- Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Laxman Kafle
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
Major political parties unveil ambitious agricultural reform agendas
Major political parties have placed agricultural transformation at the centre of their election manifestos, pledging comprehensive reforms aimed at achieving food self-sufficiency, modernising farming practices, increasing farmer incomes, and reducing imports.
Livestock sector exports cross Rs. 15 billion
Nepal’s livestock sector has recorded a significant surge in exports in the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to trade statistics from the Department of Customs, total exports of livestock-related products exceeded Rs. 15 billion during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, marking a strong performance for the sector.
Gen Z movement losses strain public finances
The nationwide protests on September 8 and 9, led primarily by youth groups, have resulted in significant human, physical, and economic losses, with long-term implications for governance, economy, and social systems.
Capital spending sits at 15%, deficit hits Rs. 119B
The government’s capital expenditure has remained sluggish in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, with spending reaching only 15.62 per cent of the allocated amount as of February 12.
Budget revised post-Gen Z movement, spending estimates cut to Rs. 1,688 billion
The government has revised the budget for the current fiscal year 2025/26 by reducing its expenditure estimates. With half-yearly review
Infant, child mortality remain serious public health concerns
The Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (NMICS) 2024-25) reveled that infant and child mortality rates in Nepal remain a serious public health concern, with significant disparities across provinces. According to the survey
Remittance boosts Nepal’s external sector
Nepal’s external sector showed strong improvement in the first half of the current fiscal year 2025/26, driven by a sharp rise in remittance inflows, a robust current account surplu
Gold hits unprecedented highs amid global turmoil
Gold price, which was on constant rise in recent months, has, of late, skyrocketed in local and international markets. It has jumped to unprecedented Rs. 340,000 per tola in the Nepali market on Thursday.
Cardamom exports surge on higher prices, output
Nepal’s export of large cardamom, one of the country’s major agricultural export commodities, recorded significant growth during the first half of the current fiscal year 2025/26, driven by higher prices and increased production.
Gold price crosses Rs. 300,000 per tola
The price of gold in Nepal surged to a historic high on Friday, crossing the eye-popping mark of Rs. 300,000 per tola for the first time, reflecting strong spillover effects from soaring international prices and rising global economic uncertainty.
