Nepal’s economy estimated at 61.07 trillion with growth rate 4.61 percent in FY 2081/82

KATHMANDU:- Nepal's economic growth rate stood at 4.61 percent with its size appeared to reach around Rs 61.07 trillion and 220 million in the previous fiscal year of 2081/82 BS. According..

Gold price hits all-time high, trading at Rs 248,500 per tola

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 8,100 per tola (11.66 grams) today as compared to Monday. Gold is being traded at Rs 248,500 per tola today against Rs 240,400 on Tuesday,..

Humla receives large number of international tourists

HUMLA:- The district of Humla received a large number of Indian pilgrims visiting Kailash, a holy religious shrine for Hindu devotees. Generally, Indian tourists make their journey to Kailash and..

Nepal and Germany sign two agreements

KATHMANDU:- The Government of Nepal and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany have signed two important agreements regarding financial and technical assistance. At a programme..

UNDP reaffirms continuous support to Nepal, including for coming elections

KATHMANDU:- A team led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative for Nepal Kyoko Yokosuka called on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Physical..

Nepal exports 1,000 MW of electricity daily

KATHMANDU:- Nepal has exported electricity worth about Rs. 15 billion since the beginning of the current fiscal year 2025/26. According to Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority..

World Bank cuts Nepal’s growth rate to 2.1% for 2025/26 from 5.2%

KATHMANDU:- Nepal’s economy is projected to grow at a sluggish rate of 2.1 per cent in the current fiscal year 2025/26, significantly lower from the previous year's 4.6 per cent, according to the..

Floods damage 32 hydel projects

KATHMANDU:- Due to floods caused by heavy rains that occurred on October 3 and 4, 32 hydropower projects have been affected in 10 districts of three provinces. According to preliminary data..

Energy, irrigation systems incur losses of million rupees from floods

KATHMANDU:- The floods triggered by the downpour on October 3 and 4 caused significant damage to energy, water resources and irrigation infrastructure across the country. According to the..

Reconstruction will be carried out with austerity: Finance Minister Khanal

KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has pledged that reconstruction efforts will be carried out with a strong commitment to austerity. During a meeting with the heads of..

MCA-Nepal signs contract for power transmission line construction under MCC

KATHMANDU:- The Millennium Challenge Account Nepal Development Committee (MCA-Nepal) has signed contract for the construction of 117-kilometer transmission line under Power Transmission Project of..

Chinese ambassador calls on Minister Ghising

KATHMANDU:- China's ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, today paid a courtesy call on Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Kulman Ghising, who also takes charge of the Ministry of..

Gold price hits all-time high, reaches Rs 223, 000 per tola

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold has increased by Rs 1,300 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price..

Gold price reaches record high

KATHMANDU:- The price of hold has reached the highest so far in the domestic market today. The yellow metal is being traded at Rs 221 thousand 700 per tola (11.66 grams) today, the Federation of..

Pressure increasing on international flights via TIA

KATHMANDU:- With the beginning of the Dashain festival, pressure on the country’s air travel has increased. While there is pressure specifically on international flights, it remains normal on..

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