WORLD
China's leaders project stability despite Middle East war
China's leaders project stability despite Middle East war
Officials under President Xi Jinping vowed to boost domestic consumption and invest in new technologies including artificial intelligence to drive growth, while making few changes to China's policy roadmap for the next five years.
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Hearing on dedicated, trunk line tariff dispute set for March 15
Hearing on dedicated, trunk line tariff dispute set for Marc...
According to the ERC, the hearing will focus on applications filed by Panchakanya Plastic Industries Pvt Ltd and Panchakanya Steel.
Mar 13, 2026
WORLD
India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries Including Nepal
India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries Including...
According to Indian media reports, the Union Government of India amended the existing Press Note 3 of its FDI policy during a Cabinet meeting held on March 10. With this revision, investors from countries such as Nepal, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Afghanistan will find it easie...
Mar 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Consumer price inflation increases to 3.25 percent in a month
Consumer price inflation increases to 3.25 percent in a mont...
As per the ‘Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation Report of Nepal’ of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the inflation inclined 3.25 percent last month, up from 2.42 percent in mid-January. The rate was 1.63 percent in the previous month.
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
UML Chair Oli bereaved by his father’s passing
UML Chair Oli bereaved by his father’s passing
Hospital sources said he had been unwell for some time. Preparations are underway to take the body to Oli’s residence in Gundu.
Mar 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Private sectors express concern over economic reforms along with political stability
Private sectors express concern over economic reforms along...
The private sector drew the government's attention to implement a multi-rate system in Value Added Tax (VAT), impose differentiated import taxes on raw materials and finished goods, emphasize export promotion, test the effectiveness of regulatory bodies, and reduce high rates of excise duty.
Mar 13, 2026
DIASPORA
Two Nepalis killed in road accident in Croatia
Two Nepalis killed in road accident in Croatia
The deceased have been identified as 39-year-old Bharat Karki of Mechinagar Municipality–12, Nayabasti in Jhapa and 27-year-old Bhuwan BK of Kumakh Rural Municipality in Salyan.
Mar 13, 2026
SOCIETY
Partial westerly influence may cause rain in some places
Partial westerly influence may cause rain in some places
According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, this afternoon, cloudy weather is generally expected in the Koshi Province along with hilly and mountainous areas, while the remaining regions will experience partly cloudy weather.
Mar 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Questions raised over Nepal’s Rs 7 billion World Bank loan to improve air quality
Questions raised over Nepal’s Rs 7 billion World Bank loan t...
Concerns have been raised after it was revealed that part of the initiative aims to make around 400 industries smoke-free in order to reduce pollution.
Mar 13, 2026
WORLD
Mideast war lands India restaurants in soup
Mideast war lands India restaurants in soup
Far from the Middle East, restaurants in the world's fastest-growing major economy are feeling the heat of the conflict with cooking gas shortages.
Mar 13, 2026