ECONOMY

11 firms penalised Rs 446,000 for non-compliance with standards

11 firms penalised Rs 446,000 for non-compliance with standards

The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP) last week charged 11 firms based in the Kathmandu...

The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP) last week charged 11 firms based in the Kathmandu...

Jun 06, 2026

ECONOMY

SSF collects Rs 111 billion, seeks to invest in energy projects

SSF collects Rs 111 billion, seeks to invest in energy projects

Social Security Fund (SSF) has collected a total of Rs 111.07 billion from employees contributing to the fund.

Social Security Fund (SSF) has collected a total of Rs 111.07 billion from employees contributing to the fund.

Jun 06, 2026

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 in a week

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 26.69 points (0.96 percent) as an impact of the government unveiled...

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 26.69 points (0.96 percent) as an impact of the government unveiled...

Jun 06, 2026

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 in customs rate on import

The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 18,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) due to the government revising...

The price of gold in the domestic market increased by Rs 18,400 per tola (11.6638 grams) due to the government revising...

Jun 06, 2026

WORLD

Australia flu cases drop 65 pct as experts urge vaccination

Australia flu cases drop 65 pct as experts urge vaccination

The Australian Center for Disease Control released its latest respiratory surveillance report on Friday, showing 33,071...

The Australian Center for Disease Control released its latest respiratory surveillance report on Friday, showing 33,071...

Jun 06, 2026

POLITICS

Speaker, NA Chair visit proposed dryport site in Dodhara-Chandani

Speaker, NA Chair visit proposed dryport site in Dodhara-Chandani

The proposed dry port is expected to play a significant role in boosting trade connectivity and supporting the country&r...

The proposed dry port is expected to play a significant role in boosting trade connectivity and supporting the country&r...

Jun 06, 2026

WORLD

Study warns storage loss in global small reservoirs

Study warns storage loss in global small reservoirs

According to the research published in the journal Nature Sustainability, the world's reservoirs lose, on average, 7.3 p...

According to the research published in the journal Nature Sustainability, the world's reservoirs lose, on average, 7.3 p...

Jun 06, 2026

WORLD

India's GDP growth estimated at 7.7 pct in FY 2025-26

India's GDP growth estimated at 7.7 pct in FY 2025-26

Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, the country's economy showcased resilience with real GDP expanding by 7.8 percent i...

Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, the country's economy showcased resilience with real GDP expanding by 7.8 percent i...

Jun 06, 2026

POLITICS

Finance ministry rejects allegations against Dr Wagle in EV customs evasion case, calls it misinformation

Finance ministry rejects allegations against Dr Wagle in EV customs evasion case, calls it misinformation

The ministry said the investigation into the incident is still ongoing, adding that further details will be made public...

The ministry said the investigation into the incident is still ongoing, adding that further details will be made public...

Jun 06, 2026

Health

Health Minister directs swift action to ease shortage of cancer, essential drugs

Health Minister directs swift action to ease shortage of cancer, essential drugs

Following an inspection at the Department of Drug Administration, Minister Mehta instructed officials to prevent any dis...

Following an inspection at the Department of Drug Administration, Minister Mehta instructed officials to prevent any dis...

Jun 06, 2026