ECONOMY
Govt amending NRB Act to promote digital currency, strengthen financial governance
Govt amending NRB Act to promote digital currency, strengthe...
According to the ministry, the amendment aims to make the central bank more autonomous, transparent and accountable in line with international practices.
Feb 16, 2026
OPINION
Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment
Voters Deserve Vision, Not Entertainment
Winning votes is temporary; earning trust through ethical, informed and inclusive communication defines true leadership.
Feb 16, 2026
Editorial
Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise
Shrinking Revenue, Shrinking Federal Promise
Persistent revenue shortfalls and a narrow, import-dependent tax base are forcing the federal government to cut grants to provinces and local bodies, exposing structural weaknesses in Nepal’s fiscal federalism.
Feb 16, 2026
ECONOMY
Life insurers’ profits drop 4.43 percent in Q2
Life insurers’ profits drop 4.43 percent in Q2
Net profits of life insurance companies declined by 4.43 percent as of the first half of the current fiscal year (FY).
Feb 15, 2026
ECONOMY
FDI pledges increase 50 percent to Rs 40.28 billion in seven months
FDI pledges increase 50 percent to Rs 40.28 billion in seven...
Nepal received pledges for the foreign direct investment (FDI) worth Rs 40.28 billion in the first seven months of the current fiscal year (FY), which was 50 percent more than the pledged amount during the same period of the last FY.
Feb 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Rose sales worth Rs 70 million on Valentine’s Day
Rose sales worth Rs 70 million on Valentine’s Day
According to the Floriculture Association Nepal (FAN), about 500,000 stems of roses (Dutch roses) were consumed during the Valentine’s Day week that ran from February 7 to 14.
Feb 15, 2026
ECONOMY
RSP unveils citizens’ covenant
RSP unveils citizens’ covenant
Stating commitments to a pluralistic federal democratic republic, liberal economic policies with social justice, a reformed provincial structure, equitable inclusiveness, respect for Sanatan civilization, protection of religious and cultural diversity, balanced foreign relations, and the expansion o...
Feb 15, 2026
WORLD
China wants 'new level' in Germany ties, Beijing's FM tells Merz
China wants 'new level' in Germany ties, Beijing's FM tells...
Wang has been trying to present Beijing as a more reliable and stable partner of the European Union, as the bloc seeks to reduce its dependence on both China and an unpredictable United States.
Feb 15, 2026
ECONOMY
Birgunj Customs Office collects Rs 135.48 bn in revenue in seven months
Birgunj Customs Office collects Rs 135.48 bn in revenue in s...
The office had set a target of collecting Rs 153.84 billion in revenue during the period. The revenue collected during the period was 88.07 per cent of the target.
Feb 15, 2026
SOCIETY
138 people involved in unruly activities detained from Pashupati area
138 people involved in unruly activities detained from Pashu...
The police said those detained were involved in pickpocketing, unruly behavior, pushing, and marijuana use.
Feb 15, 2026