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Nepal House of Representatives Meeting Rescheduled for Wednesday
The meeting of Nepal’s House of Representatives scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed and rescheduled for 1:00 PM on Wednesday.
a month ago
U.S. Moves to Cancel Visas of Nearly 200,000 Asylum Seekers
The United States is preparing a major visa crackdown targeting nearly 200,000 foreign nationals who entered the country on tourist or business visas and later applied for asylum.
a month ago
Black Glasses, Big Questions: Shahi Takes Swipe at PM Shah
RPP leader Gyanendra Shahi has taken a sarcastic swipe at Prime Minister Balendra Shah over his black sunglasses, saying what matters is not the color of the glasses but the ability to deliver results.
a month ago
Oil Prices Slide as Trump Tightens Iran Sanctions; Asian Markets Mixed
International oil prices fell after US President Donald Trump announced tougher economic sanctions on Iran, while Asian stock markets opened mixed amid concerns over geopolitics, AI investment, and US monetary policy.
a month ago
Ravi Lamichhane Pledges Immediate Action to Revive Nepal’s Capital Market
Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Ravi Lamichhane has pledged to take immediate initiatives to address growing concerns in Nepal’s capital market and economy after receiving a detailed briefing from a market investor.
a month ago
Badimalika Gets 4G: Nepal Telecom Connects Remote Pilgrimage Site at 4,200 Meters
Nepal Telecom has launched high-speed 4G service at the remote Badimalika pilgrimage site in Bajura, bringing mobile and internet connectivity to one of Nepal’s high-altitude tourist destinations ahead of the Janai Purnima festival.
a month ago
Nepal’s Investment Climate Needs Urgent Reform, Says MP Swar
Nepali Congress lawmaker Bharat Bahadur Swar has accused the government of failing to create a business-friendly investment environment, citing bureaucratic hurdles, lack of a one-stop system, corruption, and uncertainty for investors.
a month ago
Nagdhunga Tunnel Opens to Private Vehicles, Cutting Kathmandu-Dhading Travel Time
The Nagdhunga Tunnel has begun trial operations for cars, jeeps, and vans with up to nine seats, offering motorists a faster alternative to the congested Nagdhunga road.
a month ago
“I Have Swallowed the Criticism Like Poison”: Wagle Defends Stock Market Reforms
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said the government has no intention of artificially boosting the stock market for short-term popularity, arguing that regulatory reforms and investor protection are more important than temporary market gains.
a month ago
Nepal Moves Closer to Legal Cannabis Cultivation as Wagle Signals Government Support
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said the government is positive about creating the legal framework needed for the commercial production and medicinal use of cannabis in Nepal.
a month ago
PM Balen Heads to Mustang, Gyanendra Shahi Calls It a Private Visit
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has departed for Mustang by road, with RPP leader Gyanendra Shahi describing the trip as a private visit to the Khampa Monastery and urging that it not be unnecessarily politicized.
a month ago
Nepal Oil Corporation Says LPG Supply Normal, Urges Consumers Against Hoarding
Nepal Oil Corporation has assured consumers that LPG supply remains smooth and urged them to purchase only according to their needs, as sales surged by nearly 900,000 cylinders in Shrawan.
a month ago