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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


BJP confident of retaining Bankipur, Prashant Kishor hopes bypoll would resurrect Jan Suraaj Party

India, July 20 -- In politically volatile Bihar, where the BJP got the opportunity to head a government only recently, Bankipur is among the few assembly seats which the party has been winning, always... Read More


Nagaland cave finds reveal Northeast's 3,500-year-old prehistoric human settlement

Guwahati, July 20 -- An archaeological expedition in eastern Nagaland has pushed back the history of human habitation in the state, with researchers uncovering evidence that prehistoric communities oc... Read More


Major twist in CJP protest: Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike

New Delhi/IBNS, July 20 -- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday ended his hunger strike amid the escalating anti-government agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak and other... 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