Economy

Public debt reaches over Rs 2536 billion

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 19 — The public debt till mid-January of the current fiscal year has exceeded Rs 2,536 billion. According to the Public Debt Management Office, Nepal's total public...

Not to worry about energy consumption, PM Oli reassures power producers

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 17 — Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said there is no need to worry over energy consumption as heavy industries like iron and steel industries and fertilizer...

Samples under Dailekh petroleum products exploration taken to China for tests

3 months ago

Dailekh, January 17 — A technicians' team from China has returned home with the samples obtained from the drilling conducted under the petroleum production exploration project at Jaljale of Bhairavi...

President Paudel inspects Kathmandu–Terai Madhes Fast Track project (photos)

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 17 — President Ram Chandra Paudel has inspected the ongoing Kathmandu–Terai Madhes Fast Track project. During the inspection, he was briefed on the progress and ongoing work...

Bagmati Province Government's budget expenditure at 16 per cent in six months

3 months ago

Bagmati, January 17 — Bagmati Province Government's budget spending stands at16 per cent in the six months of the current fiscal year 2024/25. According to Suraj Adhikari, Information Minister...

Three reasons Trump tariffs aren't China's only problem

3 months ago

Trump says he been talking to China's Xi through aides since his election. (Getty Images) Singapore, January 17 — China's economy rebounded in the last three months of last...

Gold price up by NPR 1,300 per tola

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 17 — The price of gold has increased again in the Nepali market on Friday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association,...

Share market sees dip of 47 points this week

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 16 — The share market experienced a decline of 47 points this week. The market closed at 2,635 points last Thursday, and today, on the final...

Bad weather disrupts flights on three major routes

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 16 — Flights on three major routes have been affected due to poor weather conditions. According to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) authorities, flights to Biratnagar, Janakpur,...

Kankai Bridge: Contract extended for five times, progress 'half' in 13 years

3 months ago

Bhadrapur (Jhapa), January 16 — Construction of the Kankai Bridge connecting Jhapa Rural Municipality-2 and Gaurigunj Rural Municipality-1 in the eastern section of the Postal Highway has been in limbo...

Gold price up by NPR 1,200 per tola

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 16 — Gold prices have risen by NPR 1,200 per tola on Thursday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association. The price of...

US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure

3 months ago

BBC News, January 15 — The US markets watchdog has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk alleging he failed to disclose that he had amassed a stake in Twitter, allowing...

Gold price up by NPR 400 per tola

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 15 — Following a slight increase in the international market, the price of gold has also risen in the local market. Today, the price of one ounce of...

Government has paid attention for boosting economy: Prime Minister

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 15 — Private sector industry and business organizations, including the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), have said that the ordinances issued recently would enhance...

Government increases mandatory retirement age for workers to 60

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 15 — Workers will now be entitled to mandatory retirement at the age of 60. The government has recently increased the mandatory retirement age by two years through...

Gold price drops by NPR 800 per tola

3 months ago

Kathmandu, January 14 — On Tuesday, the price of gold in the Nepali market saw a slight decline. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers'...