Friday, May 29th, 2026

Govt presents Rs 2.124 trillion budget for FY 2026/27, unveils sweeping tax, economic and sectoral reforms

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KATHMANDU: The government has presented a total budget of Rs 2.124 trillion for fiscal year 2026/27, outlining major fiscal, tax, financial, and sectoral reforms aimed at boosting economic growth, improving public services, and attracting investment.[ ... ]

Government announces major capital market and tax reforms in FY 2026/27 budget

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KATHMANDU: The government has unveiled major policy reforms targeting the capital market and investors through the budget for fiscal year 2026/27. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle announced in the joint session of the Federal Parliament on[ ... ]

Govt sets total budget expenditure at Rs 2.124 trillion

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KATHMANDU: The government has allocated a total expenditure of Rs 2.124 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget in both houses of the Federal[ ... ]

Land subsidence reported in Pokhara ahead of monsoon

KASKI: Land subsidence has begun appearing in different parts of Pokhara even before the onset of this year’s monsoon season, raising concerns among local residents. At around 2 am on Friday, a section of road, along with the courtyard and part of a house, caved…

NC-affiliated Nepal Tharu Association set to elect leadership through first general convention

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Tharu Association, a sister organization of the Nepali Congress, is set to…

Harka Sampang walks out during budget presentation

KATHMANDU: Shram Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang walked out of Parliament while the budget for…

Ujyalo Nepal Party, Hamro Party Nepal announce merger

KATHMANDU: The Ujyalo Nepal Party and Hamro Party Nepal have formally merged following the signing…

19th Republic Day being observed today

KATHMANDU: The 19th Republic Day is being observed across the country today with various celebratory…

Changunarayan to become country’s first ‘Yoga Municipality’

BHAKTAPUR: The historic town of Changunarayan, located on a hill in the northeastern part of the Kathmandu Valley, is set to become Nepal’s first officially…

Around 30 percent of adults in Nepal affected by high blood pressure

KATHMANDU: Today marks World Hypertension Day, observed globally including in Nepal with various awareness programmes. Health experts say the number of people suffering from high…

Women earning income through doll-making and pickle production

DANG: Tika Kumari Sarki, a resident of Tulsipur Sub-metropolitan City-7, was once confined to household chores and spent most of her time in the kitchen.…

Nepal exports goods worth Rs 88 billion in 10 months

BIRGUNJ: Goods and services worth Rs 88.22 billion were exported during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year. During the same period in the previous fiscal year, exports stood at Rs 83.25 billion,…

26,680 students to appear in KMC scholarship exam

KATHMANDU: A total of 26,680 students are participating in the scholarship entrance examination for Grades 11 and 12 to be

Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur

KANCHANPUR: Local governments in Kanchanpur have begun temporarily closing schools due to rising temperatures and growing health concerns among students.

Govt to regulate colleges affiliated with foreign universities

KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has said the government is preparing new regulations to better govern colleges

British Minister Malhotra signals deeper collaboration in Nepal’s education sector

KATHMANDU: British Minister for the Indo-Pacific and Equality Seema Malhotra, currently on a three-day visit to Nepal, has said the

Govt doubles nurses’ night allowance

KATHMANDU: The government has announced a twofold increase in night-shift allowances for nurses working in…

Govt to upgrade major hospitals into medical universities

KATHMANDU: The government has unveiled a plan to transform three major health institutions into international-standard…

Over 600 benefit from health camp in Myagdi

MYAGDI: More than 600 people benefited from a free gynecology health camp held in Malika…

Cancer medicine shortage hits country’s largest cancer hospital

CHITWAN: The country’s largest cancer treatment facility, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Chitwan, is…

Health Minister Mehta meets Bhutanese counterpart

KATHMANDU: Minister for Health and Food Hygiene Nisha Mehta held a meeting with Bhutanese Health…

Two arrested from Gongabu with SLR magazine and 45 rounds of ammunition

KATHMANDU: Police have arrested two individuals from Gongabu in possession of an SLR magazine and…

205 crime cases registered in Banke in one month

NEPALGUNJ: Police registered 205 cases of various crimes in Banke district during the month of…