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Time to curb recurrent spending to boost growth

Nepal, Feb. 10 -- The government has started discussions on the budget for 2026/27, focusing on downsizing recurrent expenditures that have kept increasing every year. The Ministry of Finance has star... Read More


23 days to HoR polls: Ballot paper printing of 44 districts completed

Nepal, Feb. 10 -- The Election Commission has stated that the printing of ballot papers for 100 constituencies of 44 districts for the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system has been completed. ... Read More


Over 500 riders to participate in Nepal Riders Meet to promote tourism

Nepal, Feb. 10 -- The 8th Nepal Riders Meet is set to take place in Lalitpur, aiming to promote adventure and experiential tourism in Nepal. The organizer, The Himalayan Motorcycle Experience, announc... Read More


Land Revenue Office Chief jailed, fined for court's contempt

Nepal, Feb. 10 -- The High Court Janakpur has sentenced the chief of the Land Reform and Revenue Office, Dhanusha, Ganesh Prasad Aryal, to a month with a fine of Rs 5,000 for contempt of court. The ... Read More


Quake jolts Taplejung

Nepal, Feb. 10 -- An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale occurred in Taplejung district. The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center stated that the earthquake happened at 2:47 th... Read More


Loan portfolio review reveals underreported credit risk in Nepali banks

Nepal, Feb. 10 -- Nepali banks and financial institutions (BFIs) may face stricter provisioning requirements after a recent loan portfolio review found weaknesses in credit risk management and reporti... Read More


Gold smuggling kingpin Gore sentenced to 10 more years in prison

Nepal, Feb. 10 -- The Biratnagar High Court has partially overturned the Morang District Court's verdict in the 33-kg gold smuggling and Sanam Shakya murder case, handing gold smuggling kingpin and ma... Read More


Govt extends deadline for Gen Z movement probe commission by 25 days

Nepal, Feb. 10 -- The government has extended the deadline of the commission investigating the Gen Z movement by 25 days. On Monday, the Cabinet decided to extend the tenure of the commission headed ... Read More


Strategic conference crucial for strong police organization: Minister Aryal

Nepal, Feb. 8 -- Minister for Home Affairs Om Prakash Aryal has shared that the organization of strategic conferences is significant for a capable and strong police organization. Inaugurating the Nep... Read More


Lokesh, Arif, Nandan and Sher make World Cup debuts; Nepal playing 11

Nepal, Feb. 8 -- Nepal, featuring in the ICC T20 World Cup for the third time, face England in their opening match today at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. England won the toss and elected to bat first, se... Read More