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Doctors remove 10-kg rare sarcoma tumor from 70-year-old man in Nepal

Nepal, July 20 -- Surgeons have successfully removed a 10-kilogram sarcoma tumor from the abdomen of a 70-year-old man in what doctors say is one of the largest such operations performed in Nepal. Th... Read More


Madhesh aims to boost GDP through expanded economic activities

Nepal, July 20 -- Seeking to increase its 13 percent contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), the Madhesh Province government has begun implementing plans focused on expanding econo... Read More


Ilam's emerald tea gardens draw visitors throughout the year

Nepal, July 20 -- In Nepal's eastern hills, Ilam is almost synonymous with tea. While the district boasts a wealth of natural and cultural attractions, it is the endless stretches of emerald tea garde... Read More


NEPSE climbs to one-month high to cross 2,710 points, daily turnover records Rs 5.51 billion

Nepal, July 20 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Monday surged 41.70 points (1.55 percent), continuing a notable rise in the market index on the consecutive second-day trading. After reeling und... Read More


Govt meets only 83.87 percent of the revenue collection targeted in FY 2025/26

Nepal, July 20 -- The government met only 83.87 percent of its annual revenue collection target in the last fiscal year (FY), reflecting the perennial problems on persisting shortfall in the governmen... Read More


MoF enforces guidelines on financial discipline for implementing budget 2026/27

Nepal, July 20 -- The government has issued guidelines to all three tiers of government to enforce financial discipline in implementing the budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27. The guidelines issued ... Read More


NC leaders accuse Balen-led govt of violating Constitution, spreading fear

Nepal, July 20 -- Leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) have accused the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) of violating the Constitution and creating an atmosphere of fear, while ca... Read More


Govt suspends permanent civil service recruitment pending staff restructuring

Nepal, July 20 -- The government has suspended the recruitment of new permanent civil servants until employees rendered surplus following a new Organization and Management (O&M) survey are reassigned.... Read More


Govt prioritizes power infrastructure to boost electricity use

Nepal, July 19 -- The government has said it is making policy and technical preparations to increase domestic electricity consumption by expanding and upgrading power infrastructure. According to Min... Read More


Airport woes put Rs 100 billion hotel investment in jeopardy

Nepal, July 19 -- Until about 15 years ago, Butwal and Bhairahawa did not have a single star-rated hotel. Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, had barely eight to 10 large tourist hotels, while the numb... Read More