Finance Minister Khanal pledges to trim projects, raise Rs 100bln Finance Minister Khanal pledges to trim projects, raise Rs 100bln Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal said up to Rs 100 billion can be raised by cutting politically driven, unprepared, and fragmented projects from the current budget. Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal said up to Rs 100 billion can be raised by cutting politically driven, unprepared, and fragmented projects from the current budget. Business 15 Sep, 2025
Rameshwar Khanal assumes office as Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal assumes office as Finance Minister Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal took office on Monday and immediately formed a three-member task force to prioritize projects for budget implementation. Newly appointed Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal took office on Monday and immediately formed a three-member task force to prioritize projects for budget implementation. Business 15 Sep, 2025
Ncell vows to rebuild after vandalism, offers free services Ncell vows to rebuild after vandalism, offers free services Telecom operator Ncell has pledged to rebuild its operations after several of its facilities—including the Ncell ICON head office in Kathmandu and regional offices in Mahendranagar, Dhangadhi, and Pokhara—were heavily damaged during last week’s unrest. Telecom operator Ncell has pledged to rebuild its operations after several of its facilities—including the Ncell ICON head office in Kathmandu and regional offices in Mahendranagar, Dhangadhi, and Pokhara—were heavily damaged during last week’s unrest. Business 15 Sep, 2025
Cathay Pacific suspends Kathmandu flights until Sept 30 Cathay Pacific suspends Kathmandu flights until Sept 30 Cathay Pacific has announced a temporary suspension of all flights between Hong Kong and Kathmandu from Monday, September 15, through Tuesday, September 30, 2025, following a safety assessment of the situation in Kathmandu Cathay Pacific has announced a temporary suspension of all flights between Hong Kong and Kathmandu from Monday, September 15, through Tuesday, September 30, 2025, following a safety assessment of the situation in Kathmandu Business 14 Sep, 2025
Tourism counts Rs 25bln loss but eyes swift rebound Tourism counts Rs 25bln loss but eyes swift rebound Nepal’s tourism industry has suffered an estimated Rs 25 billion loss from the September 8–9 Gen-Z protests, which damaged hotels, disrupted travel, and led to booking cancellations just as the peak tourist season was set to begin. Nepal’s tourism industry has suffered an estimated Rs 25 billion loss from the September 8–9 Gen-Z protests, which damaged hotels, disrupted travel, and led to booking cancellations just as the peak tourist season was set to begin. Business 13 Sep, 2025
NRB directs banks, financial institutions to resume essential services NRB directs banks, financial institutions to resume essential services The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has urged all licensed banks, development banks, finance companies, and payment-related institutions to resume essential banking and digital payment services amid current restrictions. The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has urged all licensed banks, development banks, finance companies, and payment-related institutions to resume essential banking and digital payment services amid current restrictions. Business 11 Sep, 2025
Buddha Air announces flight resumption from September 11 Buddha Air announces flight resumption from September 11 Buddha Air has announced that it will resume regular flight services from early morning on Thursday, September 11, following the reopening of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Buddha Air has announced that it will resume regular flight services from early morning on Thursday, September 11, following the reopening of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Business 10 Sep, 2025
Team Ventures invests in The Himalayan Times to fuel growth, IPO journey Team Ventures invests in The Himalayan Times to fuel growth, IPO journey Nepal’s leading sector-agnostic alternative investment firm Team Ventures today announced its strategic investment in the country’s leading media house, The Himalayan Times Media Entertainment and Tech Limited (HTMETL). Nepal’s leading sector-agnostic alternative investment firm Team Ventures today announced its strategic investment in the country’s leading media house, The Himalayan Times Media Entertainment and Tech Limited (HTMETL). Business 07 Sep, 2025
Daraz launches 9.9 Dashain Dhamaka with discounts up to 75% Daraz launches 9.9 Dashain Dhamaka with discounts up to 75% Daraz Nepal has announced its “9.9 Dashain Dhamaka” campaign, coinciding with both Dashain festivities and the platform’s anniversary celebrations. Daraz Nepal has announced its “9.9 Dashain Dhamaka” campaign, coinciding with both Dashain festivities and the platform’s anniversary celebrations. Business 07 Sep, 2025
Proton Nepal delivers 10 e.MAS7 SUVs in Butwal ahead of showroom launch Proton Nepal delivers 10 e.MAS7 SUVs in Butwal ahead of showroom launch Proton Nepal has delivered 10 units of its premium electric SUV, the Proton e.MAS7, in Butwal even before the official opening of its showroom in collaboration with dealer Balaji E Automobiles. Proton Nepal has delivered 10 units of its premium electric SUV, the Proton e.MAS7, in Butwal even before the official opening of its showroom in collaboration with dealer Balaji E Automobiles. Business 07 Sep, 2025
Triumph Nepal expands with new showroom in Itahari Triumph Nepal expands with new showroom in Itahari Triumph Nepal has inaugurated its new showroom in Itahari, Province 1, in partnership with Auto City, the authorized dealer for the region. Triumph Nepal has inaugurated its new showroom in Itahari, Province 1, in partnership with Auto City, the authorized dealer for the region. Business 07 Sep, 2025
realme launches Note 70 in Nepal with 6300mAh battery and military-grade durability realme launches Note 70 in Nepal with 6300mAh battery and military-grade durability realme, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, has officially launched the realme Note 70 in Nepal. realme, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, has officially launched the realme Note 70 in Nepal. Business 07 Sep, 2025
Gold price jumps by Rs 1,600 per tola Gold price jumps by Rs 1,600 per tola The price of gold has surged by Rs 1,600 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday. The price of gold has surged by Rs 1,600 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday. Business 07 Sep, 2025
Deepal opens new showroom in Itahari, launches S05, special test drive program Deepal opens new showroom in Itahari, launches S05, special test drive program Nepal’s leading luxury EV brand, Deepal, has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art showroom in Itahari, one of the key markets in Koshi Province. Nepal’s leading luxury EV brand, Deepal, has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art showroom in Itahari, one of the key markets in Koshi Province. Business 06 Sep, 2025
Gold price reaches Rs 210,400 per tola Gold price reaches Rs 210,400 per tola Gold price surged again in the domestic market on Friday, rising by Rs 2,500 per tola, with fine gold now trading at Rs 210,400 per tola, marking a historic high. Gold price surged again in the domestic market on Friday, rising by Rs 2,500 per tola, with fine gold now trading at Rs 210,400 per tola, marking a historic high. Business 05 Sep, 2025
SCT introduces Access Control Server service to boost online payment security in Nepal SCT introduces Access Control Server service to boost online payment security in... Smart Choice Technologies (SCT) has launched its Access Control Server (ACS) service in Nepal, a significant step in enhancing digital payment security. Smart Choice Technologies (SCT) has launched its Access Control Server (ACS) service in Nepal, a significant step in enhancing digital payment security. Business 05 Sep, 2025
CG Electronics launches festive campaign "Bhitryau Khushi Ra Samriddhi #LevelUpWithCG" CG Electronics launches festive campaign "Bhitryau Khushi Ra Samriddhi... CG Electronics, one of Nepal’s leading and most trusted brands, has unveiled a special festive campaign, “Bhitryau Khushi Ra Samriddhi #LevelUpWithCG”, to celebrate Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath. CG Electronics, one of Nepal’s leading and most trusted brands, has unveiled a special festive campaign, “Bhitryau Khushi Ra Samriddhi #LevelUpWithCG”, to celebrate Dashain, Tihar, and Chhath. Business 05 Sep, 2025
Laminar Tiles opens exclusive dealer showroom in Kalanki Laminar Tiles opens exclusive dealer showroom in Kalanki Laminar Tiles, Nepal’s first and only vitrified tiles brand, has inaugurated its exclusive dealer showroom at Tankeshwor Tiles and Marble House Pvt. Ltd. in Kalanki, Kathmandu. Laminar Tiles, Nepal’s first and only vitrified tiles brand, has inaugurated its exclusive dealer showroom at Tankeshwor Tiles and Marble House Pvt. Ltd. in Kalanki, Kathmandu. Business 05 Sep, 2025
Kathmandu gets a new nightlife landmark: XO Club raises the bar Kathmandu gets a new nightlife landmark: XO Club raises the bar Kathmandu’s nightlife has entered a new era with the launch of XO Club, a state-of-the-art venue backed by an investment of Rs 30 Crore. Promising world-class sound, lighting, and scale, XO Club is setting new benchmarks for entertainment in Nepal. Kathmandu’s nightlife has entered a new era with the launch of XO Club, a state-of-the-art venue backed by an investment of Rs 30 Crore. Promising world-class sound, lighting, and scale, XO Club is setting new benchmarks for entertainment in Nepal. Business 05 Sep, 2025
Lawmakers seek clarity from Prime Minister Oli on GSI endorsement Lawmakers seek clarity from Prime Minister Oli on GSI endorsement In light of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin, China, opposition parties have banded together to demand a response to Beijing’s claim that Nepal has agreed to its Global Security Initiative (GSI) proposal. They have called for a parliamentary response from the prime minister. In light of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin, China, opposition parties have banded together to demand a response to Beijing’s claim that Nepal has agreed to its Global Security Initiative (GSI) proposal. They have called for a parliamentary response from the prime minister. Business 04 Sep, 2025
Nepal Indian PM Modi speaks to RSP leaders Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Senior RSP leader Balendra (Balen) Shah and congratulated them on their electoral victories.
Photo Gallery In Pictures: Harvesting snails from a pond Locals harvesting snails from a pond in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality-8, Sunsari. According to medical experts, snails are rich in protein, low in fat and calories, beneficial for weight control, and good for diabetes patients.
Nepal RSP leads PR vote count with over 5 million votes The Election Commission Nepal has reported that a total of 10,444,425 votes have been counted so far under the Proportional Representation (PR) category of the House of Representatives election.
Business Gold price jumps by Rs 3,800 per tola The price of fine gold increased by Rs 3,800 per tola in the domestic market on Tuesday.
Environment Kathmandu's air turns hazardous, ranks second most polluted major city in the world Kathmandu's air quality has deteriorated to hazardous levels, with the capital ranking as the second most polluted major city in the world as of Monday morning, according to real-time data from IQAir, the Switzerland-based global air quality monitoring platform.
Opinion The forgotten illness: Alzheimer's disease is quietly rising in Nepal One winter morning in Pokhara, a retired schoolteacher left home to visit a nearby temple. He had taken the same path for decades. That day, he did not return. Hours later, relatives found him standing near a bus park, confused and frightened, unable to explain where he lived. The family did not call it a disease. They called it a forgetting problem.
Nepal Gen Z leaders who triumphed electoral battle The Gen Z leaders, who led the revolution last September, won the March 5 election, which was scheduled in response to the protest. The election produced several young leaders and is regarded as a turning point in Nepal’s modern political history.
Nepal Nepal Airlines accused of serious safety breach at Chinese Airport Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is facing serious allegations of violating safety protocols at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China.
Kathmandu EC ends election code of conduct from midnight EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai stated that the decision was taken by the commission today.
