Imports rise 31.6% to NRs 401.5 billion in first two months of 2026/27
Meanwhile, exports grew 61.86% to NRs 76.59 billion, with the trade deficit widening to NRs 324.93 billion.
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Imports rise 31.6% to NRs 401.5 billion in first two months of 2026/27
Meanwhile, exports grew 61.86% to NRs 76.59 billion, with the trade deficit widening to NRs 324.93 billion.
Heavy rainfall to persist as major rivers expected to rise across Nepal
Models had hinted at exceptionally heavy rain, but conditions now appear less extreme. Still, saturated ground from earlier monsoon rainfall keeps the threat significant.
NEPSE drops 36 points as market-wide selling drags index lower
The market fell 36.25 points to 2,618.03 as all sectoral indices declined and turnover slipped to NRs 6.35 billion
Two self-immolation deaths at Tripureshwor put traffic enforcement under scrutiny
Arjun Dong Tamang’s death after a confrontation with traffic police follows the self-immolation death of another road user at the same location, prompting lawmakers to …
All eyes on PM Shah: How will he deliver at UNGA?
After initially planning to avoid foreign travel for a year, Prime Minister Balendra Shah is heading to the UN as Nepal seeks international support after …
Finance Minister’s secretariat denies meeting on electricity VAT removal
FM Wagle’s secretariat has denied reports that he agreed to scrap VAT on electricity, while confirming that government agencies are studying the issue and possible …
Heavy rain expected across Nepal as weather system intensifies
Nepal is bracing for heavy to extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds from Friday to Sunday as a deep depression over the Bay of …
Martyrs’ family leader escalates threat against RSP lawmakers
Chaulagain challenges lawmaker Bipin Acharya to have him arrested and warns of ‘burying underground’ those targeted by the families if remarks are not withdrawn
Ransomware attack on Data Hub forces stock market to halt trading
A ransomware attack on the data center hosting 72 stockbrokers has forced NEPSE to suspend trading amid ongoing cybersecurity and data-integrity concerns.
What is UNGA, and why is PM Shah going to New York?
PM Shah will travel to New York this week to represent Nepal at the UNGA’s 81st session. Here is what the UNGA is, what happens …
Sajha widens nighttime bus network with nine local governments on board
Sajha Yatayat has expanded nighttime bus services across the Kathmandu Valley, deploying 28 electric buses on multiple routes from 8 pm to 11 pm.
Inflation rises to 5.96% in first month of fiscal year
Inflation accelerated to 5.96% in the first month of FY2026/27, even as remittance inflows surged 21.2% to NRs 215.05 billion, highlighting contrasting pressures and support …