ECONOMY
Consumption accounts for 90.3 percent of Nepal’s economy, private sector dominates spendin...
Consumption accounts for 90.3 percent of Nepal’s economy, pr...
Presenting the Economic Survey in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle said the preliminary estimate projects economic growth at 3.85 percent. According to the survey, Nepal’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to reach Rs. 66.09 trillion this fisc...
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ECONOMY
Progress of national pride and strategic road projects slow: Economic Survey
Progress of national pride and strategic road projects slow:...
The progress of national pride and strategic road projects is found to be pathetic, with most of the projects failing to achieve the target within stipulated time.
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POLITICS
NHRC recommends probe into Rabi Lamichhane’s alleged role in Nakkhu jailbreak
NHRC recommends probe into Rabi Lamichhane’s alleged role in...
The NHRC report states that the act of being released from prison in an unauthorized manner is not only a violation of human rights but may also constitute a criminal offence under Section 49 of the Prison Act 2079. It calls for a detailed investigation into the involvement of Lamichhane, then jailo...
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SPORTS
Asian Games Women's Qualifiers 2026: Nepal defeats China by 19 runs
Asian Games Women's Qualifiers 2026: Nepal defeats China by...
Chasing a target of 126 runs set by Nepal in the match played at the Bayuemas Oval Cricket Ground in Malaysia today, China was all out for 106 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
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ECONOMY
Budget announcement at 4pm on coming Friday
Budget announcement at 4pm on coming Friday
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal informed the lawmakers to be present in the joint meeting before 3:45pm on the slated date.
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POLITICS
Speaker Aryal calls for unified efforts to strengthen human rights protection
Speaker Aryal calls for unified efforts to strengthen human...
Speaker Aryal underscored that Nepal has been raising its voice in favour of partnership and prosperity amongst the least developed and landlocked developing countries, and for the promotion of human rights in favour of marginalized and at-risk communities.
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WORLD
WHO chief says DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war
WHO chief says DR Congo facing 'catastrophic collision' of E...
"Eastern DRC now faces a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict with the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province outpacing the response," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X.
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ECONOMY
DDC settles Rs 120 million dues to dairy farmers
DDC settles Rs 120 million dues to dairy farmers
The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) has paid Rs 120 million to dairy farmers as a part of its effort to settle long-pending dues.
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POLITICS
Health Minister Mehta, Bhutanese counterpart hold meeting to promote mutual collaborations
Health Minister Mehta, Bhutanese counterpart hold meeting to...
During the meeting held at the 79th World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva on Tuesday, they stressed the need of mutual collaboration to resolve the health challenges as both countries have been facing similar common health challenges, said Joint-Spokesperson at the H...
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WORLD
Air India slashes domestic flights amid Iran war fuel price spike
Air India slashes domestic flights amid Iran war fuel price...
Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28 has sent aviation fuel prices soaring, raising concerns over carrier profitability and leading to a rise in airline fares.
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