ECONOMY

Rice and paddy imports surge as country imports over Rs 31 billion worth in FY 2024/25

Rice and paddy imports surge as country imports over Rs 31 billion worth in FY 2024/25

The spike follows the government's decision to remove advance taxes on paddy imports. In total, Nepal brought in 531.1 m...

The spike follows the government's decision to remove advance taxes on paddy imports. In total, Nepal brought in 531.1 m...

Jul 23, 2025

ECONOMY

2,300 foreign nationals from 74 countries working legally in Nepal

2,300 foreign nationals from 74 countries working legally in Nepal

Labor permits are granted for up to one year at a time, and in the case of highly specialized roles, a permit may be ext...

Labor permits are granted for up to one year at a time, and in the case of highly specialized roles, a permit may be ext...

Jul 22, 2025

Market

Daily turnover soars to Rs 20.08 billion as NEPSE jumps 80.97 points

Daily turnover soars to Rs 20.08 billion as NEPSE jumps 80.97 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday soared 80.97 points to close at 2,973.70 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday soared 80.97 points to close at 2,973.70 points.

Jul 22, 2025

POLITICS

Upcoming winter session to be held in new parliament building

Upcoming winter session to be held in new parliament building

While presenting the ministry's key targets for the fiscal year 2025/26, Mainali confirmed that work is progressing in l...

While presenting the ministry's key targets for the fiscal year 2025/26, Mainali confirmed that work is progressing in l...

Jul 22, 2025

SOCIETY

Father arrested for killing newborn

Father arrested for killing newborn

According to the District Police Office (DPO), Kaski, the body of a newborn was discovered on the side of the Prithvi Hi...

According to the District Police Office (DPO), Kaski, the body of a newborn was discovered on the side of the Prithvi Hi...

Jul 22, 2025

SOCIETY

Elderly woman killed in bus accident in Suryabinayak

Elderly woman killed in bus accident in Suryabinayak

The victim has been identified as 71-year-old Subarnakeshari Shrestha of Mangalachhe, Ward 4 of Bhaktapur Municipality,...

The victim has been identified as 71-year-old Subarnakeshari Shrestha of Mangalachhe, Ward 4 of Bhaktapur Municipality,...

Jul 22, 2025

SOCIETY

President unveils National Land Cover Map

President unveils National Land Cover Map

The land cover map published by the Forest Research and Training Centre under the Ministry of Forests and Environment wa...

The land cover map published by the Forest Research and Training Centre under the Ministry of Forests and Environment wa...

Jul 22, 2025

SOCIETY

Nepal adds new bird species to its avian record

Nepal adds new bird species to its avian record

A new bird species, the Siberian Sand Plover, has been officially recorded in Nepal, marking a significant addition to t...

A new bird species, the Siberian Sand Plover, has been officially recorded in Nepal, marking a significant addition to t...

Jul 22, 2025

SOCIETY

Two Chinese nationals arrested with 2kg gold and Rs 2.4 million in cash

Two Chinese nationals arrested with 2kg gold and Rs 2.4 million in cash

They were apprehended from a hotel in Jyatha, Thamel, based on a special tip-off.

They were apprehended from a hotel in Jyatha, Thamel, based on a special tip-off.

Jul 22, 2025

Art & Culture

‘Kailash Kora’ book capturing the journey to Kailash Mansarovar released

‘Kailash Kora’ book capturing the journey to Kailash Mansarovar released

Dangol is an established name in travel literature. He has previously published three travel books. His essay ‘Kan...

Dangol is an established name in travel literature. He has previously published three travel books. His essay ‘Kan...

Jul 22, 2025