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Middle East tensions force mass hotel booking cancellations in Nepal
According to business owners, the period from March to May is considered the peak trekking and tourism season in Nepal. Tourists preparing to visit trekking areas have been canceling their bookings rapidly. If the Middle East conflict persists, the tourism sector could face even greater challenges.
Mar 07, 2026
Food import decline adds pressure on revenue collection
Food import decline adds pressure on revenue collection
Mar 07, 2026
Govt temporarily suspends mandatory licensed brokers fo...
Govt temporarily suspends mandatory licensed brokers fo...
Mar 06, 2026
Nepal Airlines suspends Kathmandu–Dubai flights until...
Nepal Airlines suspends Kathmandu–Dubai flights until...
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RSP’s Sudan Gurung widens lead in Gorkha–1
RSP continues to lead PR vote count for HoR
3HoR election: Results of 132 constituencies out, RSP wins 104 seats so far
4Defeat in Jhapa puts Oli under pressure as calls grow for leadership accountability
5Gen-Z protest probe commission holds Oli, Lekhak responsible for the unrest
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Customs points reopened after election; regular checks resume
Customs points reopened after election; regular checks resum...
The Department of Customs said inspections of goods stored within customs premises began immediately after voting concluded on Thursday evening.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
Gold price drops Rs 4,200 per tola, silver also declines
Gold price drops Rs 4,200 per tola, silver also declines
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of fine gold has been fixed at Rs 313,400 per tola for Friday.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
Gold and silver prices soar globally, Nepali market stable amid election
Gold and silver prices soar globally, Nepali market stable a...
After two days of decline, gold reached $5,169.72 per ounce, while silver increased to $84.71 per ounce.
3 days ago
ECONOMY
NPC fixes budget ceiling at Rs 1.89 trillion, sets revenue target of Rs 1.378 trillion for...
NPC fixes budget ceiling at Rs 1.89 trillion, sets revenue t...
The ceiling is Rs 76 billion lower than the estimated budget of Rs 1.964 trillion announced for the current Fiscal Year 2025/26.
4 days ago
ECONOMY
Nepal’s growth averages 4.2% in a decade, industrial base weakens
Nepal’s growth averages 4.2% in a decade, industrial base we...
Contribution of manufacturing sector to GDP falls to 12.8%: NRB
5 days ago
ECONOMY
Prolonged Middle East tension likely to trigger fuel crisis, inflation in Nepal
Prolonged Middle East tension likely to trigger fuel crisis,...
Nepal’s economy heavily depends on remittances sent by migrant workers, particularly from Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Kuwait — countries that have reportedly faced retaliatory attacks from Iran.
5 days ago
ECONOMY
Pokhara Regional International Airport always a hot topic in elections
Pokhara Regional International Airport always a hot topic in...
Because regular flights have not started, the province’s tourism sector is particularly concerned. Yet, parties have not stopped including the airport in their election agenda. Businessmen say parties include any issue that can attract voters, which is why Pokhara International Airport always...
5 days ago
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Birgunj customs imports reach Rs 519 billion in the seven months of current FY
Birgunj customs imports reach Rs 519 billion in the seven mo...
Petroleum products accounted for the largest share of imports this FY, followed by iron and iron products. Petroleum imports totaled Rs 143 billion, while iron and iron products amounted to Rs 46.16 billion.
5 days ago
ECONOMY
Govt to establish new safety net for NEPSE investors
Govt to establish new safety net for NEPSE investors
The strategy proposes establishing a Central Counterparty (CCP), which will act as an intermediary in the equity market by becoming the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer.
5 days ago
ECONOMY
254 companies gain as NEPSE jumps 38.52 points and turnover inclines to Rs 6.23 billion
254 companies gain as NEPSE jumps 38.52 points and turnover...
KATHMANDU, March 3: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged 38.52 points on Tuesday, the last trading day before the elections of the House of Representatives (HoR), to close at 2,712.49 points.
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