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Development budget utilization below 11 pc in first six months of current FY
According to the Ministry of Finance, out of over Rs 400 billion allocated for capital projects, only Rs 43.6 billion had been utilized by January 10— equivalent to 10.69 percent of the designated budget.
Jan 11, 2026
Tourist arrivals decline in Mustang as winter cold inte...
Tourist arrivals decline in Mustang as winter cold inte...
Jan 11, 2026
Gold being traded at Rs 270,600 per tola today
Gold being traded at Rs 270,600 per tola today
Jan 11, 2026
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.57, euro at 168.35
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.57, euro at 168.35
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Indian Idol 3 winner Prashant Tamang dies of cardiac arrest
Gagan, Bishwo Prakash revived NC from coma: Chatur Bahadur Chand
3Balen Shah says bribe-takers and givers are ‘enemies of the nation’
4Democracy in Nepal is in crisis, says UML
5President Paudel pays tributes to nation builder Prithvi Narayan Shah
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Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.57, euro at 168.35
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 144.57, euro at 168.35
The buying rate of one euro is Rs 167.65, and the selling rate is Rs 168.35. One UK pound sterling is priced at Rs 193.09 for buying and Rs 193.90 for selling. The Swiss franc has been fixed at Rs 180.02 for buying and Rs 180.77 for selling.
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Silk industry highlighted as key to rural income, employment, and exports
Silk industry highlighted as key to rural income, employment...
Promotion of sericulture and the silk industry can be a key to boosting rural income, creating jobs, and promoting exports through coordinated development and skill-building initiatives.
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Revised casino regulations make records mandatory for customers spending over Rs 200,000
Revised casino regulations make records mandatory for custom...
This marks the second amendment to the instructions issued to casinos, which are classified as reporting institutions. The revision has been made by exercising authority under Section 7(P), Sub-section (2) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2064, and Section 45(D) of the Tourism Act, 2035 (with amend...
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Water Energy Solution to launch IPO
Water Energy Solution to launch IPO
The firm, which is constructing the 8.3 MW Upper Deumai River hydropower project in Ilam, has appointed Himalayan Capital as its issue and sales manager.
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Foreign Exchange Reserves rise 19.6 pc to over Rs 3.2 trillion, BoP surplus at Rs 421 bill...
Foreign Exchange Reserves rise 19.6 pc to over Rs 3.2 trilli...
The country’s foreign exchange reserves increased from Rs 2.67 trillion at mid-July 2025 to Rs 3.20 trillion by mid-November 2025, reflecting improved external sector performance despite sluggish domestic economic activity.
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Remittance inflows rise 35.6pc, Rs 870 billion received in five months
Remittance inflows rise 35.6pc, Rs 870 billion received in f...
NRB data show that Rs 870.31 billion was received between mid-July and mid-December of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26. Of the total inflow, Rs 183.18 billion was remitted in mid-November alone.
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Tourism source markets weaken as Indian and Chinese arrivals decline
Tourism source markets weaken as Indian and Chinese arrivals...
India and China are considered Nepal’s primary tourism source markets. However, recent years have seen a steady drop in visitors from both countries, raising concerns within the tourism sector. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, while Indian and Chinese tourists still make up a significant...
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Salapa Bikas Bank IPO allocation: Over 2.1 million applicants left empty-handed
Salapa Bikas Bank IPO allocation: Over 2.1 million applicant...
The bank and its IPO manager distributed shares on Friday. Out of 2.12 million applicants, only 143,917 investors received shares at the standard allotment of 10 shares per applicant.
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Govt releases budget for 1,142 projects worth Rs 31.69 billion
Govt releases budget for 1,142 projects worth Rs 31.69 billi...
According to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the released budget covers priority sectors including drinking water, education, health, and other essential infrastructure projects.
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NEPSE inches up 4.59 points, daily turnover reaches Rs 4.9 billion
NEPSE inches up 4.59 points, daily turnover reaches Rs 4.9 b...
Among the traded sub-indices, finance, investment, microfinance, mutual fund, trading and others recorded gains, supporting the overall market performance.
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