WORLD
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to rais...
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
Mar 27, 2025
Editorial
Needed: An Urgent Economic Recovery Plan
Needed: An Urgent Economic Recovery Plan
According to the Credit Information Bureau of the central bank, a total of 37,523 individuals were blacklisted in the first eight months of the current fiscal year – up from 33,276 during the period from mid-April 2023 to mid-April 2024.
Mar 27, 2025
ECONOMY
Newly-appointed NEA Chief Shakya moves to SC over service benefits
Newly-appointed NEA Chief Shakya moves to SC over service be...
The newly-appointed Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Hitendra Dev Shakya, has filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC) regarding his previous service benefits.
Mar 27, 2025
ECONOMY
NEA opens PPA for 5,000 MW hydro projects in wake of Ghising’s dismissal
NEA opens PPA for 5,000 MW hydro projects in wake of Ghising...
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has decided to open the power purchase agreement (PPA) for 5,000 MW hydroelectric projects.
Mar 27, 2025
POLITICS
Govt withdraws land ordinance amid coalition pressure
Govt withdraws land ordinance amid coalition pressure
The government has decided to withdraw the land-related ordinance amid failure to receive full support from the coalition partners. A meeting of the ruling parties held on Wednesday decided to withdraw the land-related ordinance after the government failed to secure support from the parties that hel...
Mar 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Govt announces 50% discount on electricity for low-income households
Govt announces 50% discount on electricity for low-income ho...
The government has introduced a 50% discount on electricity service charges for low-income households.
Mar 26, 2025
SPORTS
ANFA to present annual budget of Rs 1.56 billion for upcoming FY
ANFA to present annual budget of Rs 1.56 billion for upcomin...
The All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) will present a budget of Rs. 1.56 billion for the upcoming fiscal year at its general assembly.
Mar 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal exports edible oil worth Rs 56 billion in eight months
Nepal exports edible oil worth Rs 56 billion in eight months
Nepal exported edible oil worth about Rs 56 billion in the last eight months. The significant increase in exports resulted from importing raw materials, processing them in Nepal, and adding value before selling the edible oil abroad.
Mar 26, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal imports petroleum worth Rs 12.64 billion through Kakarbhitta
Nepal imports petroleum worth Rs 12.64 billion through Kakar...
Nepal imported petroleum products worth Rs 12.74 billion through Kakarbhitta in the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
Mar 26, 2025
SOCIETY
Septic tanks, rainwater harvesting system to be mandated for Kathmandu households
Septic tanks, rainwater harvesting system to be mandated for...
Officials believe that preventing sewage from mixing with rivers, installing septic tanks in all houses, and redirecting rainwater underground will help keep the rivers clean and restore the underground water levels.
Mar 26, 2025