NEPSE falls by nearly 12 points; Market sentiment mostly negative NEPSE falls by nearly 12 points; Market sentiment mostly negative The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 11.97 points (0.45%) on Wednesday, closing at 2,646.95 points at the end of the trading session. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index declined by 11.97 points (0.45%) on Wednesday, closing at 2,646.95 points at the end of the trading session. Business 04 Jun, 2025
Budget to focus on infrastructure, resource discipline: DPM Paudel Budget to focus on infrastructure, resource discipline: DPM Paudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has assured that the fiscal year 2025/26 budget aims to ensure effective use of resources and promote infrastructure development through a realistic and reform-oriented approach. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has assured that the fiscal year 2025/26 budget aims to ensure effective use of resources and promote infrastructure development through a realistic and reform-oriented approach. Business 04 Jun, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 500; Silver continues upward trend Gold price rises by Rs 500; Silver continues upward trend The price of gold increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, following a sharp rise of Rs 3,900 over the previous two days. The price of gold increased by Rs 500 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, following a sharp rise of Rs 3,900 over the previous two days. Business 04 Jun, 2025
Gold price jumps by Rs 2,900 per tola, silver by 55 Gold price jumps by Rs 2,900 per tola, silver by 55 The price of gold surged by Rs 2,900 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, following a Rs 1,000 increase on Monday. The price of gold surged by Rs 2,900 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday, following a Rs 1,000 increase on Monday. Business 03 Jun, 2025
New fiscal budget is realistic and reform-oriented: Finance Minister Poudel New fiscal budget is realistic and reform-oriented: Finance Minister Poudel Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said the fiscal year 2025/26 budget is realistic, not driven by popularity. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Poudel has said the fiscal year 2025/26 budget is realistic, not driven by popularity. Business 03 Jun, 2025
World Bank approves $257 million loan to boost power and irrigation in Nepal World Bank approves $257 million loan to boost power and irrigation in Nepal The World Bank has approved a $257 million loan to Nepal for two major projects aimed at improving electricity distribution and irrigation services. The World Bank has approved a $257 million loan to Nepal for two major projects aimed at improving electricity distribution and irrigation services. Business 02 Jun, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 1,000 per tola on Monday Gold price rises by Rs 1,000 per tola on Monday The price of gold increased by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. The price of gold increased by Rs 1,000 per tola in the domestic market on Monday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association. Business 02 Jun, 2025
NATTA criticises airfare VAT, says it hurts tourism NATTA criticises airfare VAT, says it hurts tourism The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has expressed concern over the government's decision to retain VAT on domestic and international airfares in the fiscal year 2082/83 budget. The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has expressed concern over the government's decision to retain VAT on domestic and international airfares in the fiscal year 2082/83 budget. Business 01 Jun, 2025
Fuel prices revised: Diesel, kerosene up by Rs 1, petrol by Rs 2 Fuel prices revised: Diesel, kerosene up by Rs 1, petrol by Rs 2 Nepal Oil Corporation has hiked fuel prices, raising the retail rates of diesel and kerosene by Rs 1 per litre, and petrol by Rs 2 per litre, effective from Saturday midnight. Nepal Oil Corporation has hiked fuel prices, raising the retail rates of diesel and kerosene by Rs 1 per litre, and petrol by Rs 2 per litre, effective from Saturday midnight. Business 01 Jun, 2025
Egg prices rise as heatwave hits production Egg prices rise as heatwave hits production The price of eggs has gone up due to a drop in production caused by rising temperatures, coupled with increased demand. The price of eggs has gone up due to a drop in production caused by rising temperatures, coupled with increased demand. Business 31 May, 2025
Gold price rises by Rs 700 per tola Gold price rises by Rs 700 per tola The price of gold increased by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, a day after it had dropped by Rs 1,500. The price of gold increased by Rs 700 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, a day after it had dropped by Rs 1,500. Business 30 May, 2025
Govt unveils Rs 1.96 trillion budget for FY 2082/83 Govt unveils Rs 1.96 trillion budget for FY 2082/83 The government has proposed a budget of Rs 1.964 trillion for the fiscal year 2082/83. The government has proposed a budget of Rs 1.964 trillion for the fiscal year 2082/83. Business 29 May, 2025
Govt raises dearness allowance to Rs 5,000, no salary hike for civil servants Govt raises dearness allowance to Rs 5,000, no salary hike for civil servants The government has increased the monthly dearness allowance for civil servants to Rs 5,000, effective from mid-July. The government has increased the monthly dearness allowance for civil servants to Rs 5,000, effective from mid-July. Business 29 May, 2025
Health budget increased to Rs 95.81 billion, insurance claims to be settled within a year Health budget increased to Rs 95.81 billion, insurance claims to be settled within a... The government has allocated Rs 95.81 billion for the health sector in the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83, marking a rise from Rs 86.24 billion in the current year. The government has allocated Rs 95.81 billion for the health sector in the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83, marking a rise from Rs 86.24 billion in the current year. Business 29 May, 2025
Budget FY 2082/83: Rs 57.48 billion allocated for agriculture and livestock development Budget FY 2082/83: Rs 57.48 billion allocated for agriculture and livestock... The government has allocated Rs 57.48 billion for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83. The government has allocated Rs 57.48 billion for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83. Business 29 May, 2025
Govt targets rice self-sufficiency in two years Govt targets rice self-sufficiency in two years The government has announced a plan to make Nepal self-reliant in rice production within two years. The government has announced a plan to make Nepal self-reliant in rice production within two years. Business 29 May, 2025
Finance Minister Paudel presents Economic Survey in HoR meeting, economic growth projected at 4.61pc Finance Minister Paudel presents Economic Survey in HoR meeting, economic growth... Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel presented the Economic Survey for the current fiscal year at today’s meeting of the House of Representatives. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel presented the Economic Survey for the current fiscal year at today’s meeting of the House of Representatives. Business 29 May, 2025
Gold price drops by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday Gold price drops by Rs 1,500 per tola on Thursday The price of gold declined by Rs 1,500 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, following a drop of Rs 1,600 per tola on Wednesday. The price of gold declined by Rs 1,500 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday, following a drop of Rs 1,600 per tola on Wednesday. Business 29 May, 2025
Cabinet to approve budget before tabling in Parliament Cabinet to approve budget before tabling in Parliament The Council of Ministers is meeting this afternoon to approve the government’s budget for the fiscal year 2082/83, ahead of its presentation in the federal parliament. The Council of Ministers is meeting this afternoon to approve the government’s budget for the fiscal year 2082/83, ahead of its presentation in the federal parliament. Business 29 May, 2025
President Paudel briefed on upcoming budget President Paudel briefed on upcoming budget President Ramchandra Paudel was briefed on the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel at Shital Niwas on Monday. President Ramchandra Paudel was briefed on the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025/26 by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel at Shital Niwas on Monday. Business 27 May, 2025
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
