Business

NRB flags rising public debt despite low distress risk

Nepal's outstanding public debt increased to Rs 2.96 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025/26, accounting for 44.9 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has said.

Business

NRB says 7% growth target within reach if reforms stay on track

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has said Nepal's target of achieving seven percent economic growth in the fiscal year 2026/27 is attainable if planned policy reforms are implemented effectively, public capital expenditure gains momentum and investor confidence continues to improve.

Nepal

Thori tourism committee seeks immediate reopening of border crossing, customs office

The Tourism Development Committee, Thori, has submitted a memorandum to the Parsa District Administration Office demanding the immediate reopening of the Nepal-India border crossing and the small customs office at Thori to facilitate tourist movement.

Business

NEPSE bounces back as investors add Rs 4.4 billion in trades

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) recovered from the previous session's losses on Tuesday, gaining 24.57 points, or 0.93 percent, to close at 2,651.68 points.

Kathmandu

Engineers complete NEC-accredited training on digital highway design

The Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms (SCAEF) Nepal has concluded a four-day Nepal Engineering Council (NEC)-accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training programme on "Highway Geometric Design and Digital Modeling", bringing together engineers and professionals from across the country's road sector.

Nepal

Five booked in Rautahat hotel gang rape attempt case

Police have arrested five individuals, including four Indian nationals, over allegations of gang rape and attempted rape at a hotel in Gaur Municipality, Rautahat.

Kathmandu

PM Shah, ADB Chief Kanda pledge stronger partnership for governance and infrastructure

Prime Minister Balendra Shah held a courtesy meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Tuesday, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the six-decade development partnership between Nepal and the multilateral lender.

Nepal

Monkey menace damages crops, disrupts village life in Ramechhap

Farmers in several villages of Ramechhap have appealed for government intervention as increasing numbers of monkeys continue to destroy crops and disrupt daily life.

Nepal

Madhesh ministry takes notice after assault video at Bara transport office goes viral

The Madhesh Province Ministry of Labour and Transport said it has taken note of a viral video allegedly showing officials, including the acting chief of the Bara Transport Management Office, assaulting a service seeker inside the office premises.

Business

Gold price drops Rs 1,400 per tola

Gold price fell further in the domestic market on Tuesday, with fine gold dropping by Rs 1,400 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

Opinion

The silent trap of Nepal's pesticide crisis: Science-based intervention is the solution

Pesticides are the backbone of Nepalese agriculture. However, farmers are finding that chemicals that used to work earlier are now failing to protect their crops.

Kathmandu

Jaybir Deuba faces summons in money laundering case

The Department of Money Laundering Investigation has summoned Jaybir Deuba, son of former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, to appear before its office within seven days as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation.