POLITICS
PM Shah reaffirms commitment to women’s rights, gender equality
PM Shah reaffirms commitment to women’s rights, gender equal...
In a message on the occasion of the Eighth National Women’s Rights Day, PM Shah noted that Nepal’s Constitution guarantees women’s rights as fundamental rights and ensures proportional and inclusive representation, as well as meaningful participation of women, across all state inst...
May 30, 2026
SOCIETY
NRNA welcomes budget, calls it encouraging for Nepalis abroad
NRNA welcomes budget, calls it encouraging for Nepalis abroa...
In a statement, NRNA spokesperson Som Sapkota said the government's commitment to granting economic, social, and cultural rights to non-resident Nepalis and involving them in nation-building was a positive step.
May 30, 2026
SOCIETY
Individuals, couples get tax-free income threshold up to Rs 1 million
Individuals, couples get tax-free income threshold up to Rs...
Under the new provision, taxable income of up to Rs 1 million per year for an individual or couple will be subject to a 1 percent tax rate. Previously, the 1 percent rate applied only to employment income of up to Rs 500,000 per year.
May 30, 2026
ECONOMY
Progressive income tax rates revised: 1% levy on earnings up to Rs 10 lakh
Progressive income tax rates revised: 1% levy on earnings up...
Under the new arrangement, individuals earning up to Rs 10 lakh per year will be subject to a 1 percent income tax. Income between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 15 lakh will be taxed at 10 percent on the additional Rs 5 lakh.
May 29, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt budget expands spending, eases tax burden for salaried earners
Govt budget expands spending, eases tax burden for salaried...
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle announced allocations across recurrent, capital and financial management headings that collectively push total spending above the NPC-recommended ceiling of Rs 1.89 trillion.
May 29, 2026
WORLD
UN says protecting children online an 'urgent priority'
UN says protecting children online an 'urgent priority'
UN rights chief Volker Turk said states had to force tech giants to embed child safety, and said child harm was the direct result of business practices and design choices.
May 29, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt spending at 63.76 percent as FY nears end with 45 days remaining
Govt spending at 63.76 percent as FY nears end with 45 days...
The government has spent only 63.76 percent of its total budget as the current fiscal year approaches its final 45 days, according to official data.
May 29, 2026
ECONOMY
Second Int’l airport construction model to be finalized within 6 months
Second Int’l airport construction model to be finalized with...
The Nijgadh airport project, considered a national pride initiative, has remained stalled for the past four years due to legal and procedural complications. According to officials, previous governments failed to resolve key issues related to construction modality and implementation challenges, leavi...
May 29, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt raises civil servants’ salaries by 21 percent
Govt raises civil servants’ salaries by 21 percent
Presenting the budget for FY 2026/27, Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle said the salaries of government employees will be increased by 21 percent, effective from the next fiscal year. He, however, clarified that the existing dearness allowance will remain unchanged.
May 29, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt projects economic growth of seven percent next FY
Govt projects economic growth of seven percent next FY
In the budget announcement for the upcoming fiscal year, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said that the targeted economic growth rate is 1.8 times more than the amount estimated for this FY. According to the National Statistics Office, the economic growth rate in the current fiscal year 2025/56 will b...
May 29, 2026