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NEPSE slips 5.54 points to 2,635 as daily turnover rises
Most sectoral indices dragged the market down, with declines recorded in all sub-indices except development banks, hotels and tourism, manufacturing and processing, and mutual funds. The trading sector posted the steepest loss, falling 1.16 percent.
Jan 12, 2026
NEPSE restructuring report finalized, panel proposes IP...
NEPSE restructuring report finalized, panel proposes IP...
Jan 12, 2026
NRB continues bond issuance to manage excess liquidity
NRB continues bond issuance to manage excess liquidity
Jan 12, 2026
Development budget utilization below 11 pc in first six...
Development budget utilization below 11 pc in first six...
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Deuba consults with close aides as party's Special Convention begins
Thousands of NC cadres join Special General Convention amid fears of party split
3Gagan–Bishwa partnership signals a push to revive the NC
4Gold, silver prices soar
5Gen Z Outside, Reform Inside: Special General Convention offers a rare moment for the NC
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Bitcoin nosedives below $4,000, crashing through 2nd milestone in a week
Bitcoin nosedives below $4,000, crashing through 2nd milesto...
WASHINGTON DC, Nov 25: Bitcoin (BTC) has hit a 14-month low, trading below the $4,000 threshold for the first time since last year, shedding thousands of virtual coins since the start of the week.
Nov 25, 2018
ECONOMY
Lower Modikhola Hydropower to produce electricity by mid-Jan
Lower Modikhola Hydropower to produce electricity by mid-Jan
PARBAT, Nov 25: The Lower Modikhola Hydropower with the capacity of 20 MW is to come into operation from coming mid-January.
Nov 25, 2018
ECONOMY
Farmers compelled to sell sugarcane at lower prices
Farmers compelled to sell sugarcane at lower prices
SARLAHI, Nov 25: As sugar mills are demanding a revision in sugarcane price to resume operation, farmers are compelled to sell sugarcane to local molasses crushers at very low prices.
Nov 25, 2018
ECONOMY
Foreign buyers looking for variety in Nepali tea
Foreign buyers looking for variety in Nepali tea
ILAM, Nov 25: Foreign consumers of Nepali tea, who used to be interested in buying any type of organic tea from Nepal, have started looking for diversity in products, according to tea entrepreneurs.
Nov 25, 2018
ECONOMY
Govt agencies fail to act on transport sector insurance
Govt agencies fail to act on transport sector insurance
KATHMANDU, Nov 25: In May, the government had made commitment to increase insurance coverage of passengers and provide third party insurance for public transportation. But it is a commitment that, like many others, needs to be fulfilled.
Nov 25, 2018
ECONOMY
Agro products worth Rs 770m enter via Rashuwagadhi border
Agro products worth Rs 770m enter via Rashuwagadhi border
RASUWA, Nov 25: Agro products worth Rs 770 million have been imported from China via Rasuwagadhi border in the first four months of the current Fiscal Year 2018/19.
Nov 25, 2018
ECONOMY
1.1 million visit Lumbini in 10 months
1.1 million visit Lumbini in 10 months
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: As many as 1.1 million people- both foreigners and Nepalis- have visited Lumbini in 10 months.
Nov 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Mountain flights take off in Province 1
Mountain flights take off in Province 1
BIRATNAGAR, Nov 24: Mountain flight has been started from today in Province 1 for the observation of the Himalayas by domestic and foreign people.
Nov 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Oil plunges to lowest in a year despite potential OPEC cut
Oil plunges to lowest in a year despite potential OPEC cut
BOSTON, Nov 24: Oil prices slumped more than 6 percent to the lowest in more than a year on Friday amid fears of a supply glut even as major producers consider cutting output.
Nov 24, 2018
ECONOMY
Contributory social security scheme to cover private sector
Contributory social security scheme to cover private sector
KATHMANDU, Nov 24: Employees in all private sector firms will now be enrolled in a contribution-based social security scheme.
Nov 24, 2018