ECONOMY
Govt to accept grant of over 24 million USD
Govt to accept grant of over 24 million USD
The meeting of the Council of Ministers held at the Prime Minister's official residence, Baluwatar, on Sunday, approved the assistance amounting to USD 24,267,427.
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?
Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?
The surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the dollar, paradoxically undermining US President Donald Trump's economic objectives.
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Government’s revenue collection falls short, capital spending remains sluggish
Government’s revenue collection falls short, capital spendin...
The government had set a revenue collection target of Rs 910.20 billion for the period from mid-July 2025 to mid-March 2026. However, the actual collection stood at Rs 765.10 billion.
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Negative real interest rate emerges, signaling deep economic slowdown
Negative real interest rate emerges, signaling deep economic...
According to data from Nepal Rastra Bank, the average interest rate on deposits at several commercial banks has fallen to as low as 2.93 percent.
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt slaps Rs 300,000 cash penalty on gas depot for creating artificial shortage
Govt slaps Rs 300,000 cash penalty on gas depot for creating...
According to the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection, officials recovered 6,377 gas cylinders filled with cooking gas from Shree Ram Gas Bhandaran in Harisiddhi, Lalitpur.
Mar 16, 2026
WORLD
Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships
Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort...
Energy prices have soared across the world since Iran responded to the US-Israeli campaign by threatening shipping sailing though the strait, which connects major Gulf oil and gas exporters to the global market.
Mar 16, 2026
POLITICS
EC begins verification as parties submit their PR lawmakers list
EC begins verification as parties submit their PR lawmakers...
The Rastriya Swatantra Party, which secured the highest number of valid votes, has submitted a list of 57 lawmakers in line with the cluster requirements.
Mar 16, 2026
OPINION
The Thread of Sanity: Finding My Way Through the Tangles of Yarn
The Thread of Sanity: Finding My Way Through the Tangles of...
The quiet rhythm of knitting and crochet reveals how simple crafts can help people process trauma, restore calm and find meaning during life’s most difficult moments.
Mar 16, 2026
Editorial
Rumours, Hoarding and the LPG Supply Challenge
Rumours, Hoarding and the LPG Supply Challenge
Cooking gas is a daily necessity, but turning it into a tool for profit during moments of fear and crisis is unacceptable.
Mar 16, 2026
ECONOMY
NOC raises petrol price by Rs 15 per litre, diesel and kerosene by Rs 10
NOC raises petrol price by Rs 15 per litre, diesel and keros...
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products, citing rising international market rates driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Mar 15, 2026