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NEPSE to Remain Closed for Two Days as Government Declares Public Holiday for Bakar EID and Republic Day
The Government of Nepal has declared public holidays for today and tomorrow (14th and 15th Jestha) on the occasion of Bakar EID and Republic Day. Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE) will remain clos
Ministry of Finance Invites Applications for Nepal Insurance Authority Chairperson
The government opens executive recruitment for the top regulatory seat at the Nepal Insurance Authority, locking in strict master's degree requirements and senior managerial experience by Jestha 19.
House of Representatives Prioritizes Tourism Sector Bill and Electoral Law Amendments
The House of Representatives meets today to advance the Tourism Bill and the National Forensic Laboratory establishment pact.
Trump’s Iran Peace Signals Trigger Major Sell-Off in Global Oil Markets
A major sell-off hit the energy sector this Monday, sending crude prices down nearly 6% after President Donald Trump teased progress on peace talks with Iran.
Trump Administration Bans In-Country Green Card Status Adjustments for Temporary Residents
The Trump administration has announced a major immigration overhaul, ending the ability for temporary visa holders to apply for green cards from within the U.S. and forcing them to return to their home countries to process permanent residency.
Strait of Hormuz to Reopen Under New U.S.-Iran Framework
President Trump announced that a landmark peace deal with Iran is "largely negotiated," which includes plans to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz shipping route despite lingering caution from Tehran.
Measles Epidemic Outbreak Strikes Bangladesh
Over 500 children have died in Bangladesh following a catastrophic measles outbreak fueled by immunization gaps from recent political unrest. Hospitals in Dhaka face a severe shortage of ICU beds as an emergency vaccination drive races to reach millions of vulnerable infants.
Will the Budget Deliver? Government Under Intense Pressure to Raise Civil Service Salaries
A legal obligation to review salaries every three years has forced a government committee to propose a massive wage hike for civil servants, posing a complex spending challenge for the Ministry of Finance in the upcoming budget.
‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Surpasses BJP’s Instagram Follower Count in Historic Five-Day Surge
A satirical youth movement named "Cockroach Janta Party" has surpassed the ruling BJP's Instagram follower count within five days.
Nepal’s Ambitious Strategic Masterplan Aims for 28,500 MW Capacity by 2035
The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation has unveiled its 'Energy Consumption Growth and Export Strategy, 2083', targeting 28,500 MW of installed capacity and the commissioning of over two dozen high-voltage cross-border and domestic transmission lines within a decade.
US-China Economic Rapprochement: Beijing Finalizes 200-Jet Boeing Agreement
China formalizes a commitment to acquire 200 Boeing jets as President Trump’s Beijing visit yields key trade agreements, including components guarantees and proposed tariff reductions.
Himalayan Tourism Boom: Mountaineering Royalties Inject NPR 1.25 Billion Into Nepal’s Economy
Nepal's Department of Tourism has issued a staggering 1,181 climbing permits to international expeditionists from 79 nations for the Spring 2026 season, with Mount Everest leading both climber volume and state revenue generation.