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Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – June 22, 2025
KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top economic news...

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Sunday, June 22, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...

PM Oli directs officials to work for production of methane gas, Dhaubadi iron
Kathmandu, June 22: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has taken briefings from the officials of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, and the line agencies about the discovery of methane gas in Dailekh. PM Oli also talked with the officials...

World News | Nepal's Anti-graft Agency Books PADT Member Secretary, 15 Others
Kathmandu [Nepal], June 22 (ANI): Nepal's anti-graft agency, the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), filed a corruption case against 16 individuals, including the Member Secretary of Pashupati Area Development Trust...

Nepal imports smartphones worth Rs 32 billion in 11 months of FY 2081/82
Nepal’s smartphone imports seem to be back on track as positive figures have emerged till the end of Jestha FY 2081/82. According to the latest data from the Department of Customs, Nepal imported smartphones worth Rs 32 arba , 8 crore, 78 lakh,...

Nepal And Sri Lanka Thank India For Evacuating Citizens From Conflict-Hit Iran Under Operation Sindhu
epal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Saturday thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for assisting in the evacuation of Nepali students from conflict-hit Iran. | X @Arzuranadeuba & File Pic Kathmandu: Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu...

Should Nepal launch a second stock exchange? Here’s what you need to know
Photo: The Talon Nepal’s capital market, historically monopolized by the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), faces limitations amidst rapid economic growth and global financial shifts. A single exchange can no longer adequately address future challenges...
Nepal thanks India for evacuating nationals from Iran
Kathmandu [Nepal], June 22 (ANI): Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Saturday thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for assisting in the evacuation of Nepali students from conflict-hit Iran, calling it a reflection of the strong...

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Saturday, June 21, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...

Nepal-France bilateral consultation mechanisms meets in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, June 21: The fifth meeting of the Nepal-France Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) was held in Kathmandu on 19 June. It was conducted as part of a regular dialogue between Nepal and France, according to the Ministry of Foreign...

India-Sri Lanka-Nepal nexus to evacuate citizens
192 Operation Sindhu’ widens scope Emergency contact numbers published Sri Lankan nationals trapped in the war zones in Tehran and other Iranian cities will be repatriated under India’s ‘Operation Sindhu’ after New Delhi agreed to widen the rescue...

World Bank provides US$ 150 million for SL Clean Energy drive
123 The World Bank Group yesterday approved a new US$ 150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move towards clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The program—Secure, Affordable, and Sustainable Energy for Sri Lanka—will support the country to...

Modern potato processing industry comes into operation with Rs. 2 billion investment
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, June 22: First Choice Foods Pvt. Ltd. has established a European-technology-based modern potato processing industry in Siddharthanagar Rural Municipality of Rupandehi District. The Rs. 2 billion facility spans...

Nepal-France hold fifth bilateral consultation meeting in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU: The fifth meeting of the Nepal-France Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) was held in Kathmandu as part of the two countries’ ongoing diplomatic engagement. According to Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the BCM continues to serve...

Operation Sindhu: Nepal Thanks India for Evacuating Nationals From Iran
Kathmandu, June 22: Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Saturday thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for assisting in the evacuation of Nepali students from conflict-hit Iran, calling it a reflection of the strong Nepal-India...

Kathmandu to get round-the-clock safe drinking water supply: Minister Pradeep Yadav
Minister of Water Supply Pradeep Yadav. (File photo) KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Valley residents will now have access to 24-hour clean drinking water supply, announced Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav during the handover of a newly completed...

Is Nepal’s startup loan scheme enough?
With traditional jobs shrinking and youth migration rising, entrepreneurship offers new hopes for Nepal. In light of this, the Government of Nepal has launched the Startup Enterprise Loan Programme to support start-ups with collateral-free loans...

Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – June 21, 2025
KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top economic news...

Nepal, land of yoga: President Paudel
Kathmandu, June 21: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that studies, research and historical and archaeological facts related to yoga confirm to the fact Nepal is a land of yoga. Extending best wishes on the occasion of International Yoga Day...
Politicians, bureaucrats unwilling to end corruption: Energy Adviser
Emphasising the need for good governance, Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said on Saturday that neither politicians nor bureaucrats in Bangladesh are truly committed to eradicating corruption. He made the remarks while speaking at a...