ECONOMY

NPC Vice-chairman Bhatta resigns from SEBON chief selection panel over conflict of interest

NPC Vice-chairman Bhatta resigns from SEBON chief selection panel over conflict of interest

An official from the Ministry of Finance confirmed that Bhatta resigned citing a conflict of interest after his cousin,...

An official from the Ministry of Finance confirmed that Bhatta resigned citing a conflict of interest after his cousin,...

May 08, 2026

POLITICS

Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma recommended as Nepal’s next Chief Justice

Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma recommended as Nepal’s next Chief Justice

The recommendation is considered historic because Sharma currently ranks fourth in seniority among Supreme Court justice...

The recommendation is considered historic because Sharma currently ranks fourth in seniority among Supreme Court justice...

May 07, 2026

ECONOMY

IMF extends deadline for its ECF program for Nepal by additional two months

IMF extends deadline for its ECF program for Nepal by additional two months

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has extended its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program for Nepal by two months.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has extended its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program for Nepal by two months.

May 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Traders resume customs clearance agreeing to MRP self-declaration rule on import

Traders resume customs clearance agreeing to MRP self-declaration rule on import

Customs clearance of imported goods that had been halted for a week has been resumed after traders agreed to adopt the s...

Customs clearance of imported goods that had been halted for a week has been resumed after traders agreed to adopt the s...

May 07, 2026

SOCIETY

BP Highway closed again after flood risk rises in Roshi River

BP Highway closed again after flood risk rises in Roshi River

According to the Kavre District Police Office, vehicular movement was suspended from around 1:15 pm on Thursday after ra...

According to the Kavre District Police Office, vehicular movement was suspended from around 1:15 pm on Thursday after ra...

May 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Two Indian trekkers stuck due to snowfall in Mustang rescued

Two Indian trekkers stuck due to snowfall in Mustang rescued

A heavy snowfall took place in the Muktinath and Thorang La Pass area on Wednesday. Phanik Tony, 29 and Mitra Bindu, 30,...

A heavy snowfall took place in the Muktinath and Thorang La Pass area on Wednesday. Phanik Tony, 29 and Mitra Bindu, 30,...

May 07, 2026

POLITICS

Govt has no data on women leaving as domestic workers on visit visas: Labour Minister

Govt has no data on women leaving as domestic workers on visit visas: Labour Minister

Speaking at a meeting of the Industry, Commerce, Labour and Consumer Welfare Committee, Minister Yadav expressed concern...

Speaking at a meeting of the Industry, Commerce, Labour and Consumer Welfare Committee, Minister Yadav expressed concern...

May 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Two arrested with illegal drugs in Banke and Tanahun

Two arrested with illegal drugs in Banke and Tanahun

According to the Central Police News Desk, 34-year-old Altab Kingariya of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-22 was arreste...

According to the Central Police News Desk, 34-year-old Altab Kingariya of Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-22 was arreste...

May 07, 2026

ECONOMY

2nd South Asia Trade Fair kicks off

2nd South Asia Trade Fair kicks off

The fair has the participation of business groups representing Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives...

The fair has the participation of business groups representing Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives...

May 07, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE posts modest gain as trading volume declines

NEPSE posts modest gain as trading volume declines

The NEPSE index rose by 6.94 points to close at 2,718.16. The market gained support from advances in eight subgroups, wh...

The NEPSE index rose by 6.94 points to close at 2,718.16. The market gained support from advances in eight subgroups, wh...

May 07, 2026