- Sunday, 18 January 2026
Foreign investment commitments of over Rs 39 billion in six months
The country has received foreign investment commitments worth Rs 39 billion 236 million 164 thousand from development partners in the first six months of the current fiscal year.
Preparations for upcoming fiscal year budget begins
According to the National Planning Commission (NPC), the National Resource Estimation Committee has initiated its works in a way to explore possible resources and set the spending limit for the upcoming fiscal year budget.
Self-made pickle entrepreneur Dhan Maya sets example
After starting a business, many entrepreneurs depend on other individuals and organisations to find a market. However, this does not apply to Dhan Maya Rana Magar of Bagtar, Bhimad Municipality–6, Tanahun.
Jet boats boost Ruru Kshetra tourism
Jet boat rides have emerged as a major attraction at the Ruru Fair held at Ridi, the confluence of Gulmi, Palpa, and Syangja districts. On the very first day of the fair on Tuesda
581.41B revenue collected in 1st half of FY
The government’s revenue collection during the first half of the fiscal year 2025/26 has fallen significantly short of its target, raising concerns over mounting fiscal pressure in the remaining months of the year.
Mid-term Review of Budget: Revenue stands at 38 percent, spending at 35 percent
Both the revenue and expenditure of the government has appeared weak in the mid-term review of the current fiscal year budget.
Deal reached to relocate highway families
: An agreement has been reached to remove houses in the Bhaluwa area of Kerabari Rural Municipality, located under the Morang section of the Madan Bhandari Highway.
Venture Waste-to-Energy project shut down quickly
The Venture Waste to Energy project, launched with the objective of processing waste from Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City to produce gas and fertiliser, has shut down just a short time after coming into operation.
China's foreign trade hits new high, up 3.8 pct in 2025
Exports grew 6.1 percent year on year to 26.99 trillion yuan in 2025. Imports reached a record 18.48 trillion yuan, with year-on-year growth of 0.5 percent, cementing China's status as the world's second-largest import market for 17 years in succession.
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Trade affected due to irregular and sporadic opening of Tinker trade point
The Tinker transit point at Nepal-China border in Darchula district that is vital for trade, cultural relations and pilgrimage for the people of both countries has remained largely inactive since COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, thereby affecting the local trade.
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Gold and silver prices soar today, too
Prices of gold and silver have risen significantly in the domestic market in recent days. On Tuesday, gold was priced at Rs 278,000 per tola (11.66 grammes), while silver was being traded at Rs 5,655 per tola.
Cables go underground in Pokhara
The six-lane road section from Pokhara International Airport to Prithvi Chowk now stands free of electricity poles and overhead internet wires. The Nepal Electricity Authority has connect
Price decline worries broom grass farmers
Farmers cultivating amliso (commonly known as broom grass) in northern Morang have grown increasingly worried as prices continue to decline year after year. Just four years ago, broom grass sold for a
