- Sunday, 9 November 2025
Laxman Kafle
Capital expenditure stands 23.37% in eight months
Capital expenditure of the government has remained quite low also in the current fiscal year. The capital expenditure s
Nepal's agriculture imports exceed total export in first seven months
Despite being an agricultural country, the imsport of agricultural goods is recorded higher than the total export. Nepal's imports of agricul
Rs. 177 billion public debt added in first seven months of FY
Nepal's total outstanding public debt has increased to Rs. 2,611.06 billion as of mid-February 2025, reflecting a significant rise from the previous fiscal year. Out of total debt, exte
Export sees 46% growth
Nepal’s export sector has shown impressive growth during the first seven months of the 2024/25 fiscal year, reflecting a healthy performance in the country’s foreign trade. According to the latest d
Upper Trishuli-1 HEP spends Rs. 170 million in affected areas through SSP
The Upper Trishuli-1 Hydroelectricity Project with a total capacity of 216 MW under construction in Rasuwa district has so far spent around Rs. 170 million in the project affected areas through the Social Support Programme (SSP).
Poor infrastructure, scant amenities limit Nepal’s tourism potential
Nepal, rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage, has long been a popular destination for tourists seeking adventure, spirituality, and scenic beauty. However, the country’s tourism gr
Sharma's Input In Innovative Ventures
A successful non-resident Nepali entrepreneur, Lok Raj Sharma, has made remarkable contributions to the economy of Nepal through innovative ventures in fintech, microfinance, and constr
Government revises budget
The government has revised the budget for the current fiscal year 2024/25 by reducing the revenue and expenditure estimates. The government has made public
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Gold prices soar again, worry local traders
Gold prices in Nepal have started surging once again. The price of the precious yellow metal climbed to Rs. 162,800 per tola on Friday. The recent surge in p
Koshi Province economy likely to grow by 3.5% in 2023/24
The economic growth of Koshi Province for the fiscal year 2023/24 is estimated to be 3.51 per cent. The revised estimate for the economic growth of the previous fiscal year 2022/23 was 2.13 per cent.
Chengdu’s Traditional Cuisine Tells Timeless Stories
During my visit to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in China, I discovered a city that masterfully blends rich culinary traditions with modern innovation. Renowned for its vibrant food culture, panda sanctuaries, and comfortabl
3.4% GDP growth estimated for 1st quarter of FY
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has made a preliminary estimate of 3.4 per cent growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) at the constant price in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2024/25. In the seasonally una
Nepal records bumper paddy production this year
Nepal has recorded a bumper paddy production this year thanks to favourable monsoon rain. According to a preliminary report made public by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development on Friday, the country produced over 5.95 million tonnes of paddy this year, which is the highest amount ever produced. It is 4.04 p
Nepal's tourism sector sees notable recovery with 13% growth in 2024
Nepal's tourism sector witnessed a remarkable resurgence in international visitor arrivals in 2024, with a notable increase in the number of international visitors to the Himalayan nation.
Approval of energy roadmap encouraging
The approval of the ‘Energy Development Roadmap and Action Plan 2081’ prepared with an ambitious target of generating 28,500 MW of electricity by 2035 by a meeting of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday has encouraged all those working in the power production sector.
