OPINION
Encourage FDI to Curb the Burden of Public Debt
Encourage FDI to Curb the Burden of Public Debt
Nepal must urgently attract foreign direct investment to reduce its excessive reliance on public debt for mega infrastructure projects.
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ECONOMY
BFIs invest Rs 162.87 billion on loans against share collateral in 11 months
BFIs invest Rs 162.87 billion on loans against share collate...
Nepal's banks and financial institutions (BFIs) issued impressive loans against share collateral worth Rs 162.87 billion in the 11 months of the current fiscal year 2026/27.
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Editorial
Diplomacy Demands Clarity
Diplomacy Demands Clarity
Amid signs of growing mistrust with China, Nepal must unequivocally reaffirm its commitment to the One China policy and ensure its territory is never used against any neighboring country.
2 days ago
ECONOMY
NPC urges downsizing of national pride projects amid rising costs
NPC urges downsizing of national pride projects amid rising...
As the progress of under construction national pride projects are pathetic, the government is advised to downsize their number to ensure adequate fund allocation and effective work progress.
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ECONOMY
Consumer price inflation doubles to 5.22 percent in mid-June
Consumer price inflation doubles to 5.22 percent in mid-June
The consumer price inflation doubled to 5.22 percent in mid-June 2026 compared to 2.72 percent a year ago due to surge in prices of both food and non-food items and services.
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POLITICS
Govt offers public job priority, case withdrawals in sweeping Gen-Z support package
Govt offers public job priority, case withdrawals in sweepin...
The government has approved a comprehensive special package on rehabilitation, livelihood support and social protection for the families of those killed and injured during the Gen-Z movement. Announcing the decision through social media on Monday, Gurung said all ministries had already been instruct...
2 days ago
ECONOMY
Sudurpaschim govt fails to spend Rs 12.59 billion, 38% of annual budget frozen
Sudurpaschim govt fails to spend Rs 12.59 billion, 38% of an...
The Sudurpaschim Provincial Government has failed to spend Rs 12.59 billion allocated for the fiscal year 2025/26, leaving 38 percent of its annual budget unused by the end of the fiscal year.
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POLITICS
PM Shah pushes for burn treatment centres in all provinces after recent tragedy
PM Shah pushes for burn treatment centres in all provinces a...
Chairing a meeting of vice chancellors from various health science institutions at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Monday, Shah also instructed officials to prepare a plan to upgrade burn wards in major government hospitals across the country.
2 days ago
POLITICS
Govt registers bill in parliament aiming to annul four laws related to finance
Govt registers bill in parliament aiming to annul four laws...
The 'Bill for Amending and Repealing Some Finance-Related Nepal Laws, 2083,' which was registered in the House of Representatives on July 7, is aimed at repealing some laws and updating others. The goal is to deal with legal complications, avoid duplication, bring legal reforms that match the Consti...
2 days ago
SOCIETY
New rules overhaul educational consultancy sector, draw industry criticism
New rules overhaul educational consultancy sector, draw indu...
Under the new regulations, educational consultancies are now required to deposit a mandatory security of Rs 2.5 million to operate. They must also pay a Rs 50,000 licensing fee. “Educational consultancy services can no longer operate without obtaining a license from the Ministry,” Semant...
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