- Thursday, 14 May 2026
Business people rue over closure of six small customs office
Business people in Banke district, who have long been demanding the reinstatement of seven small customs offices closed during the conflict period more than two decades ago, have expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to restore only one such office.
Jalpadevi Cable Car to come into operation
The IME Group is preparing to bring the Jalpadevi Cable Car, currently under construction in Chisapani of Kailali, into operation within next two months. According to the company, construction wo
Government serious for reforms in telecom sector: CIT Minister Dr Timilsina
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Dr Bikram Timilsina, has shared that the government has forwarded reform initiatives along with necessary study keeping telecom sector, media policy and communications sector in priority.
Sending Money Home, Supporting Communities: Hamro Patro Remit’s New Initiative
Hamro Patro Remit has launched its social initiative, “Send Local, Support Local,” to give back to local communities.
Consumer price inflation rises to 4.47% in mid-April
The consumer price inflation (CIP) reached 4.47 per cent in mid-April 2026, up from 3.39 per cent recorded during the same period last year. According to the latest macroeconomic sit
Nepali market becomes vibrant after border tightening
Consumer activity in markets across districts bordering India in eastern Nepal has increased, with more people now shopping in local stores for daily household goods. The rise in customers comes after the government-imposed c
Remittance inflows surge by 39%
Nepal’s economy received a major boost from soaring remittance inflows and rising foreign exchange reserves during the first nine months of current fiscal year 2025/26, according to the latest macroeconomic indicators.
Finance Minister's priorities for upcoming fiscal year budget
He asserted that the government would act tough to check revenue leakage. "The government would act ruthlessly to control smuggling that harms domestic production, while being flexible for the daily livelihood of the general public to the possible extent", he stated.
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Limited group abusing billions in capital market: FM Dr. Wagle
Speaking at the meeting of the Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, FM Dr. Wagle said there exists situation which forces us to accept the reality that limited individuals have control over financial and economic institutions.
Price hike hits construction
The ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States in the Middle East has directly affected Nepal’s infrastructure and road construction sectors. The sharp rise in the prices of fuel, bitumen, and construction materials has had a direct impact on large-, medium-, and small-scale infrastructure and road construction projects contracted by the federal, provincial, and local governments.
Electric vehicles worth Rs. 18 billion imported
Electric vehicles worth Rs. 18.93 billion have been imported into Kathmandu via the Tatopani checkpoint from Khasa, China. According to the Tatopani Customs Office, a total of 7,492 electric vehicles worth Rs. 18.93 were imported over the course of two fiscal years. Following the import of these electric vehicles, the government collected revenue amounting to Rs. 10.45 billion, said customs officer Ramesh Bahadur Shah. By mid-March of the current fiscal year, the imported electric vehicles included: 34 un
Govt unveils policies and programmes of 2026/27
The government has unveiled its policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27, prioritising good governance, policy reforms, and qualitative improvements in public service delivery and accelerate economic recovery and promote social advancement. President Ramchandra Paudel presented the government’s policies and programmes at a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Monday. President Paudel said that the government had pledged to prioritise good governance as the foundation of a prosperous Nepal, ado
Diplomatic efforts to be taken to attract int'l air service providers
A diplomatic effort would be taken to attract more international air service providers at the Gautam Buddha and Pokhara International airports.
