Editorial

Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise

Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise

Persistent revenue shortfalls and a narrow, import-dependent tax base are forcing the federal government to cut grants t...

Persistent revenue shortfalls and a narrow, import-dependent tax base are forcing the federal government to cut grants t...

Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt amending NRB Act to promote digital currency, strengthen financial governance

Govt amending NRB Act to promote digital currency, strengthen financial governance

According to the ministry, the amendment aims to make the central bank more autonomous, transparent and accountable in l...

According to the ministry, the amendment aims to make the central bank more autonomous, transparent and accountable in l...

Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price up by Rs 2,300 per tola

Gold price up by Rs 2,300 per tola

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Associations, the price of gold rose by Rs 2,300 per tola.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Associations, the price of gold rose by Rs 2,300 per tola.

Feb 15, 2026

Editorial

Stable Score, Shrinking Trust

Stable Score, Shrinking Trust

Nepal’s stagnant corruption score reflects deep-rooted governance weaknesses, warning that without urgent institut...

Nepal’s stagnant corruption score reflects deep-rooted governance weaknesses, warning that without urgent institut...

Feb 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt permits differentiated PPA rates for reservoir-based hydropower projects

Govt permits differentiated PPA rates for reservoir-based hydropower projects

Issuing the ‘Directive on Electricity Purchase and Sale of Reservoir-Based Power Plants 2026,’ the Electrici...

Issuing the ‘Directive on Electricity Purchase and Sale of Reservoir-Based Power Plants 2026,’ the Electrici...

Feb 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Revenue shortfall forces govt to cut grants to provinces, local bodies

Revenue shortfall forces govt to cut grants to provinces, local bodies

Under the revised arrangement, sub-national governments will now receive only 20.43 percent of the originally allocated...

Under the revised arrangement, sub-national governments will now receive only 20.43 percent of the originally allocated...

Feb 15, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price inclines Rs 8,300 as silver escalates Rs 290 per tola in a week

Gold price inclines Rs 8,300 as silver escalates Rs 290 per tola in a week

The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 8,300 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid an ease in geopolitical tensio...

The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 8,300 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid an ease in geopolitical tensio...

Feb 14, 2026

WORLD

Medal-winner Sato says Malinin paid for 'toxic schedule'

Medal-winner Sato says Malinin paid for 'toxic schedule'

Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov surged from fifth after Tuesday's short programme to claim a surprise gold after the free...

Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov surged from fifth after Tuesday's short programme to claim a surprise gold after the free...

Feb 14, 2026

WORLD

Budget impasse shuts down US Department of Homeland Security

Budget impasse shuts down US Department of Homeland Security

Thousands of government workers, from airport security agents to disaster relief officials, will either be furloughed or...

Thousands of government workers, from airport security agents to disaster relief officials, will either be furloughed or...

Feb 14, 2026

WORLD

Greenland prepares next generation for mining future

Greenland prepares next generation for mining future

The Greenlandic government is counting on this generation to help fulfill its dream of a lucrative mining future for the...

The Greenlandic government is counting on this generation to help fulfill its dream of a lucrative mining future for the...

Feb 14, 2026