• Friday, 3 April 2026

Speaker election on Sunday

Remittance surge supports strong external sector performance

Nepal’s external sector has shown remarkable strength in the first eight months of fiscal year 2025/26, fueled largely by a sharp rise in remittance inflows, alongside improvements in the current account, balance of payments, and foreign exchange reserves.

MPs push governance reform

The first meeting of the newly elected House of Representatives convened on Thursday, with party leaders and an independent MP highlighting governance reforms, accountability, and inclusive development.

Pakistan confirms new peace talks with Afghanistan

Pakistan on Thursday confirmed it was holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China, where Beijing is mediating to broker a lasting ceasefire after weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds, disrupting trade and cross-border travel.

Disseminate public notices through state media: PM Office

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) on Thursday issued a notice circular to all the government levels including the local and concerned public agencies asking them to ensure public notices are disseminated through government media such as the Gorkhapatra and The Rising Nepal dailies, Radio Nepal and Nepal Television.

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21 gamblers held from Lalitpur

Police have arrested 21 gamblers from Changathali of Mahalaxmi Municipality-7, Lalitpur. The gambling was taking place at Green City Villa, run by 32-year-old Deepak Bohara, originally from Sindhupalchok.

Ex-President Bhandari hails late Kamal Koirala

Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has reminded that the late Kamal Prasad Koirala was a multidimensional person in Nepali political sphere.

RSP picks Aryal as its candidate for HoR Speaker

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to propose its Vice President, Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal, as the candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR).

Country receives Rs 1449.65 billion in remittances in eight months

Issuing the Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal based on eight months' data (ending mid-March), the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated that gross foreign exchange reserves increased 27.5 percent to Rs 3413.77 billion in mid-March 2026 from Rs 2677.68 billion in mid-July 2025.

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Pakistan confirms new peace talks with Afghanistan

Pakistan on Thursday confirmed it was holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China, where Beijing is mediating to broker a lasting ceasefire after weeks of fighting that have killed hundreds, disrupting trade and cross-border travel.

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Remittance surge supports strong external sector performance

Nepal’s external sector has shown remarkable strength in the first eight months of fiscal year 2025/26, fueled largely by a sharp rise in remittance inflows, alongside improvements in the current account, balance of payments, and foreign exchange reserves.

Country receives Rs 1449.65 billion in remittances in eight months

Issuing the Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal based on eight months' data (ending mid-March), the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated that gross foreign exchange reserves increased 27.5 percent to Rs 3413.77 billion in mid-March 2026 from Rs 2677.68 billion in mid-July 2025.

Consumer inflation softens to 3.62 per cent

The consumer inflation remained 3.62 per cent on y-o-y basis in the mid-March 2026.

Disseminate public notices through state media: PM Office

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) on Thursday issued a notice circular to all the government levels including the local and concerned public agencies asking them to ensure public notices are disseminated through government media such as the Gorkhapatra and The Rising Nepal dailies, Radio Nepal and Nepal Television.

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Women's Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money

Women's Asian Cup finalists Japan and Australia renewed calls Thursday for equal prize money with the men's tournament in a direct challenge to the Asian Football Confederation and accused the governing body of "ignoring" previous requests. Japan beat hosts Australia 1-0

2026 World Cup lineup complete

Nepal end Asian Cup Qualifiers with defeat

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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.

Growing heart disease raises health concerns in Nepal, Dr. Bhattarai

In recent years, heart disease has been increasing in Nepal. Among non-communicable diseases, heart disease ranks first. The growing burden of non-communicable diseases worldwide has significantly affected Nepal as well. Many people i

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Mysteries Of March Cosmos

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Vaping likely to cause cancer: Australian study

NML secures ISO accreditation

UML Chair Oli under medical observation

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Country receives Rs 1449.65 billion in remittances in eight months

Issuing the Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal based on eight months' data (ending mid-March), the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) stated that gross foreign exchange reserves increased 27.5 percent to Rs 3413.77 billion in mid-March 2026 from Rs 2677.68 billion in mid-July 2025.