrency and the expansion of digital finance access. If the policy is implemented effectively, the current fiscal year would be a turning point in the digital transformation of the banking sector.

Not In My Backyard

Refugees from surrounding countries are given local businesses in Malawi a run for their money. Many Malawian customers seem to prefer doing business with refugees than with their own countrymen. “You can negotiate with a Burundian and get what you want at a better price, and they have good business etiquette,” says Mark Phiri, a resident of Malawi’s capital Lilongwe. “Refugees know what customer care is all about. Most Malawian business owners, on the other hand, find it hard to negotiate...

Cross-border movement raises risk of COVID infection

At a time when there is a risk of third wave of COVID-19 infection, the number of people going across the border to Rupaidiya for shopping is increasing day by day. Health experts have warned that people going across the border could be the carrier of coronavirus infection.

Construction of first section of Koshi Corridor transmission line completes

The construction of the first section of Koshi Corridor 220 KV Transmission Line Project has been completed. The construction of 106 km long 220 KV double circuit transmission line from Inaruwa of Sunsari to Tumlingtar of Sankhuwasabha has been completed.

Smart lockdown may come into force any time: CCMC

The COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre-Operation (CCMC-Ops) Directive Committee headed by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba directed all the district administration offices (DAOs) across the country to bring smart lockdown modality into implementation.

Lakhandehi river floods start eroding many places in Sarlahi

According to Shah, the paddy fields are inundated due to the continuous rainfall. "The flow of water has decreased since Monday morning, but if the floods increase again, hundreds of bighas of paddy fields could be turned into bogs,” Shah said.

KAHS preparing to launch Masters in nursing

Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS) has been developing courses in various disciplines in the field of medicine. The academy has recently started a postgraduate nursing course in Jumla.

Malaika Arora announces Nude Bowls, her first delivery-only restaurant

Malaika Arora, who is known for healthy living, has launched her delivery-only restaurant called Nude Bowls.

Hitendra Dev Shakya seeks to stay in NEA, files writ petition at SC against appointment of Kulman Ghishing

Former managing director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Hitendra Dev Shakya has filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court demanding invalidation of the appointment of Kulman Ghishing as the managing director.

Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan, wins Rs 25 lakh, a car and a trophy

After nearly nine months of searching, Indian Idol 12 has finally crowned its winner, Pawandeep Rajan.