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Investors lose Rs 234 billion as NEPSE plunges 13.71 points in a week
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week decreased 13.71 points (0.50 percent) as the government’s latest move failed to improve investors’ confidence.
May 16, 2026
Pathao Deputy General Manager Thapa resigns after 8 yea...
Pathao Deputy General Manager Thapa resigns after 8 yea...
May 15, 2026
Gen-Z movement impact: Audit of 179 offices worth Rs 14...
Gen-Z movement impact: Audit of 179 offices worth Rs 14...
May 15, 2026
NPC suggests Army open two-lane Fast Track within two y...
NPC suggests Army open two-lane Fast Track within two y...
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Over 68 percent of budget spent in ten months, development expenditure only 28 percent
Over 68 percent of budget spent in ten months, development e...
According to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO), in the past ten months, a budget of Rs 1.173 trillion has been spent. For the current FY, the government has brought a budget of Rs 1.964 trillion, of which 59.75 percent of the annual allocation has been spent so far.
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NEPSE gains 1.77 points, trading volume shrinks to Rs 3.09 billion
NEPSE gains 1.77 points, trading volume shrinks to Rs 3.09 b...
The benchmark index rose by 1.77 points to close at 2,731.94. The market had witnessed volatility throughout the trading session, according to market data.
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NRB to mop Rs 45 billion for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 45 billion for liquidity management
The central bank said it will collect the amount through an auction-based deposit collection instrument.
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India imposes a four months’ ban on sugar export, price starts increasing in Nepal’s marke...
India imposes a four months’ ban on sugar export, price star...
Price of sugar started to increase in the domestic market after India announced a ban on its sugar export, which is also likely to take a toll on prices of related products including sweets and packed biscuits and confectionaries.
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Commercial banks lower interest rate by 0.06 pc, at an average 4.34 pc for next month
Commercial banks lower interest rate by 0.06 pc, at an avera...
Nepali commercial banks reduce interest rate on their fixed deposit by an average of 0.06 percent for the next month starting Friday.
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Route opened for Everest summit
Route opened for Everest summit
The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation on December 17, 2025, had given responsibility to Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee and Expedition Operators Association Nepal to fix climbing ropes for managing routes for the expedition to Sagarmatha, Lhotse and Nuptse peaks.
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WB pledges to assist Nepal in educational development
WB pledges to assist Nepal in educational development
The World Bank (WB) has said that it will provide the possible assistance to Nepal for educational development. Country Director of the World Bank, David Sislen, conveyed this during a meeting with Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Sasmit Pokhrel, at the Ministry of Education toda...
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NEPSE declines 10.07 points as daily turnover increases to Rs 3.29 billion
NEPSE declines 10.07 points as daily turnover increases to R...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday declined 10.07 points to close at 2,730.17 points.
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Nepal’s trade, transit and investment issues discussed in Kolkata
Nepal’s trade, transit and investment issues discussed in Ko...
The programme served as a platform for discussions on enhancing Nepal-India cooperation in the areas of trade, transit, logistics, connectivity and investment, the Consulate General of Nepal in Kolkata stated.
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Gen Z protests take heavy toll on insurance profits
Gen Z protests take heavy toll on insurance profits
Profits of non-life insurers plunge 47% in Q3 due to political unrest and disasters
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