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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Public debt reaches NRs 2.93 trillion, exchange loss over 115 billion

At the beginning of the fiscal year in mid-July 2025, total public debt stood at NRs 2.67 trillion.

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In fourth consecutive hike, petrol hits NRs 219 per litre in Kathmandu

Petrol, diesel and LPG prices increased sharply from Friday, with the NOC citing rising global costs and mounting losses despite partial tax relief.

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Cleaner air at a cost: A $52 million loan for industrial pollution

Public funds used to subsidise industrial pollution fixes. How fair is it?

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Nepal’s growth to slow to 2.3% in FY26 amid global shocks: World Bank

Slower tourist arrivals, rising transport costs, and potential supply chain disruptions are expected to constrain growth through FY26, the Bank noted.

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Cabinet clears three debt projects. What’s inside them?

Routine approval follows earlier board clearances from these development banks, with funds directed toward digital public infrastructure and credit access reforms.

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NOC raises fuel prices third time a month

Fuel prices rise for the third time in a month as Nepal Oil Corporation struggles with mounting losses driven by global oil market pressures.

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Weakened WTO set for high-level meet under cloud of Mideast war

“We've never seen the system being challenged as it is right now," says a Western diplomat

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NRB lowers priority sector lending to 30% for commercial banks

The central bank lowers priority sector lending thresholds, giving banks more flexibility while expanding support for agriculture, MSMEs, IT and tourism.

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Shreeram Gas fined NRs 300,000 for hoarding LPG in Lalitpur

6,377 cylinders were found stockpiled in Harisiddhi warehouse. Authorities ordered immediate distribution and warned against artificial shortages.

Economy the_farsight

NRB eases working capital rules, broadens priority lending in its latest policy review

The central bank grants banks greater autonomy over working capital loan tenures, expands priority sector lending to IT and tourism, raises overseas investment limits, and …

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Candidate watch: Ashok Kumar Agrawal from Parsa-2

Ashok Kumar Agrawal presents himself as a development-oriented candidate rooted in industry rather than career politics.

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Parties promise measures for lower and middle-income earners

Ahead of the elections, three major parties promise income tax exemptions and corporate rate cuts to expanded social security and wage hikes

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