ECONOMY

Govt supplies 243,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertiliser to farmers

Govt supplies 243,000 metric tonnes of chemical fertiliser to farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) said that out of the budget earmarked for fertiliser procu...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) said that out of the budget earmarked for fertiliser procu...

Dec 30, 2025

ECONOMY

Nearly 90% of hotel rooms booked as Pokhara sees tourism surge during Street Festival

Nearly 90% of hotel rooms booked as Pokhara sees tourism surge during Street Festival

Hoteliers expect hotels of all categories to remain largely occupied until the New Year, with the positive impact likely...

Hoteliers expect hotels of all categories to remain largely occupied until the New Year, with the positive impact likely...

Dec 30, 2025

ECONOMY

Delay in road maintenance will invite penalties: Minister Ghising

Delay in road maintenance will invite penalties: Minister Ghising

Speaking at the 23rd anniversary of the Road Board Nepal, Minister Ghising said contracts could also be cancelled if con...

Speaking at the 23rd anniversary of the Road Board Nepal, Minister Ghising said contracts could also be cancelled if con...

Dec 30, 2025

POLITICS

NC will not flee polls, ready to accept defeat if it comes: Dr Koirala

NC will not flee polls, ready to accept defeat if it comes: Dr Koirala

NC senior leader Dr Shekhar Koirala has said the party is not afraid of elections or defeat, calling the ability to acce...

NC senior leader Dr Shekhar Koirala has said the party is not afraid of elections or defeat, calling the ability to acce...

Dec 30, 2025

SOCIETY

Gas leak after LPG tanker overturns on East–West Highway, technicians en route from Janakpur

Gas leak after LPG tanker overturns on East–West Highway, technicians en route from Janakpur

The tanker (registration number UP 17 AT 2114), which was transporting LPG from Raxaul, India, to Mahendranagar in Dhanu...

The tanker (registration number UP 17 AT 2114), which was transporting LPG from Raxaul, India, to Mahendranagar in Dhanu...

Dec 30, 2025

SOCIETY

Nepal home to 1,150 mushroom species, 100 of them poisonous

Nepal home to 1,150 mushroom species, 100 of them poisonous

The Mushroom Day is being celebrated following a government decision made on December 26. Mushrooms contribute about 0.1...

The Mushroom Day is being celebrated following a government decision made on December 26. Mushrooms contribute about 0.1...

Dec 30, 2025

ECONOMY

New criteria set for multi-year project approval: Minimum cost fixed at Rs 500 million

New criteria set for multi-year project approval: Minimum cost fixed at Rs 500 million

According to the Ministry of Finance, projects with an estimated cost below Rs 500 million will no longer qualify for mu...

According to the Ministry of Finance, projects with an estimated cost below Rs 500 million will no longer qualify for mu...

Dec 30, 2025

SOCIETY

Tamu Lhosar strengthens unity and tolerance among Nepalis: President

Tamu Lhosar strengthens unity and tolerance among Nepalis: President

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar, the main festival of the Gurung community today, the Presi...

In his message of best wishes on the occasion of Tamu Lhosar, the main festival of the Gurung community today, the Presi...

Dec 30, 2025

Market

Gold price drops by nearly Rs 8,000 per tola, silver also sees sharp decline

Gold price drops by nearly Rs 8,000 per tola, silver also sees sharp decline

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold was traded at Rs 270,000 per tola...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold was traded at Rs 270,000 per tola...

Dec 30, 2025

SOCIETY

Govt to pay Gen Z martyrs’ families 10-year allowance in one go

Govt to pay Gen Z martyrs’ families 10-year allowance in one go

Families of the Gen Z martyrs have demanded a lump-sum payment calculated at Rs 21,800 per month, covering 12 months plu...

Families of the Gen Z martyrs have demanded a lump-sum payment calculated at Rs 21,800 per month, covering 12 months plu...

Dec 30, 2025