Hailstorm batters Mahottari agriculture,
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Babai Irrigation Project cost nearly doubles
The long-awaited Babai Irrigation Project in Bardiya has seen its cost nearly double due to time overrun.
Source:The Rising Nepal今天 9:36224 -
Tighter borders hamper ordinary shoppers
Following the strict enforcement of a rule requiring customs duty on goods worth more than Rs. 100 at Nepal–India border points, there has been a noticeable impact on daily life and trade in border areas.
Source:The Rising Nepal前天 14:20367 -
Border crackdown disrupts apple re-export trade
Traders in eastern Nepal who had been importing apples from China and illegally re-exporting them to India have found themselves in serious difficulty after local authorities tightened controls at the border.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-18370 -
Diesel, kerosene surpass petrol prices in Nepal
Diesel and kerosene prices have surpassed petrol for the first time in Nepal following a sharp price hike by the Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC).
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-17751 -
Daunne highway blacktopping to complete before monsoon
Travel along the Narayanghat–Butwal section of the East–West Highway is expected to be easier during the upcoming monsoon compared to previous years, according to the project office.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-16487 -
Banana prices triple in Kathmandu amid supply crunch, import restriction
Consumers across the Kathmandu Valley are facing an unexpected surge in banana prices, with rates tripling in recent days due to a mismatch between high demand and limited supply.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-15748 -
Highest real estate transactions in Madhes
Madhes Province has emerged as the leading hub for real estate activity in Nepal, recording the highest number of property transactions over the past three fiscal years.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-14307 -
Agriculture Development Office distributes Rs 450 million in grant in five years
The Agriculture Development Office, Nawalparasi Purba has distributed almost Rs 450 million in grant to the farmers in the last five fiscal years since 2077/78 BS.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-13646 -
Banke farmers taking to maize cultivation
Farmers in Banke district have recently been shifting their focus toward maize cultivation, driven by higher income potential and reliable market access.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-12418 -
Nepal should be promoted as safe destination: Tourism entrepreneurs
Tourism entrepreneurs and experts have said that the ongoing crisis in West Asia should be viewed not only as a challenge but also an opportunity.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-10334 -
Minister Shrestha vows timely irrigation projects
Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that irrigation projects such as Sikta, Bheri–Babai, Rani Jamara Kulariya, and Sunkoshi–Marin will no longer be left incomplete or negl…
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-9484 -
Farmers worry over declining price of wheat, want support price
Farmers here are worried over not getting good price for their produce.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-8326 -
Tamakoshi bridge left incomplete for nine years
The bridge over the Tamakoshi River, located on the main route connecting Charikot-Dolakha’s major commercial hub and the tourist destination of Jiri with Ramechhap.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-7634 -
Cereal imports down; bill totals Rs. 39.64B
The import of cereals has marginally decreased during the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-6625 -
Petrol prices hit record high
Petrol prices in Nepal have reached an all-time high, with the latest revision by the state-owned Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) pushing the cost to Rs. 202 per litre in the Kathmandu Valley.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-4580 -
Ministers, officials discuss ways to control revenue leakage
A meeting of the High-Level Central Revenue Leakage Control Committee held on Thursday made decisions aimed at controlling revenue leakage and strengthening tax administration.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-3321 -
Aviation fuel price nearly doubles
The price of aviation fuel has nearly doubled.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-2429 -
Policy measures in favour of farmers
The newly formed government has unveiled a series of major policy measures aimed at protecting farmers, improving agricultural markets, and addressing long-standing land management issues across the country.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-4-1759 -
Farmer Field School promotes farming
A farmer from Namasung in Lomanthang Rural Municipality-2 of Upper Mustang, has been increasingly attracted to commercial and modern agriculture.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-30467 -
Fuel price surge triggers economic woes in Nepal amid global energy crisis
Supply-side constraints on petroleum products caused by ongoing geopolitical tension involving Iran, Israel and the United States have created an energy crisis and pushed up prices, with their consequences being felt ac…
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-29878 -
Finance Minister Wagle targets 15 laws for overhaul
Newly appointed Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has decided to repeal 15 laws and acts, including the Department of Revenue Investigation.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-28798 -
West Asia conflict drives 20% fuel hike
Due to price hikes in petrole um products in the international market caused by the West Asia conflict, the prices of petroleum products in Nepal have surged significantly.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-27611 -
Hailstorm batters Mahottari agriculture, losses in millions
Unseasonal hailstorms accompanied by strong winds have caused widespread damage to tomato farming in Khayarmara area of Bardibas Municipality-10 in Mahottari district.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-261028 -
Potato price plummets amid rising imports
Farmers in Panchkhal Municipality of Kavrepalanchowk district are facing growing concerns as potato price continues to decline, leaving them unable to recover even basic production costs.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-25826 -
Lack of raw materials hits industries in Banke
Following the escalating tensions in the Middle East, there has been a shortage of raw materials in Banke. As a result, production has declined and some industries have reached the brink of closure.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-24518 -
NEPSE jumps 54 points; turnover totals Rs. 23.59B
The benchmark of share market index, NEPSE, has posted a significant growth on Sunday, the first trading day of the week.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-23831 -
Minister Khanal asks CIT to fund long-term government projects
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has stressed the need for investment from Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) in long-term projects introduced by the government.
Source:gorkhapatra online2026-3-19989 -
Gas shortage prompts market monitoring
Local authorities have intensified market monitoring across Tanahun district, including the district headquarters Damauli, following a severe shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-17487 -
Budget deficit tops Rs. 161B in 8 months
The government expenditure has outpaced income during the first eight months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, resulting in a deficit of Rs. 161.48 billion.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-161134 -
BFIs’ deposits rise by 6% to Rs. 7,698 billion
Deposits collected by Banks and Financial Institutions (BFIs) increased by 6 per cent, adding Rs. 433.71 billion to reach Rs. 7,697.59 billion by mid-February 2026.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-15972 -
Sugar mills near shutdown as yards empty
As sugarcane in farmers’ fields is nearly finished, sugar mills operating in the Tarai region are preparing to shut down.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-14743 -
NOC to distribute half-filled gas cylinders from today
The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has decided to supply only half-filled cooking gas cylinders to the market starting Friday in an effort to address the ongoing fright among consumers.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-13912 -
World Bank supports Nepal’s Clean Air Project
The World Bank has extended support to Nepal’s Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution from industries and strengthen air quality management.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-111823 -
NEPSE sees triple circuit breaker on first trading day after election
On the first trading day after the election, the benchmark share market index, NEPSE, rose by 6 per cent, triggering the third circuit breaker, after which share trading was closed for the rest of the day.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-101184 -
About 1.3M kg of herbs exported
About 1.3 million kilograms of herbs have been exported from Nepalgunj, one of the major border points in western Nepal, in the first seven months of the current fiscal year.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-9834 -
Sale of blossomed mango trees underway in Saptari
Although mango—the king of fruits—has not yet borne fruit, the buying and selling of mango blossoms has already increased in Saptari.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-81404 -
Morang mustard farmers facing losses
Farmers in Morang who cultivate mustard were unable to recover even their investment costs this year.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-71693 -
Gold price drops by Rs11,000 per tola
Gold price in the domestic market fell by Rs11,000 per tola (11.663 grams) on Wednesday.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2026-3-63196 -
Target sales and profits dip yet again
Target reported another quarter of declining sales and profits as the retailer struggles to regain its footing with its customers contending with higher prices almost everywhere.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-52197 -
Over 480,000 tonnes of fertiliser imported in current fiscal year
More than 483,600 tonnes of chemical fertiliser has been imported so far in the current fiscal year 2025/26.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-41619 -
Mango production likely to increase this year
It is expected that there will be a significant increase in mango production in the districts of Tarai-Madhes, including Mahottari, this year.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-3-3984 -
Narayangadh-Butwal road work speeds for election
During the election period, work on the expansion of the Narayangadh–Butwal road is expected to accelerate.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-26766 -
Livestock sector exports cross Rs. 15 billion
Nepal’s livestock sector has recorded a significant surge in exports in the current fiscal year 2025/26.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-25808 -
Smartphones import up by 40%
The import of smartphones has increased significantly during the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, with devices worth over Rs. 26.86 billion brought into the country.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-241447 -
Budget crunch stalls Motipur Industrial Area
Senior Vice-President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI).
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-231282 -
Japan's exports surge 17%
Japan's exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, lifted by seasonal factors and strong demand in China and other Asian markets.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-20928 -
Reviving fallow land through sugarcane cultivation
By leasing fallow land left unused by others and growing indigenous sugarcane, a young man in Baitadi has earned Rs. 500,000 from selling jaggery.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-19955 -
CIT receives 'A Plus Rating
ICRA Nepal Limited has assigned an ‘A Plus Rating’ to Citizen Investment Trust (CIT).
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-181147 -
Petrol up by Rs. 1 per litre, diesel, kerosene Rs. 3 each
Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the prices of petroleum products.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-172353 -
Gold, silver prices see slight decline
The price of gold and silver has slightly decreased in the domestic market today.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-161078 -
Price of gold and silver declines in domestic market
The price of gold has been determined at Rs 303,500 per tola and that of silver at Rs 5,000 per tola in the domestic market today.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-131383 -
Ghorahi-Tulsipur road recurrent election agenda
The Ghorahi-Tulsipur four-lane road, which had been a recurring campaign issue in previous elections, has once again emerged as a key election agenda in this year’s House of Representatives election.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-121045 -
96.7% households have electricity
The Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (NMICS) 2024-25 has revealed significant progress in household access to essential services, with most households now have access to electricity and telecommunication services.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-105845 -
Orange worth Rs 316 million produced in Myagdi
The farmers in Myagdi district have grown oranges worth Rs 316 million this year.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-9834 -
Kitchen budget spikes as staples go dearer
Prices of essential daily commodities, particularly cooking oil and rice, have risen sharply in recent weeks, directly affecting household kitchens across Nepal.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-61436 -
Gold, silver prices decline
The prices of gold and silver in the domestic market declined today compared to the previous day.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-53134 -
Banana sales hit Rs. 370M in Bardiya
Bananas worth Rs. 370 million have been sold in Bardiya this year. Around 600 farmers in Bardiya district have produced nearly 38,000 tonnes of bananas on about 750 hectares of land.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-31728 -
Nepal welcomes 92,573 tourists in January
Nepal’s tourism sector kicked off 2026 on a positive note, recording 92,573 International Visitor Arrivals (IVAs) in January.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-2-21273 -
Public debt rises to Rs. 2,806 billion
Nepal's total outstanding public debt reached Rs. 2,806.39 billion as of mid-January 2026, reflecting a significant increase from the previous fiscal year.
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Rasuwa Customs Office collects Rs 1.16 billion in revenue
The Rasuwa Customs Office has collected Rs 1.16 billion in revenue during the first six months of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, according to Chief Customs Officer Tulasi Prasad Bhattarai.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-1-27993 -
NEPSE rises 9.23 points on final trading day of the week
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 9.23 points on Thursday, the last trading day of the week, closing at 2,714.61 points.
Source:Khabarhub2026-1-221049 -
Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink
Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink
Source:bbc news2026-1-22923 -
NEPSE goes up 42 points
As nomination filing for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 gets underway across the country, the stock market on Tuesday signaled investor optimism over a smooth election and prospects of politi…
Source:Khabarhub2026-1-201303 -
Venture Waste-to-Energy project shut down quickly
The Venture Waste to Energy project, launched with the objective of processing waste from Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City to produce gas and fertiliser, has shut down just a short time after coming into operation.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-1-151552 -
Trump shields Venezuelan oil money
President Donald Trump's new executive order on Venezuelan oil revenue is meant to ensure that the money remains protected from being used in judicial proceedings.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-1-121138 -
Security Printing Center prints 9,000 licenses in two months
The Security Printing Center in Panauti Municipality-5 has printed around 9,000 driving licenses with QR codes over the past two months.
Source:Khabarhub2026-1-91492 -
Investment modality ready for 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Hydro Project
An investment modality has been prepared to construct the 454 MW Kimathanka Arun Semi-Reservoir Hydropower Project using domestic capital.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-1-81280 -
GATT valuation system comes into effect
4: The government has fully implemented the 'Customs Valuation System based on Transaction Value' at all customs checkpoints across the country from Friday.
Source:The Rising Nepal2026-1-4970 -
China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller
China's BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
Source:bbc news2026-1-21570 -
Sindhupalchowk coffee trade crosses Rs. 30 million
Sindhupalchowk coffee trade crosses Rs. 30 million
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-12-291397 -
Pheasant farm earns Rs. 3M, outshines foreign jobs
Udayaram Pun of Rapti Sonari Rural Municipality–2, Madui, has set an example by earning an annual turnover of more than Rs. 3 million through pheasant (Kalij) farming, proving that it is possible to earn more by stayin…
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-12-291400 -
Illegally run mining industry closed
Authorities have closed a mining industry illegally run at Leguwaghat of Arun Rural Municipality-6 in Bhojpur district.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-12-92457 -
Rasuwagadhi Hydel Project partly reopens
Rasuwagadhi Hydel Project partly reopens
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-12-92564 -
Rasuwagadhi Hydel Project partly reopens
Rasuwagadhi Hydel Project partly reopens
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-12-82676 -
Foreign tourists to pay extra fee to visit US national parks
Foreign tourists to pay extra fee to visit US national parks
Source:BBC2025-11-261105 -
Investment modalities for two hydro projects prepared
Investment modalities for two hydro projects prepared
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-11-262373 -
Foreign trade nears Rs. 703 billion; export share remains only 13%
Foreign trade nears Rs. 703 billion; export share remains only 13%
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-11-251825 -
Minister Ghising inspects Kamala bridge in Siraha
Minister Ghising inspects Kamala bridge in Siraha
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-11-221691 -
IBN approves investment for Betan Karnali Hydel Project
The Investment Board Nepal (IBN) has approved investment for the Betan Karnali Semi-Reservoir Hydropower Project (439 MW) to be developed at an estimated cost of Rs. 93.40 billion.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-11-211572 -
Remittances surge 35% in first quarter of current FY
Remittances surge 35% in first quarter of current FY
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-11-171065 -
Nepal receives USD 9.4 million under carbon partnership facility
Nepal receives USD 9.4 million under carbon partnership facility
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-11-171577 -
Businesses are running out of pennies in the US
Businesses round cash prices to nearest nickel amid circulation crunch—costing up to 4¢ per transaction and millions for chains like Kwik Trip—despite existing pennies in jars, as advocates call for federal rounding gu…
Source:BBC2025-11-21299 -
High-value exports shrink despite overall export boom
Total exports surge 90% to Rs72.78B in Q1 FY, driven by 3,164% soybean oil jump to Rs30.69B (42% share), but NTIS goods stagnate at Rs23.75B (32.6% total)—carpets, garments, tea, steel plummet on disease, tariffs, insta…
Source:The Kathmandu Post2025-10-312006 -
Nepal, India sign accords to construct two cross-border transmission lines
Inaruwa-Purniya (135 km) and Lamki-Dodhara-Bareli (218 km) transmission lines to boost Nepal's 1,000 MW daily exports, funded 80% debt-20% equity with NEA-Power Grid split (51-49% Nepal side, 49-51% India), targeting 203…
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-10-302658 -
FNCCI President Dhakal’s Call to American Nepalese Businesspersons to Invest in Nepal
At the ‘Business and Investment Conclave 2025’ in Texas, Dhakal highlights Nepal’s vast potential in hydropower, tourism, agriculture, IT, and infrastructure, calling for unity, love, and trust in the motherland.
Source:ictframe2025-10-261944 -
Global IME Bank declares 8% cash dividend for FY 2081/82
Nepal’s award-winning bank announces shareholder returns pending central bank and AGM approval, reinforcing its nationwide presence and strong international remittance network.
Source:The Himalayan Times2025-10-153176 -
Khani Khola Hydropower to Auction Over 459,000 Unsubscribed Rights Shares
With a floor price of NPR 100, KKHC offers investors a chance to participate in its capital-raising drive aimed at debt reduction and strengthening its 6.36 MW operational hydropower projects.
Source:ictframe2025-10-144435 -
Tihar traders brace for dull sales as fear lingers after Gen Z protest
With demand for flowers and lights dropping due to damaged corporate houses and public unease, traders expect muted Tihar sales this year despite stable prices and steady supply.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2025-10-131158 -
Gold fever grips Nepal as economy stalls and fears mount
Amid economic turmoil, protests, and rumours of demonetisation, Nepalese are rushing to buy gold—sending demand soaring to record highs even as prices hit unprecedented levels.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2025-10-104776 -
WB lowers Nepal’s economic growth projection at 2.1 percent for current FY over political unrest
The World Bank cut Nepal’s economic growth forecast to 2.1% for FY 2025/26 due to political unrest, weak investor confidence, and climate risks, warning continued instability could worsen the economy before recovery in …
Source:My Republica2025-10-81479 -
NEPSE plunges 58.55 points as all sectors close in red
NEPSE fell 58.55 points (2.19%) on Tuesday to 2,604.96, with all sectors down and the Others sector hit hardest. Out of 326 companies, 235 declined as turnover reached Rs 4.62 billion.
Source:The Himalayan Times2025-10-81125 -
Govt’s CGT collection declines to Rs 601.49 million in a month due to low turnover of shares
Last month’s Capital Gains Tax (CGT) collection fell to less than one-third of the previous month’s Rs 2.15 billion, reflecting a decline in the NEPSE index and daily turnover, while CGT earnings for FY 2024/25 totaled…
Source:My Republica2025-9-221862 -
China's Fujian to host BRICS forum on industrial cooperation
The BRICS Forum 2025 will be held Sept. 16–17 in Xiamen, China, with 30+ countries attending, focusing on AI, green development, digital economy, and industrial innovation.
Source:XINHUA2025-9-62866 -
DPM Paudel, World Bank Vice President Zutt meet
World Bank VP Johannes Zutt met Nepal's Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel to discuss economic progress and collaboration under the six-year Country Partnership Framework.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-9-33195 -
Nepal, South Korea ink MoU to study feasibility of green hydrogen and fuel cell plant
IBN signed an MoU with South Korea’s G-Philos to study the feasibility of a green hydrogen and fuel cell plant in Nepal.
Source:The Himalayan Times2025-8-293168 -
PM Oli urges youth to engage in innovation, production
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that there is no reason for entrepreneurs to be dissatisfied with the current business environment in the country.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-8-202457 -
Fonepay becomes first PSO to be PCI DSS certified
Fonepay has received PCI DSS v4.0.1 Level 1 certification, underscoring its commitment to cardholder data protection.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2025-8-92852 -
Nepse climbs 18 points as all sector indices post gains
Market gains saw 187 stocks advance and trading volume increase.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2025-8-92266 -
US Dollar appreciates as NRB unveils Tuesday’s forex rates
The US dollar slightly rose in Nepal as NRB set higher exchange rates for Tuesday, reflecting its continued strengthening.
Source:My Republica2025-8-52083 -
EV imports up by 16%, 13,569 four-wheeler EVs imported in 2024/25 with 75% from China
Nepal imported 13,569 EVs worth Rs. 31.75 billion in 2024/25, up 16% in quantity and 8% in value.
Source:The Rising Nepal2025-8-34324
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