ECONOMY

224 companies gain as NEPSE surges 42.26 points and daily turnover soars to Rs 11.85 billion

224 companies gain as NEPSE surges 42.26 points and daily turnover soars to Rs 11.85 billion

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday escalated by 42.26 points to close at 2,714.81 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday escalated by 42.26 points to close at 2,714.81 points.

Jan 20, 2026

POLITICS

“Gagan-Bishwa proposed me to run in election, but I declined”: Gen Z activist Rakshya Bam

“Gagan-Bishwa proposed me to run in election, but I declined”: Gen Z activist Rakshya Bam

“They proposed that I contest the election, but I declined,” Bam told Republica.

“They proposed that I contest the election, but I declined,” Bam told Republica.

Jan 20, 2026

POLITICS

UML Chair Oli files nomination from Jhapa-5

UML Chair Oli files nomination from Jhapa-5

Oli registered his candidacy for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.

Oli registered his candidacy for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.

Jan 20, 2026

POLITICS

Renu Dahal files candidacy from Chitwan-3

Renu Dahal files candidacy from Chitwan-3

Having served two terms as mayor of the BMC, Dahal resigned from her post on Tuesday to enter the electoral race.

Having served two terms as mayor of the BMC, Dahal resigned from her post on Tuesday to enter the electoral race.

Jan 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Microfinance institutions allowed to use customer protection fund for clients affected by disaster and accident

Microfinance institutions allowed to use customer protection fund for clients affected by disaster and accident

Issuing a circular on Friday, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated that the fund may be spent only on support for the families...

Issuing a circular on Friday, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated that the fund may be spent only on support for the families...

Jan 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Himalayan Bullion to issue IPO worth Rs 125 million

Himalayan Bullion to issue IPO worth Rs 125 million

The company plans to issue 1.25 million ordinary shares with a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to a total of R...

The company plans to issue 1.25 million ordinary shares with a face value of Rs 100 per share, amounting to a total of R...

Jan 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal Telecom cancels controversial new billing system tender amid diplomatic concerns

Nepal Telecom cancels controversial new billing system tender amid diplomatic concerns

Nepal Telecom has been facing recurring disruptions in data and postpaid mobile services due to problems in its existing...

Nepal Telecom has been facing recurring disruptions in data and postpaid mobile services due to problems in its existing...

Jan 20, 2026

ECONOMY

NRB mops Rs 20 bn from BFIs for liquidity management

NRB mops Rs 20 bn from BFIs for liquidity management

NRB is collecting funds from the banking system for 84 days through a deposit collection instrument. Banks and financial...

NRB is collecting funds from the banking system for 84 days through a deposit collection instrument. Banks and financial...

Jan 20, 2026

ECONOMY

Birgunj Customs collects Rs 116 bn in revenue in six months

Birgunj Customs collects Rs 116 bn in revenue in six months

Compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, the office has collected Rs 12.01 billion more in revenue. ...

Compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, the office has collected Rs 12.01 billion more in revenue. ...

Jan 20, 2026

POLITICS

NC fields cricket commentator Sachin Timalsena for Kathmandu-4

NC fields cricket commentator Sachin Timalsena for Kathmandu-4

Nepali Congress has nominated cricket commentator Sachin Timalsena for Kathmandu-4, a seat previously held by party pres...

Nepali Congress has nominated cricket commentator Sachin Timalsena for Kathmandu-4, a seat previously held by party pres...

Jan 20, 2026