ECONOMY

Govt to reopen 7 closed industries under public–private partnership model

Govt to reopen 7 closed industries under public–private partnership model

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle, while presenting the national budget for FY 2026/27 said the government aims to bring...

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle, while presenting the national budget for FY 2026/27 said the government aims to bring...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Tax overhaul tops budget agenda

Tax overhaul tops budget agenda

Unveiling what he described as a major overhaul of the country’s taxation system, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagl...

Unveiling what he described as a major overhaul of the country’s taxation system, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagl...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt raises income tax threshold to Rs 1 million

Govt raises income tax threshold to Rs 1 million

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced that the minimum taxable income has been increased from Rs 500,000 to Rs 1 m...

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced that the minimum taxable income has been increased from Rs 500,000 to Rs 1 m...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt cuts customs slabs to 7 levels, abolishes excise duty on 360 items

Govt cuts customs slabs to 7 levels, abolishes excise duty on 360 items

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced the reform while presenting the budget in Parliament on Friday.

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced the reform while presenting the budget in Parliament on Friday.

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt spending at 63.76 percent as FY nears end with 45 days remaining

Govt spending at 63.76 percent as FY nears end with 45 days remaining

The government has spent only 63.76 percent of its total budget as the current fiscal year approaches its final 45 days,...

The government has spent only 63.76 percent of its total budget as the current fiscal year approaches its final 45 days,...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Goods, services worth Rs 88.22 billion exported in 10 months

Goods, services worth Rs 88.22 billion exported in 10 months

Public Information Officer at Birgunj Customs Office, Udaya Singh Bista, told RSS that goods and services worth Rs 83.25...

Public Information Officer at Birgunj Customs Office, Udaya Singh Bista, told RSS that goods and services worth Rs 83.25...

May 29, 2026

ECONOMY

Budget to focus on good governance and economic revitalization

Budget to focus on good governance and economic revitalization

Laying emphasis on revitalizing the economy, boosting up confidence of the private sector, increasing capital spending a...

Laying emphasis on revitalizing the economy, boosting up confidence of the private sector, increasing capital spending a...

May 29, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal to fill ambassador posts in 13 countries through open competition

Nepal to fill ambassador posts in 13 countries through open competition

The government said the move aims to make diplomatic appointments more transparent, merit-based, and competitive. Intere...

The government said the move aims to make diplomatic appointments more transparent, merit-based, and competitive. Intere...

May 29, 2026

WORLD

Light, flight, and rights: 250 years of US history in 30 objects

Light, flight, and rights: 250 years of US history in 30 objects

That's the question the government-funded Smithsonian Institution posed itself as the United States gears up for the ann...

That's the question the government-funded Smithsonian Institution posed itself as the United States gears up for the ann...

May 29, 2026

Market

Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market

Gold, silver prices rise in Nepali market

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose by Rs 5,600 per...

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold rose by Rs 5,600 per...

May 29, 2026