ECONOMY

Govt overhauls procurement rules to speed up development projects

Govt overhauls procurement rules to speed up development projects

Contractors criticize strict penalties in amended procurement law

Contractors criticize strict penalties in amended procurement law

May 05, 2026

ECONOMY

Young leadership signals major political shift in Nepal: FinMin Dr Wagle

Young leadership signals major political shift in Nepal: FinMin Dr Wagle

Speaking at the opening session of the 60th annual general meeting of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce an...

Speaking at the opening session of the 60th annual general meeting of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce an...

May 04, 2026

POLITICS

11th meeting of Nepal-India Joint Committee on Koshi and Gandak Projects concludes

11th meeting of Nepal-India Joint Committee on Koshi and Gandak Projects concludes

The Nepali delegation was led by Mr Mitra Baral, Director General, Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, while t...

The Nepali delegation was led by Mr Mitra Baral, Director General, Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, while t...

May 04, 2026

POLITICS

India responds to Nepal on Lipulekh: Lipulekh route used for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage since 1954

India responds to Nepal on Lipulekh: Lipulekh route used for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage since 1954

Following Nepal’s statement, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Nepal’s p...

Following Nepal’s statement, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Nepal’s p...

May 04, 2026

ECONOMY

1,301 startups shortlisted for concessional loans

1,301 startups shortlisted for concessional loans

The government has shortlisted a total of 1,301 startup projects, in the preliminary phase, that have applied to receive...

The government has shortlisted a total of 1,301 startup projects, in the preliminary phase, that have applied to receive...

May 03, 2026

WORLD

China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil links

China rejects US sanctions on refineries over Iran oil links

China will not comply with US sanctions against five firms targeted for purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing's commerce minis...

China will not comply with US sanctions against five firms targeted for purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing's commerce minis...

May 02, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold and silver prices remain stable in a week

Gold and silver prices remain stable in a week

The price of gold in the domestic market decreased marginally by Rs 400 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid the impact of the...

The price of gold in the domestic market decreased marginally by Rs 400 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid the impact of the...

May 02, 2026

ECONOMY

Government retreats on MRP enforcement, allows self-declaration by traders

Government retreats on MRP enforcement, allows self-declaration by traders

Under this revised system, importers can clear goods by submitting a written commitment to label products with the decla...

Under this revised system, importers can clear goods by submitting a written commitment to label products with the decla...

May 01, 2026

Market

British disaster expert of Nepali origin trains youth in disaster preparedness

British disaster expert of Nepali origin trains youth in disaster preparedness

The two-day training, held on April 25–26 at Kanya Mandir Secondary School, Chhetrapati, is organised by the Nepal...

The two-day training, held on April 25–26 at Kanya Mandir Secondary School, Chhetrapati, is organised by the Nepal...

Apr 30, 2026

POLITICS

Parliament committee directs govt to address drinking water crisis in Madhesh

Parliament committee directs govt to address drinking water crisis in Madhesh

At a discussion the committee held on its report on Thursday, its members expressed worry over growing crises of drinkin...

At a discussion the committee held on its report on Thursday, its members expressed worry over growing crises of drinkin...

Apr 30, 2026