Economy

Nepal's imports hit Rs 999 billion compared to exports worth Rs 118 billion in current FY

KATHMANDU, Jan 24: Nepal imported goods and services worth Rs 999 billion 342 million 700 thousand and exported goods and services worth Rs 118 billion 850 million in this period. ...

Bad weather affects domestic flights

Bad weather affects domestic flights

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: Domestic flights have been affected due to bad wing to bad weather witnessed since Thursday morning.  A total of eight airports --- three in terai and...
NOC hikes price of petroleum products

NOC hikes price of petroleum products

KATHMANDU, Jan 20: The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) has increased the price of petroleum products.  Prices of diesel, petrol and kerosene have been increased by Rs 3 per liter...
NEPLSE gains 69 points, crosses 2900

NEPLSE gains 69 points, crosses 2900

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) witnessed a gain of 69 points on Sunday.  The index closed at 2,926.74 reporting a gain of 2.41 percent compared to l...
Nepal’s LDC graduation: Things to gain and lose

Nepal’s LDC graduation: Things to gain and lose

KATHMANDU, Jan 16: The United Nations Organization (UNO) is preparing to upgrade three countries including Nepal as developing nations in 2026. Two other countries to join the developing countries’ club are...
Nepal, UK agree to establish labour relation

Nepal, UK agree to establish labour relation

KATHMANDU: Nepal and the United Kingdom have agreed to establish labour relations between the two countries. During the meeting held between the officials of both countries on Fri ...
IMF approves US$395.9 mln ECF arrangement for Nepal

IMF approves US$395.9 mln ECF arrangement for Nepal

Washington, DC, Jan 15:  The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a 38-month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Nepal in an amount equivalent to...