Finance Minister urges global community to visit Nepal

Kathmandu: Minister for Finance Rameshore Prasad Khanal has called on the international community to visit Nepal, emphasizing the nation’s rich natural beauty and diverse cultural heritage. Speaking at a discussion on “Sustainable Tourism: For Employment, Livelihood, and Economic Growth,” organized by the World Bank Group on Thursday in the United States, Minister Khanal highlighted tourism’s… Continue reading Finance Minister urges global community to visit Nepal

Remittance inflows reach Rs 352.08 billion in first two months of FY 2025/26

Kathmandu: Remittance inflows increased 33.1 percent to Rs.352.08 billion in the two months of 2025/26 compared to an increase of 15.8 percent in the same period of the previous year. This is stated in the report – Current Macroeconomic and Financial Situation of Nepal – published by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) on October 14. The… Continue reading Remittance inflows reach Rs 352.08 billion in first two months of FY 2025/26

Government to borrow $100 million from ADB for financial reform program

Kathmandu: The government has decided to take a concessional loan of US$100 million (approximately Rs 14.25 billion) from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the Public Financial Management Reform and Service Delivery Transfer Program. A Cabinet meeting held on Thursday approved the borrowing as part of efforts to strengthen the government’s budgetary system through… Continue reading Government to borrow $100 million from ADB for financial reform program

Imported flowers to be restricted in KMC during Tihar festival

Kathmandu: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City has announced a ban on the supply of imported flowers and flower products within the city during the upcoming Tihar festival. At a press meet held today, the Metropolitan Police Force stated that the decision aims to promote domestic farmers. Similarly, the local government will establish flower supply centers at… Continue reading Imported flowers to be restricted in KMC during Tihar festival

Nepal and Germany sign two agreements

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Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany have signed two important agreements regarding financial and technical assistance. At a programme organised at the Ministry of Finance today, Joint-Secretary at the Finance Ministry, Dhaniram Sharma, on the behalf of the Government of Nepal and Ambassador of Germany to Nepal,… Continue reading Nepal and Germany sign two agreements

Government removes NEA Chief Shakya, appoints Silwal amid leadership shifts

Kathmandu: The government has removed Hitendra Dev Shakya from the post of Executive Director of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), appointing Deputy Executive Director Manoj Silwal as his successor. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting on Sunday. Prior to the announcement, NEA Managing Director Kulman Ghising held a one-on-one discussion with Shakya, according… Continue reading Government removes NEA Chief Shakya, appoints Silwal amid leadership shifts

Private sector estimates loss of Rs 100 billion during Gen-Z protests

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Kathmandu: The business leaders from the private sector have vowed revival, while expressing sorrow over the loss in the industrial and commercial enterprises during the Gen-Z protest taken place on September 8 and 9. During a meeting with Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday, the business leaders mentioned that they would rise again with new… Continue reading Private sector estimates loss of Rs 100 billion during Gen-Z protests

Gold price hits all-time high, reaching 207,900 per tola in Nepali market

Kathmandu: The price of gold in the domestic market today hits all-time high, reaching 207,900 per tola (11.66 grams). The price of gold has risen in the international market and its ripple has seen in the domestic market, it is said. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silvers Dealers’ Association, on Tuesday, the… Continue reading Gold price hits all-time high, reaching 207,900 per tola in Nepali market

Gold hits record high of Rs 203,600 per tola in Nepal

Kathmandu: The price of gold in Nepal surged by Rs 3,000 per tola on Sunday, setting a new record high in the domestic market just days after crossing the Rs 200,000 mark for the first time. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold, which was traded at Rs 200,600… Continue reading Gold hits record high of Rs 203,600 per tola in Nepal