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Easier highway access reduces air passengers in Pokhara
Air passenger numbers fall from 1.019 million in 2024 to 946,000 in 2025
Jan 16, 2026
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
Jan 16, 2026
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Jan 15, 2026
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
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Legitimacy battle puts Gagan-led NC at EC’s doorstep
Gen Z’s Warning: Nepal’s Economic Policy Cannot Withstand Algorithmic Disruption
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4NC heads into March polls divided and weakened amid rebel–old guard leadership battle
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Swastima Khadka and Pradeep Khadka brand ambassadors for TVS NTorq 125
Swastima Khadka and Pradeep Khadka brand ambassadors for TVS...
KATHMANDU, Aug 26: TVS Motor Company has announced that popular Nepali actors Swastima Khadka and Pradeep Khadka will be the new brand ambassadors of its 125cc scooter brand – TVS NTorq 125 – for Nepal.
Aug 26, 2019
ECONOMY
CAAN requests Europe to ease ban on Nepali airlines
CAAN requests Europe to ease ban on Nepali airlines
KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has requested European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to lobby for lifting the ban on Nepali airlines from flying to European Union (EU) nations, at the 56th Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Regions (DGCA) conferen...
Aug 26, 2019
ECONOMY
SSF, minimum wage to be strictly implemented: Minister Bista
SSF, minimum wage to be strictly implemented: Minister Bista
KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security Gokarna Bista has said that Social Security Fund (SSF) scheme should be implemented in all big and small hotels, like everywhere else.
Aug 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Gold traded for Rs 72,500 per tola, new record high
Gold traded for Rs 72,500 per tola, new record high
KATHMANDU, Aug 26: The gold price has set a new high record of Rs 72,500 per tola (11.664 grams) in the domestic market on Sunday.
Aug 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Auto dealers call for lowering tariffs to support growth
Auto dealers call for lowering tariffs to support growth
KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Government's unclear and inconsistent policies, high tariff on imports and perception that automobiles are luxury goods have hindered the growth of auto market in the country, according to auto dealers.
Aug 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Stocks trim intraday losses to close with modest decline
Stocks trim intraday losses to close with modest decline
KATHMANDU, Aug 26: Weakness from the previous week carried over to Sunday's trading as the Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index witnessed a steady decline for most of the session.
Aug 26, 2019
ECONOMY
Johnson wins Trump’s approval for tough approach to Brexit
Johnson wins Trump’s approval for tough approach to Brexit
BIARRITZ, Aug 25: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson won U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval Sunday for his plans to take a tough approach in talks to leave the European Union after a chummy meeting on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in France.
Aug 25, 2019
ECONOMY
Employers need not be stingy to embrace social security scheme: Minister Bista
Employers need not be stingy to embrace social security sche...
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Minister for Labor, Employment and Social Security, Gokarna Bista, has said employers need not be stingy to embrace the contribution-based social security scheme.
Aug 25, 2019
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Gold price hits a new record, being traded at Rs 72500 per tola today
Gold price hits a new record, being traded at Rs 72500 per t...
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The price of gold set a new record on Sunday in Nepal's domestic market by rising Rs 1200 per tola overnight to reach Rs 72500 per tola.
Aug 25, 2019
ECONOMY
Two men behind the turnaround of Rastriya Banijya Bank
Two men behind the turnaround of Rastriya Banijya Bank
KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The once ailing government-owned commercial bank, Rastriya Banijya Bank Ltd (RBB), has now become the highest profit earner in the banking sector.
Aug 25, 2019