ECONOMY

Action plan to implement 16th periodic plan made public

Action plan to implement 16th periodic plan made public

The National Planning Commission unveiled the document on Tuesday.

The National Planning Commission unveiled the document on Tuesday.

Mar 25, 2026

ECONOMY

Petroleum imports via Birgunj rise to Rs 123.67 billion in the eight months of current FY

Petroleum imports via Birgunj rise to Rs 123.67 billion in the eight months of current FY

According to the Birgunj Customs Office, the imports generated Rs 52.15 billion in revenue during the review period.

According to the Birgunj Customs Office, the imports generated Rs 52.15 billion in revenue during the review period.

Mar 25, 2026

ECONOMY

NRB to mop Rs billion from BFIs for liquidity management

NRB to mop Rs billion from BFIs for liquidity management

The central bank will raise the amount through a bidding process and has invited proposals from banks and financial inst...

The central bank will raise the amount through a bidding process and has invited proposals from banks and financial inst...

Mar 25, 2026

POLITICS

US envoy for South and Central Asia congratulates RSP Chief Lamichhane on poll victory

US envoy for South and Central Asia congratulates RSP Chief Lamichhane on poll victory

During the phone conversation, he highlighted the United States’ eagerness to work with Nepal’s new governme...

During the phone conversation, he highlighted the United States’ eagerness to work with Nepal’s new governme...

Mar 25, 2026

WORLD

Iran fires missile salvo after Trump signals progress in talks

Iran fires missile salvo after Trump signals progress in talks

Oil prices dropped sharply and stocks in Asia rose on broader de-escalation hopes following nearly four weeks of war, as...

Oil prices dropped sharply and stocks in Asia rose on broader de-escalation hopes following nearly four weeks of war, as...

Mar 25, 2026

POLITICS

Seniormost MP Arjun Narasingh KC sworn in

Seniormost MP Arjun Narasingh KC sworn in

With KC’s swearing-in today, the oath-taking of all 274 elected members of the HoR is scheduled for Thursday.

With KC’s swearing-in today, the oath-taking of all 274 elected members of the HoR is scheduled for Thursday.

Mar 25, 2026

SOCIETY

Three firms fined for violating business code

Three firms fined for violating business code

The authority issued directions to 15 other firms to correct their business practices. 

The authority issued directions to 15 other firms to correct their business practices. 

Mar 25, 2026

WORLD

Lebanon state media says Israeli strikes kill 9 in south

Lebanon state media says Israeli strikes kill 9 in south

Israel has stepped up its campaign against Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah, whose rocket attacks on March 2 pulle...

Israel has stepped up its campaign against Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah, whose rocket attacks on March 2 pulle...

Mar 25, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices surge in Nepali market

Gold, silver prices surge in Nepali market

The price of hallmarked gold has been set at Rs 288,500 per tola on Wednesday. On Tuesday, gold had dropped by Rs 1,600...

The price of hallmarked gold has been set at Rs 288,500 per tola on Wednesday. On Tuesday, gold had dropped by Rs 1,600...

Mar 25, 2026

POLITICS

RSP moves to amend statute to install Balen as PPL

RSP moves to amend statute to install Balen as PPL

Following the administration of the oath of office and secrecy by the Parliament Secretariat, the RSP has scheduled the...

Following the administration of the oath of office and secrecy by the Parliament Secretariat, the RSP has scheduled the...

Mar 25, 2026