ECONOMY

Daily turnover slips to Rs 5.17 billion as NEPSE declines 13.35 points

Daily turnover slips to Rs 5.17 billion as NEPSE declines 13.35 points

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday plunged 13.35 points to close at 2,635.94 points.

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Wednesday plunged 13.35 points to close at 2,635.94 points.

Jan 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt fails to abide by its own rule of budget transfers this year too

Govt fails to abide by its own rule of budget transfers this year too

Almost every year, the government breaches its own rules in relation to the budget transfers under various pretexts. In...

Almost every year, the government breaches its own rules in relation to the budget transfers under various pretexts. In...

Jan 08, 2026

SOCIETY

RSP PR list controversy: 12 names withdrawn including Srijana and Sachin

RSP PR list controversy: 12 names withdrawn including Srijana and Sachin

Twelve individuals from the 110 names included in the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) proportional representation (PR) li...

Twelve individuals from the 110 names included in the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) proportional representation (PR) li...

Jan 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Govt prepares investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka-Arun Semi-reservoir Hydropower Project

Govt prepares investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka-Arun Semi-reservoir Hydropower Project

The government has prepared investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka-Arun Semi-reservoir Hydropower Project that has be...

The government has prepared investment modality for 454 MW Kimathanka-Arun Semi-reservoir Hydropower Project that has be...

Jan 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Nepali citizens may need up to $15,000 bond for US tourist visa

Nepali citizens may need up to $15,000 bond for US tourist visa

Nepali passport holders may now have to deposit a bond to obtain a US visa. This rule will apply to B1/B2 visas. The&nbs...

Nepali passport holders may now have to deposit a bond to obtain a US visa. This rule will apply to B1/B2 visas. The&nbs...

Jan 07, 2026

WORLD

Brigitte Bardot died from cancer, husband reveals

Brigitte Bardot died from cancer, husband reveals

The actor dealt with the two procedures very well, Bernard d'Ormale told the magazine, as well-wishers gathered in Saint...

The actor dealt with the two procedures very well, Bernard d'Ormale told the magazine, as well-wishers gathered in Saint...

Jan 07, 2026

WORLD

Japan ex-governor sent over 1,000 inappropriate texts, probe finds

Japan ex-governor sent over 1,000 inappropriate texts, probe finds

Tatsuji Sugimoto, 63, resigned last month, part way into his second term as governor of Fukui prefecture in central Japa...

Tatsuji Sugimoto, 63, resigned last month, part way into his second term as governor of Fukui prefecture in central Japa...

Jan 07, 2026

POLITICS

Mayor Sampang announces candidacy from Sunsari-1

Mayor Sampang announces candidacy from Sunsari-1

Taking to social media on Wednesday, Sampang made the announcement public.

Taking to social media on Wednesday, Sampang made the announcement public.

Jan 07, 2026

ECONOMY

Import–export via Korala declines after Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi reopen

Import–export via Korala declines after Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi reopen

With trade resuming at Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani, the number of cargo containers entering Nepal through the Chinese custo...

With trade resuming at Rasuwagadhi and Tatopani, the number of cargo containers entering Nepal through the Chinese custo...

Jan 07, 2026

SOCIETY

Five including one minor arrested with brown heroin

Five including one minor arrested with brown heroin

A total of 250 milligrams of brown heroin was recovered from them.  

A total of 250 milligrams of brown heroin was recovered from them.  

Jan 07, 2026