Russian envoy speaks on the true causes of global inflation Ambassador of Russia to Nepal Aleksei Novikov has said that 'illegitimate sanctions imposed on Russia, mistakes by some leading western economies in the financial and investment spheres,' and attempts to sideline Russian goods from global energy and food markets,' were the main causes behind the global price hike and not the Ukraine conflict. Nepal 11 Feb, 2025
Gold Price surges by Rs 1,300 per tola The price of gold has continued its upward trend in the domestic market, increasing by Rs 1,300 per tola on Friday. World 17 Jan, 2025
Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks Tens of thousands of minority Hindus rallied Friday to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and drop sedition cases against Hindu community leaders. World 02 Nov, 2024
TIA's 10-hour daily shutdown threatens Nepal's peak tourist season Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is slated to close for 10 hours daily from November 8, as part of its runway and infrastructure upgrade. Business 08 Oct, 2024
Home Minister Lekhak warns against black marketing, price hikes, and substandard goods during festivals. The Home Minister added that coordinated efforts among the concerned parties are essential for achieving results, and this will be evaluated in the next meeting after the festival. Nepal 29 Aug, 2024
Gold hits record high, third significant price hike this week The domestic gold market experienced another notable surge on Thursday, with the yellow metal climbing by Rs 1500 per tola, reaching a record high price. Business 07 Mar, 2024
15 percent of Nepal's population do not eat an adequate diet, says WFP Nepal chief Robert Kasca is the WFP Nepal Representative and Country Director. Robert has over 20 years of operational and leadership experience with WFP, the United Nations agency dedicated to fighting hunger and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Nepal 14 Jan, 2024
Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is facing a general election Sunday, a vote she is all but certain to win. World 03 Jan, 2024
Maintain food supply, prices in festive season: NCF ​​​​​​​The National Consumer Forum (NCF) has urged the government to take necessary steps immediately to provide some relief to consumers who are having to face food shortages and pay hefty prices for essential items during this festive season. Business 20 Oct, 2023
Fair price shops to run from today As festivals such as Dashain, Tihar and Chhath are approaching, the government is all set to run fair price shops. Nepal 08 Oct, 2023
EDITORIAL: Shocking price hike Nepalis woke up Sunday morning to a shocking price hike in cooking gas, with a cylinder of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas now costing a whopping Rs 2,110 – an increase of Rs 215 overnight. Opinion 02 Oct, 2023
NOC retracts decision to hike fuel prices ​​​​​​​The Nepal Oil Corporation has backtracked on its decision to increase the price of petroleum products in the domestic market. Business 02 Oct, 2023
