- Tuesday, 14 April 2026
Highest real estate transactions in Madhes
Madhes Province has emerged as the leading hub for real estate activity in Nepal, recording the highest number of property transactions over the past three fiscal years. This finding comes from a recent trend analysis based on data from the Department of Land Management Archives (DOLMA), Inland Revenue Department, and Nepal Rastra Bank made public on Monday. Nepal Rastra Bank has started publishing statistics on real-estate trends using the fiscal year 2022/23 as the base year.
"Govt preparing strategy to boost power consumption, export"
A delegation of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) met Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha on Monday and discussed issues related to the development of the energy sector.
Tourists visiting Rara increase as summer dawns
The number of tourists visiting Rara, the largest lake in Nepal, has increased as the summer season approaches. The summer season is considered the most suitable season to visit Rara. According to the Rara National Park Office, the number of tourists visiting Rara during this season is significantly higher as the weather from April to June is suitable. Bishnu Babu Shrestha, the head of the Park office, informed that the data show that 11,525 domestic and foreign tourists visited Rara by the end of February of the current fiscal year. Krishna Hari Khanal, visiting Rara from Surkhet, said that he found the weather in Rara totally different and beautiful during this season
NRB releases report on status of real estate market in Nepal
By land size category, all provinces except Madhes recorded the highest proportion of transactions in the 2.5-10 ana range. In Madhes Province, however, most transactions fell under the category of more than 20 aana, indicating preference for large plot size primarily for agriculture or industrial purpose.
Agriculture Development Office distributes Rs 450 million in grant in five years
The Agriculture Development Office, Nawalparasi Purba has distributed almost Rs 450 million in grant to the farmers in the last five fiscal years since 2077/78 BS.
Koshi government begins seed funding distribution process for startups
The Koshi Province Government has initiated the process of providing seed funding to encourage young people and new entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. The Ministry of Industry, Agriculture and Cooperatives issued a public notice on Sunday, inviting project proposals from individuals interested in starting new ventures. In accordance with the Startup Enterprise Seed Capital Mobilisation Procedure, 2025/26, the ministry has urged eligible and interested entrepreneurs to submit their applications within 21 days from the date of publication of the notice.
Contractors in Taplejung demand for 'construction holiday'
Construction entrepreneurs have said that continuous increase in petroleum product prices has had a direct and severe impact on the construction sector. At a press conference held on Saturday in Phungling, the Contractors' Association, Taplejung said that rising fuel costs have driven up the prices of construction materials, creating significant challenges across the sector. Contractors reported difficulty completing previously awarded projects due to the unexpected surge in costs. According to Jas Bahadur Chemjong, chairperson of the Contractors' Association, Taplejung, the sharp rise in price
Saline industry comes into operation in Morang
The first saline manufacturing industry in Koshi Province has commenced commercial production. With an investment exceeding Rs. 1 billion, Alexa Lifesciences has begun operations after completing all legal procedures at Budhiganga Rural Municipality–2 in Morang. The industry was inaugurated on Friday by senior cardiologist Dr. Bhagwan Koirala.
Watermelon business booming in Dhalkebar amid increasing heat
With the onset of the summer season, business of watermelon in Dhalkebar, located along the East-West Highway in Dhanusha district, has been thriving significantly. Considered a highly profitable seasonal fruit, watermelon has seen a surge in demand, boosting local business activities. Dhalkebar, which serves as a gateway to Janakpurdham, the capital of Madhes Province, has witnessed a notable rise in the number of watermelon vendors. Local traders have set up more than two dozen temporary stalls to sell the fruit. These stalls attract a large number of customers daily, including passengers traveling along the highway as well as local consumers. According to them, daily watermelon transactions in Dhalkebar now exceed Rs. 1 million.
Smooth supplies of chemical fertilisers stressed
The All Nepal Peasants' Federation (Revolutionary Centre) has demanded that the smooth supply of fertilisers be ensured. Issuing a press statement today, the Federation expressed concern over the shortage of chemical fertilisers at a time when seeds for rice and millet are being sown, fertilisers are required for Chaite dhan (spring rice), and summer farming is underway.
Banke farmers taking to maize cultivation
Farmers in Banke district have recently been shifting their focus toward maize cultivation, driven by higher income potential and reliable market access. According to the Agriculture Knowledge Centre in Banke, maize cultivation has become increasingly popular as it allows farmers to grow up to three crops a year while ensuring good returns. Dr. Binod Ghimire, Head of the Agricultural Knowledge Centre, Banke, said that farmers are becoming more attracted to maize farming as the marketing of maize has been ensured. Currently, maize is cultivated on 4,228 hectares of land in the district, yielding around 19,599 metric tonnes annually.
Private sector is a partner in national development: President
: President Ramchandra Paudel said that the development and expansion of trade, business, industries, and economic activities are the fundamental bases of economic prosperity. He also called on everyone to work together toward achieving economic prosperity desired by the people in order to further strengthen the Federal Democratic Republic. Addressing the 75th Annual General Meeting and Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) on Friday, President Paudel expressed the view that the government should move forward in partnership with the private sector in the campaign for development.
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Nepse Index down by 13.46 point to 2837.77
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) fell down by 13.46 point to 2837.77 today. 56 companies advance up and 209 declined.
