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Private sector urges political parties to prioritise economic agendas
Amid growing political debate ahead of the polls, the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has called on political leaders to present clear plans and roadmaps for economic reform.
Jan 19, 2026
IBN to operate One Stop Service Center to facilitate in...
IBN to operate One Stop Service Center to facilitate in...
Jan 19, 2026
Hotel Forest Inn launches IPO, applications open for mi...
Hotel Forest Inn launches IPO, applications open for mi...
Jan 18, 2026
'Rhino Cruise' coming into operation from Gaindakot
'Rhino Cruise' coming into operation from Gaindakot
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Balen Shah officially joins Rastriya Swatantra Party
Balen Shah urges his elated supporters to stay calm as he lands in Janakpur to address RSP rally
3Deuba faction stages protest at Maitighar against EC decision
4Deuba faction moves SC seeking annulment of Thapa-led NC, hearing unlikely before Tuesday
5KMC Mayor Balen Shah resigns ahead of HoR poll
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ECONOMY
CNI gets new working committee members
CNI gets new working committee members
KATHMANDU, July 28: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has elected seven vice presidents.
Jul 28, 2021
ECONOMY
Tourism entrepreneurs demand vaccination in Pokhara
Tourism entrepreneurs demand vaccination in Pokhara
KATHMANDU, July 28: Tourism entrepreneurs have demanded 5,000 doses of vaccines for tourism workers and business people.
Jul 28, 2021
ECONOMY
NRB raises threshold of loan loss provision for BFIs on credits provided during pandemic
NRB raises threshold of loan loss provision for BFIs on cred...
KATHMANDU, July 28: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has increased the threshold for provisioning on loan loss to up to five percent on the credit provided by the banks and financial institutions (BFIs) targeted at the COVID-affected businesses.
Jul 28, 2021
ECONOMY
Nepse ends higher after hydro sector rally
Nepse ends higher after hydro sector rally
KATHMANDU, July 27: The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) opened with a sharp dip with weakness seen in banking stocks. Nepse tanked close to 3,000 mark before a recovery pulled the index towards the opening level at mid-day. With sustained strength seen in energy stocks, the bourse continued to see a s...
Jul 27, 2021
ECONOMY
Dr Biswo Poudel appointed as Vice Chairman of National Planning Commission
Dr Biswo Poudel appointed as Vice Chairman of National Plann...
KATHMANDU, July 27: The government has appointed Dr Bishwo Poudel as Vice Chairman of National Planning Commission (NPC).
Jul 27, 2021
ECONOMY, POLITICS
US positive about providing support to Nepal to combat coronavirus: US envoy
US positive about providing support to Nepal to combat coron...
KATHMANDU, July 27: US Ambassador to Nepal, Randy Berry has said the US government is positive about providing necessary support to Nepal to help the country fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 27, 2021
ECONOMY
Experts call to lower costs of rural area connectivity for recovery of pandemic-hit econom...
Experts call to lower costs of rural area connectivity for r...
KATHMANDU, July 27: There is a need for cross collaboration to lower the costs of rural area connectivity and improve digital literacy to close the digital divide and progress on recovery of the economy affected by the COVID pandemic.
Jul 27, 2021
ECONOMY
Karan Chaudhary announces his candidacy for NADA president
Karan Chaudhary announces his candidacy for NADA president
KATHMANDU, July 27: Karan Chaudhary, the executive director of CG Holdings and CG MotoCorp, has announced his candidacy for the post of president of the NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal. He is currently the Vice-President of the Executive Committee of NADA.
Jul 27, 2021
ECONOMY
People below poverty line should be given free electricity: Energy Minister Bhusal
People below poverty line should be given free electricity:...
KATHMANDU, July 27: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal said that the government is preparing to bring a policy to provide special facilities to the people living below the poverty line.
Jul 27, 2021
ECONOMY
Dolma Impact Fund II qualifies for 2X Challenge and seeks gender-lens investments in Nepal
Dolma Impact Fund II qualifies for 2X Challenge and seeks ge...
KATHMANDU, July 27: Dolma Impact Fund II (Dolma II) has qualified for 2X Challenge with its first close of US dollars 40 million on May 6 and Dolma Impact Fund I’s performance on gender equality.
Jul 27, 2021