ECONOMY
Delayed rains affect irrigation system in Chitwan
Delayed rains affect irrigation system in Chitwan
The delayed monsoon has adversely affected rain-dependent agriculture, particularly paddy transplantation.
Jul 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Petroleum imports worth Rs 19.94 billion enter Nepal through Kakarbhitta in FY 2024/25
Petroleum imports worth Rs 19.94 billion enter Nepal through...
Nepal imported petroleum products worth Rs 19.94 billion through the eastern border point of Kakarbhitta during the last Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25.
Jul 24, 2025
POLITICS
Prez Paudel returns Constitutional Council Amendment Bill for review
Prez Paudel returns Constitutional Council Amendment Bill fo...
President Ram Chandra Paudel has returned the Bill to Amend the Constitutional Council Functions, Duties, Powers, and Procedures) Act, 2066, to the House of Representatives for reconsideration.
Jul 24, 2025
ECONOMY
Soybean oil boosts Nepal’s export trade: Rs 125 billion surge in a year
Soybean oil boosts Nepal’s export trade: Rs 125 billion surg...
In the span of just one year, Nepal exported soybean oil worth Rs 106.79 billion to India and Australia. As a result, the country’s export trade has increased by over Rs 125 billion in a year.
Jul 24, 2025
SOCIETY
Over 200,000 tourists visit Bhaktapur in a year
Over 200,000 tourists visit Bhaktapur in a year
According to the Tourism Department of Bhaktapur Municipality, among the foreign visitors arriving in Bhaktapur, 115,487 were from the SAARC countries and neighbouring China while remaining 129,381 were from third countries.
Jul 24, 2025
POLITICS
Nepal achieved highest export figures ever this year: PM Oli
Nepal achieved highest export figures ever this year: PM Oli
He further mentioned that in the year prior to his administration taking office, Nepal’s exports stood at Rs 152.38 billion. Comparing the two figures, he highlighted a growth of 81.80 percent in exports.
Jul 24, 2025
SOCIETY
SC orders halt to enforcement of Iodized Salt Act 1998
SC orders halt to enforcement of Iodized Salt Act 1998
A joint bench of Justices Til Prasad Shrestha and Mahesh Sharma Paudel issued the order on July 14, stating that the Act should not be implemented from July 17 as announced.
Jul 24, 2025
WORLD
Saudi Arabia signs major investment deals to help rebuild Syria
Saudi Arabia signs major investment deals to help rebuild Sy...
Saudi Arabia has been a major backer of the new Syrian government, which seized power after an Islamist-led offensive toppled longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December.
Jul 24, 2025
ECONOMY
FWEAN signs key partnership with Oometo Partners
FWEAN signs key partnership with Oometo Partners
The signing took place at the association’s Women Entrepreneurs Secretariat in Kathmandu. FWEAN President Shova Gyawali said the partnership aims to empower women entrepreneurs across Nepal.
Jul 24, 2025
SOCIETY
47 Nepali women rescued from India after traffickers use ‘Delhi transit’ route
47 Nepali women rescued from India after traffickers use ‘De...
The women were intercepted at Delhi airport on Wednesday evening with the help of the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi, according to a senior government source.
Jul 24, 2025