NEPSE ends the week higher, SEBON’s reform, and the five-month economic and financial performance
Week in NEPSE: Jan 4 - 8 This week, NEPSE edged higher, moderately upward from last week, rising by 1.15%. The NEPSE index closed the …
Nepalis applying for US tourist visas to post refundable bond of up to $15,000
Nepalis applying for US B1/B2 visitor visas will be required to post a refundable financial bond of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 after Nepal was placed …
Tourist arrivals post growth by mere 1%
Tourist arrivals rose by just 0.95% in 2025, despite the government branding the year as a Special Tourism Year. This dismal performance came amid political …
Kulman Ghising’s dual role draws scrutiny
Interim Minister Kulman Ghising is currently under intense scrutiny, facing questions about his party affiliation and continued presence in the interim government. Concerns have emerged …
NRB study finds NRs 2.56 billion invested in 160 Koshi startup enterprises, 80% profitable
A recent study by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) reveals that 80% of startup enterprises enterprises in Koshi Province are profitable, despite facing challenges such as …
US abducts President Maduro with assault on Venezuelan sovereignty
In the early hours of Saturday, while the darkness still reigned, US forces attacked Caracas, the Venezuelan capital city, bombed its military bases and captured …
Curfew imposed in Birgunj following religious protests and police clashes
The District Administration Office (DAO), Parsa has issued a curfew in Birgunj Metropolitan City after protests linked to religious tensions escalated into clashes with security …
CityPulse: Hike, sufi, workshop, musical live ahead this week
Looking for something interesting to dive into this week ? From outdoor activity to indoor evening of sufis, heres whats happening! The Elements Live Catch …
Foreign trade grows 20%, but deficit persists at NRs 650 billion
Nepals foreign trade expanded markedly in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, with a sharp rebound in exports alongside rising imports. …
NEPSE records a gain; study shows falling industrialisation; NRB tweaks investment and import rules
Week in NEPSE: Dec 28-Jan 1 This week began with a strong surge in the index, a market gain of 47.55 points in a single …
Nepal cuts HIV infections and AIDS deaths by 75% since 2010
The number of AIDS-related deaths and new HIV infections have each fallen by 75% since 2010, shows the data for 2024 released by the National …
Looking for something interesting to dive into this week ? As 2026 approaches, youll find plenty of events to match your celebratory mood. From some …
