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Ascent Summit 2026 brings together global mountaineering community in Kathmandu

Ascent Summit 2026 brings together global mountaineering community in Kathmandu

The one-day event, presented by the U.S. Embassy Nepal in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board and Seven Summit Trek...

The one-day event, presented by the U.S. Embassy Nepal in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board and Seven Summit Trek...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

PM Shah's border comments referred to cross-border occupation: MoFA

PM Shah's border comments referred to cross-border occupation: MoFA

In a statement issued on Sunday in response to media queries, the MoFA said Prime Minister Shah's observation that "in s...

In a statement issued on Sunday in response to media queries, the MoFA said Prime Minister Shah's observation that "in s...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

UML objects to PM’s border remarks, seeks clarification

UML objects to PM’s border remarks, seeks clarification

Neeraj Acharya, head of the party’s Publicity and Publications Department, said the prime minister’s stateme...

Neeraj Acharya, head of the party’s Publicity and Publications Department, said the prime minister’s stateme...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

PM Balen's remarks on border dispute with India draws flak

PM Balen's remarks on border dispute with India draws flak

PM urged to mind dignity of his office while speaking in Parliament  While responding to lawmakers’ question...

PM urged to mind dignity of his office while speaking in Parliament  While responding to lawmakers’ question...

May 31, 2026

Market

Speakers call for responsible journalism amid rising misinformation

Speakers call for responsible journalism amid rising misinformation

At the program titled “Citizens’ Expectations: Responsible Journalism,” organized by Editors' Society...

At the program titled “Citizens’ Expectations: Responsible Journalism,” organized by Editors' Society...

May 31, 2026

ECONOMY

PM Shah pledges VAT revenue on electricity for infrastructure upgrades

PM Shah pledges VAT revenue on electricity for infrastructure upgrades

The government’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 introduced a five percent VAT on electricity use exceeding 50 unit...

The government’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 introduced a five percent VAT on electricity use exceeding 50 unit...

Jun 01, 2026

ECONOMY

3 pc VAT on private schools’ fees earmarked for inclusive education facility: FinMin Wagle

3 pc VAT on private schools’ fees earmarked for inclusive education facility: FinMin Wagle

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has urged that the proposed three percent contributions in the fees charged by private sc...

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has urged that the proposed three percent contributions in the fees charged by private sc...

May 31, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price jumps by Rs 20,500 per tola as govt doubles customs rate to 20 pc

Gold price jumps by Rs 20,500 per tola as govt doubles customs rate to 20 pc

The new customs duty provision on gold introduced in the budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 has triggered the price...

The new customs duty provision on gold introduced in the budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 has triggered the price...

May 31, 2026

POLITICS

PM Shah promises land to genuine squatters, landless ones

PM Shah promises land to genuine squatters, landless ones

Responding to a query from a lawmaker from the Shram Sanskriti Party, Aaren Rai, during a meeting of the House of Repres...

Responding to a query from a lawmaker from the Shram Sanskriti Party, Aaren Rai, during a meeting of the House of Repres...

May 31, 2026

ECONOMY

FinMin Wagle claims “extraordinary effort” in new budget to improve implementation

FinMin Wagle claims “extraordinary effort” in new budget to improve implementation

Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, Wagle said efforts have been made to address what he...

Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, Wagle said efforts have been made to address what he...

May 31, 2026