ECONOMY
'Upcoming budget to bring long-term reforms, create multiplier benefits in the national ec...
'Upcoming budget to bring long-term reforms, create multipli...
National Planning Commission (NPC) member Dr Sanjay Acharya has said the budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) will lay the foundation for long-term improvement on the basis of good governance and create the groundwork for projects, programmes and policy reforms that will generate multiplier effe...
Apr 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Disaster incidents claim 10 lives in a day, 25 injured
Disaster incidents claim 10 lives in a day, 25 injured
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the fatalities occurred on Sunday due to multiple disaster events.
Apr 27, 2026
POLITICS
SC strikes down provision allowing state-funded foreign treatment for former VVIPs
SC strikes down provision allowing state-funded foreign trea...
SC has annulled a legal provision that allowed former Presidents, Vice Presidents and other high-ranking former officials to receive state-funded medical treatment abroad.
Apr 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Power generation projected to hit 24,500 MW over next decade
Power generation projected to hit 24,500 MW over next decade
This strategy includes projects that have been proposed, studied, are currently under construction, or are ready to begin construction. In addition to planning for reservoir and semi-aquatic projects, solar energy initiatives have also been integrated into the strategy.
Apr 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Snow Rivers to issue IPO of Super Kabeli ‘A’ project from May 12
Snow Rivers to issue IPO of Super Kabeli ‘A’ project from Ma...
The company will first issue shares to locals of the project-affected areas and Nepali workers employed abroad. In the second phase, shares will be opened to the general public.
Apr 27, 2026
ECONOMY
SEBON Executive Director Dr Adhikari retires, path opens for chairmanship
SEBON Executive Director Dr Adhikari retires, path opens for...
Dr Adhikari joined SEBON in 2056 BS and has since built a reputation as an experienced regulator and capital market expert. From June 2022 to April 2026, he served as Executive Director (Special Category), leading the Policy, Research and Training Department as well as the Supervision Department. Ea...
Apr 27, 2026
WORLD
Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz and asks US to end blockade, officials sa...
Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz and asks US...
Iran also wants the U.S. to end its blockade of the country as part of its proposal, said the two officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door negotiations.
Apr 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt has no intention of vacating or clearing TU cricket ground: Minister Pokharel
Govt has no intention of vacating or clearing TU cricket gro...
Minister for Youth and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has said that the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground will not be demolished.
Apr 27, 2026
POLITICS
Govt allows Security Printing Centre to enter commercial market
Govt allows Security Printing Centre to enter commercial mar...
The cabinet meeting also approved the ‘Customs Regulations, 2083’, paving the way for updated customs procedures.
Apr 27, 2026
SOCIETY
Rain brings relief as Kathmandu’s AQI improves
Rain brings relief as Kathmandu’s AQI improves
Just last week, the Valley’s skies had turned visibly grey as dry conditions and widespread forest fires pushed pollution levels sharply upward. The Air Quality Index (AQI), a key measure of air pollution, surged from a relatively moderate 92 on Tuesday to a worrying 247 by Thursday—plac...
Apr 27, 2026