OPINION

Can Multi-Rate VAT Discourage Nepal’s Informal Border Trade?

Can Multi-Rate VAT Discourage Nepal’s Informal Border Trade?

Introducing multiple VAT rates in Nepal could help reduce informal border trade with India, support domestic industries,...

Introducing multiple VAT rates in Nepal could help reduce informal border trade with India, support domestic industries,...

May 26, 2026

Editorial

Everest Needs Protection, Not Excessive Exploitation

Everest Needs Protection, Not Excessive Exploitation

Everest must be protected through controlled climbing permits and stricter qualification standards before overcrowding a...

Everest must be protected through controlled climbing permits and stricter qualification standards before overcrowding a...

May 26, 2026

POLITICS

Dr Shekhar Koirala proposes five-point plan for unity in NC

Dr Shekhar Koirala proposes five-point plan for unity in NC

According to the proposal, Dr Koirala has suggested that the deadline for updating active party memberships should not b...

According to the proposal, Dr Koirala has suggested that the deadline for updating active party memberships should not b...

May 25, 2026

POLITICS

PM Balen Shah will address public only when necessary: Minister Pokharel

PM Balen Shah will address public only when necessary: Minister Pokharel

Speaking to the media while publicizing Cabinet decisions on Monday, Minister Pokharel, who is also the government&rsquo...

Speaking to the media while publicizing Cabinet decisions on Monday, Minister Pokharel, who is also the government&rsquo...

May 25, 2026

ECONOMY

Private sector stakeholders urge govt to introduce massive tax reforms in upcoming budget to spur economy

Private sector stakeholders urge govt to introduce massive tax reforms in upcoming budget to spur economy

The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has urged the government to implement an Integrated...

The Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has urged the government to implement an Integrated...

May 26, 2026

Market

Fifth National Social Entrepreneurship Conference begins in Kathmandu

Fifth National Social Entrepreneurship Conference begins in Kathmandu

The two-day event, organized by the Social Entrepreneurship Fund under the Social Welfare Council in collaboration with...

The two-day event, organized by the Social Entrepreneurship Fund under the Social Welfare Council in collaboration with...

May 25, 2026

POLITICS

SC issues interim order not to arrest Deuba

SC issues interim order not to arrest Deuba

A joint bench of Justices Mahesh Sharma Paudel and Nityananda Pandey issued the order after hearing a writ petition file...

A joint bench of Justices Mahesh Sharma Paudel and Nityananda Pandey issued the order after hearing a writ petition file...

May 25, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt increases minimum support price of paddy by up to Rs 232 per quintal

Govt increases minimum support price of paddy by up to Rs 232 per quintal

A cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to maintain the minimum support price of short grain paddy at Rs 3,660 per quin...

A cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to maintain the minimum support price of short grain paddy at Rs 3,660 per quin...

May 26, 2026

POLITICS

Govt appoints Dangol as director general of CAAN

Govt appoints Dangol as director general of CAAN

The government has appointed Joint Secretary Mukesh Dangol as the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Ne...

The government has appointed Joint Secretary Mukesh Dangol as the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Ne...

May 25, 2026

ECONOMY

Daily turnover surges close to Rs 6 billion as NEPSE soars 27.85 points

Daily turnover surges close to Rs 6 billion as NEPSE soars 27.85 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday surged 27.85 points to close at 2,786.35 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday surged 27.85 points to close at 2,786.35 points.

May 25, 2026