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497 EVs imported through Birgunj checkpoint in seven months of current FY
A total of 497 electric jeeps, cars and vans worth Rs 1.48 billion were imported through the Birgunj customs checkpoint during the first seven months of the current Fiscal Year (FY).
Apr 05, 2026
Over 7,000 online betting apps and websites closed
Over 7,000 online betting apps and websites closed
Apr 05, 2026
Kalinchowk Hydropower Limited issues IPOs of Rs 68,475,...
Kalinchowk Hydropower Limited issues IPOs of Rs 68,475,...
Apr 05, 2026
Govt approves $185 million loan from World Bank and Asi...
Govt approves $185 million loan from World Bank and Asi...
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Ministry of Agriculture begins enlisting farmers after five months
Tax contributors cut off from govt advertisements?
3Fuel crisis drives change as Nepal adopts Saturday-Sunday weekend
4NEPSE drops 105 points to 2,676 as seven companies hit negative circuit
5‘Ghaite’ gang member ‘Sanubhai’ arrested in Kathmandu
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NEPSE drops 105 points to 2,676 as seven companies hit negative circuit
NEPSE drops 105 points to 2,676 as seven companies hit negat...
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell sharply on Sunday, dropping 105.50 points (3.79 percent) to close at 2,676.68 points on the first trading day of the week.
9 hours ago
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NRB to mop Rs 40 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
NRB to mop Rs 40 billion from BFIs for liquidity management
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is set to mop Rs 40 billion from the market for liquidity management. The central bank will conduct this through a bidding process for a tenure of 56 days.
9 hours ago
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Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 149.97
Forex update: US Dollar selling at Rs 149.97
The buying rate of the US dollar stands at Rs 148.67, while the selling rate is Rs 149.97. Similarly, the euro has a buying rate of Rs 171.62 and a selling rate of Rs 172.31, while the British pound sterling is being traded at Rs 196.76 for buying and Rs 197.55 for selling.
12 hours ago
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Gold and silver prices remain stable in domestic market
Gold and silver prices remain stable in domestic market
According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Traders’ Association, the rate of pure gold is Rs 294,000 per tola.
13 hours ago
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DoTM awaits government’s green signal to revise transport fare by up to 19 percent
DoTM awaits government’s green signal to revise transport fa...
Travelers using public transport services are likely to face another fare increase in three weeks, as the Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has proposed that the government hike fares citing recent rises in petroleum prices.
17 hours ago
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Govt forms a panel to facilitate PPA issuance process for power developers
Govt forms a panel to facilitate PPA issuance process for po...
The government has formed a high-level committee to study the current situation of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with an aim to make the related work more result-oriented, transparent and accountable.
18 hours ago
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15 int’l flights to Gulf cancelled amid Middle East conflict
15 int’l flights to Gulf cancelled amid Middle East conflict
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has cancelled 15 international flights scheduled for Saturday, citing ongoing airspace restrictions in the Middle East.
1 day ago
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PSPP programme to bolster private sector morale: FNCCI Chief
PSPP programme to bolster private sector morale: FNCCI Chief
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Chandra Prasad Dhakal, has said that the government’s Private Sector Protection and Promotion Programme (PSPP) will help boost the morale of the private sector.
1 day ago
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NMA expresses concern over Everest expedition allegations, urges probe
NMA expresses concern over Everest expedition allegations, u...
In a press release issued on Friday, the NMA described the allegations as “unimaginable” for expedition operators and warned that unverified claims could damage Nepal’s global reputation as a leading mountaineering destination.
1 day ago
ECONOMY
NOC facing daily loss of Rs 880 million on fuel
NOC facing daily loss of Rs 880 million on fuel
Calls to reduce tax burden to provide relief to consumers
Currently, NOC said it is selling petrol at a loss of Rs 47.12 per liter, diesel at Rs 133.45 per liter, and LPG gas at Rs 416.37 per cylinder. The corporation has also increased aviation fuel prices but has kept cooking gas prices unchanged...
1 day ago