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Minister Pun presses need for linking science and research with economy

Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun has echoed need to directly link science and scientific research with the economy if Nepal aims to achieve sustainable e... Read More


International Civil Aviation Day being marked today

Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- International Civil Aviation Day is being observed today in many countries with the theme "Safe Skies." The day is marked mainly by member states of the International Civil Aviati... Read More


4.6-magnitude earthquake jolts Darchula

Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Darchula on Sunday morning, according to the National Seismological Centre, Lainchaur. The quake was recorded with its epicenter in Ghusa, Darchu... Read More


Investors lose Rs 76 billion from share market as NEPSE dips 44.86 points in a week

Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 44.86 points (1.68 percent) after Nepal Rastra Bank's first review of the monetary policy failed to elate investors of share market... Read More


Gold price escalates Rs 1,800, reaches Rs 252,400 per tola in a week

Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- The price of gold in the domestic market increased Rs 1,800 per tola (11.6638 grams) last week. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association (FENEGOS... Read More


15 local bodies of Madhesh Province fail to announce budgets even after five months

Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- A total of 15 local governments have failed to endorse their financial plans after almost five months of the current fiscal year (FY) have passed. The state's law has mandated the... Read More


Govt's Rs 930.88b stake in PEs delivers little to show for it

Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- The government's cumulative investment in public enterprises (PEs) has reached Rs 930.88 billion by the end of fiscal year 2024/25, yet most entities continue to deliver poor fina... Read More


Forex update: US dollar selling at Rs 144.28

Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- The buying rate of the US dollar today stands at Rs 143.68, while the selling rate is Rs 144.28, according to the latest foreign exchange reference rates. The euro is being sold a... Read More


Rs 28.82 billion set for 550,000 metric tons of fertilizer import

Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- The government has clarified that tenders have already been called for the import of 465,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizer so far. For the current fiscal year, the government... Read More


Yadav becomes sixth Chief Minister of Madhesh Province, vows to end irregularities

Kathmandu, Dec. 7 -- Krishna Prasad Yadav of the Nepali Congress (NC) has been appointed Chief Minister of Madhesh Province. Province Head Surendra Labh Karna appointed Yadav on Friday evening under A... Read More