- Wednesday, 1 April 2026
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Govt to amend Procurement Act in 30 days
The newly formed government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has decided to amend the Public Procurement Act within next 30 days to improve the physical infrastructure construction sector.
Fuel price surge triggers economic woes in Nepal amid global energy crisis
Supply-side constraints on petroleum products caused by ongoing geopolitical tension involving Iran, Israel and the United States have created an energy crisis and pushed up prices, with their consequences being felt across global markets.
Potato price plummets amid rising imports
Farmers in Panchkhal Municipality of Kavrepalanchowk district are facing growing concerns as potato price continues to decline, leaving them unable to recover even basic production costs. Local farmers report tha
Foreign trade grows by 13.5% to Rs. 1,480 billion
Nepal's foreign trade witnessed significant growth during the first eight months of the current fiscal year. According to the trade statistics b
Nepali rupee hits record low amid strong U.S. dollar
The Nepali rupee has fallen to a historic low against the US dollar, reflecting sustained depreciation over recent months amid global economic and geopolitical pressures. According to the Nepal
Supply of cooking gas, petroleum normal: NOC
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has clarified that there is no need for consumers to panic, as the supply of petroleum products, including cooking gas, remains normal to date. According to Manoj Ku
NRNA global conference ends with 12-point Kathmandu declaration
The 12th Global Conference and International General Assembly of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) concluded here on Monday with a 12-point declaration. The declaration has e
Budget deficit tops Rs. 161B in 8 months
The government expenditure has outpaced income during the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, resulting in a deficit of Rs. 161.48 billion. According to the daily
Finance Ministry report on Gen Z Movement calls for governance, economic reforms
The Ministry of Finance has released a new study titled “Understanding the Gen Z Movement: Causes, Realities, and a Roadmap for a Capable Nepal.” The report analyses the
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NOC to distribute half-filled gas cylinders from today
The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has decided to supply only half-filled cooking gas cylinders to the market starting Friday in an effort to address the ongoing fright among consumers. According to NOC spoke
Nepal welcomes over 105,000 foreign tourists in February
Nepal’s tourism industry continued its strong upward trajectory in February 2026, welcoming over 105,400 international tourists---marking a significant milestone in the country’s post-pandemic recovery.
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National economy reviving amid challenges: NRB
The domestic economy is gradually reviving, although the recovery remains uneven across sectors, according to the semiannual macroeconomic report published by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on Tuesday. The report states that economic growth remains moderate, inflation is relatively stable, and the monetary sector presents mixed trends—characterised by historically low interest rates but sluggish credit growth.
NOC to keep depots open during election
As the government has declared a public holiday from March 4 to 6 in view of the upcoming House of Representatives election on March 5, the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has made arrangements to ensure an
Focus on infrastructure, branding, security
Nepal's major political parties have put forward tourism sector as a key pillar of economic prosperity in their election manifestoes. The Nepali Congress, th
Parties propose ambitious power development plans in manifestoes
Targeting the upcoming House of Representatives election to be held on March 5, Nepal’s major political parties have placed energy development at the centre of their election manifestos, unveiling ambitious plans to expand electric
