- Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Modnath Dhakal
Auditor General’s Report 2023/24, Arrears soar to Rs. 733 billion
Arrears have increased by Rs. 91.59 billion in the last Fiscal Year 2023/24 and reached Rs. 733.19 billion. According to the Audito
Energy, aviation and ICT infrastructure to get priority in new budget
The government is giving priority to the development of reservoir-based hydro projects, aviation infrastructure, and digital advancement in the budget of the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025/26.
INGOs need consent of local authority to run projects
The recently-launched Foreign Aid Mobilisation Policy, 2025 of Nepal aims to bring greater accountability and transparency to the utilisation of foreign aid channelled through Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
Gorkhapatra turns 125 today
The nation’s first newspaper, Gorkhapatra daily, has entered its 125th year, making it one of the longest living newspapers not only in Nepal but also in the South Asian region. During on
NBSM prepares mandatory standards for pressed ceramic tiles
In a move to ensure quality and protecting consumer interests, the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM) has prepared a draft of mandatory standards for ceramic tiles manufactured within the country using the pressing method.
Health Insurance Scheme faces teething troubles
Even after a decade since the micro-health insurance facility was launched in Nepal with the aim to establish universal access for citizens to quality health services, the programme is facing
Tangled Water Treaties
Nepal is considered one of the richest countries in terms of water resources and the one with the highest per capita water availability globally. Glaciers, all-season rivers, lakes and monsoo
Nepal adopts neutral foreign policy, says PM
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli said that Nepal will adopt neutral stance on regional and international issues, including the relations with India and China. "We are not pro-Beiji
PM in Bangkok to attend 6th BIMSTEC summit
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has embarked on a five-day official visit to Thailand. Prime Minister Oli reached Bangkok at 6:15 PM Thailand local time on Tuesday evening.
Nepal’s growth model needs urgent overhaul: WB
The World Bank (WB) said that Nepal’s current growth model which is heavily reliant on remittances and consumption has proven resilient but insufficient to meet the country’s ambitious development targets.
Mobile camps ease burdens of migrant workers
Recent estimates from the national and international agencies have reckoned that about 4.5 million Nepalis are working abroad. In the last Fiscal Year 2023/24, they sent remittances worth Rs. 1445.32 billion.
Nagarkot Zipline: A Thrilling Experience
Nagarkot Hill in Bhaktapur district is on the list of domestic and foreign tourists visiting the Kathmandu Valley. As you stand atop the hill, the crisp mountain air rushes past, making you suddenly realise that you have left behind the chaotic cit
Political stability key to attracting Indian investment
Indian investors in Nepal have said that political environment is the key consideration for making investment decisions in the country. A study conducted by th
Underperformance prevails at federal, provincial levels
As the seventh month of the current Fiscal Year 2024/25 is about to conclude, mobilisation of capital budget of the federal government has remained pathetic with just 22.08 per cent utilisation. This means, from the
PM Oli opens paper mill in Ramnagar of Mahottari
Prime Minister KP Shar.ma Oli officially inaugurated Nepal Pulp and Paper Industries Pvt. Ltd., a new industry established in Ramnagar of Gaushala Municipality-1 in Mahottari district. The manufacturing industry is established and put into operation by the IME Group with an investment of Rs. 2 billion.
