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Nepalgunj–Pokhara flights suspended, forcing passengers onto risky road journeys
Private carrier Buddha Air had initially launched daily Nepalgunj–Pokhara flights in August 2021 before reducing the service to three flights a week. However, the airline suspended the route around a month ago after rising aviation fuel prices pushed up airfares, resulting in a decline in passenger demand.
Jul 24, 2026
Nepal earns record Rs 29.32 billion from electricity ex...
Nepal earns record Rs 29.32 billion from electricity ex...
Jul 24, 2026
Nepal’s trade deficit soars 16.6% to Rs 1.78 trillion
Nepal’s trade deficit soars 16.6% to Rs 1.78 trillion
Jul 24, 2026
Ncell urges govt to review 25-year provision of licensi...
Ncell urges govt to review 25-year provision of licensi...
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CIB files case against eight over Bal Mandir land embezzlement
Paddy plantation in Madhesh nears completion
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Industry Minister, FAO representative discuss branding of Nepali products
Industry Minister, FAO representative discuss branding of Ne...
During the meeting held at the ministry, the two discussed branding local products from different geographical regions of Nepal and ensuring the sustainability of those brands.
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Govt working to remove Nepal from FATF 'Grey List': FinMin Dr Wagle
Govt working to remove Nepal from FATF 'Grey List': FinMin D...
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the government is working to remove Nepal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 'Grey List'. He said Nepal could be removed from the 'Grey List' soon if tax administration is made more transparent, effective and accountable.
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Koshi province witnesses 73.94 per cent paddy plantation
Koshi province witnesses 73.94 per cent paddy plantation
According to Agriculture Extension Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Cooperatives of Koshi province, Abhimanyu Adhikari, out of 15,383 hectares of paddy land in high-hill districts—Taplejung, Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbu of Koshi province, paddy plantation has been done on 9...
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Nepal allows circulation of Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 banknotes
Nepal allows circulation of Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 banknot...
Under the new provisions, Indian citizens may bring into Nepal, take out of Nepal, or exchange up to Rs 25,000 in currently circulating Indian currency, including Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes, per person.
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NEPSE inclines double-digit after intraday correction; daily turnover falls to Rs 4.69 bil...
NEPSE inclines double-digit after intraday correction; daily...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Thursday inclined 14.17 points to close at 2,726.72 points.
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Pokhara Airport waives fees to lure global airlines
Pokhara Airport waives fees to lure global airlines
At its Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the government decided to waive parking, landing and navigation fees in full for international airlines until mid-September 2028. It also approved a 50 per cent discount on ground-handling charges.
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Foreign investment commitments decline
Foreign investment commitments decline
According to the Department of Industry, Nepal approved FDI commitments worth Rs 58.01 billion for 1,116 industries and projects in fiscal year 2025 to 2026, down nearly 11 percent from about Rs 64.96 billion recorded a year earlier. Commitments declined by around Rs 7 billion in one year.
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Govt extends incentives for airliners amid low turnout at regional airports
Govt extends incentives for airliners amid low turnout at re...
A Cabinet meeting on Wednesday decided that the facilities will remain in place until mid-September 2028.
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Nepal’s public debt climbs to Rs 2.974 trillion, 45.07% of GDP
Nepal’s public debt climbs to Rs 2.974 trillion, 45.07% of G...
At the start of FY 2025/26, public debt stood at Rs 2.674 trillion.
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Govt shortlists eight candidates for Investment Board CEO
Govt shortlists eight candidates for Investment Board CEO
Eight candidates have been shortlisted for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Investment Board Nepal (IBN).
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