Economy

Nepal Government Forms High-Level Committees to Review Hydropower PPA and Licensing Policies

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The government has decided to proceed with Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and licensing matters only after receiving reports from newly formed high-level committees.Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation,...

Nepal's Cabinet Ministers Disclose Assets, Revealing Significant Stock Market Investments

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The asset details of the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers, made public by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Sunday, have become a subject...

Nepal Rastra Bank Releases Comprehensive Real Estate Market Data

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has released detailed statistics regarding the current status and trends of real estate transactions today. The bank stated that the data is published using the fiscal...

Three Microfinance Institutions Sign Merger Agreement to Strengthen Capital Base

2 months ago

Biratnagar. A merger agreement has been signed between Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, headquartered in Katahari, Morang; Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, headquartered in Kohalpur, Banke; and Manushi...

Deepal S05 Secures Top Spot in JD Power 2026 China Quality Study

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The popular 'S05' model from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Deepal has secured the first position in the JD Power 2026 China quality assessment. Deepal S05 achieved this milestone in...

Gold and Silver Prices Decline in Nepal

2 months ago

Kathmandu. On Monday, the second trading day of the week, gold prices saw a slight decline. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of...

Fuel and Bitumen Shortages Stall Major Infrastructure Projects in Nepal

2 months ago

Biratnagar. The upgrade of the Kakarbhitta-Laukahi road section, part of the East-West Highway and a national pride project, is in jeopardy due to severe shortages of fuel and bitumen.Recent surges...

Commercial Banks in Nepal Adjust Interest Rates for Baisakh

2 months ago

Kathmandu. According to the interest rate schedules published by commercial banks for the month of Baisakh, the majority of banks have reduced their interest rates. According to the details, the interest...

Surging Fuel Prices Drive Demand for Electric Two-Wheelers in Nepal

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The demand for electric two-wheelers in the market has surged significantly due to rising petroleum prices. The impact of increased global fuel costs, exacerbated by geopolitical conflicts in West...

From Classroom to Fields: A Former Teacher's Journey into Modern Agriculture

2 months ago

Nischal Raj Gautam/ Nepal Photo LibraryMakwanpur. On a quiet evening in Padampokhari-13, Hetauda, Phenchu Lama observes his dragon fruit plants. Sometimes he is meticulously inspecting the plants, and other times...

Nepal Telecom Launches New Year 2083 Data Offers

2 months ago

Kathmandu. With the excitement of the New Year 2083, Nepal Telecom has unveiled an attractive 'New Year Offer' for its customers. The state-owned telecommunications company has introduced special data packages...

Global Markets Stumble as US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse

2 months ago

Kathmandu. A new wave of volatility has hit global markets following the collapse of peace talks between the United States and Iran. Despite hopes for a permanent agreement after a...

Irrigation Shortages Lead to Decline in Spring Paddy Cultivation in Kanchanpur

2 months ago

Kanchanpur. The number of farmers cultivating spring paddy (Chaite Dhan) is declining. According to data from the Agriculture Knowledge Center and the Prime Minister Agriculture Modernization Project office in Kanchanpur,...

Global Oil Prices Surge as US-Iran Tensions Escalate at Strait of Hormuz

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Crude oil prices have surged sharply in the global market following the failure of efforts to end the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. Oil prices climbed...

Nawalparasi Agriculture Office Distributes Over Rs 440 Million in Grants

2 months ago

Nawalparasi. The Agriculture Development Office has distributed approximately Rs 450 million in grants. The office reported that it has distributed Rs 447,173,851 in grants from the fiscal year 2077/78 to...

Nepal Rastra Bank releases foreign exchange rates for Monday

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today (Monday). The exchange rate for one US Dollar is set at 148 rupees 07 paisa for buying...