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Easier highway access reduces air passengers in Pokhara
Air passenger numbers fall from 1.019 million in 2024 to 946,000 in 2025
Jan 16, 2026
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
Rasuwa becomes attractive tourism site, drawing over 32...
Jan 16, 2026
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Paddy production declines in Rautahat
Jan 15, 2026
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
Nepal Telecom announces 30 pc cash dividend for shareho...
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Legitimacy battle puts Gagan-led NC at EC’s doorstep
Gen Z’s Warning: Nepal’s Economic Policy Cannot Withstand Algorithmic Disruption
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4NC heads into March polls divided and weakened amid rebel–old guard leadership battle
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ECONOMY
Investors earn capital gains of Rs 59 billion as NEPSE escalates 35.05 points in a week
Investors earn capital gains of Rs 59 billion as NEPSE escal...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week escalated 35.05 points (1.36 percent) with a positive political development towards the timely conduction of general election scheduled on March 5.
Jan 03, 2026
ECONOMY
658 suspicious transactions of virtual assets recorded in five years
658 suspicious transactions of virtual assets recorded in fi...
As per the Strategic Analysis Report Related to Virtual Assets, 2025, released by the Financial Information Unit of the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Thursday, 658 suspicious transactions of virtual assets were recorded in the last five years.
Jan 03, 2026
ECONOMY
Bagmati records highest share of deposits and loans of BFIs
Bagmati records highest share of deposits and loans of BFIs
According to the Economic Activities Study Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25, published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Thursday, Bagmati Province accounted for 65.8 per cent of total deposits mobilised by BFIs and 59.5 per cent of total loan disbursement as of July 16, 2025.
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Annapurna region sees ‘record-breaking’ tourist arrivals
Annapurna region sees ‘record-breaking’ tourist arrivals
SAARC Visitors Strong, Third-Country Tourists Still Lagging: ACAP
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Tourist destinations heavily crowded as New Year brings surge of visitors
Tourist destinations heavily crowded as New Year brings surg...
Tourist hub Pokhara is currently bustling with domestic and Indian visitors. Hotels in Lakeside are fully booked due to the Pokhara Street Festival organized to mark the New Year. Tourism entrepreneurs say hotels have no shortage of guests for at least a week. Restaurants and hotels are packed with...
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal welcomes over 1.15 million tourists in 2025
Nepal welcomes over 1.15 million tourists in 2025
The increase reflects Nepal’s continued appeal as a leading travel destination in the region.
Jan 02, 2026
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Nepal’s driving licence backlog: Millions pay, few receive
Nepal’s driving licence backlog: Millions pay, few receive
Thousands of Nepali drivers are forced to rely on payment receipts for years as the government fails to issue smart driving licence cards. Consumer rights activists have termed the prolonged delay a clear case of state failure and administrative incompetence
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Illegal crypto transactions surge as Nepali youths become prime targets: NRB
Illegal crypto transactions surge as Nepali youths become pr...
According to the Strategic Analysis Report, 2025 on virtual assets (VAs) released on Thursday by the FIU of NRB, a total of 658 suspicious transaction reports related to cryptocurrencies were recorded between 2021 and July 2025.
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal earns US$9.436 million from electricity exports to Bangladesh in 2025
Nepal earns US$9.436 million from electricity exports to Ban...
According to the NEA, the revenue was generated over a five-month period between mid-June and mid-November 2025. During this period, Nepal exported 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh at a rate of US$6.40 per unit.
Jan 02, 2026
ECONOMY
Influx of foreign tourists to Mustang surge by over 18 percent in 2025
Influx of foreign tourists to Mustang surge by over 18 perce...
In 2024, Mustang welcomed 135,719 foreign tourists. Among the visitors last year, 132,847 hailed from SAARC countries, while 28,275 were from other regions. In contrast, the previous year saw 109,549 foreign tourists from SAARC nations and 26,170 from elsewhere.
Jan 01, 2026