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Kaligandaki Corridor project delayed as road upgrade remains incomplete
Of the 34-kilometer Baglung section of the corridor, 24 kilometers have been blacktopped, while the remaining 10 kilometers remain unfinished. The delay in upgrading the road has affected residents of southern Baglung as well as tourists traveling to Muktinath Temple.
Jun 04, 2026
Karnali province govt to undertake up to 20MW capacity ...
Karnali province govt to undertake up to 20MW capacity ...
Jun 04, 2026
Indian tourist arrivals surge, May sets new record
Indian tourist arrivals surge, May sets new record
Jun 04, 2026
Nepse falls 13.46 points as daily turnover drops to Rs ...
Nepse falls 13.46 points as daily turnover drops to Rs ...
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Govt raises duty-free limit on cross-border goods to Rs 500
Govt raises duty-free limit on cross-border goods to Rs 500
The MoF published the revised provision in the Nepal Gazette, stating that travelers carrying personal items worth up to Rs 500 will now be exempt from customs duty, provided they can justify the purchases.
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NRB tightens rules on digital payment investments
NRB tightens rules on digital payment investments
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced stricter disclosure requirements for investors and payment service providers (PSPs), mandating detailed reporting of transactions and personal information when investments in digital payment institutions exceed specified thresholds.
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Pokhara–Muglin road travel eases, 500 metres of blacktopping left in western section
Pokhara–Muglin road travel eases, 500 metres of blacktopping...
The Pokhara–Ambukhaireni section of the Pokhara–Muglin road was divided into two packages for expansion. The 80-kilometre stretch between Pokhara and Ambukhaireni was split into an eastern section (Ambukhaireni–Jamune, 41 km) and a western section (Jamune–Pokhara, nearly 39 k...
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JICA enhances support for Nagdhunga Tunnel with additional loan
JICA enhances support for Nagdhunga Tunnel with additional l...
The Exchange of Notes regarding the additional assistance was signed by Ghanashyam Upadhaya, Secretary, Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Government of Nepal and Mr. Maeda Toru, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal on behalf of the Government of Japan today, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JI...
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NEPSE inches up 2.66 points as daily turnover increases to Rs 5.73 billion
NEPSE inches up 2.66 points as daily turnover increases to R...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) increased marginally by 2.66 points to close at 2,780.25 points.
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Gandaki govt prioritizes domestic tourism with ‘First Home, Then Abroad’ drive
Gandaki govt prioritizes domestic tourism with ‘First Home,...
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The initiative will also support cultural festivals, indigenous traditions, local products and lifestyles.
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NRB defends SDF as an effective monetary tool despite falling rates and liquidity woes
NRB defends SDF as an effective monetary tool despite fallin...
At a time when the country’s central bank has been criticized for failing to manage excessive liquidity, the NRB’s self-research has highlighted its effectiveness.
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FinMin defends budget-to-GDP ratio as experts question growth model
FinMin defends budget-to-GDP ratio as experts question growt...
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said the estimated budget amounts to 28.5 percent of GDP. “During the COVID-19 years, annual budgets were as high as 37 percent of GDP,” Wagle noted.
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NEPSE bounces back 22.21 points on second consecutive day after budget announcement
NEPSE bounces back 22.21 points on second consecutive day af...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) escalated 22.21 points to close at 2,777.58 points.
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Himalaya Airlines to conduct Kathmandu-Shenzhen flight
Himalaya Airlines to conduct Kathmandu-Shenzhen flight
The company informed that it was beginning a direct Kathmandu-Shenzhen-Kathmandu flight from June 4.
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