ECONOMY
Govt prepares for second-phase agreement on petroleum extraction in Dailekh
Govt prepares for second-phase agreement on petroleum extrac...
The Department of Mines and Geology (DoMG) has initiated internal preparations for a second-phase agreement aimed at advancing petroleum extraction in Dailekh following the completion of initial exploration works.
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SOCIETY
NCP Coordinator Dahal hospitalised with pneumonia
NCP Coordinator Dahal hospitalised with pneumonia
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP), has been admitted to hospital.
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SOCIETY
35 arrested with illegal drugs from various parts
35 arrested with illegal drugs from various parts
According to Nepal Police's Central News Desk, the arrests were made in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Jhapa, Bardiya, Sunsari, Kanchanpur, Nuwakot, and Siraha.
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ECONOMY
Budget seeks to woo middle class despite resource constraints
Budget seeks to woo middle class despite resource constraint...
While the budget offers relief to middle-income earners, critics argue it does little for low-income workers and vulnerable groups. However, it does introduce policy reforms in areas such as public administration and taxation.
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SOCIETY
International Day of Potato: ‘Where Potatoes Grow, Livelihoods Thrive’
International Day of Potato: ‘Where Potatoes Grow, Livelihoo...
The observance of the day was launched in 2024 at the initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. This year marks the third celebration of the day, observed on May 30, 2026.
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POLITICS
UML criticizes budget for favoring dependency over production, jobs
UML criticizes budget for favoring dependency over productio...
UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel said the budget contains many promises of development and prosperity but lacks corresponding priorities.
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ECONOMY
Innovation-led growth: Rs 8.31 billion for Industry
Innovation-led growth: Rs 8.31 billion for Industry
To encourage productive industries, the government has prioritized labor-intensive sectors with export potential, including agro-processing, tourism services, and light manufacturing. It has announced the establishment of Employment-Linked Production Zones, designed to directly connect industrial ou...
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SOCIETY
Jeep accident on mid-hill highway kills two
Jeep accident on mid-hill highway kills two
The jeep, bearing registration number Ba Pra 01-027 Cha 2277 and operated by Satlok Ashram, Janakpur, was traveling from Darchula to Jumla when it plunged about 200 meters off the road.
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SPORTS
Sports budget fails to include Nepali teams’ Asian Games preparation
Sports budget fails to include Nepali teams’ Asian Games pre...
While the government has unveiled ambitious plans for sports infrastructure, including the construction of modern cricket stadiums in eight cities and multi-purpose indoor stadiums with a capacity of 2,000 spectators in seven cities, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle made no mention of preparations...
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ECONOMY
Balen govt’s first budget: Foreign employment takes centre stage
Balen govt’s first budget: Foreign employment takes centre s...
Presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a joint session of both houses of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced a range of measures aimed at making foreign employment safer, more dignified, and better managed.
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