ECONOMY
Nepal faces trade deficit of Rs 119.10 billion in first month of current FY
Nepal faces trade deficit of Rs 119.10 billion in first mont...
The records with the Department of Customs (DoC) show that the country’s negative trade balance grew by 2.55 percent during mid-July and mid-August this year. In the same period last year, the figure was Rs 116.15 billion.
Aug 24, 2025
Editorial
Lipulekh Dispute: Only National Unity and Diplomacy Can Deliver
Lipulekh Dispute: Only National Unity and Diplomacy Can Deli...
Even a 1911 British-Indian Gazetteer identifies Kuthi-Yankti i.e. Kali River—originating from Limpiyadhura—as the true source of the Kali River, further validating Nepal’s stance.
Aug 24, 2025
ECONOMY
KOICA marks 30 years in Nepal with $29 million grant agreement
KOICA marks 30 years in Nepal with $29 million grant agreeme...
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) on Friday marked three decades of its development partnership with Nepal by organizing a special ceremony in Kathmandu titled “30 Years Together: A Journey of Trust and Cooperation.”
Aug 23, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal, Vietnam mark 50 years of ties with high-level visit
Nepal, Vietnam mark 50 years of ties with high-level visit
Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan arrived in Nepal on Saturday on a three-day official visit at the invitation of Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Aug 23, 2025
ECONOMY
NIA instructs insurers to comply with anti-money laundering rules for large financial tran...
NIA instructs insurers to comply with anti-money laundering...
The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) has directed insurance companies to comply with new anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines for large financial transactions.
Aug 23, 2025
Business & Economy
Profits of six listed hotels rises by 79.26 percent in FY 2024/25
Profits of six listed hotels rises by 79.26 percent in FY 20...
Six hotels listed in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a growth of 79.26 percent in their cumulative net profits in the last fiscal year (FY).
Aug 23, 2025
ECONOMY
Lower House approves Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill 2025
Lower House approves Alternative Development Finance Mobiliz...
The House of Representatives (HoR) on Friday approved the Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill 2025, allowing the government to develop a fund of Rs 100 billion aimed for targeted development projects.
Aug 23, 2025
WORLD
Trump names close political aide as ambassador to India
Trump names close political aide as ambassador to India
President Donald Trump on Friday tapped close political aide Sergio Gor as US ambassador to India, sending one of his feared enforcers at a delicate time in ties with New Delhi.
Aug 23, 2025
Business & Economy
Gold price declines marginally by Rs 300 per tola in a week
Gold price declines marginally by Rs 300 per tola in a week
The price of gold in the domestic market decreased by Rs 300 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week, due to the pacified bullion price on the international market.
Aug 23, 2025
WORLD
Pakistan FM heads to Bangladesh, highest level visit in years
Pakistan FM heads to Bangladesh, highest level visit in year...
Pakistan's foreign minister flew to Bangladesh on Saturday as the nations, once bitter enemies after they split in 1971, seek to rebuild ties with regional power balances shifting.
Aug 23, 2025