ECONOMY

Nepal’s trade deficit widens by over 11% to Rs 1.098 trillion in eight months

Nepal’s trade deficit widens by over 11% to Rs 1.098 trillion in eight months

Out of Rs 1.48 trillion worth of total foreign trade, the country recorded a trade deficit of Rs 1.098 trillion.

Out of Rs 1.48 trillion worth of total foreign trade, the country recorded a trade deficit of Rs 1.098 trillion.

Mar 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Commercial banks issuing loans against shares aggressively amid slow demand for other loans

Commercial banks issuing loans against shares aggressively amid slow demand for other loans

As per the records of Nepal Rastra Bank, the issuance of margin loans by 20 commercial banks soared 42.90 percent as of...

As per the records of Nepal Rastra Bank, the issuance of margin loans by 20 commercial banks soared 42.90 percent as of...

Mar 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Cases filed against 32 accused for alleged involvement in fake rescue scam

Cases filed against 32 accused for alleged involvement in fake rescue scam

The Government Attorney's Office, Kathmandu, on Sunday filed the cases against 32 individuals for their alleged involvem...

The Government Attorney's Office, Kathmandu, on Sunday filed the cases against 32 individuals for their alleged involvem...

Mar 22, 2026

SOCIETY

PRIA corruption case: Compensation of Rs 461.5 million sought from 21 defendants

PRIA corruption case: Compensation of Rs 461.5 million sought from 21 defendants

The case filed at the Special Court, includes former Tourism Secretary Kedar Bahadur Adhikari and former Civil Aviation...

The case filed at the Special Court, includes former Tourism Secretary Kedar Bahadur Adhikari and former Civil Aviation...

Mar 22, 2026

POLITICS

Minister Shrestha unveils 100-day progress report

Minister Shrestha unveils 100-day progress report

Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizen Shraddha Shrestha released the achievement gained from December 12, 2025...

Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizen Shraddha Shrestha released the achievement gained from December 12, 2025...

Mar 22, 2026

POLITICS

Parallel power play begins in NC as Deuba faction calls CWC meeting

Parallel power play begins in NC as Deuba faction calls CWC meeting

A meeting of leaders close to Deuba held in Dhumbarahi on Sunday took the decision, according to party leader Min Bishwo...

A meeting of leaders close to Deuba held in Dhumbarahi on Sunday took the decision, according to party leader Min Bishwo...

Mar 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Daily turnover jumps to Rs 23.59 billion as NEPSE escalates by 54.51 points

Daily turnover jumps to Rs 23.59 billion as NEPSE escalates by 54.51 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday jumped 54.51 points to close at 2,931.55 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Sunday jumped 54.51 points to close at 2,931.55 points.

Mar 22, 2026

SOCIETY

Chitwan Police resume 'Let Us Visit Chitwan' programme

Chitwan Police resume 'Let Us Visit Chitwan' programme

The programme, which had been halted due to the Gen Z movement and elections, has been resumed.

The programme, which had been halted due to the Gen Z movement and elections, has been resumed.

Mar 22, 2026

POLITICS

NC leaders united against Thapa’s resignation at CWC meeting

NC leaders united against Thapa’s resignation at CWC meeting

On the second day of discussions, NC Spokesperson Devraj Chalise said that around two dozen members who spoke in the mee...

On the second day of discussions, NC Spokesperson Devraj Chalise said that around two dozen members who spoke in the mee...

Mar 22, 2026

ECONOMY

Sanigad Hydro launches IPO, 2.85 million shares reserved for Bungal locals

Sanigad Hydro launches IPO, 2.85 million shares reserved for Bungal locals

The company has allocated 2.85 million shares worth Rs 285 million for local residents at a face value of Rs 100 per sha...

The company has allocated 2.85 million shares worth Rs 285 million for local residents at a face value of Rs 100 per sha...

Mar 22, 2026