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Nepal’s First Podway Moves Forward: Biratnagar Pilot Enters DPR Stage

Nepal’s first podway project to advance through the formal development process is moving forward in Biratnagar, beginning with an approximately 7-km pilot corridor between Rani and Biratnagar Bus Park estimated to cost around Rs 600 Crore. Kathmandu Podway has submitted the required performance guarantee and is moving into the Detailed Project Report stage, while the longer-term vision is to extend the system toward Bhedetar.

Nepal’s Trade Shift In FY 2082/83: Imports Rise In Value As Processed Oil And Agricultural Products Drive Export Growth

Nepal’s trade pattern in FY 2082/83 shows a major shift in both imports and exports. Import values increased for key goods, including silver, motorcycles, mobile phones, petroleum products, and industrial materials, while the top 10 export items grew 18 percent to Rs. 21,433 crore. Processed palm oil and cardamom emerged as the biggest drivers of export growth, highlighting changing consumer demand and Nepal’s evolving export structure.

Leave Your Posters Behind? It Could Cost Up to Rs 2 Lakh Under Nepal’s Proposed Waste Law

Nepal’s proposed waste-management law could fine individuals, groups and organizations Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh if they fail to remove posters, pamphlets, leaflets, wall writings, flags and similar materials placed for public programs. The provision is part of a wider bill registered in Parliament to strengthen accountability for waste and keep public spaces cleaner.

At Least 18 Killed In Ukraine As Russia Launches New Missile And Drone Attacks

Nepal Moves to Revive Udayapur Cement and Gorkharkali Rubber Industries

Nepal has renewed Udayapur Cement’s limestone licence and begun preparations for full-capacity operations, while experts assess options to revive Gorkharkali Rubber Industry.

Government Plans Industrial Security Force, Declares Industrial Areas ‘Peace Zones’

The government has prepared a private investment protection strategy that proposes an Industrial Security Force, peace zones for industrial areas, continuous highway patrols, relief for damaged businesses and at least five years of stability for tax incentives.

Gandaki Has Opened the Door to Cannabis Farming. But Is It Really Legal Under Nepal’s Federal Law?

Gandaki Province has opened a regulated path for medicinal and industrial cannabis farming under licenses, testing and government monitoring, but recreational use remains illegal and questions remain over how the provincial law will operate alongside Nepal’s federal narcotics law.

Nepal’s Cargo Rail Arrives, But Industries Still Prefer India Due To Higher Handling Costs

Although Nepal has started receiving container cargo trains at the Nepal Customs Yard in Biratnagar, many industries in the Sunsari-Morang industrial corridor continue to use the Indian Customs Yard. Industries say higher handling charges and additional fees in Nepal are making Indian facilities cheaper.

Government Forms Task Force To Explore Revival Of Biratnagar Jute Mill After Years Of Closure

The government has formed an expert task force to assess the condition of the historic Biratnagar Jute Mill and explore options for bringing it back into operation. The committee will review its assets, machinery, liabilities and previous studies before submitting a revival strategy within one month.

Ambulances Carrying Cannabis? Inside Koshi’s Growing Smuggling Network

Ambulances meant to rush patients to hospitals are repeatedly turning up in cannabis-smuggling cases across Koshi Province, with police recovering hundreds of kilograms from emergency vehicles around Dharan, Bhedetar, Morang and Sunsari. The cases expose a wider trafficking corridor running from cannabis-producing hill districts toward the Tarai and Nepal-India border, while increasingly creative smuggling methods are making enforcement more difficult.

Nepal Develops ‘Myna’ Multi-Disaster Early Warning System To Send Local Language Alerts During Emergencies

Nepal has successfully tested ‘Myna’, a locally developed multi-disaster early warning system that can send automated alerts in local languages during floods, landslides, fires and other emergencies.

Nepal’s Goldstar Is Stepping Into Japan. Could This Be The Global Breakthrough Nepali Manufacturing Has Been Waiting For?

Goldstar Stride Limited has partnered with Goldstar Japan Company Limited to expand the Goldstar footwear brand in Japan after Japanese representatives approved production standards at the company's manufacturing facilities. The agreement is expected to boost Nepal's exports, create jobs, strengthen Nepal–Japan economic ties, and showcase Nepali manufacturing in one of the world's most quality-conscious markets.

Government Signals Duty Review As Industries Push For Fairer Raw Material Tax

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has assured industrialists that the government is ready to review taxes and customs duties on raw materials and finished goods as part of a wider economic reform push.

Nepal's Foreign Trade Reaches Record Rs 24.11 Trillion in FY 2082/83, But Rising Imports Push Trade Deficit to New High

Nepal's foreign trade reached its highest level ever during the fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26), with total trade increasing by 15.88 percent to Rs 24.11 trillion, according to the latest annual data released by the Department of Customs. While both imports and exports recorded healthy growth, imports continued to rise at a faster pace, causing the country's trade deficit to widen further.

Electricity Bills To Rise From Friday As Nepal Imposes 5% And 13% VAT On Power Consumption

Electricity bills across Nepal are set to increase from Shrawan 1 as the government starts implementing a new VAT policy. Household consumers using more than 50 units will pay 5% VAT on excess consumption, while commercial, industrial and institutional users will face a 13% VAT.

From an Idea to Industry: How Vending King Built Nepal's First Homegrown Smart Vending Machine Company

Vending King Pvt. Ltd., founded by Jeevan Shrestha, is transforming Nepal’s smart retail sector by designing and manufacturing vending machines locally. From its base in Kirtipur, the company is building cashless, customizable solutions for hospitals, colleges, retailers, and businesses across Nepal.

Gandaki Province Becomes First in Nepal to Legalize Cannabis Cultivation for Medicinal and Industrial Use

The Gandaki Provincial Assembly has unanimously approved a landmark bill allowing the regulated cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. The new law introduces a strict licensing and monitoring system, making Gandaki the first province in Nepal to legally permit cannabis cultivation under government supervision.

Gandaki Province Legalizes Marijuana Cultivation for Medicinal and Industrial Use

Gandaki Province Legalizes Marijuana Cultivation For Medicinal And Industrial Use As Provincial Assembly Unanimously Passes New Law To Boost Investment, Create Jobs And Support Industrial Growth

Latest Update On Nepal FDI Situation: How Much Money Did Nepal Receive From Abroad?

Nepal Received Rs 47.61 Arba In Foreign Investment Commitments Across 914 Projects, With IT Leading Project Count And Agro Leading Investment Value.