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Janakpur Curfew Halts Jaynagar–Janakpur–Bhangaha Railway Service
Nepal Railway suspends cross-border train operations until further notice following a curfew imposed in Janakpur over security concerns.
Former NTA Chief Bhupendra Bhandari Arrested in Smart Telecom Asset Auction Probe
CIB detains former telecom regulator chief over alleged irregularities involving Smart Telecom's state-owned assets and expands investigation into the controversial Ncell share deal.
NEPSE Extends Losses, Drops 16.29 Points as Selling Pressure Persists
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined for a second straight session on Thursday, with the benchmark index falling 16.29 points amid continued selling pressure despite a turnover exceeding Rs. 3.38 billion.
Government Forms Panel to Hold Talks with Microfinance Victims
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has formed a government negotiation committee to begin formal talks with protesting microfinance victims, aiming to address their concerns through dialogue.
Nepal Moves to Open Secondary Stock Market to NRNs
Nepal's securities regulator is advancing plans to allow Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) to participate in the secondary market, while NRN representatives unveiled plans to launch an investment company and infrastructure-focused IPO.
Gold Prices Rise, Silver Declines in Nepal
Gold prices increased by Rs. 800 per tola in the Nepali market on Thursday, while silver prices slipped by Rs. 10 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Nepal Urges Drivers to Renew Licenses for 10-Year Validity
The Department of Transport Management has urged drivers with licenses expiring within a year to renew them, allowing them to receive a new license valid for 10 years under the revised system.
Europe's Heatwave Emerges as a Growing Economic Threat
Rising temperatures and recurring heatwaves are no longer just an environmental concern for Europe, as wildfires and extreme weather increasingly disrupt economic activity, productivity, and long-term growth.
Commercial Banks Cut Base Rates as Liquidity Improves
Nepal's commercial banks have further reduced their base rates for Shrawan as improving liquidity and lower deposit costs pave the way for cheaper loans and stronger credit growth.
National Security Council Reviews Security, Calls for Stronger Social Harmony
Nepal's National Security Council has reviewed the country's security situation, emphasizing stronger coordination among security agencies to preserve social harmony, national unity, and improve disaster response.
Death Toll in Dewanganj Police Clash Rises to Two
A second injured victim has died while undergoing treatment following the violent clash between police and locals in Dewanganj, Sunsari, as authorities continue investigating the incident.
Eastern Nepal Unrest Halts NEPSE Rally as Investor Sentiment Weakens
Communal tensions in eastern Nepal have weighed on investor confidence, triggering sustained selling pressure in the stock market despite the absence of major economic or policy-related concerns.