ECONOMY

Nepal imports paddy and rice worth over Rs 5.11 billion in a month

Nepal imports paddy and rice worth over Rs 5.11 billion in a month

Records from the Department of Customs show that the country spent Rs 110 million more on paddy and rice imports between...

Records from the Department of Customs show that the country spent Rs 110 million more on paddy and rice imports between...

Feb 23, 2026

ECONOMY

Vehicle imports reach Rs 70.83 billion in seven months

Vehicle imports reach Rs 70.83 billion in seven months

Nepal imported vehicles worth Rs 70.83 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.

Nepal imported vehicles worth Rs 70.83 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.

Feb 22, 2026

Market

NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board

NIBL Equity Partners appoints Upendra Poudyal to Advisory Board

Poudyal is a veteran of Nepal’s financial sector with nearly four decades of experience in commercial banking, inv...

Poudyal is a veteran of Nepal’s financial sector with nearly four decades of experience in commercial banking, inv...

Feb 22, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal–India border points to remain closed from March 3 to 5

Nepal–India border points to remain closed from March 3 to 5

A meeting of Nepali and Indian security officials held Saturday at the Integrated Check Post in Birgunj decided to compl...

A meeting of Nepali and Indian security officials held Saturday at the Integrated Check Post in Birgunj decided to compl...

Feb 22, 2026

WORLD

''Decision made to attack Iran'': Former CIA officer John Kiriakou claims US strike imminent

''Decision made to attack Iran'': Former CIA officer John Kiriakou claims US strike imminent

Speaking on the Julian Dorey Podcast, Kiriakou revealed that a fellow former intelligence official recently at the White...

Speaking on the Julian Dorey Podcast, Kiriakou revealed that a fellow former intelligence official recently at the White...

Feb 22, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE nosedives 27.59 points as 220 companies lose their market charm

NEPSE nosedives 27.59 points as 220 companies lose their market charm

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday nosedived 27.59 points to close at 2,614.55 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday nosedived 27.59 points to close at 2,614.55 points.

Feb 22, 2026

POLITICS

Analysts say young voters could decide election outcomes

Analysts say young voters could decide election outcomes

Experts say youth voters are capable of evaluating candidates’ competence, assessing suitability for future leader...

Experts say youth voters are capable of evaluating candidates’ competence, assessing suitability for future leader...

Feb 22, 2026

SOCIETY

Govt directs hospitals to submit details of injured during Gen Z movement by Feb 27

Govt directs hospitals to submit details of injured during Gen Z movement by Feb 27

Dr Prakash Budhathoki, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, said all hospitals and health facilities...

Dr Prakash Budhathoki, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, said all hospitals and health facilities...

Feb 22, 2026

SOCIETY

Local administration tightens restrictions on sales and distribution of alcoholic beverages in Baitadi

Local administration tightens restrictions on sales and distribution of alcoholic beverages in Baitadi

The restrictions are enforced in the district to ensure that the upcoming election is conducted in a free, fair and fear...

The restrictions are enforced in the district to ensure that the upcoming election is conducted in a free, fair and fear...

Feb 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt prepares to mix ethanol in petrol in a bid to save Rs 6 billion

Govt prepares to mix ethanol in petrol in a bid to save Rs 6 billion

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha said the decision to mix ethanol in petrol has reached the...

Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha said the decision to mix ethanol in petrol has reached the...

Feb 22, 2026