POLITICS

Finance Ministry begins budget talks with line ministries for FY 2026/27

Finance Ministry begins budget talks with line ministries for FY 2026/27

The Finance Ministry said consultations with the remaining ministries will continue on Tuesday.

The Finance Ministry said consultations with the remaining ministries will continue on Tuesday.

1 day ago

ECONOMY

Traders halt imports over MRP rule; shortages may push up prices

Traders halt imports over MRP rule; shortages may push up prices

The government began enforcing the rule on April 28, 2026, requiring all imported finished goods to carry MRP labels bef...

The government began enforcing the rule on April 28, 2026, requiring all imported finished goods to carry MRP labels bef...

2 days ago

SOCIETY

Nepal’s abortion law gaps draw global attention

Nepal’s abortion law gaps draw global attention

At Women Deliver 2026, Nepal’s legal progress on reproductive rights was acknowledged—but weak implementatio...

At Women Deliver 2026, Nepal’s legal progress on reproductive rights was acknowledged—but weak implementatio...

5 days ago

WORLD

Iran has executed 21, arrested 4,000 since start of Mideast war: UN

Iran has executed 21, arrested 4,000 since start of Mideast war: UN

Since the US-Israeli strikes sparked the war in late February, at least nine people have been executed in connection wit...

Since the US-Israeli strikes sparked the war in late February, at least nine people have been executed in connection wit...

Apr 29, 2026

Market

NICCI and NBI sign MoU to organize Nepal Business Summit 2026

NICCI and NBI sign MoU to organize Nepal Business Summit 2026

The agreement was signed at the NICCI Secretariat in Narayanchaur, Naxal, by Kunal Kayal, Vice President of NICCI, and B...

The agreement was signed at the NICCI Secretariat in Narayanchaur, Naxal, by Kunal Kayal, Vice President of NICCI, and B...

Apr 29, 2026

ECONOMY

SEBON seeks suggestions for securities market policies, sets May 29 deadline

SEBON seeks suggestions for securities market policies, sets May 29 deadline

Issuing a public notice on Wednesday, the board called for recommendations for the fiscal year 2026/27, setting May 29 a...

Issuing a public notice on Wednesday, the board called for recommendations for the fiscal year 2026/27, setting May 29 a...

Apr 29, 2026

Market

Nepal, EU call for closer cooperation in ICT sector

Nepal, EU call for closer cooperation in ICT sector

The call was made during the Nepal–EU Tech Forum 2026, organized at the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS...

The call was made during the Nepal–EU Tech Forum 2026, organized at the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS...

Apr 28, 2026

ECONOMY

SEBON Executive Director Dr Adhikari retires, path opens for chairmanship

SEBON Executive Director Dr Adhikari retires, path opens for chairmanship

Dr Adhikari joined SEBON in 2056 BS and has since built a reputation as an experienced regulator and capital market expe...

Dr Adhikari joined SEBON in 2056 BS and has since built a reputation as an experienced regulator and capital market expe...

Apr 27, 2026

WORLD

Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN

Warming El Nino set to return in mid-2026: UN

The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions could well develop as early as May to July.

The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions could well develop as early as May to July.

Apr 25, 2026

SOCIETY

FNJ launches protest against government’s advertising policy

FNJ launches protest against government’s advertising policy

According to the federation, it had submitted a memorandum to the government through the Ministry of Communications and...

According to the federation, it had submitted a memorandum to the government through the Ministry of Communications and...

Apr 22, 2026