Marriott International and CG Hospitality Global have announced a partnership to operate two new luxury and premium hotels in Kathmandu: The…
The GoN is considering a Sunset Law to expedite stalled road, hydropower, and irrigation projects. The proposed legislation sets strict…
Nepal’s Department of Mines and Geology is nearing a second-phase agreement with China Geological Survey to start extracting petrol commercially…
Himalaya Airlines began direct flights between Kathmandu and Shenzhen on 4 June, the first airline to do so. Flights are on Tuesdays and…
A rehabilitated Dhulikhel Drinking Water Supply System and new Healthcare Waste Management Treatment Site at Dhulikhel Hospital financed with…
Jagdamba Motors has launched two new variants of the TVS Ronin motorcycle in Nepal. The Monotone is priced at Rs429,900 and the Agonda at…
The new budget makes it easier for foreign and NRN investors to do business in Nepal. Companies no longer need central bank permission to take…
Samsung Nepal is running an upgrade campaign from 27 May to 30 June during which customers can exchange old devices for new Galaxy S26 or…
Vaidya Organization has become the official distributor of Indian electric motorcycle brand Ultraviolette in Nepal. Bookings are open for the…
Ride-hailing app inDrive ran a three-day campaign in Kathmandu, using bargaining games at momo stalls to highlight inDrive’s core feature, which…
The 7.5km North Face Mountain Quest event to mark International Everest Day 2026 on 29 May brought together over 1,000 people at Gokarna Forest…
The Finance Ministry is consolidating environmental and infrastructure fees into a single green tax in the budget on Friday. Currently, the…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its MoFA Mitra app to let Nepalis abroad submit complaints and assistance requests about labour,…
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the South Korean Embassy co-hosted a seminar in Kathmandu on regional integration in South Asia.…
Nepal Tourism Board and UNDP held a discussion on a five-year international marketing strategy for sustainable tourism, covering 2026–2030 after…
The second Himalayan Literature Festival and Writers' Workshop runs 29 May–5 June in Kathmandu, in collaboration with Ncell Foundation. The…
A luggage tag system will be enforced on long-distance public transport from Kathmandu Valley starting 29 May. Baggage will be tagged at…
Sipradi donated boats, life jackets, paddles, helmets, and chain saws to the District Police Office in Sunsari to help with rescue efforts…
Samsung Nepal's Saving Days campaign 21 May–19 July offers discounts of up to 23% on washing machines and 17% on refrigerators. 24-month EMIs…
Ather opened its 11th Experience Center in Birtamod on 24 May showcasing the Ather 450 series and family Ather Rizta series e scooters. Opening…
Uber is set to officially launch in Kathmandu on 1 June, with both bike and car options available. Some 1,000 drivers have already registered…
Green growth and care work can create jobs and attract Nepali migrants back
Bina Pradhan
Next week’s budget has to factor in impact of the West Asia war and Nepal deferring LDC graduation
Sonia Awale
Squatter families displaced from Kathmandu will receive an one-time resettlement package of Rs25,000, and monthly housing support of Rs15,000…
