ECONOMY
Govt to divest 30% shares of Nepal Telecom to public
Govt to divest 30% shares of Nepal Telecom to public
“Nepal Telecom will divest 30 percent of its shares to the general public while the government will retain the majority stake,” Minister Paudel said in his budget speech.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt announces budget of Rs 1.964 trillion for FY 2025/26
Govt announces budget of Rs 1.964 trillion for FY 2025/26
KATHMANDU, May 29: The government announces a total budget of 1.96411 trillion for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Terai-Madhesh Expressway to be completed by FY 2027/28
Terai-Madhesh Expressway to be completed by FY 2027/28
The government has allocated funds to complete the Kathmandu-Terai-Madhesh Expressway by Fiscal Year (FY) 2027/28.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt to continue bunker-to-barracks program, strengthen security agencies
Govt to continue bunker-to-barracks program, strengthen secu...
The government has allocated a budget to enhance the capacity of security agencies. It also plans to strengthen the Nepali Army’s capabilities for military equipment.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Constitution to be amended based on political consensus
Constitution to be amended based on political consensus
Announcing the budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26, the government stated that since constitutional amendment was a major agenda when forming the current government, the government will pursue changes through political agreement.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
No salary hike for civil servants this FY — Only a modest allowance boost
No salary hike for civil servants this FY — Only a modest al...
In a move likely to disappoint hundreds of thousands of public employees, the government has decided not to increase civil servants’ salaries in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt to begin renovation of Sheetal Niwas in the upcoming FY
Govt to begin renovation of Sheetal Niwas in the upcoming FY
The government has announced plans to begin the renovation of Sheetal Niwas, which houses the Office of the President.
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt allocates Rs 152 billion for physical infrastructure ministry
Govt allocates Rs 152 billion for physical infrastructure mi...
The government allocated Rs 152 billion for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport Management (MoPITM).
May 29, 2025
ECONOMY
Rs 500 million allocated to modernise metal and precious stone production and boost export...
Rs 500 million allocated to modernise metal and precious sto...
The government has announced an investment of Rs 500 million to modernise the production and marketing of precious metals and stones including gold, silver, glass, copper, iron, leather, wood and stone, using advanced technology.
May 29, 2025
SOCIETY
Rehabilitation centres for violence-affected women to be built in three provinces
Rehabilitation centres for violence-affected women to be bui...
The government has announced plans to build rehabilitation centres for violence-affected women in three provinces during Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26.
May 29, 2025