National News - Page 29
Banks Must Function as Chariots for the Public, Says Finance Minister Wagle at Nepal Bank’s Hetauda Event
Inaugurating Nepal Bank Limited's new provincial building in Hetauda, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle urged banking institutions to honor their historical foundations by prioritizing public benefit and driving regional economic growth through modern digital solutions.
Avian Influenza Ravages Kathmandu Valley: Over 600,000 Birds Culled and Meat Sales Plunge by 30%
A highly adaptive outbreak of bird flu has turned the Kathmandu Valley into a high-risk hotspot, decimating the poultry sector and causing a massive reduction in daily chicken meat consumption due to consumer panic.
Sri Lanka’s Exports Defy Middle East Geopolitical Shocks with 6% Growth in Early 2026
Driven by an impressive 10.5% surge in high-value service exports, Sri Lanka registered a 6% year-on-year increase in total export earnings during the first four months of 2026.
Oil Surges and Stocks Retreat as Trump Warns of Military Action and Strait of Hormuz Takeover
Global crude oil prices rallied while Wall Street stock futures slid on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s warnings of potential military strikes against Iran if nuclear negotiations collapse.
Combating Trade Deficit: Government Rolls Out Action Plan for Commerce Policy 2081 with 162 Key Initiatives
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies launches a comprehensive inter-governmental action plan targeting structural trade reforms, localized production branding, and robust e-commerce growth.
Finance Minister Wagle Inaugurates Nepal Bank's Modern Provincial Hub in Hetauda
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle urges banking institutions to prioritize public welfare during the inauguration of Nepal Bank Limited's new Bagmati provincial building, as the historic bank crosses NPR 400 billion in deposits.
High-Stakes Diplomacy: Pakistani PM Sharif and Army Chief Depart for US-Iran Follow-Up Talks in Switzerland
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir have left for Bürgenstock, Switzerland, to participate in crucial technical-level follow-up talks regarding the recent US-Iran MoU.
Japan Crushes Tunisia 4-0 in FIFA World Cup’s 1000th Match
Japan marked the 1000th match in FIFA World Cup history with a dominant 4-0 victory over Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium, climbing to the top of Group F and closing in on the knockout stage.
Reliance’s Jio Platforms Set for Historic $4 Billion IPO to Revolutionize Indian Capital Market
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani announces board approval for Jio Platforms' draft prospectus, positioning the 500-million-subscriber telecom and tech giant for one of India's largest-ever public listings to raise around $4 billion.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah Convenes Cabinet Meeting; Speculation Mounts Over Vacant SEBON Chairmanship
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called an emergency Cabinet meeting at Singha Durbar for 4:30 PM today to review ministerial agendas, amidst growing anticipation over the appointment of a new SEBON Chairman.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle Links Stock Market Drop to Massive Rs. 1 Kharda Anti-Corruption Crackdown
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle clarified in Parliament that the recent NEPSE downturn is driven by psychological panic over a Rs. 100 Billion (1 Kharda) ongoing legal investigation into capital market and insurance scams.
US-Iran Peace Ceremony Postponed at Last Minute; Nuclear Tech Talks to Continue as Accord Moves Online
The high-level formal signing ceremony to conclude the US-Iran conflict at Switzerland's Bürgenstock Resort was abruptly postponed after both nations fully executed the primary peace accord digitally.