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Kathmandu Valley to Roll Out Free 'Blue Bus' Service for Women Starting July 17
As part of its 100-point governance reform agenda, the government is set to launch a dedicated, free "Blue Bus" service for women in the Kathmandu Valley, deploying an initial fleet of eight buses across three high-traffic routes.
3 months ago
Nepal Tourism Booms: June 2026 Tourist Arrivals Surge by 19.5% to Smashes Pre-Pandemic Records
Nepal welcomed 91,363 foreign tourists by air in June 2026, marking a robust 19.5% year-on-year growth and comfortably outpacing pre-pandemic levels, with Indian and American travelers continuing to anchor the inbound market.
3 months ago
Historical Trends Crown July as the Ultimate Bull Month
An in-depth historical analysis of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) reveals that July (Shrawan) is consistently the most lucrative month for investors, driven by fiscal year-end corporate reports and aggressive dividend speculation across major sectors.
3 months ago
NEPSE Extends Recovery: Index Climbs 8.78 Points with Turnover Crossing Rs 4.11 Billion
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) closed in positive territory for the second consecutive session, gaining 8.78 points to settle at 2,661.71, driven by robust performance in the banking sector and an improved market turnover.
3 months ago
Nepal Government Greenlights Landmark UN Treaty, New National Policies, and High-Profile Appointments
In a major Thursday session, Nepal’s Cabinet approved the tabling of a critical UN ocean treaty in Parliament, ratified four sweeping national policies for 2083 BS, and executed sweeping leadership shakeups across the Nepal Police and top public corporations.
3 months ago
Government Rolls Back Public Transport Fares by 2% as Energy Pressures Ease
Following a 5% hike earlier this year, regulatory authorities readjust long-distance passenger fares downward to match stabilizing fuel markets.
3 months ago
Indian Railways to Overhaul Reservation System: Ticket Booking Capacity to Surge 5-Fold to 125,000 Per Minute
Indian Railways is set to completely upgrade its passenger reservation system, boosting its ticket-processing capacity from 25,000 to 125,000 tickets per minute to eliminate website crashes and delays during peak booking hours.
3 months ago
Naasa Securities Aggressively Expands Margin Lending Capabilities with Rs 3 Billion Financing Package
Leading brokerage firm Naasa Securities (Broker No. 58) is set to secure Rs 3 billion in bank financing to aggressively expand its margin trading services, backed by strong credit ratings from CARE Ratings Nepal.
3 months ago
Precious Metals Witness Unprecedented Rally; Gold Soars by Rs 6,200 per Tola
Domestic gold and silver prices chart a steep upward trajectory following aggressive bullish trends in global markets.
3 months ago
SEBON Approves Laxmi Sunrise Bank's 7% Debenture Worth Rs 3 Arba
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has granted official approval to Laxmi Sunrise Bank Limited for the issuance of its "10 yrs, 7% Laxmi Sunrise Debenture 2092." The massive bond issue, worth Rs 3 Arba, will offer investors an annual yield of 7% over a 10-year maturity period, with Machapuchhre Capital Limited managing the public and private allocations.
3 months ago
NEPSE Rebounds Sharply by 44 Points, Snapping Seven-Day Losing Streak
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) marked a strong recovery today, advancing by 44.59 points to close at 2,652.92 and breaking a consecutive seven-day downward trend. Total market turnover reached Rs. 3.86 Arba, fueled by a 14.99% positive circuit limit hit by Snow Rivers Limited (SNORL), while Laxmi Sunrise Bank Limited (LSL) spearheaded the individual volume charts.
3 months ago
NRB Fixes Foreign Exchange Rates; US Dollar Selling Rate at Rs 151.76
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has announced the official foreign exchange rates for Wednesday, determining the purchase and selling benchmarks for major global currencies. Under the latest updates, the US Dollar buying and selling rates stand at Rs 151.16 and Rs 151.76 respectively, while the Indian Rupee continues its peg with a fixed purchase rate of Rs 160 per 100 INR.
3 months ago