- Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Laxman Kafle
Garlic price triples in three weeks
Consumers in the Kathmandu Valley have been hit hard by a sharp rise in garlic price over the past three weeks, with retail prices climbing to as high as Rs. 700 per kilogram. According to consum
Nepal adopts modern data system with first agriculture survey
In a major institutional shift aimed at strengthening evidence-based policymaking, the government has launched Nepal’s first-ever Annual Agricultural Survey using statistically validated and technology-driven methods.
Nepal-India agriculture working group meeting ends pledging to work together
The 9th meeting of the Nepal–India Joint Agriculture Working Group (JAWG) concluded in Kathmandu on Monday, with both countries agreeing on a series of concrete decisions to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the agriculture sector. The two-day meeting, held on December 28 and 29, was c
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Minister Ghising unveils 100-day progress report
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kul Man Ghising has made public a list of works completed in 100 days after assuming office.
Low export remains a perennial problem for Nepal
Despite a sharp increase in exports, Nepal’s trade deficit continued to widen during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26.
Procedural hurdles hamper Nepal’s hydropower ambitions
Nepal is endowed with immense hydropower potential, yet, structural, financial and institutional challenges continue to prevent the country from achieving year-round energy self-reliance.
Nepal seeks Korean cooperation in energy sector
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal, in collaboration with the Independent Power Producers’ Association, Nepal (IPPAN), organised Nepal–Korea Energy Cooperation Seminar in Kathmandu on Monday.
Korea Visa Application Centre opens in Kathmandu
The Korea Visa Application Centre (KVAC) was officially inaugurated in Kathmandu on Friday, marking a major step toward enhancing the visa application process for Nepali citizens travelling to the Republic of Korea.
World Soil Day to be marked with awareness campaigns across Nepal
The government is set to mark World Soil Day on December 5, 2025, by organising a range of awareness programmes aimed at informing farmers and the general public about soil quality and encouraging the adoption of clean production techniques to promote soil health. World Soil Day is observed annually on December 5 to raise awareness and mobilise global efforts for the sustainable man
Unseasonal rains cause over Rs. 6.6 billion worth of losses to agriculture
Unseasonal rains in October and November have caused agricultural losses of more than Rs. 6.6 billion across the country, severely affecting rice, vegetables, sugarcane, fruits and other major crops, according
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NRB cuts rates through monetary policy review, raises loan limits
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced key monetary policy adjustments aimed at gradually narrowing the gap between the lower and upper limits of the interest rate corridor
Rival NRNA groups unite in PM’s presence
The comprehensive unity within the Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA) has been formally announced, ending years of parallel leadership and internal disputes.
Royal Tulip Chitwan comes into operation targeting high-end tourists
Royal Tulip Chitwan, the first five-star luxury resort in the district, has begun operations, marking a significant milestone in Chitwan’s growing hospitality and tourism landscape.
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Remittances surge 35% in first quarter of current FY
Nepal’s external sector indicators showed strong improvement in the first three months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, driven largely by soaring remittance inflows and foreign currency reserves, and improved current account and balance of payments positi
Tourist arrivals record high in October
Nepal witnessed the highest number of tourist arrivals in October 2025, marking it as the peak month of the year so far for international visitors.
