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Silk industry highlighted as key to rural income, employment, and exports
Promotion of sericulture and the silk industry can be a key to boosting rural income, creating jobs, and promoting exports through coordinated development and skill-building initiatives.
Jan 10, 2026
Revised casino regulations make records mandatory for c...
Revised casino regulations make records mandatory for c...
Jan 09, 2026
Water Energy Solution to launch IPO
Water Energy Solution to launch IPO
Jan 09, 2026
Foreign Exchange Reserves rise 19.6 pc to over Rs 3.2 t...
Foreign Exchange Reserves rise 19.6 pc to over Rs 3.2 t...
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RSP and Ujyaalo Nepal merger collapses amid leadership disputes
I couldn’t save party unity despite exercising maximum flexibility: RSP chair Lamichhane
3NAIMA, Thapathali Campus host 9th mobility dialogue on CKD Vehicle Assembly
4Unity with RSP short-lived as Kulman breaks away to lead Ujyalo Nepal Party
5The world would be better if more people acted like Nepalis: US Ambassador Thompson
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NEPSE welcomes New Year 2026 with a drop of 12.83 points
NEPSE welcomes New Year 2026 with a drop of 12.83 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday declined 12.83 points to close at 2,620.92 points.
Jan 01, 2026
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NIA struggles to clear growing insurance dispute backlog
NIA struggles to clear growing insurance dispute backlog
The records with the NIA show that it is yet to solve 89.25 percent of the pending cases. In the first five months of the current fiscal year (FY), the sector’s regulator issued its verdicts in 33 disputes while facilitating reconciliation in 16 other cases.
Jan 01, 2026
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Chinese company denies claim of Rs 4 billion loss in Kamala–Kanchanpur road project
Chinese company denies claim of Rs 4 billion loss in Kamala–...
The company issued the clarification after media reports stated that the project had incurred losses. It said it is currently working on several projects in Nepal, including the Kamala–Kanchanpur road, the Kakarbhitta–Laukahi road, and the Upper Tamor hydropower project.
Jan 01, 2026
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NOC slashes prices of petrol and diesel
NOC slashes prices of petrol and diesel
With effect from Thursday morning, the price of petrol has been reduced by Rs 4 per litre, diesel and kerosene by Rs 5 per litre and aviation fuel by Rs 6 per litre for domestic aviation and by USD 42 for international flights to Kathmandu.
Jan 01, 2026
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NEA secures 654 MW power imports from India amid dry season shortfall
NEA secures 654 MW power imports from India amid dry season...
According to the NEA, India’s Central Electricity Authority under the Ministry of Power has renewed permission allowing Nepal to import electricity at competitive rates through the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX).
Jan 01, 2026
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India renews approval to import 654 MW of electricity under RTC mode
India renews approval to import 654 MW of electricity under...
The earlier approval was set to expire on Wednesday. Under the renewed arrangement, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is allowed to import 600 MW of electricity through the 400 kV Dhalkebar–Muzaffarpur transmission line and an additional 54 MW through the Tanakpur–Mahendranagar line, tot...
Dec 31, 2025
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Salapa Bikas Bank opens IPO for general public, offering 1.439 million shares
Salapa Bikas Bank opens IPO for general public, offering 1.4...
The bank has issued 1,439,179 shares worth Rs 143.9 million for the general public. Earlier, it had received approval to issue shares equivalent to 33 percent of its paid-up capital, amounting to Rs 172.388 million, and has now opened the remaining portion after the first-phase allotment.
Dec 31, 2025
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Private sector concerned over inaction in Sept 9 arson case: FNCCI President Dhakal
Private sector concerned over inaction in Sept 9 arson case:...
Speaking at an all-party dialogue organised by the FNCCI with Prime Minister Sushila Karki and leaders of major political parties, Dhakal demanded prompt action against those responsible for the incidents. He said elections are a means of institutionalising democracy and commended the Government of...
Dec 31, 2025
ECONOMY
163 companies gain as NEPSE inclines 10.87 points
163 companies gain as NEPSE inclines 10.87 points
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday rose 10.87 points to close at 2,633.76 points.
Dec 31, 2025
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Nepal aims for Rs 300 billion in IT exports as NRB opens doors for overseas investment
Nepal aims for Rs 300 billion in IT exports as NRB opens doo...
Nepal has set an ambitious target of Rs 300 billion in annual IT exports as the central bank eases rules to spur overseas investment and global expansion.
Dec 31, 2025