Govt pledges refunds for cooperative victims thru loan recovery scheme

KATHMANDU:- The government has announced that loans issued by problematic cooperatives will be recovered and the collected funds will be paid back to depositors in the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84..

Finance Minister Wagle pledges to develop energy sector as a key driver of country’s economy

KATHMANDU:- Minister for Finance Dr Swarnim Wagle asserted that the government has prioritised the energy sector as a driver of the country’s economy. Acknowledging the growing contribution of..

“Nepal has become a beacon of hope”: EU Ambassador at Europe Day 2026

KATHMANDU:- The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal marked Europe Day 2026 in Lalitpur on Friday, with Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav attending the event as chief guest. Government..

Gold, silver prices go up

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

IMF Board extends timeline of ECF for Nepal

KATHMANDU:- The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Executive Board has decided to extend the timeline of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement implemented for Nepal by an additional two..

Gold price continue to rise in Nepal

KATHMANDU:- The price of gold and silver has increased in the local market today as well compared to Wednesday. Gold has increased by Rs 1,800 per tola and silver by Rs 105. According to the..

Business enterprises urged to participate in National Economic Survey

KATHMANDU:- The National Statistics Office (NSO) has asked all business enterprises across the country to participate in the ongoing Second National Economic Survey. The Second National Economic..

FNCCI President-elect Shrestha pledges more investment

KATHMANDU:- Newly elected President of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Anjan Shrestha, has pledged to put forth maximum efforts for accelerating economic prosperity..

Problematic cooperatives: Government plans refund of deposits to begin from third week of May

KATHMANDU:- The government has prepared to begin refunding deposits of problematic cooperatives from the third week of this month. Before this, the Problematic Cooperatives Management Committee..

‘Tourist-ferrying vehicles entering Nepal via surface route can register online’

KATHMANDU:- The government has initiated an ‘online’ service to facilitate Indian tourists and tourists from other countries entering Nepal through the land route using vehicles. The..

Finance Minister Wagle conveys positive outlook for forthcoming budget

KATHMANDU:- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has stated that the government intends to present a budget that inspires hope. During his speech at the opening ceremony of the 60th Annual General..

Govt does not hassle businesspersons: RSP President Lamichhane

KATHMANDU:- President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, has told the industrialists and businesspersons that there was no point in getting harassed and panicked while involved..

Markets in Birgunj bustling after tightening of the border

PARSA:- Overall trade and transaction has decreased in Birgunj along with the government tightening customs. The government recently imposed a system of taxing for any goods worth more than 100..

SCO Forum adopts ‘Ningbo Initiative’: Emphasis on global cooperation for green and sustainable development

NINGBO:- Ningbo. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum on Green and Sustainable Development concluded on Thursday in China's eastern coastal city of Ningbo. The conference, which ran..

Encroachment of 490 bighas of land belonging to SEZ Authority

PARSA:- Encroachment of public land has been found rife in Madhes districts as well. Lately, it was shared that the Simara-based Special Economic Zone (SEZ) also faced encroachment of 490 bighas..