Nepal’s export-oriented industrialists have warned that the uncontrolled export of locally available raw materials to India could seriously threaten the […]
Kathmandu: Nepal's Supreme Court has refused to grant legal recognition to the transfer of an 80 percent stake in Ncell, ruling that the transaction was carried out in violation of Nepalese law because it was completed without prior approval from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA). The Court has directed the…
Kathmandu: Nepal's stock market extended its upward momentum on Friday, with the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index gaining 7.90 points to close at 2,734.63, reflecting renewed investor confidence despite mixed sectoral performance. According to the Nepal Stock Exchange, market activity also witnessed a significant boost as the day's total trading…
Nabil Bank Limited, one of Nepal’s leading private commercial banks, has strengthened its position as a leader in the country’s banking sector by winning three prestigious honors at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The bank was recognized as Nepal’s Best Bank, Nepal’s Best Bank for ESG, and Nepal’s Best Bank…
The Secretariat of Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Waglé has urged investors to remain cautious against what it describes as "misleading and sponsored rumors" surrounding Nepal's stock market, insisting that regulatory reforms are progressing despite recent market volatility. In a public statement issued on the first day of the new fiscal…
The 11th edition of the Nepal Buildcon International Exhibition, a premier event focused on the development of Nepal's construction sector, successfully concluded on Sunday at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. Starting from February 5 (Magh 22), the four-day exhibition attracted over 65,thousand visitors, showcasing the latest global technologies, materials, and services to the…
A high-level delegation from the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and industry has arrived in Kathmandu to discuss the operationalization of the Joint Business Council (JBC) This council was formed in partnership with the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) following an agreement signed in April 2024 during…
The electoral atmosphere in West Nawalparasi Constituency No. 1 has reached a fever pitch following the registration of "heavyweight" candidates. Candidates are currently engaged in door-to-door campaigns to woo voters ahead of the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, 2026 (Falgun 21). In this high-stakes battle, billionaire businessman…
Mahesh GhimireIn the upcoming elections, political parties are certain to prioritize "Political Stability, Good Governance, and Prosperity" to address the unrest of the youth and the Gen-Z generation. While these slogans have been echoed since 1991, the challenge now is to move beyond election manifestos and ensure actual implementation. If…
The arrival of Bollywood celebrities Sanjay Dutt and Sunny Leone in Kathmandu last week has highlighted the rapid expansion of Nepal's casino industry. The stars were invited as special guests to inaugurate "Casino Badshah," located within the four-star Barahi Kathmandu Hotel in Keshar Mahal. While Sanjay Dutt led the inauguration,…
India’s renowned hospitality chain, Lemon Tree Hotels, has officially entered into an agreement to manage and operate the Hotel Queen Tower in the scenic hilltop town of Bandipur, Tanahun. The agreement was signed in New Delhi between Carnation Hotels Private Limited (a subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited) and Bandipur…
Development expenditure of the government is weak in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26. The government spent only eight per cent capital expenditure till Dec 15. According to the statistics of the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO), capital expenditure was Rs 33.87 billion till Dec 15.…
The government has decided to allow Nepali and Indian citizens to carry old Indian INR 200 and INR 500 notes, demonetized on Nov 9, 2016, up to a limit of INR 25,000 per person, both into Nepal from India and from Nepal to India. The decision was taken at the…