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Foreign Exchange Reserves rise 19.6 pc to over Rs 3.2 trillion, BoP surplus at Rs 421 billion
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.
Jan 09, 2026
Remittance inflows rise 35.6pc, Rs 870 billion received...
Remittance inflows rise 35.6pc, Rs 870 billion received...
Jan 09, 2026
Tourism source markets weaken as Indian and Chinese arr...
Tourism source markets weaken as Indian and Chinese arr...
Jan 09, 2026
Salapa Bikas Bank IPO allocation: Over 2.1 million appl...
Salapa Bikas Bank IPO allocation: Over 2.1 million appl...
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Mahindra Powerol launches various ranges of new generators in market
Mahindra Powerol launches various ranges of new generators i...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Mahindra Powerol Mahindra Group has announced its entry into the higher kVA diesel generators (DG) with the launch of its all new range of250/320kVA DGs powered by Mahindra mPower series engines.
Nov 28, 2018
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Govt committed to making NAC services effective, says Civil Aviation Minister
Govt committed to making NAC services effective, says Civil...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Rabindra Adhikari has said the government was committed to making the services of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) effective and expanded the number of its destinations.
Nov 28, 2018
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PAC directs PPMO to investigate irregularities in wide body aircraft purchase
PAC directs PPMO to investigate irregularities in wide body...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: The Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament on Wednesday directed the Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO) to investigate the alleged ‘misuse’ of fund in the procurement of wide body aircraft and submit a report about it within a week.
Nov 28, 2018
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Nepal imports 86 per cent mobile sets from China
Nepal imports 86 per cent mobile sets from China
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Nepal imported 86 per cent of the country’s total mobile sets from China as of the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2018-19 that began in mid-July, the Department of Customs (DoC) said.
Nov 28, 2018
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Ghalemdi Hydropower Project in final stage
Ghalemdi Hydropower Project in final stage
MYAGDI, Nov. 28: The construction works of Ghalemdikhola Hydropower Project have progressed around 90 percent of the total physical infrastructure. The project of 5.5-megawatt capacity is likely to come into operation within four months, the officials said.
Nov 28, 2018
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Nepse ends slightly higher after 3-day losing streak
Nepse ends slightly higher after 3-day losing streak
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Following the sustained sell-off in the previous sessions, the benchmark Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index took off with a positive start on Tuesday. The advance in the beginning hours saw the Nepse index recoup all of the previous day's losses adding more than 6 points by mid-se...
Nov 28, 2018
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New PAF vice-president assumes office
New PAF vice-president assumes office
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Newly appointed vice-president of Poverty Alleviation Fund Nirmal Kumar Bhattarai assumed office on Monday. Immediately after assuming office, he pledged to get rid of corrupt people in the organization and vowed to work for the common people. Bhattarai, who hails from Terhathum d...
Nov 28, 2018
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Nepali contractors barred from bidding for ADB-funded projects: FCAN
Nepali contractors barred from bidding for ADB-funded projec...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN) has blamed the government and development partner Asian Development Bank for denying Nepali contractors’ participation in at least two mega-billion road projects.
Nov 28, 2018
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PM launches social security scheme, calls it new era for country
PM launches social security scheme, calls it new era for cou...
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: The government has launched a social security scheme that multiple stakeholders have hailed as a 'milestone' in the country's labor relations and social protection for workers employed by the private sector.
Nov 28, 2018
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Krishi Fresh accuses ex-employees
Krishi Fresh accuses ex-employees
KATHMANDU, Nov 28: Agricultural Development Multipurpose Co-operative or Krishi Fresh Group, which was caught 'mislabeling' vegetables it bought from a wholesale market in Balkhu as organic vegetables, has accused its sacked employees of embezzlement.
Nov 28, 2018