- Friday, 22 May 2026
HoR passes 'Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2082'
The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has passed the 'Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2082' with a majority of votes.
Finance Minister seeks suggestions regarding budget preparation from former finance ministers
Minister for Finance Swarnim Wagle has sought suggestions from former finance ministers regarding the preparation of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Energy Minister for timely construction of Jagadulla Hydropower Project
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has pressed for timely completion of the Jagadulla Hydropower Project during an inspection visit of Jagadulla Hydropower Company Limited's head office in the federal capital, Kathmandu on Thursday.
Indian Home Minister Shah provides 40 kg of sandalwood to Nepal
Minister of Home Affairs of India, Amit Shah has gifted 40 kilogrammes of sandalwood for the purpose of using it for worship to the Shree Yantra of Pashupatinath Temple.
Nation
Former Finance Ministers' suggestions range from economic reforms to austerity measures
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has held a meeting with eight former Finance Minister and received recommendation to be considered while formulating the upcoming national budget.
HoR passes 'Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2082'
The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has passed the 'Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2082' with a majority of votes.
Three Bills tabled in HoR, endorsed unanimously
Amidst objection of lawmakers from the opposition parties, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, on behalf of Prime Minister and Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Balendra Shah, presented the proposals, seeking consideration on 'HoR Member Election (first amendment) Bill, 2083', Voter List (first amendment) Bill, 2083' and 'National Forensic Lab (Establishment and Operation), 2081'.
Energy Minister for timely construction of Jagadulla Hydropower Project
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, has pressed for timely completion of the Jagadulla Hydropower Project during an inspection visit of Jagadulla Hydropower Company Limited's head office in the federal capital, Kathmandu on Thursday.
World
Taliban's new marriage separation decree draws UN criticism
The Taliban government's new decree governing the separation of spouses "reinforces systemic discrimination" and erodes the rights of Afghan women and girls, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Business
Finance Minister seeks suggestions regarding budget preparation from former finance ministers
Minister for Finance Swarnim Wagle has sought suggestions from former finance ministers regarding the preparation of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Agro budget rises, production falls
The gap between the investment and production in agriculture sector has increased in the last one decade. Though the investment is increasing in agro sector, production and fertile land is decreasing. Ther
Nirmala emerges as a successful entrepreneur
At first, Nirmala Kumari Mahato of Gelha village in Harion Municipality–4, Sarlahi, did not receive support from her family when she decided to take up shoe-making as a profession.
Price of gold drops by Rs 3300 per tola
Price of fine good dropped by Rs 3300 today. The price of fine gold fell to Rs 2,92,000 per tola in the commodity market today from Rs 2,95,300 a day before.
Sports
Arsenal shed 'nearly men' tag to end 22-year EPL title wait
Just four years ago, Arsenal were wallowing in recriminations and regret after finishing 24 points behind Premier League champions Manchester City. Pipped to a Cham
Interview
Comedy must evolve beyond body-shaming humour: Prabhat Lama
Prabhat Lama, a renowned stand-up comedian who is a permanent resident of Mahottari district, spent more than 10 years in radio programmes, struggling to be an artist. After arriving in Kathmandu, he joined Radio-Audio, the first comedy-the
Neither old parties need to panic nor new ones gloat over, PM Karki cautions
Prime Minister Sushila Karki had taken up the responsibility of the head of the executive when the country was in difficult circumstances and has successfully fulfilled the task of conducting the House of Representatives election within the stipulated time.
Society
Three Bills tabled in HoR, endorsed unanimously
Amidst objection of lawmakers from the opposition parties, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, on behalf of Prime Minister and Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Balendra Shah, presented the proposals, seeking consideration on 'HoR Member Election (first amendment) Bill, 2083', Voter List (first amendment) Bill, 2083' and 'National Forensic Lab (Establishment and Operation), 2081'.