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NRB introduces new Rs1,000 banknote featuring elephants, Everest

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced a new Rs 1,000 denomination banknote of the 2025 series into circulation from Thursday.

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Govt plans to scrap VAT on electricity

The government is preparing to remove value-added tax (VAT) on electricity after Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle reached an in-principle agreement on the issue.

21 Sep, 2026

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Bangladesh envoy calls for promotion of 'Made in Bangladesh' brand

Bangladesh Ambassador to Nepal Shafiqur Rahman has called for promoting the “Made in Bangladesh” brand internationally by marketing competitive and quality products and services.

21 Sep, 2026

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St Xavier's College holds Nepal Adhyayan Sambad 2.0

St Xavier’s College, Maitighar, organised the second edition of Nepal Adhyayan Sambad on Thursday, bringing together students, scholars and experts for discussions on Nepal’s history, development, social diversity and future.

21 Sep, 2026

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Yeti Airlines marks 28 years, serves 900,000 passengers annually

Yeti Airlines has completed 28 years of commercial operations in Nepal, serving around 900,000 passengers over the past year, according to the airline.

21 Sep, 2026

Mangaldeep launches Scent 3 in 1 incense sticks in Nepal

21 Sep, 2026

Cathay Pacific named among world's top three airlines

20 Sep, 2026

NRB to collect Rs 30b deposits via 28-day instrument

18 Sep, 2026

NRB issues new Rs 50 note featuring Everest, rhododendron, leopard

18 Sep, 2026

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The historic five-storey temple (Nyatapol), which stands as the main attraction of the Bhaktapur Durbar area. This temple, considered a model of architectural and cultural prosperity built by Bhaktapur's King Bhupatindra Malla, has become a major destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Photo: Pravin Paudel/RSS

Flood fallout puts Nepal's tourism recovery at risk

Nepal’s tourism industry is facing another major setback after the recent Bhotekhoshi floods caused an estimated Rs 52 billion in losses and triggered a sharp drop in tourist bookings just as the country entered its peak autumn season.

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Real estate transactions surge to Rs 721 billion

Real estate transactions in Nepal surged to Rs 720.86 billion in the last fiscal year, according to the Economic Research Department of Nepal Rastra Bank.

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Aloft Kathmandu Thamel team contributes Rs 1.5 million to flood relief fund

The team at Aloft by Marriott Kathmandu Thamel has contributed Rs 1.5 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support communities affected by the recent floods in Nepal.

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Hyundai rolls out festive campaign with up to Rs 8 lakh in discounts

Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd., the authorised distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Nepal, has launched its festive campaign, “Hyundai Festive Drive 2083”, offering customers cash discounts and other benefits during the Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festive season.

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inDrive contributes Rs 75m to Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund

Global mobility and delivery platform inDrive has contributed Rs 75 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund to support relief, rehabilitation and recovery efforts for communities affected by the recent floods.

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AIWIBI contributes Rs 5 million to Prime Minister's Disaster Relief Fund

AIWIBI Australia, through its Nepal distributor Shubham Health Care Products Pvt. Ltd., has contributed Rs 5 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for relief efforts following the recent Bhotekoshi floods.

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Chirag Goyal appointed director of Excel Development Bank

Entrepreneur and investor Chirag Goyal has been elected to the Board of Directors of Excel Development Bank Ltd. at the bank’s 20th Annual General Meeting.

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Ncell deploys satellite connectivity in flood-hit areas

Ncell has begun deploying satellite-powered internet connectivity in areas severely affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, where conventional communication networks have been disrupted.

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KL Dugar Group provides 17 tonnes of food aid to flood-affected families

KL Dugar Group has provided 17 tonnes of essential food items to flood-affected families in Rasuwa and Nuwakot.

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NIMB Ace Capital, portfolio firms provide Rs 5.6m for flood relief

NIMB Ace Capital Limited and NIBL Equity Partners have provided and committed more than Rs 5.6 million to support victims of the recent Bhotekoshi floods.

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Subisu provides free Wi-Fi to flood-hit families in Nuwakot

Internet service provider Subisu has started providing free Wi-Fi services at relief camps and affected communities in Nuwakot to help flood-affected families stay connected and access essential information.

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Feed industries contribute Rs 31.78m to disaster relief fund

Member industries of the Nepal Feed Industries Association (NFIA) have contributed Rs 31.78 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund for relief and rehabilitation of communities affected by the recent floods and landslides in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli region.

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China's Tatopani closure comes at worst time for traders

The unilateral closure of the Tatopani border by China comes at a particularly damaging moment for Nepal’s traders.

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NIBL Equity Partners to invest up to Rs 100 million in animated film

NIBL Equity Partners, managed by NIMB Ace Capital Ltd, has signed a term sheet with Incessant Rain Studios for a proposed investment of up to Rs 100 million in the upcoming Nepali animated feature film Lost in Mandala.

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File Photo: A view of the swollen Lal Bakaiya River in Rautahat district, on Monday, July 25, 2016. Courtesy: Prabhat Kumar Jha/ THT

Youth missing after jumping into Lal Bakaiya River in Rautahat

A 27-year-old man went missing after jumping into the Lal Bakaiya River from a bridge in Maulapur Municipality-4 of Rautahat on Friday, police said.

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Nepal beat Afghanistan by five wickets in men's cricket

Nepal defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in men’s cricket at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday.

Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Experts call for transboundary science and transformational climate diplomacy

Following the catastrophic August 26 disaster that left over 1,400 dead and 6,000 missing, climate experts and officials urged a comprehensive overhaul of Nepal’s risk frameworks, infrastructure planning and climate diplomacy during a dialogue organised by the Youth Innovation Lab (YIL) today.

Swet Bhairav. Photo: Sanjog Pariyar

Swet Bhairav: The hidden face of Shiva revealed during Indra Jatra

Bhairav, so fierce that it's kept hidden from the public eyes, is unveiled for the first time this year.

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Nepal settles for bronze after semifinal loss to India

Nepal secured a bronze medal in women’s kabaddi at the 20th Asian Games after losing 48-24 to India in the semifinal at Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on Friday.

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Tikapur schools shut as flood, inundation risks rise after rain

Tikapur Municipality has declared a one-day holiday for all community and institutional schools on Friday, citing increased risks of flooding and inundation following continuous rainfall.

Non-Stop Rain Floods Teku Kalopul Road

Non-Stop Rain Floods Teku Kalopul Road, Commuters Stuck In Waterlogged Chaos

The Teku Kalopul corridor road in Kathmandu is submerged after continuous rain swelled river flow in the area, disrupting movement for commuters.

File - Prime Minister Balen Shah gestures during a swearing-in ceremony at the President’s residence in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Small-state realism: An alternative to inconsistent, individual-centric diplomacy

Recently, influential lawmaker of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Amresh Kumar Singh, blatantly accused from the podium of the House of Representatives (HoR) that the chief advisor of Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah had secretly met Indian PM Narendra Modi’s chief security advisor in a New Delhi hotel.

File-Dhaulagiri Mountain as seen from Poon Hill in Myagdi district, on Monday, November 06, 2017. Photo: RSS

Dhaulagiri climbing team retreats amid bad weather

A team of mountaineers attempting to climb Mt Dhaulagiri (8,167m), the world’s seventh-highest mountain, has retreated from base camp after deteriorating weather conditions and forecasts of heavy rainfall forced expeditions to suspend activities.

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Rain, landslides disrupt Kathmandu waste collection services

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has urged residents not to dispose of household waste in public areas after continuous rainfall and landslides disrupted waste collection and transportation services.

Photo: Makawanpur District Police

Three die in separate accidents and incidents across Makawanpur

Three people died and three others were injured in separate incidents in Makwanpur on Friday, according to police.

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Photo: AP

PM Shah calls for 'Climate Justice' beyond UN documents, proposes Himalayan Resilience Mechanism

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for climate justice to move beyond commitments and declarations, urging the international community to provide greater support to countries such as Nepal that face disproportionate impacts from climate change despite contributing little to global greenhouse gas emissions.

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