Economic Reform Commission report: Will it also gather dust in the cupboard? The report of the High-level Economic Reform Commission, also dubbed as the road map of the economy, has been the talk of the town after it was submitted to Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel by the commission Chairman, Rameshwore Khanal, a former secretary of the Nepal government, and its members. Opinion 1d ago
Mission: Stop smoking: Enforce the rules This piece is about tackling the worrisome trend of smoking among Nepali youths and ensuring that Metropolitan governments can have an important role to play. Opinion 2d ago
Contemporary state of trade in Nepal: Growing agricultural imports Nepal’s total exports surged by 46.5 per cent to Rs 127.20 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year. Opinion 18 Apr, 2025
Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation Some schools have told students to leave the country to avoid the risk of being detained or deported. World 17 Apr, 2025
Debunking the Myth: Stocks Protect Against Inflation Inflation takes center stage in investment discussions in 2025, as many countries see strong tariffs accompanied by inevitable high price increases. In Nepal, the annual inflation rate declined slightly to 5.4% in January 2025. Opinion 17 Apr, 2025
Birgunj Customs collects over Rs 124 billion in nine months The Birgunj Customs Office has collected Rs 124.7 billion in public revenue during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. Business 16 Apr, 2025
The Bankariya community: And the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility In 2021, the World Bank announced a groundbreaking new financial commitment to help Nepal promote afforestation practices and the overall protection of forests across the country. Opinion 11 Apr, 2025
Madhes Province is full of potential: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said Madhes Province is full of potential having a fertile land for agriculture, and the Chure region for medicinal herbs and water resources. Nepal 08 Apr, 2025
Nepal's slowing economy: Demand-led stimulus key to reviving momentum The vegetable vendor in Butwal, the factory owner in Birgunj, the garment shop in Kathmandu and the returnee migrant in Dhangadhi all have something in common: fewer customers, thinner margins and growing uncertainty. Nepal 03 Apr, 2025
How India and Nepal can thrive amidst US tariffs: Bilateral trade, shared industrial efforts and regional partnerships The recent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian imports have undoubtedly sparked concerns about economic disruptions. Opinion 03 Apr, 2025
Birgunj Customs records imports worth Rs 390 billion in eight months Motor vehicle imports totaled Rs 11.68 billion, compared to Rs 10.10 billion in the corresponding period last year. Business 27 Mar, 2025
Proton e. MAS7 Officially launched in Nepal The much-anticipated Proton e.MAS7 was officially launched in Nepal by Jagdamba Motors Pvt Ltd. in Kathmandu on March 21. Business 25 Mar, 2025
