ECONOMY
Investors lose Rs 45 billion as NEPSE declines 0.96 percent in a week
Investors lose Rs 45 billion as NEPSE declines 0.96 percent...
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 26.69 points (0.96 percent) as an impact of the government unveiled budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27.
5 days ago
ECONOMY
Gold price jumps by Rs 18,400 per tola in a week with hike in customs rate on import
Gold price jumps by Rs 18,400 per tola in a week with hike i...
The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 18,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) due to the government revising the customs duty on gold import along with persisting geopolitical tension in the Middle East.
5 days ago
WORLD
US authorizes sale of $2 bn in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait
US authorizes sale of $2 bn in anti-drone weapons to Kuwait
In a statement, the US State Department said it would allow purchases of counter-drone technology from defense company Anduril, which was founded by a supporter of President Donald Trump.
5 days ago
POLITICS
Speaker, NA Chair visit proposed dryport site in Dodhara-Chandani
Speaker, NA Chair visit proposed dryport site in Dodhara-Cha...
The proposed dry port is expected to play a significant role in boosting trade connectivity and supporting the country’s long-term economic development once operational.
5 days ago
WORLD
Conflict, displacement put thousands at risk in South Sudan: UNHCR
Conflict, displacement put thousands at risk in South Sudan:...
According to the UN refugee agency, around 140,000 people have been displaced in Jonglei State's Akobo County alone, while more than 300,000 have been uprooted across Jonglei and neighboring states since December 2025.
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POLITICS
Finance ministry rejects allegations against Dr Wagle in EV customs evasion case, calls it...
Finance ministry rejects allegations against Dr Wagle in EV...
The ministry said the investigation into the incident is still ongoing, adding that further details will be made public once the probe is completed.
5 days ago
Health
Health Minister directs swift action to ease shortage of cancer, essential drugs
Health Minister directs swift action to ease shortage of can...
Following an inspection at the Department of Drug Administration, Minister Mehta instructed officials to prevent any disruption in the supply of essential medicines and to strengthen the overall distribution system.
5 days ago
WORLD
US warns Ebola outbreak on scale of largest 'is possible'
US warns Ebola outbreak on scale of largest 'is possible'
That eruption of the virus resulted in more than 28,000 cases and more than 11,000 deaths.
5 days ago
WORLD
7 killed in coal mine explosion in central Colombia
7 killed in coal mine explosion in central Colombia
The blast occurred Thursday afternoon at a mine in the municipality of Sutatausa, local media reported. Preliminary information showed the explosion was caused by a buildup of gas underground.
5 days ago
POLITICS
Inquiry panel clears Sudan Gurung; return as Home Minister likely
Inquiry panel clears Sudan Gurung; return as Home Minister l...
The three-member panel, led by former High Court Judge Achyut Prasad Bhattarai, submitted a 45-page report to Prime Minister Balendra Shah at Singha Durbar on Friday.
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