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Kalyan Bhusal writes for 24 Ghanta Nepal.
FIFA expected the 2026 World Cup to generate around $11 billion, but post-tournament reporting suggests revenue may have climbed to a record $15 billion, driven by ticketing, hospitality, and resale fees.
Nepal Rastra Bank's latest macroeconomic report paints a picture of an economy that is financially stable but still faces long-term structural challenges. Foreign exchange reserves have reached record levels, remittances continue to grow strongly and inflation remains relatively moderate. At the same time, imports continue to outpace exports, private sector lending remains weak and government capital spending has slowed. This feature explains the latest economic indicators—including inflation, foreign exchange reserves, trade, remittances, banking, interest rates, and government finances in simple language, helping readers understand what the numbers really mean for Nepal's economy and for everyday life.
Nepal's Himalayas are melting faster than ever, threatening rivers, agriculture, hydropower, tourism, and millions of lives. This investigative report explores how climate change is reshaping the country's natural resources, economy, and future, while examining the urgent steps needed to reduce the growing risks.
Nepal Received Rs 47.61 Arba In Foreign Investment Commitments Across 914 Projects, With IT Leading Project Count And Agro Leading Investment Value.
Speaker DP Aryal Says Opposition Failed to Support Dialogue Efforts as House Meeting Faces Obstruction Over PM Balen Shah Controversy
Nepal has announced plans to identify, name, and open previously unnamed mountains above 6,000 meters for mountaineering
Nepal to Add 1,040 MW of Clean Energy, Total Capacity to Reach 5,535 MW
Budget 2083/84 allocates Rs 28.52 arba to repair roads and develop pothole-free infrastructure in Nepal’s major cities.
The Government of Nepal has announced plans to delay the country's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by two years.
With the revision, the minimum monthly salary of government employees will now be around Rs 40,000. The highest salary in the government service will also increase and exceed Rs 1 lakh per month.
The Government of Nepal has announced that the child nutrition allowance for Dalit children will be doubled under the budget 2083/84.
The Government of Nepal has announced plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund under the budget 2083/84.
Nepal is set to establish a major AI Computer Center in Syuchatar under the Budget 2083/84 plan
A 23-member European Union delegation, including ambassadors and deputy heads of mission from across Europe, is set to meet Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday in Kathmandu.
Government Cuts Budget of Infrastructure, Energy and Agriculture Ministries, Gives Priority to Nearly Completed Projects Instead of New Plans
Nepal Elected Vice President Of 79th World Health Assembly During WHO Meeting In Geneva As Health Minister Nisha Mehata Represents Country At Global Health Gathering
Massive Drug and Cash Seizure in Pokhara's Malepatan Raises Questions About Bigger Illegal Network; Two People Under Police Control
Nepal has once again created history on the world’s highest peak as legendary climber Kami Rita Sherpa successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest for the 32nd time. According to PM Balen Shah, he reached the top at 10:12 AM, extending his own world record as the person with the highest number of Everest ascents in history. On the same day, Lakpa Sherpa, also known as the “Mountain Queen,” successfully completed her 11th Everest summit at 9:30 AM. With this achievement, she set a new world record among female climbers, adding another proud moment for Nepal in global mountaineering history.
A 25-year-old woman serving a life sentence escaped from Sundhara prison in Kathmandu late Friday night. The escaped inmate has been identified as Sapana Tamang from Bidur Municipality of Nuwakot. According to prison administrator Krishna Chapagain, she escaped around 1 AM after reportedly placing some objects on the ground and climbing over the prison wall.