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Annapurna region sees record tourist influx driven by SAARC visitors
According to ACAP chief Rabin Kadariya, 278,113 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna region in fiscal year 2024/25. He said this is the highest number ever recorded. Among them, 157,786 were from SAARC nations and 120,327 were from other countries.
Jul 18, 2025


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Nepal plans stronger oversight to exit FATF grey list
Nepal plans stronger oversight to exit FATF grey list

The strategy focuses on enhancing surveillance, investigation and enforcement against suspicious financial activities.
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Weak govt capacity: Rs 350 billion budget remained unspent
Weak govt capacity: Rs 350 billion budget remained unspent

The Finance Ministry’s trend of drafting ambitious budgets but failing to spend them has repeated this year as well. Due to the government's weak spending capacity, Rs 350 billion of the allocated budget for the current Fiscal Year (FY) remained unspent.
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Govt to set up asset management company to handle non-banking assets
Govt to set up asset management company to handle non-bankin...

As announced by Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr Biswo Nath Poudel through the monetary policy for FY 2025/26, necessary legal procedures will be completed within the upcoming fiscal year for the formation of the company.
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NRB to launch ‘NRB with borrowers’ program to address rural loan grievances
NRB to launch ‘NRB with borrowers’ program to address rural...

The announcement was made by NRB Governor Dr. Bishwo Nath Paudel during the release of the Monetary Policy for Fiscal Year 2025/26.
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260 MW power disconnected from national grid after Rasuwa flood
260 MW power disconnected from national grid after Rasuwa fl...

Addressing the National Assembly, Minister Khadka informed that key hydropower projects along the Trishuli River Corridor were damaged by the flood, disrupting the supply.
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National Assembly approves proposal seeking consideration on Citizenship Bill
National Assembly approves proposal seeking consideration on...
Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak had presented the proposal in today's meeting of the upper house.
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Energy Minister faces protest from NEA staff
Energy Minister faces protest from NEA staff

The unions have warned of disrupting upcoming board meetings of the authority, citing attempts to curtail the executive director's powers.
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Loan limit for first-time home builders increased to 80 percent
Loan limit for first-time home builders increased to 80 perc...

The measure, part of the new monetary policy unveiled by NRB Governor Dr. Bishwo Nath Paudel on Friday, is aimed at reviving credit flow and stimulating economic activity in the real estate and construction sectors.
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Kathmandu metropolis sets budget ceiling at Rs 25 billion for FY 2025/26
Kathmandu metropolis sets budget ceiling at Rs 25 billion fo...

The meeting emphasized increasing allocations for infrastructure development in line with public expectations. Compared to the current fiscal year, the upcoming budget will see a rise in infrastructure spending.
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Kathmandu metropolis to unveil budget on Sunday
Kathmandu metropolis to unveil budget on Sunday

The municipal executive meeting held today decided to convene the municipal assembly at 2 PM on Sunday.
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