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Nepal receives over Rs 39 billion in investment commitments in six months of current FY
In the first six months of the current FY, investment commitments worth Rs 39 billion were received in 475 industries, and in the first three months of the current FY, investment commitments worth Rs 35 billion 137 million 786 thousand were received in 311 industries, according to the Annual Report on Foreign Direct Investment issued by the Department.
Jan 17, 2026
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Workers receive over Rs 18.34 billion in payouts from SSF since 2019
Workers receive over Rs 18.34 billion in payouts from SSF si...
SSF data show that a total of Rs 18.34 billion has been disbursed to 262,264 contributors from the start of contribution collection in mid-July 2019 to January 13, 2026. The payouts cover various social security schemes, including health, accident, disability, dependent family, and old-age protectio...
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Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 per tola in a week
Gold price surges Rs 9,400 as silver escalates Rs 865 per to...
The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 9,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week.
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Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands around nine percent
Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands aro...
The Bagmati province government has spent only 8.99 percent of the capital expenditure during the first six months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26.
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Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins
Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins
According to the National Planning Commission (NPC), the National Resource Estimation Committee has initiated its works in a way to explore possible resources and set the spending limit for the upcoming FY budget.
17 hours ago
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Easier highway access reduces air passengers in Pokhara
Easier highway access reduces air passengers in Pokhara
Air passenger numbers fall from 1.019 million in 2024 to 946,000 in 2025
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Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32,000 tourists
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32,000...
There is an increasing presence of tourists visiting the Gosainkunda area having historical and religious importance, as well as the panoramic Langtang region.
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Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
The incessant rainfall occurred during the harvesting season in the first week of the last October resulted in reduced paddy production.
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Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareholders
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareholders
The company’s Board Chairperson and Secretary of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Radhika Aryal, said that in the coming days, with the operation of the MEGA project and the need for additional capital, bonus shares may also be issued to shareholders.
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Revenue collection hits Rs 171.63 billion in a month, Rs 581 billion in six months
Revenue collection hits Rs 171.63 billion in a month, Rs 581...
Of this amount, Rs 171.63 billion was collected in the month of Poush (mid-December to mid-January) alone, achieving 89.96 percent of the monthly target of Rs 190.77 billion.
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Balephi Hydropower proposes rights issue to boost capital
Balephi Hydropower proposes rights issue to boost capital
The company has convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to endorse the proposal, which is now scheduled to be held on January 22 in Gaushala, Kathmandu.
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