SOCIETY
Essay and speech competition highlights youth engagement in Nepal-Pakistan relations
Essay and speech competition highlights youth engagement in...
The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu on Thursday organised the 12th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Essay Writing Competition and the 8th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Speech Competition, drawing participation from bright students across Nepal.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Budget is balanced, but undermines central bank's autonomy: Former Finance Secy Khanal
Budget is balanced, but undermines central bank's autonomy:...
Although the government has brought a balanced budget, former Finance Secretary Rameshore Khanal has said it interferes with the autonomy of Nepal Rastra Bank.
May 29, 2025
SOCIETY
WMO Forecast: Global temperature rise likely to reach record levels in next five years
WMO Forecast: Global temperature rise likely to reach record...
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that global temperatures are likely to break records or remain close to record highs over the next five years due to climate change. This trend is expected to intensify climate-related risks and impacts on society, the economy, and sustainabl...
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt approves Rs 44.66 billion in foreign investment
Govt approves Rs 44.66 billion in foreign investment
The government has approved approximately Rs 44.66 billion in foreign investment this year. Foreign investors receive approval through the Office of the Investment Board and the Department of Industry.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt imposes only 1% customs duty on equipment for ev charging station, waives other taxes
Govt imposes only 1% customs duty on equipment for ev chargi...
The government has introduced a policy where only a 1 percent customs duty will be imposed on the import of equipment required for industries producing and assembling charging stations to promote electric vehicles (EVs).
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt targets to achieve economic growth of six percent in next FY
Govt targets to achieve economic growth of six percent in ne...
The government has projected to achieve an economic growth rate of six percent in the next Fiscal Year (FY). The government has targeted to maintain an inflation rate within 5.5 percent.
May 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Pro-monarchy groups to protest at Maitighar on Friday, first day ends peacefully
Pro-monarchy groups to protest at Maitighar on Friday, first...
Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), the fifth-largest force in the House of Representatives, along with other pro-monarchy groups, has announced that their protest will continue on Friday.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepali industries get green light to invest abroad
Nepali industries get green light to invest abroad
In a landmark move to boost international competitiveness, the government has opened the door for Nepali industries to invest beyond national borders.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Three new tunnel roads to be built next FY
Three new tunnel roads to be built next FY
The government has announced plans to construct three major tunnel roads in the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26, including the Nagdhunga Tunnel, the Siddhababa Tunnel, and a tunnel section on the Kathmandu-Terai Expressway.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
No more social security at 68: Elderly allowance eligibility pushed to 70
No more social security at 68: Elderly allowance eligibility...
In a major policy reversal, the government has raised the minimum age for receiving elderly allowance from 68 to 70 years, rolling back an election-era populist move.
May 29, 2025