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 Nepali market. Jointly organized by…
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 state visit of His…
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 and sitting Member of Parliament…
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dr. Bisha Poudel, the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), has ordered a significant reshuffle of nearly a dozen Executive Directors (EDs), who function as departmental heads. The decision, involving the transfer of 10 EDs and the posting of one,...
A long-awaited solution to Kathmandu Valley's notorious traffic congestion at Koteshwor Chowk is set to materialize with the construction of a cut-and-cover tunnel and two flyovers. For this ambitious infrastructure project, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide Nepal...
