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Nepal eyes hydropower exports to Sri Lanka via India
Nepal could export surplus hydropower to Sri Lanka through a proposed submarine electricity transmission link between India and Sri Lanka.
Oct 13, 2026
Budhigandaki flood leaves 5,000 households in northern ...
Budhigandaki flood leaves 5,000 households in northern ...
Oct 12, 2026
Jeep safari resumes in Chitwan National Park
Jeep safari resumes in Chitwan National Park
Oct 12, 2026Over 90 million earmarked for tourism infrastructure de...
Over 90 million earmarked for tourism infrastructure de...
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EU to cap Chinese hybrid cars imports at 350,000 a year
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4Budhigandaki flood leaves 5,000 households in northern Gorkha without electricity supply
5Tourists stranded in Gorkha’s Chum Valley
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NEPSE inches up 4 points as daily turnover slides to Rs 4.46 billion
NEPSE inches up 4 points as daily turnover slides to Rs 4.46...
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) saw a slight improvement on Monday, the first trading day of the week, with the market index increasing by four points and closed at 2,595.81.
17 hours ago
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NTA warns internet companies not to charge excessively than the agreed package rates
NTA warns internet companies not to charge excessively than...
The Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) has warned of taking action against Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that are found charging exorbitant rates from their customers, amid growing concerns on the companies charging excessive internet charges.
1 day ago
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ADB offering financial support of USD 305.75 million for upgradation of highways
ADB offering financial support of USD 305.75 million for upg...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide financial assistance worth US $305.75 million (about Rs 47 billion) for upgrading the East-West Highway, Prithvi Highway and the Karnali Highway.
1 day ago
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17 local govts take loans without federal approval or budget allocation
17 local govts take loans without federal approval or budget...
The commission’s eighth annual report, presented to the National Assembly on September 28, states that the 17 local governments mobilized a total of Rs 338.781543 million in internal loans from the Town Development Fund in fiscal year 2025/26.
1 day ago
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30 companies seek SEBON approval for Rs 40.15 billion rights shares
30 companies seek SEBON approval for Rs 40.15 billion rights...
Thirty companies listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) have applied to the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) for approval to issue rights shares worth Rs 40.15 billion.
1 day ago
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Beni-Jomsom route reopens, cargo containers start departing for destinations
Beni-Jomsom route reopens, cargo containers start departing...
The containers carrying goods imported from China have already left for Pokhara, Kathmandu and other city areas.
1 day ago
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Budhigandaki flood damages four hydropower projects, sweeps away camp and equipment
Budhigandaki flood damages four hydropower projects, sweeps...
The 341-megawatt Budhigandaki Hydropower Project, promoted by Times Energy Pvt Ltd, lost its main camp area and some construction equipment to the flood. The 24.5-megawatt Dobhan Khola Hydropower Project also suffered damage to several houses in its camp area.
1 day ago
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IBN clears Rs 21.17 billion for two hydropower projects
IBN clears Rs 21.17 billion for two hydropower projects
Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has approved investments totaling Rs 21.17 billion for two semi-reservoir-type hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 105.62 MW.
2 days ago
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SC rules out NID card as sole proof for banking
SC rules out NID card as sole proof for banking
The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a mandamus order ruling out the decision of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) that had made the National Identity (NID) Card mandatory to receive banking services.
2 days ago
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Investors gain 8 billion as NEPSE edges up 0.18 percent in a week
Investors gain 8 billion as NEPSE edges up 0.18 percent in a...
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week increased marginally by 4.55 points (0.18 percent) amid the selling pressure with the festivals round the corner.
2 days ago