Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Rs 420 million allocated for stadiums under construction; Kirtipur cricket ground to be upgraded

KATHMANDU: The government has announced increased investment in sports infrastructure. Presenting the budget for the…

India-Nepal tensions grow over Kanchenjunga climb; Sikkim CM urges Delhi to pressure Nepal

KATHMANDU:  Tensions between Nepal and India may intensify following a recent summit of Mount Kanchenjunga,…

Internet user density reaches 144.23 percent

KATHMANDU: The density of internet users in Nepal has reached 144.23 percent, according to the…

Private sector welcomes budget, says key demands addressed

KATHMANDU:  Leaders from Nepal’s private sector have responded positively to the new federal budget, stating…

Total road length reaches 36,132 kilometers by mid-March

KATHMANDU: The total length of roads across the country reached 36,132 kilometers as of mid-March…

Here’s how much each ministry was allocated for FY 2025/26

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel presented a total budget of Rs 1.964 trillion for…

No change in taxes on EVs

KATHMANDU: The government has decided to keep the existing customs and other taxes on electric…

Govt announces free visas for foreign students

KATHMANDU: The government has announced that foreign students coming to Nepal will be granted free…

Govt to raise customs duties on alcohol, beer, and tobacco products

KATHMANDU: The government has decided to increase customs duties on alcohol, beer, cigarettes, and tobacco…

Senior citizens to receive allowance only after 70

KATHMANDU: The government has announced that the elderly will be eligible for senior citizen allowances…

Govt unveils Rs 1.96 trillion budget for FY 2025/26

KATHMANDU: The government has announced a total budget of Rs 1.96 trillion for the upcoming…

Govt allocates 3.42 billion for corridor road construction in Kathmandu Valley

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2025/26, announced…