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PMO pressure pushes Smart Telecom case to court despite legal objections

The Smart Telecom case has deepened divisions within the Kathmandu District Attorney’s Office, with government lawyers resisting what they describe as unprecedented pressure from the Prime Minister’s Office to file a case against banks and others over the auction of assets belonging to the defunct telecommunications company.

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NAIMA's vision goes beyond vehicles to build a smarter mobility ecosystem

As the NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026 gets underway at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu, the Nepal automobile industry is showcasing not only the latest vehicles and mobility technologies, but also a broader vision for the future of mobility in the country.

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Subisu becomes Internet Partner of Sudurpaschim Royals

Subisu Limited has partnered with Nepal Premier League (NPL) franchise Sudurpaschim Royals as its Internet Partner ahead of the upcoming NPL season.

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Dharan approves Rs 2.76 billion budget, targets Rs1.4b revenue

Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City has approved a Rs 2.76 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, with the local government expecting more than half of the funds to come from its own internal revenue.

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Gold price falls Rs 4,600 per tola

The price of fine gold declined by Rs 4,600 per tola in the domestic market on Friday.

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Ncell launches Business Cloudsuite with web hosting, domain services

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Nepali agencies win 17 awards at Flame Awards Asia 2026

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GWM launches HAVAL JOLION MAX EV at Rs 5.99 million

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BYD unveils new-generation ATTO series in Nepal

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NADA Auto Show to feature 200 stalls at Bhrikutimandap

The 18th NADA Auto Show 2026 is set to feature 200 stalls at the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Complex in Kathmandu from August 25 to 30, according to the Nepal Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA).

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BYD Nepal launches nationwide customer care campaign

Cimex Inc, the authorised distributor and service provider of BYD vehicles in Nepal, has launched a nationwide customer care campaign aimed at enhancing after-sales services, vehicle connectivity and ownership protection for existing customers.

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Small investment, extra income: Beekeeping gains ground in Ramechhap

With income from conventional farming becoming increasingly difficult to sustain household expenses, farmers in Ramechhap are turning to beekeeping as a low-investment source of additional income.

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Rautahat checks 17 LPG dealers as gas shortage deepens

The Rautahat administration launched surprise inspections of 17 LPG gas dealers on Sunday amid a nationwide shortage of cooking gas, finding reduced supplies in the district but no evidence of black marketing so far.

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Don't scare away the investors Nepal needs

Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle have spent weeks telling business leaders that the government wants to create a more conducive environment for investment. But while the government talks about confidence, the actions of investigative agencies are beginning to create the opposite impression.

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Ginger is paying better, and Ilam farmers are planting more

Attractive ginger prices are encouraging farmers in Ilam to expand commercial cultivation, with some expecting to earn more than Rs500,000 from the crop this year.

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Gold price rises Rs 4,800 per tola

The price of fine gold rose by Rs 4,800 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday, reaching Rs 301,700 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

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From Rs 10 crore loss to Rs 3 crore profit: Nepal Aushadhi Limited's turnaround after 25 years

The Nepal Aushadhi Limited, which once struggled to pay employees and remained virtually closed for nearly a decade, has returned to profit after 25 years, posting a Rs 3 crore profit in FY 2025/26.

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Ncell launches monsoon offer with Up to 20% cashback

Ncell has launched a limited-period Monsoon Offer, allowing prepaid customers to receive cashback of up to 20 per cent on eligible pack purchases and new prepaid SIM card purchases.

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Gold soars Rs 12,200 per tola in two days, nears Rs 3 lakh mark

Gold price continued their sharp rally in the domestic market on Thursday, surging by Rs 8,000 per tola in a single day to bring the two-day gain to Rs 12,200 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.

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Gold jumps Rs 4,200 per tola

The gold price surged by Rs 4,200 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.

A woman sits on an empty LPG cylinder while waiting in line outside the Nepal Oil Corporation amid a cooking gas shortage in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, August 3, 2026. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

Govt urges calm as LP gas supply set to normalise within days

The government on Tuesday assured consumers that the supply of cooking liquefied petroleum (LP) gas is expected to return to normal within the next few days, urging households not to panic-buy or stockpile cylinders amid concerns over shortages.

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FM Wagle pushes NRB Act overhaul to strengthen central bank accountability

Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle on Tuesday called for amendments to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Act, saying the changes are necessary to make the central bank more proactive, effective and accountable while strengthening coordination with the government on economic policy.

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Litmus hosts Annual Dealers' Meet, honours top performers

Litmus Industries Limited, a Nepali manufacturer of wires, cables and conductors, has concluded its fourth Power Partners Meet 2083 in Pokhara, bringing together nearly 200 dealers and channel partners from across the country.

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Birgunj road expansion. Photo: Ram Sarraf

Birgunj road expansion faces fresh legal hurdle

The expansion of Birgunj’s main road has hit another legal hurdle after the High Court Janakpur’s Birgunj bench ordered authorities to temporarily stop work following a writ petition filed by Nepal Telecom.

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Bus carrying Nepali Bol Bam pilgrims crashes in Jharkhand, 3 dead

A Bol Bam pilgrimage from Rautahat turned tragic in India early Friday when a bus carrying Nepali pilgrims collided with a freight truck in Jharkhand, killing three people and injuring 34 others.

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Burn victims could get up to Rs one million in free treatment under proposed law

The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has invited public feedback on the draft Human Body Burn (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act, 2083, giving citizens and stakeholders seven days, until August 19, to submit suggestions.

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Koshi Police call for tech-based surveillance to tackle border crime

Nepal’s open international border is making crime control and security management increasingly difficult in Koshi Province, prompting the provincial police to call for greater use of surveillance and detection technology along the frontier.

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Bagmati CM Baniya sets August 17 for confidence vote

Bagmati Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya will seek a vote of confidence on August 17, but he currently appears 15 votes short of the 53 needed to retain his government.

Media Action Nepal executive committee members with newly appointed president Umesh Pokharel at the Media Action Nepal office in Kathmandu on Thursday. Photo Courtesy: THT

Umesh Pokharel elected new chair of Media Action Nepal

Media researcher Umesh Pokharel has been elected as the new chair of Media Action Nepal, following a meeting of the organisation's executive committee members in Kathmandu on Thursday.

Khagaraj Bhatta, parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Communist Party has been appointed Sudurpaschim Chief Minister. Photo: Tekendra Deuba

Khag Raj Bhatta appointed Sudurpaschim Chief Minister

Khag Raj Bhatta, parliamentary party leader of the Nepali Communist Party, has been appointed the fifth chief minister of Sudurpaschim Province, marking a fresh change in the provincial government.

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Western Nepal faces 38°C heat as very heavy rain threatens hills

Western Nepal is set for a sharp weather contrast on Friday, with Dhangadhi and Nepalgunj forecast to reach up to 38°C while parts of Karnali and Sudurpashchim face the possibility of very heavy rainfall.

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Patan's Lakhe Blows Fire In A Ritual Of Protection

The Mi Pwa: Lakhe ritual has begun in Patan, starting from Gathemangal at Saugal — a powerful display meant to shield the town from negative energies.

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Cybercrime complaints top 20,000 in Nepal, but only 155 arrests made

Nepal Police registered 20,526 cybercrime-related complaints in fiscal year 2082/83 (mid-July 2025 to mid-July 2026), while only 161 cases were filed and 155 people arrested during the same period, according to the Central Police Newsroom.

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Sudurpaschim CM Shah resigns, clearing way for new govt

Sudurpaschim Province has moved closer to ending its prolonged political uncertainty after Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah resigned on Thursday, 30 days after the CPN-UML withdrew support from his government over a dispute surrounding the provincial budget.

Rolpa lanslide. Photo Courtesy: Nepali Army

Rolpa landslide death toll rises to 10, three missing

The death toll from a landslide triggered by incessant rainfall in Thabang Rural Municipality-5 of Rolpa has risen to 10, while three people remain missing, Nepal Police said on Thursday evening.

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