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Dhulikhel resort wins two honours at South Asian Travel Awards

Dhulikhel resort wins two honours at South Asian Travel Awards

Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel has won two awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, receiving gold in the Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort category and silver in the Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort category.
Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel has won two awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, receiving gold in the Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort category and silver in the Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort category.
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NRB raises daily digital wallet deposit limit fivefold for festival season

NRB raises daily digital wallet deposit limit fivefold for festival season

Nepal Rastra Bank has temporarily increased the daily limit on deposits into individual digital wallets from 10 to 50 transactions, aiming to ease digital payments during the busy Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festival season.
Nepal Rastra Bank has temporarily increased the daily limit on deposits into individual digital wallets from 10 to 50 transactions, aiming to ease digital payments during the busy Dashain, Tihar and Chhath festival season.
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Remittance inflows jump nearly 24% to Rs 436 billion in two months

Remittance inflows jump nearly 24% to Rs 436 billion in two months

Nepal received Rs 436.36 billion in remittances during the first two months of the current fiscal year, a strong 23.9 percent increase from a year earlier, even as the number of first-time migrant workers heading abroad declined.
Nepal received Rs 436.36 billion in remittances during the first two months of the current fiscal year, a strong 23.9 percent increase from a year earlier, even as the number of first-time migrant workers heading abroad declined.
Business 2d ago
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Pokhara-Dubai flights: Flydubai opens bookings through October 2027

Pokhara-Dubai flights: Flydubai opens bookings through October 2027

Flydubai's decision to open ticket bookings for its Pokhara-Dubai service until October 30, 2027, has boosted confidence among tourism entrepreneurs who see the move as a sign the city's first scheduled international route may become a long-term connection.
Flydubai's decision to open ticket bookings for its Pokhara-Dubai service until October 30, 2027, has boosted confidence among tourism entrepreneurs who see the move as a sign the city's first scheduled international route may become a long-term connection.
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IMF, World Bank unveil framework to combat digital financial fraud

IMF, World Bank unveil framework to combat digital financial fraud

As cyber-enabled financial fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated and cross-border, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group have unveiled a new framework to help countries detect vulnerabilities, strengthen safeguards and coordinate responses to digital financial crime.
As cyber-enabled financial fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated and cross-border, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group have unveiled a new framework to help countries detect vulnerabilities, strengthen safeguards and coordinate responses to digital financial crime.
Business 14 Oct, 2026
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NTA fines 14 ISPs for unapproved internet packages, tariffs; Orders compensation

NTA fines 14 ISPs for unapproved internet packages, tariffs; Orders compensation

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has fined 14 internet service providers Rs 50,000 each after finding they introduced unapproved service packages, charged customers beyond approved rates and failed to comply with tariff regulations.
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has fined 14 internet service providers Rs 50,000 each after finding they introduced unapproved service packages, charged customers beyond approved rates and failed to comply with tariff regulations.
Business 13 Oct, 2026
File - The Supreme Court building at Singha Durbar, which is now in the final phase of construction. Photo: Ratna Shrestha/RSS

Trademark registration of 'Perfect Center Fillz' cancelled

Trademark registration of 'Perfect Center Fillz' cancelled

The Department of Industry has cancelled the trademark registration of ‘Perfect Center Fillz’ chewing gum following a Supreme Court ruling that found the mark sufficiently similar to Italian confectionery company Perfetti Van Melle S.p.A.’s established ‘Center Fruit’ trademark.
The Department of Industry has cancelled the trademark registration of ‘Perfect Center Fillz’ chewing gum following a Supreme Court ruling that found the mark sufficiently similar to Italian confectionery company Perfetti Van Melle S.p.A.’s established ‘Center Fruit’ trademark.
Business 13 Oct, 2026
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Annapurna Circuit sees tourist recovery after weather disruption

Annapurna Circuit sees tourist recovery after weather disruption

​​​​​​​Tourist arrivals on the Annapurna Circuit are picking up after floods, landslides and heavy snowfall disrupted travel, with around 150 to 200 visitors now arriving daily at the tourist check and information centre in Dharapani.
​​​​​​​Tourist arrivals on the Annapurna Circuit are picking up after floods, landslides and heavy snowfall disrupted travel, with around 150 to 200 visitors now arriving daily at the tourist check and information centre in Dharapani.
Business 12 Oct, 2026
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173 cargo containers leave Mustang after Beni-Jomsom road reopens

173 cargo containers leave Mustang after Beni-Jomsom road reopens

A total of 173 cargo containers carrying goods imported from China have left Mustang for Pokhara, Kathmandu and other destinations following the reopening of the obstructed Beni-Jomsom road.
A total of 173 cargo containers carrying goods imported from China have left Mustang for Pokhara, Kathmandu and other destinations following the reopening of the obstructed Beni-Jomsom road.
Business 11 Oct, 2026
General public out shopping on Monday afternoon at Indrachok in Kathmandu as the Dashain festival approaches. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal/RSS

China border shutdown puts festive supplies at risk

China border shutdown puts festive supplies at risk

Nepal’s festive season supply chain is coming under mounting threat after the country’s three primary overland trade routes with China were unilaterally shut, raising the prospects of shortages, price spikes, and substantial customs revenue losses ahead of Dashain and Tihar.
Nepal’s festive season supply chain is coming under mounting threat after the country’s three primary overland trade routes with China were unilaterally shut, raising the prospects of shortages, price spikes, and substantial customs revenue losses ahead of Dashain and Tihar.
Business 08 Oct, 2026
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Premier wins Diplomathon overall best delegation for second consecutive year

Premier wins Diplomathon overall best delegation for second consecutive year

Premier International IB Continuum School has won the Overall Best Delegation title at the Diplomathon World Symposium 2026 for the second consecutive year, securing eight of the 12 awards presented at the event.
Premier International IB Continuum School has won the Overall Best Delegation title at the Diplomathon World Symposium 2026 for the second consecutive year, securing eight of the 12 awards presented at the event.
Business 06 Oct, 2026
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Nepal growth projected to slow to 3.7% after Rasuwa flood: World Bank

Nepal growth projected to slow to 3.7% after Rasuwa flood: World Bank

Nepal's economic growth is projected to slow to 3.7 percent in fiscal year 2026-27 following the devastating Aug. 26 Rasuwa flood, which damaged critical infrastructure and disrupted economic activity, according to the World Bank's latest Nepal Development Update.
Nepal's economic growth is projected to slow to 3.7 percent in fiscal year 2026-27 following the devastating Aug. 26 Rasuwa flood, which damaged critical infrastructure and disrupted economic activity, according to the World Bank's latest Nepal Development Update.
Business 06 Oct, 2026
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Finance Minister Wagle meets World Bank chief on Nepal flood aid

Finance Minister Wagle meets World Bank chief on Nepal flood aid

​​​​​​​Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle met Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank Group, at the institution's headquarters in Washington, DC, on Monday to discuss continued support for Nepal's recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction following recent devastating floods.
​​​​​​​Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle met Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank Group, at the institution's headquarters in Washington, DC, on Monday to discuss continued support for Nepal's recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction following recent devastating floods.
Business 06 Oct, 2026
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Global IME Bank Limited to hold its 20th AGM today

Global IME Bank Limited to hold its 20th AGM today

Global IME Bank Limited is set to hold its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 2, marking two decades of operations during which the bank has expanded its financial base, customer reach, nationwide service network and digital banking capabilities.
Global IME Bank Limited is set to hold its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 2, marking two decades of operations during which the bank has expanded its financial base, customer reach, nationwide service network and digital banking capabilities.
Business 02 Oct, 2026

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