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Paddy production declines in Rautahat
The incessant rainfall occurred during the harvesting season in the first week of the last October resulted in reduced paddy production.
Jan 15, 2026
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
Jan 15, 2026
Revenue collection hits Rs 171.63 billion in a month, R...
Revenue collection hits Rs 171.63 billion in a month, R...
Jan 15, 2026
Balephi Hydropower proposes rights issue to boost capit...
Balephi Hydropower proposes rights issue to boost capit...
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Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower resumes production after maintenance
Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower resumes production after main...
The 73-megawatt project had been shut down since the second week of December for technical repairs.
Jan 06, 2026
ECONOMY
Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province
Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province
The entrepreneurs from 21 to 70 years of age were engaged in startups, it is said. Of the total investment, the volume of loan is 38.7 percent, while 61.3 percent is equity share.
Jan 06, 2026
ECONOMY
Second economic census to begin from March 15, data from 18 sectors to be collected
Second economic census to begin from March 15, data from 18...
The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) announced that the nationwide census will run until mid-July, under the slogan “Measuring the Economy.” The CBS also released the schedule, logo, and slogan for the census on Monday. The first economic census was conducted in April 2019.
Jan 06, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE records highest turnover in two months, index up by 9.93 points
NEPSE records highest turnover in two months, index up by 9....
The finance sub-index recorded the highest gain, rising by 2.87 percent. Investors of 148 companies made gains during the session. Shares of Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta hit a positive circuit.
Jan 06, 2026
ECONOMY
NRB issues bonds for fourth time in a week to manage liquidity
NRB issues bonds for fourth time in a week to manage liquidi...
On Tuesday, the central bank offered bonds worth Rs 2.5 billion, inviting banks to submit competitive bids online.
Jan 06, 2026
ECONOMY
Pokhara Finance and Samriddhi Finance enter merger process, share swap ratio fixed at 1:1
Pokhara Finance and Samriddhi Finance enter merger process,...
To move the merger forward, the joint merger committee appointed an evaluator to assess the assets, liabilities, and business operations of both institutions. The evaluator has submitted the valuation report.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Vijaya Laghubitta opens FPO issue worth Rs 46.6 million for general public
Vijaya Laghubitta opens FPO issue worth Rs 46.6 million for...
The company has issued 466,817 shares at a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to Rs 46.68 million, equivalent to 30 percent of its paid-up capital.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Urban Development Ministry proposes release of frozen development budget
Urban Development Ministry proposes release of frozen develo...
The total budget for these projects is estimated at around Rs 17 billion. Currently, 1,280 development projects run by the Ministry of Urban Development remain on hold. Of these, the proposal seeks to release the budget for 533 projects.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Solu Hydropower to issue Rs 8.2 billion IPO for general public
Solu Hydropower to issue Rs 8.2 billion IPO for general publ...
Following the distribution of shares to project-affected locals and Nepalis working abroad, the company will open the IPO for the public from January 13.
Jan 05, 2026
ECONOMY
Reconstruction of buildings burnt in Gen-Z movement to be completed within two years
Reconstruction of buildings burnt in Gen-Z movement to be co...
Preliminary estimate puts cost at Rs 84 billion
Buildings that are currently unsafe for use have been marked with red stickers. Such buildings need to be fully reconstructed to restore them to their original condition. There are 134 such buildings, of which 44 fall under the department’...
Jan 05, 2026