- Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Economists urge cut in recurrent spendinding for FY 2025/26
While the government is preparing budget for the next fiscal year, economists have suggested the government to prioritise reducing recurrent expenditure in the upcoming fiscal budget.
Sub-committee submits report on Pokhara International Airport
The subcommittee formed by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to study alleged irregularities during the construction of the Pokhara International Airport has submitted its report to the Committee.
China expects 27% rise in cross-border travel during May Day holiday
China is expected to see an average of 2.15 million daily border crossings during the five-day May Day holiday, representing a 27 per cent increase from last year, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Monday. The peak of cross-border travel is anticipated on May 1 and May 5. Traffic at China's major international airports is set to grow steadily, with Shanghai Pudong expected to lead with 101,000 daily crossings, followed by Guangzhou Baiyun at 50,000 and Beijing Capital at 45,000, the administration said.
Gold price down Rs 1,400 per tola
The price of gold has decreased by Rs 1,400 per tola (11.66 grams) in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers'
Agriculture Ministry proposes Rs. 51 bn for next FY
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is preparing policy, programmes and budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26 with the focus on increasing agricultural productivity while preserving soil health.
Banana Resort becoming basis of prosperity
Hundreds of farmers in Rautahat are involved in commercial banana farming. Along with banana farming, the idea of making and serving various dishes from bananas has made some people in Rautahat successful entrepreneurs.
Soaring energy demands make coal plant attractive
Coal-fired power plants, long an increasingly money-losing proposition in the U.S., are becoming more valuable now that the suddenly strong demand for electricity to run Big Tech's
‘Financial and monetary sectors still facing challenges’
Acting Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Dr. Nilam Dhungana Timsina, has said that the financial and monetary sectors in Nepal are still facing challenges and added the possibility of external pressure in the economy couldn't be ignored.
HoR endorses Upper House's amendment on banking crime bill
The House of Representatives approved the amendment made to the banking crime (second amendment) bill, 2080 by the National Assembly on Sunday.
Over five billion unspent budget goes back to state treasury
Over five billion budget from various bodies has been returned to the state treasury, citing that the funds remained unspent. The majority of the refunded budget falls under capital expenditures. Among the agencies returning the highest amounts are the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, and the Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Development Committee (MCA-Nepal).
China unveils 2025 plan to boost digital literacy, skills
In a bid to bolster its digital workforce and economy, China has jointly issued a new plan outlining priorities for boosting national digital literacy and skills by 2025. The document, released recently by four government agencies including the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission and the Ministry of Education, sets a wide-ranging agenda, authorities announced on Sunday.
Gold is being traded at Rs 189,700 per tola today
The price of gold has reached Rs 189,700 per tola (11.66 grams) in the domestic market today.
East-West Highway upgrade works make no momentum in Sarlahi, Dhanusha
The upgrading of 74.75 kilometres of Kamala-Badahari-Phuljor-Bagmati road section under Kamala-Dhalkebar-Pathalaiya Road Project in the eastern section of the East-West Highwa
