Sunday, August 16th, 2026

Govt to restructure health insurance system, aims 90% coverage in 3 years

KATHMANDU: The government has announced a major restructuring of the health insurance programme. Finance Minister…

Nepal introduces sovereign wealth fund, eases foreign investment exit rules

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced wide-ranging financial and regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening…

Govt targets 1,000 km of road blacktopping, allocates Rs 37.46 billion for East-West Highway upgrade

KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to blacktop 1,000 kilometres of roads in the upcoming…

Govt announces discussion on subsidy for nationally recognized political parties

KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to provide financial grants to nationally recognized political parties…

Govt to integrate informal workers into social security system

KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to bring workers in informal and unorganized sectors into…

Harka Sampang walks out during budget presentation

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

Govt launches voluntary campaign to forgo social security allowance for able citizens

KATHMANDU: The government has announced a voluntary campaign encouraging financially capable citizens to opt out…

Govt to enable Nepal Aushadhi Limited to produce 25 types of medicines

KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to expand the production capacity of Nepal Aushadhi Limited.…

National banking asset management company to be established by Poush deadline

KATHMANDU: The government has announced that a National Banking Asset Management Company will be established…

Govt announces 40% investment incentive for agriculture pilot program

KATHMANDU: The government has announced a new pilot program offering a 40 percent investment incentive…

Govt’s stake in Nepal Telecom to be capped at 66 percent

KATHMANDU: The government is set to reduce its ownership in Nepal Telecom to 66 percent,…

Siddhartha Highway to be upgraded to international standard

KATHMANDU: The government has announced that the Siddhartha Highway will be upgraded to international standards.…