Finance Minister directs subordinates to curb revenue leakage

KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has directed the subordinates to curb revenue leakage by formulating an action plan. The central revenue leakage control committee could hold a..

Country receives Rs 1449.65 billion in remittances in eight months

KATHMANDU:- The gross foreign exchange reserves in the country stood at Rs 3413.77 billion, and the reserve is sufficient to cover the prospective merchandise and services imports of 18.5 months,..

Gold and silver prices surge

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold and silver has increased in the domestic market today also. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of yellow metal has..

Gold and silver prices up

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold and silver has increased in the local market today also. Gold has risen by Rs 6,700 per tola (11.66 grammes) and same quantity of silver by Rs 145. According to the..

Preliminary discussions on budget begin, ministries required to implement ‘checklist’

KATHMANDU:- The National Planning Commission (NPC) and the government ministries are engaged in preliminary discussions about the upcoming budget, focusing on ensuring sufficient budget allocation..

Nepal actively engages at the 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Cameroon

KATHMANDU:- Nepal actively participated in the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) held from March 26–29, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The meeting brought together..

Discussion begins for upcoming budget, time to propose projects likely to extend

KATHMANDU:- In the wake of the formation of the new government and the approaching timeline of the annual budget, ministries began discussions for the formulation of the upcoming budget. The..

2,000 plus LP gas bullets imported in last 45 days from Birgunj customs point

BIRGUNJ:- Amid a shortage of cooking gas in the market in the wake of the evolving situation in West Asia, a total of 2,136 LP gas bullets were imported to Nepal via the Birgunj customs point in the..

Slight fall in gold, silver prices

KATHMANDU:- In the last trading day today, the price of gold and silver has decreased in the domestic market. The price of gold has declined by Rs 4,600 per tola (11.66 grammes) and silver by Rs..

Good governance and economic restructuring new government’s priority: MP Dr Wagle

KATHMANDU:- Vice President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Dr Swarnim Wagle, has said that the government’s priority now will be good governance and economic restructuring. Dr Wagle,..

NOC Hikes Fuel Prices Again Amid West Asia Conflict

KATHMANDU:- Nepal Oil Corporation has increased the prices of petroleum products. Less than 11 days after the last price increase, the corporation has increased the prices of diesel, kerosene..

Gold, silver prices slightly decline

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold and silver has slightly decreased in the domestic market today. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of gold has..

3,500 projects proposed for equalization and special grants

KATHMANDU:- Provinces and local levels have proposed around 3,500 projects for equalization and special grants from the federal government for coming fiscal year 2026/27. According to the National..

All ministries obliged to submit plans and programmes by March 29 as per ‘Budget Calendar’

KATHMANDU:- The Budget Formulation Work Schedule (Budget Calendar) for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 BS has been prepared in a way for all line ministries can propose their plans and programmes by..

NNRFC suggests Rs 151 billion in fiscal equalization grant to province and local levels

KATHMANDU:- The National Natural Resources and Finance Commission (NNRFC) has recommended to the government to allocate a grant of Rs 151 billion 707 million 800 thousand under the financial..

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