DILIP PAUDEL

The Budhigandaki Hydropower Project’s cost has surged to Rs 406 billion, yet construction remains stalled due to unresolved financial arrangements. Thirteen years after approval, its future is still uncertain as the government struggles to finalise the investment modality.

According to Nepal Rastra Bank, the total industrial lending in the province reached Rs 1.211 trillion in the fiscal year 2025/26, marking a 13.8 percent growth from the Rs 1.063 trillion recorded in 2024/25.

According to preliminary data compiled by the Independent Power Producers’ Association Nepal (IPPAN) as of Monday afternoon, 17 operational projects with a combined capacity of 180 megawatts and 15 under-construction projects with a combined capacity of 338 megawatts have been hit by floods.

According to the central bank’s review of the country’s economic and financial situation released on Monday, foreign exchange reserves remain adequate, the current account surplus has widened, the capital account is in positive territory, and remittances have surged. Exports have nearly...

According to the six-point agreement, dues up to mid-July will be paid by September 21, dues up to mid-August by October 16, and dues up to mid-September by mid-November.

Former Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies, Purushottam Ojha, says the transport agreement with China has remained limited to political rhetoric.

Farmers across Nepal are protesting after being denied nearly Rs 3.5 billion in milk payments, with both the state-owned Dairy Development Corporation and private dairies failing to clear dues. The crisis has left farmers unable to meet basic expenses, fueling street demonstrations and clashes with...

According to the Department of Customs, exports in Shrawan (mid-July to mid-August) rose by 95.75 percent, reaching Rs 23.93 billion. This is the highest ever monthly export figure. Compared to last year, exports increased by Rs 11.71 billion. In July 2024, total exports had stood at only Rs 12.22 b...

A detailed project report (DPR) worth approximately Rs 5.75 billion has been prepared for relocating the depot to Rohini and Omsatiya rural municipalities. 

Nationwide, only 94.15 percent of the planned rice area has been cultivated.