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More than 70,000 people receive foreign employment permits in a month
A total of 70,503 individuals received work permits for foreign employment from the government in the past one month.
Feb 18, 2026
BP Highway under reconstruction to keep vehicles off ri...
BP Highway under reconstruction to keep vehicles off ri...
Feb 18, 2026
Annapurna Rural Municipality supplies oranges worth Rs ...
Annapurna Rural Municipality supplies oranges worth Rs ...
Feb 18, 2026
NEA MD Shakya inspects Tamghas–Burtibang 132 kV trans...
NEA MD Shakya inspects Tamghas–Burtibang 132 kV trans...
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Govt opens climate finance window to private sector
Govt opens climate finance window to private sector
The government has opened the door for private sector-led green energy projects to mobilize climate finance received by the state for the first time by enforcing the Climate Finance Mobilisation Guidelines 2026 on Monday.
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Govt enforces E-commerce Directive 2026 to streamline online businesses
Govt enforces E-commerce Directive 2026 to streamline online...
In addition, e-commerce firms must use digital payment gateways approved by Nepal Rastra Bank.
16 hours ago
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Suryakunda Hydro Electric IPO allotted, 57,243 applicants receive 10 shares each
Suryakunda Hydro Electric IPO allotted, 57,243 applicants r...
A total of 57,243 applicants received shares of the company at the rate of 10 shares each. During the allotment process, one remaining share was also distributed among the same investors. Accordingly, one applicant received an additional share, making the total allocation 11 shares.
1 day ago
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214 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 20.75 points
214 companies lose as NEPSE plummets 20.75 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday nosedived 20.75 points to close at 2,642.15 points.
1 day ago
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NRB to mop Rs 50 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 50 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
The central bank will raise the amount for a period of 89 days through an auction process. It has invited proposals from banks and financial institutions, with the auction scheduled to be held online on Tuesday at 3:00 pm.
1 day ago
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Tumlingtar Airport reopens
Tumlingtar Airport reopens
Nawaraj Dahal, chief of the Civil Aviation Office, confirmed that flights between Kathmandu and Tumlīngṭār are now operational.
1 day ago
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NRB takes action against three commercial banks
NRB takes action against three commercial banks
The central bank has slapped action against the NIC Asia Bank, Global IME Bank Limited and Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited for allegedly functioning against the Nepal Rastra Bank Act and the integrated directives issued for the banks and financial institutions.
1 day ago
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Land transactions pick up pace, boosting government revenue by Rs 2.25 billion
Land transactions pick up pace, boosting government revenue...
Data from the Department of Land Management and Archive (DoLMA) shows land revenue reached Rs 26.96 billion between mid-July 2025 and mid-February 2026. This is a notable increase from the Rs 24.71 billion collected during the same period last fiscal year.
1 day ago
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BFIs prioritize consumer loans over production sector amid rising bad loans: NRB
BFIs prioritize consumer loans over production sector amid r...
A report released by the Banks and Financial Institutions Regulation Department of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) reveals that BFIs had disbursed Rs 1.261 trillion in consumption loans by mid-January of the current fiscal year.
1 day ago
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Dailekh gas can substitute petrol and diesel, say experts
Dailekh gas can substitute petrol and diesel, say experts
Prakash Luitel, information officer at the Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) and a member of the petroleum exploration project, said the methane-rich gas could potentially substitute petrol and diesel.
2 days ago