- Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Modnath Dhakal
DICL to begin iron production by 2030
:The Dhaubadi Iron Company Limited (DICL) has moved ahead with an initial plan to conduct mining in at least two of the six blocks identified for Iron Ore Mineralisation Area at Duaubadi in Hupsekot Rural Municipality–05 in Nawalparasi (East). Issuing a letter on June 24, the company announced that it awarded the contract for the preparation of Mining Scheme Report for two of its blocks – Pokhari and Ratekhola – to Ekjati Engineering Pvt. Ltd. The report will provide an operational blueprint detailing how the company will extract minerals systematically and safely.
Guliyo Syau tries to bridge parent-child perception gap
Most of the parents confront a serious philosophical and cognitive discrepancy with their kids. While every generation comes up with new understanding and impressions about the world, human beings and relations, the recent on
Know Your Battery
A rapid growth in the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), also known as New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Nepal, made headlines even in international media like the New York Times. That
Capital spending continues to challenge government
The current Fiscal Year 2025/26 witnessed disastrous moments with demonstrators burning down national heritages and private sector establishments during the Gen Z movement in September last year.
Efforts Begin For Economic Takeoff
The first 100 days of any government are typical, as during this period the government tries to set its feet, creates indications for policy and structural reforms, and learns the nitty-grittie
Higher Study Choices
Until 2000, students securing good grades in SLC (now SEE) would choose Science as their priority subject in intermediate or 'plus two' level. Science was, and is, a gateway to engineering, medicine, and other areas that would yield bette
Only two SEZs in operation in 25 years
In 2000/01, the government allocated fund to develop a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) near the Nepal-India border in Bhairahawa. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the project was ready in 2004 but physical construction started in 2008 and administrative set up was completed only in 2014. Interestingly, the industrial infrastructure was inaugurated twice – the administrative building in 2014, and the SEZ itself in 2017. But the first-ever SEZ faile
Budget outlines series of business, investment reforms
Through the budget of the next Fiscal Year 2026/27, the government has expressed its 'full commitment' to industrial innovation. It has made a plan to
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Budget for FY 2026/27 today
Amidst high public expectations for departure in development, governance and job creation, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle is presenting the budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026/27 at the joint session of the Parliament on Friday.
Nepal initiates for LDC graduation deferral
Nepal has initiated the formal process to temporarily postpone its scheduled graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status to a 'developing nation'. Minister for Foreign A
Provinces show wide economic disparities
Among the seven provinces of Nepal, Bagmati alone is estimated to contribute more than one-third (36.7 per cent) to the national economy in the current Fiscal Year 2025/26. According to the stati
Nepali workers outflow to GCC drops by 47 per cent
Migrant worker outflows from Nepal to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has dropped by 45 per cent in February-March this year compared to the same period in 2025, according to a report of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) published on Tuesday.
SC issues order to treat people respectfully at customs points
The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order against the government that the law enforcement officials must behave and cause others to behave respectfully towards every individual while implementing the customs-related rules at the Nepal-India border points. Issuing the order on Friday, joint bench of justice duo Hari Prasad Phuyal and Tek Prasad Dhungana directed the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Department of Customs to ensure that the law enforcement official's behaviour is not against the right to live with dignity as mentioned in the Constitution. The Ministry of Finance had issued a notice a year ago to implement the provision to impose customs duty on goods worth above Rs. 100. The Customs Department had begun strictly enforcing the rule from April this year.
Outstanding arrears reach Rs. 755 billion
Cumulated arrears in the country have reached Rs. 755 billion, concluded the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) report for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 unveiled on Friday. The arrears witnessed 2.99 per cent increase from the previous year.
Debate over provinces reopens with initiation for statute amendment
At a time when public sentiment is quite against the provinces in the current three-tier federal system in Nepal, concerns are growing about the fate of the subnational governments with the government forming a task force to study and suggest reforms in the constitution.
