Nepal

Kathmandu— Nepal received Rs 687.13 billion in remittances during the first four months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, marking a 31.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB). However, remittance inflows declined sharply in the month of Kartik compared to Asoj.…

Kathmandu — The Government of Nepal currently holds a cash balance of Rs 202.97 billion in various accounts maintained at Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), according to official data released on Monday. The figure reflects the government’s financial position as of the first four months of the current fiscal year 2082/83.…

Kathmandu— The filing of candidacies for the election of new leadership is taking place today at the ongoing 11th National Congress of the CPN (UML), according to UML Central Election Commission Chair Dr Bijaya Subba. The Election Commission made the preliminary voters’ list public on Sunday evening and allowed time…

Kathmandu– Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Balendra Shah has said the metropolis is prioritizing quality service delivery while minimizing operational costs. Addressing the 31st anniversary celebration of KMC on Sunday, Mayor Shah said the scope of house rent tax has been expanded and that taxes collected from citizens are…

Kathmandu– The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) will hold its 12th Unity General Convention from February 23 to 25 in Kathmandu. The decision was taken by a steering committee meeting held on Sunday after unity was reached among different factions within the association. The dates were officially announced through a joint…

Kavrepalanchowk– The Panchkhal–Sunkoshi Water Supply Project has reached its final stage of construction, with about 99 percent physical progress achieved, according to the Project Office. The project is expected to benefit more than 31,000 residents of Panchkhal Municipality. The project, which faced nearly three years of delay due to various…

Kathmandu – President Ramchandra Paudel has advised the government to concentrate fully on conducting the forthcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election scheduled for March 5, 2026. While receiving the annual report of the National Security Council for the fiscal year 2081/82 BS at the Office of the President on Sunday,…

Kathmandu – The CPN (UML) has decided to retain a 301-member central committee, in line with the structure adopted by its 10th National Congress. The decision was taken during a central committee meeting held prior to the closed-door session of the party’s 11th National Congress. UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli…

Kathmandu– Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava was hospitalised on Saturday after falling seriously ill while hiking at Champadevi Mountain on the outskirts of Kathmandu. According to sources at the Indian Embassy, Ambassador Srivastava suddenly fainted while hiking around 3:00 pm, yesterday. He was immediately rescued by a Nepal Army…

Kathmandu– The price of gold continued its upward trend in the domestic market on Sunday, rising by Rs 2,200 per tola compared to last Friday. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the price of gold has been fixed at Rs 258,800 per tola (11.66 grammes)…