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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.

Banking stocks gain momentum as dividend season begins

Several BFIs have announced dividends despite banking sector challenges, drawing investor interest as NEPSE shows signs of recovery.

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Technical assessment traces sequence of events behind Budhigandaki flood

An avalanche followed by a major slope failure and debris flows temporarily obstructed mountain streams before a destructive surge swept downstream.

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Nepal proposes BIMSTEC disaster-response task force amid rising climate risks

Home Minister Gurung calls for a regional preparedness framework as member states adopt a declaration to strengthen security cooperation.

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Kathmandu Valley residents fear air pollution but lack information to act, survey finds

A latest survey among 1,200 residents across Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur found that 81.2% considered air pollution hazardous or extremely hazardous to health.

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Why IPPAN opposes SEBON’s proposed IPO rules

IPPAN warns that SEBON’s proposed NRs 100 minimum net worth requirement and stricter project completion criteria could make nearly 60% of hydropower projects ineligible for …

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RSP orders probe into allegations against lawmaker Khagendra Sunar

The allegations follow a series of legal controversies involving the Dalit rights activist, whose ministerial nomination was withdrawn last year.

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Five missing as Gorkha floods destroy homes, damage bridges

Flash floods along the Budhi Gandaki River have damaged hydropower projects and cut off settlements, leaving more than 100 tourists stranded in Jagat.

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Houthi attacks on Saudi airports deepen regional tensions

Fourteen people have been reported killed in two days of attacks on Riyadh airport, while flight cancellations mount and Iran offers to facilitate dialogue between …

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India’s voter-roll dispute reaches Supreme Court as opposition challenges election chief

The deletion of more than 130 million names from electoral rolls has fuelled concerns over voter access and electoral transparency, prompting opposition parties to demand …

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Flood in Budhi Gandaki sweeps away homes, bridges and hydropower camp, at least 10 missing

At least 10 people are missing after sudden flood in Gorkha washed away homes, bridges and a hydropower project’s construction camp, prompting warnings for downstream …

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Supreme Court faces disputes over bench, appointments

Justice Phuyal challenges bench selection as two Judicial Council members dissent over four nominees

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NEPSE posts double-digit gains at week’s end

After modest gain in the previous trading session, the market was up by 17.15 points on Friday.

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