ECONOMY
Ghising directs authorities to expedite opening blockade of road en route to Tatopani Cust...
Ghising directs authorities to expedite opening blockade of...

Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising has directed government authorities to expedite the works to reopen the Kodari section of the Araniko Highway that has remained obstructed for the past two months.
Sep 17, 2025

ECONOMY
Commercial banks’ profit declines 8.61 percent to Rs 8.38 billion in a month
Commercial banks’ profit declines 8.61 percent to Rs 8.38 bi...

Commercial banks of Nepal earned a profit of Rs 8.38 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year (FY).
Sep 17, 2025

ECONOMY
Govt's budget expenditure stands at nine percent in two months of current FY
Govt's budget expenditure stands at nine percent in two mont...

The government's budget expenditure stands at 9.17 percent as of mid-September of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26.
Sep 17, 2025

ECONOMY
Impact of Gen-Z protests: Revenue collection falls Rs 59.75 billion short of target
Impact of Gen-Z protests: Revenue collection falls Rs 59.75...

As of Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September) in the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26, revenue collection has reached Rs 158.71 billion.
Sep 17, 2025

WORLD
17 Palestinians martyred in ongoing Israeli bombing of Gaza Strip
17 Palestinians martyred in ongoing Israeli bombing of Gaza...

Palestinian news agency (WAFA) quoted medical sources as saying that three Palestinians from one family were martyred in an Israeli airstrike on a tent housing displaced persons in Al-Mawasi area of ​​Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip.
Sep 17, 2025

ECONOMY
Nepal’s exports reach Rs 23 billion in one month
Nepal’s exports reach Rs 23 billion in one month

By destination, exports to India increased by 156.7 percent, while exports to China and other countries dropped by 65.2 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively.
Sep 17, 2025

SOCIETY
Domestic production sufficient to meet demand of Banana for upcoming festivals: Federation
Domestic production sufficient to meet demand of Banana for...

It has formally requested Fruits and Vegetables Retailers Associations nationwide to halt banana imports, effective from September 17.
Sep 17, 2025

SOCIETY
32-yr-old arrested on rape charge
32-yr-old arrested on rape charge

According to police, Mahesh Bhul was taken into custody based on a complaint filed against him.
Sep 17, 2025

POLITICS
President Paudel to host Constitution Day celebration, invites dignitaries
President Paudel to host Constitution Day celebration, invit...

According to Secretary Dr Deepak Kafle of the President’s Office, invitations have already been distributed. The invitation states: “On the occasion of Constitution Day (National Day) 2082, you are cordially invited to attend the program in the gracious presence of President Ram Chandra...
Sep 17, 2025

WORLD
Peru evacuates 1,600 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protest
Peru evacuates 1,600 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protest

Tourism is key to the economy of Peru.
Sep 17, 2025
