ECONOMY

IMF set to disburse final US$43.2 million tranche of ECF

IMF set to disburse final US$43.2 million tranche of ECF

An IMF team led by Sarwat Jahan visited Kathmandu during February 6-20, 2026.

An IMF team led by Sarwat Jahan visited Kathmandu during February 6-20, 2026.

Feb 22, 2026

ECONOMY

CGT collection jumps to more than double to Rs 1.29 billion in a month

CGT collection jumps to more than double to Rs 1.29 billion in a month

The government collected Capital Gains Tax (CGT) worth Rs 1.29 billion from share market transactions last month, more t...

The government collected Capital Gains Tax (CGT) worth Rs 1.29 billion from share market transactions last month, more t...

Feb 21, 2026

WORLD

Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'

Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'

Dozens of nations including the United States and China called for "secure, trustworthy and robust" artificial intellige...

Dozens of nations including the United States and China called for "secure, trustworthy and robust" artificial intellige...

Feb 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Investors lose Rs 40 billion as NEPSE index plunges 28.92 points in a week

Investors lose Rs 40 billion as NEPSE index plunges 28.92 points in a week

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 28.92 points (1.08 percent) amid the investors’ weak confidence to...

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 28.92 points (1.08 percent) amid the investors’ weak confidence to...

Feb 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price inclines Rs 1,200 as silver inches up Rs 50 per tola in a week

Gold price inclines Rs 1,200 as silver inches up Rs 50 per tola in a week

The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 1,200 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid persisting issues of tariff re...

The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 1,200 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid persisting issues of tariff re...

Feb 21, 2026

POLITICS

Tensions grip Gaur; Madhav Nepal calls for restraint as violence continues despite curfew

Tensions grip Gaur; Madhav Nepal calls for restraint as violence continues despite curfew

Madhav Kumar Nepal, co-coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party and candidate from Rautahat Constituency No. 1, has exp...

Madhav Kumar Nepal, co-coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party and candidate from Rautahat Constituency No. 1, has exp...

Feb 21, 2026

SOCIETY

60 cameras installed for tiger counting go missing

60 cameras installed for tiger counting go missing

25 have turned dysfunctional, according to CNP information officer Abinash Thapa Magar. 

25 have turned dysfunctional, according to CNP information officer Abinash Thapa Magar. 

Feb 21, 2026

POLITICS

Two more arrested in Dang for allegedly burning UML flag

Two more arrested in Dang for allegedly burning UML flag

The UML, condemning the act, has demanded legal action against those involved in the incident.

The UML, condemning the act, has demanded legal action against those involved in the incident.

Feb 21, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepal-Portugal bilateral consultation mechanism meeting concludes

Nepal-Portugal bilateral consultation mechanism meeting concludes

An agreement was reached to enhance cooperation and collaboration in the areas of bilateral trade, investment, tourism,...

An agreement was reached to enhance cooperation and collaboration in the areas of bilateral trade, investment, tourism,...

Feb 21, 2026

ECONOMY

Nepal-India should work for stronger digital trade systems: FNCCI Chair Dhakal

Nepal-India should work for stronger digital trade systems: FNCCI Chair Dhakal

"People-to-people ties remain our biggest strength. Cinema, culture, education exchanges and tourism build understanding...

"People-to-people ties remain our biggest strength. Cinema, culture, education exchanges and tourism build understanding...

Feb 21, 2026