Economy

Nepal Rastra Bank Releases Daily Foreign Exchange Rates

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign exchange rates for today. According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar is set at 147 rupees...

Finance Secretary Upadhyay Emphasizes Private Sector's Role in Economic Development

2 months ago

Morang. Finance Secretary Dr. Ghanshyam Upadhyay has stated that the private sector plays a crucial role in the country's economic development. During a discussion and interaction program of the Revenue...

Energy Minister Shrestha Pledges Partnership with Private Sector to Boost Energy Development

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has stated that he intends to treat the Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN) as a partner organization rather...

Minister Shrestha Pledges to Expedite Stalled Irrigation Projects

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has stated that major irrigation projects will no longer be left in a state of neglect. Speaking at a...

Nepal Electricity Authority to Provide Employment to Families of Gen-Z Movement Martyrs

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The Board of Directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) decided in its meeting on Wednesday to provide employment to the remaining family members of the martyrs of the...

Over 11,500 Cooperatives Brought Under Central Regulatory Oversight in Nepal

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Approximately 11,500 cooperatives across the country have been brought under central regulatory oversight.According to data from the National Cooperative Regulatory Authority, 11,648 cooperatives have joined the 'Financial Cooperative Regulation...

FNCCI President Dhakal Calls for Stronger Synergy Between Private Sector and Media to Boost Economic Growth

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), has emphasized the need to strengthen collaboration between the private sector and the media...

Public Transport Fares Increased for Long and Medium-Distance Routes

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Fares for long and medium-distance (inter-provincial) public passenger vehicles have been increased. According to the new list, public transport fares have risen by a minimum of 19 rupees to...

Government Adjusts Public Transport Fares Across Nepal

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Following the government's adjustment of public transport fares on Wednesday, the new fare rates have been officially set. According to the department, any passenger vehicle providing deluxe and super deluxe...

Nepal Government Increases Public Transportation Fares

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The government has increased public transportation fares. According to the Department of Transport Management, this decision was made in accordance with the provision to adjust fares whenever fuel prices...

Nepal Government Implements Significant Hike in Public Transport Fares

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The government has adjusted public transport fares. The Department of Transport Management has announced that the new fares for passenger and freight vehicles will come into effect starting today.The...

NEPSE Index Surges by 42.12 Points Amid Strong Market Activity

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index witnessed a significant improvement on the fourth trading day of the week. Today, the NEPSE index closed at 2799.53 points, rising by 42.12...

Minister Timilsina and World Bank Director Discuss Accelerating Nepal's Digital Transformation Project

2 months ago

Kathmandu. Minister for Communication and Information Technology Dr. Bikram Timilsina and World Bank Regional Director for South Asia David Sislen held a meeting on Wednesday.During the meeting, both parties reached...

Nepal Government Announces Significant Hike in Public Transport and Freight Fares

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The government has decided to increase fares for public transportation and freight vehicles. The Department of Transport Management is preparing to implement the new rates following theoretical approval from...

Minister Chaudhary and World Bank Country Director Sislen Discuss Agricultural Development

2 months ago

Kathmandu. David Sislen, Country Director of the World Bank for Nepal, paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Geeta Chaudhary, at her office today.On that...

NEPSE Revises Trading Schedule Following Government Holiday Announcement

2 months ago

Kathmandu. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has decided to close share trading on Saturdays and Sundays. Following the government's decision to implement a two-day public holiday on Saturdays and Sundays...