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Six metropolis unveil NRs 54 billion budget for 2026/27

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The six metropolitan cities have announced budgets for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, with infrastructure, education, healthcare and urban services receiving the largest allocations despite mounting revenue and implementation challenges.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The six metropolitan cities have announced budgets for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, with infrastructure, education, healthcare and urban services receiving the largest allocations despite …

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The index dropped 8.50 points to 2,651.52 on Thursday, while daily turnover fell nearly 36% to NRs 2.84 billion. Most sectors ended in the red, …

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Infomerics Nepal has placed the credit ratings of 18 companies under “Credit Watch with Negative Implications” as sweeping financial crime investigations involving major business groups …

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Dozens of companies from hydropower, manufacturing, tourism, and other sectors have lined up for IPO approval, with 104 applications worth nearly NRs 70 billion currently …

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Dr. Gopal Bhatt has assumed charge as SEBON chairman at a time when Nepal’s stock market is witnessing rising retail participation, liquidity fluctuations, and renewed …

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Kathmandu Metropolitan City has presented a NRs 25.88 billion budget for FY 2026/27, emphasising infrastructure-led growth, social services, and environmental priorities amid a period of …

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The country received 339.7 mm of rainfall during the pre-monsoon season,145.5% of the long-term average, while Jhapa recorded more than 200 mm of rain in …

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The German assistance will support initiatives related to renewable energy and energy efficiency, power distribution, green and resilient agricultural development, revenue sector reform, quality infrastructure, …

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The weather department has warned that this year's monsoon is likely to bring below-average rainfall across much of Nepal.

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The benchmark index closed at 2,728.03, dragged down by losses across most sectors. Finance stocks led the decline.

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The benchmark index gained 2.57 points to close at 2,736.17, while daily turnover plunged 33.4% from the previous session.

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The Fund cites investment gaps and structural weaknesses

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