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NICCI and ICT Foundation Nepal join hands to strengthen ICT...

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The agreement marks a significant step toward fostering innovation, digitization, and entrepreneurship in Nepal through joint initiatives, according to NICCI President Sunil KC.
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From billion-rupee losses to token bail: Nepal’s Corruption...

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Despite claims of corruption causing losses worth billions of rupees, courts have repeatedly released high-profile accused on bail worth only a few lakhs, fuelling public doubts about the strength of investigations and the credibility of Nepal’s justice system.
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Trade via Rasuwagadhi border resumes after six-month closure

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The bridge over the Bhotekoshi River, a tributary of the Trishuli River, was swept away by a flash flood triggered by a glacial lake outburst in China on July 8, disrupting bilateral trade through the key land route.
1 day ago
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NRB relaxes foreign exchange limits for silver imports, tigh...

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The latest move comes amid a sharp rise in silver prices in recent weeks, which surpassed $75 per ounce on Friday for the first time.
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Well-equipped hotels rapidly increasing in Nepal

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Investors have increased their investment in hotels, targeting both domestic and international tourists. According to Liladhar Awasthi, information officer at the Department of Tourism, the country’s tourism potential is the main driver for investment. He said that government prioritization of...
1 day ago
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Non-life insurance firms see growth, collect Rs 19.58 billio...

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The number of active insurance policies also rose by 5.95 percent, from 1.27 million last year to 1.34 million this year. Most companies, except for Rastriya Beema Company and Oriental Insurance, reported growth, with Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance collecting the highest premium of Rs 2.21 billion.
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Ridge Line Energy opens IPO, first phase for local and migra...

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For the local residents, the company has allocated Rs 118.5 million worth of 11,85,000 ordinary shares at a face value of Rs 100 each. Eligible applicants include residents of Ajikot Rural Municipality in Gorkha and wards 1, 2, 3 of Dudhpokhari Rural Municipality and wards 4, 5, 6 of Dorddi Rural Mu...
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238 companies gain as NEPSE index and daily turnover witness...

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Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday escalated 47.55 points to close at 2,633.42 points.
1 day ago
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NRB to mop Rs 20 billion from BFIs for liquidity management

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The central bank has invited proposals from banks and financial institutions to collect the amount through a bidding process for a 12-day period. The auction will be conducted online on Wednesday at 3 pm.
1 day ago
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Gold price hits new record, rises by Rs 1,300 per tola

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According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold is being traded at Rs 270,600 per tola, the highest price recorded so far.
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