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NOC hikes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 15 per liter
Nepal Oil Corporation cites Middle East war, rising international prices, and mounting losses
Apr 02, 2026
Foreign exchange reserves increase 27.5 percent in eigh...
Foreign exchange reserves increase 27.5 percent in eigh...
Apr 02, 2026
Govt moves to lift restriction on land outside Phewa La...
Govt moves to lift restriction on land outside Phewa La...
Apr 02, 2026
Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flights to Gul...
Nepal Airlines to operate special rescue flights to Gul...
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5Businessman Deepak Bhatta arrested in Kathmandu
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Govt directs ‘zero tolerance’ policy to curb revenue leakage
Govt directs ‘zero tolerance’ policy to curb revenue leakage
The decision was made during a meeting of the Central Revenue Leakage Control Committee held at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. Officials from various departments briefed the meeting on ongoing efforts to curb revenue leakage.
12 hours ago
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NEPSE rises 5.82 points to 2,782.18 as trading hits Rs 881.97 million
NEPSE rises 5.82 points to 2,782.18 as trading hits Rs 881.9...
The rise was led by sub-sectors excluding banks, financial institutions, finance companies, life insurance, microfinance, and non-life insurance companies. The trade sub-sector index increased the most, climbing 2.53 percent.
15 hours ago
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Fuel incurs daily loss of Rs 880 million
Fuel incurs daily loss of Rs 880 million
Calls to reduce tax burden to provide relief to consumers
21 hours ago
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Domestic airfares rise amid fuel price hike
Domestic airfares rise amid fuel price hike
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued new minimum and maximum fare guidelines for domestic flights, effective from Wednesday. For instance, the maximum fare for the Kathmandu–Dhangadhi route is now Rs 23,059.
1 day ago
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Rising global prices push NOC to hike jet fuel, losses near Rs 5bn in two weeks
Rising global prices push NOC to hike jet fuel, losses near...
Despite the losses, the retail prices of petrol, diesel, and LPG remain unchanged to protect consumer interests. However, aviation fuel prices have been revised: domestic aviation fuel now costs Rs 251 per liter, up from Rs 127, while international flights to Kathmandu see prices rise to USD 1,785 p...
1 day ago
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Mahakali Irrigation Project in limbo as regular water supply remains uncertain
Mahakali Irrigation Project in limbo as regular water supply...
The Indian side has already constructed a 1,200-metre main canal from Tanakpur to the Nepal-India border in accordance with the Mahakali Treaty, while the Nepali side has built a 28-kilometre main canal from Brahmadev to Toti Phuleli in Shuklaphanta Municipality. The Project, launched 18 years ago,...
1 day ago
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Pokhara’s tourism survival now depends on domestic visitors
Pokhara’s tourism survival now depends on domestic visitors
Domestic tourists account for at least 40 percent of arrivals, up from just five percent 25 years ago
1 day ago
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NEPSE plunges 74.73 points despite positive circuit in six companies
NEPSE plunges 74.73 points despite positive circuit in six c...
Since the new government took office on March 27, the index has already fallen by 174 points.
1 day ago
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Preliminary discussions on budget begin, ministries required to implement 'checklist'
Preliminary discussions on budget begin, ministries required...
The NPC has prepared a checklist to make the budget formulation process for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 more disciplined, results-oriented, and realistic.
2 days ago
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Nepal exports 30 million pairs of footwear abroad
Nepal exports 30 million pairs of footwear abroad
FMAN’s General Secretary Nirmal Bhattarai said that the Nepali footwear industries carry the capacity to produce 160 million pairs in a year and 70 per cent of the domestic consumption is covered by Nepali footwear products.
2 days ago