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Task Force on Constitutional Amendment Advances Agenda, Key Structural Changes Under Discussion
Task Force on Constitutional Amendment Advances Agenda, Key Structural Changes Under Discussion Kathmandu — A government-formed task force led by Asim Shah has moved forward in shaping a national debate on constitutional amendments, holding its second meeting on Thursday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, finalized a structured work plan aimed at gathering expert and stakeholder input in the coming days.
Dipesh Ghimire24 Apr, 2026
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Industrialist Shekhar Golchha Arrested in Stock Manipulation Probe, Raises Serious Questions on Corporate Governance
Industrialist Shekhar Golchha Arrested in Stock Manipulation Probe, Raises Serious Questions on Corporate Governance Kathmandu — Industrialist Shekhar Golchha has been arrested in connection with an alleged organized stock market manipulation scheme, marking a significant development in Nepal’s capital market oversight. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) detained him from the Naxal area of Kathmandu on Thursday, acting
Dipesh Ghimire24 Apr, 2026
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Sanima Bank Delivers Strong Q3 Performance, Signals Improved Efficiency and Growth Momentum
Sanima Bank Delivers Strong Q3 Performance, Signals Improved Efficiency and Growth Momentum Kathmandu — Sanima Bank Limited has posted a robust financial performance for the third quarter of FY 2021/22 (2081/82 BS), with a sharp rise in profitability, steady credit expansion, and strengthened capital metrics. The bank’s unaudited financial results not only highlight growth but also point toward improving operational efficiency and better asset utilization.
Dipesh Ghimire24 Apr, 2026
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Nepal’s Economy at a Critical Crossroads: War Shock, Crackdown on Big Industrialists, and the Race to Exit the Grey List
Nepal’s Economy at a Critical Crossroads: War Shock, Crackdown on Big Industrialists, and the Race to Exit the Grey List Kathmandu. The global economy is once again entering a phase of uncertainty, and for a small, import-dependent country like Nepal, the ripple effects are becoming increasingly visible. Escalating tensions in the Middle East have pushed international oil prices upward, while domestically, a wave of strict actions against major industrialists has triggered a different kind of economic tremor. Caught between external shocks and internal policy tightening, Nepal’s economy now stands at a fragile and defining moment.
Dipesh Ghimire24 Apr, 2026
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Government Moves to Bring Cooperatives Under Central Bank Oversight, Raises Questions Over Capacity and Reform Effectiveness
Government Moves to Bring Cooperatives Under Central Bank Oversight, Raises Questions Over Capacity and Reform Effectiveness Kathmandu — The government is preparing to bring Nepal’s vast cooperative sector under the regulatory framework of Nepal Rastra Bank, signaling a major policy shift aimed at addressing long-standing governance failures and financial risks. The move comes in response to growing concerns over weak supervision, rising defaults, and increasing public distrust in savings and credit cooperatives.
Dipesh Ghimire23 Apr, 2026
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Nine Insurance Companies Yet to Meet Capital Requirements, Raising Concerns Over Sector Stability
Nine Insurance Companies Yet to Meet Capital Requirements, Raising Concerns Over Sector Stability Kathmandu — A significant portion of Nepal’s insurance sector continues to fall short of regulatory capital requirements, even years after the initial deadline was set. According to the latest data released by the Nepal Insurance Authority, nine companies—including two reinsurance firms—have yet to meet the prescribed paid-up capital thresholds, highlighting persistent structural challenges within the industry.
Dipesh Ghimire23 Apr, 2026
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Asset Investigation Commission Begins Work, Government Moves to Tackle Corruption and Impunity
Asset Investigation Commission Begins Work, Government Moves to Tackle Corruption and Impunity Kathmandu — The government has formally launched the long-anticipated Asset Investigation Commission, marking a significant step toward addressing entrenched corruption and the culture of impunity in the country. The commission began its official operations on Wednesday, with authorities presenting it as a key institutional mechanism to enh
Dipesh Ghimire23 Apr, 2026
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Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid West Asia Tensions, Supply Risks Shake Global Energy Markets
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid West Asia Tensions, Supply Risks Shake Global Energy Markets
Dipesh Ghimire23 Apr, 2026
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Real Estate Transactions Surge in Chaitra, Revenue Jumps Over 40% as Policy Easing Revives Market
Real Estate Transactions Surge in Chaitra, Revenue Jumps Over 40% as Policy Easing Revives Market Kathmandu — Nepal’s real estate sector witnessed a sharp rebound in the month of Chaitra in the current fiscal year 2082/83, with both transaction volume and government revenue recording notable growth. Data published by the Department of Land Management and Archives shows a clear turnaround in the property market, which had remained subdued for much of the year’s initial months.
Dipesh Ghimire23 Apr, 2026
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Non-Life Insurance Business Crosses Rs 37 Billion in Nine Months, Growth Signals Rising Risk Awareness and Market Expansion
Non-Life Insurance Business Crosses Rs 37 Billion in Nine Months, Growth Signals Rising Risk Awareness and Market Expansion Kathmandu — Nepal’s non-life insurance industry has recorded a strong expansion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, with total gross written premium surpassing Rs 37.56 billion. According to data released by the Nepal Insurance Authority, 14 major non-life insurers along with 4 micro-insurance companies collectively drove this growth, reflecting both rising insurance penetration and improving market confidence.
Dipesh Ghimire23 Apr, 2026

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All Articles — Page 46

Task Force on Constitutional Amendment Advances Agenda, Key Structural Changes Under Discussion

Industrialist Shekhar Golchha Arrested in Stock Manipulation Probe, Raises Serious Questions on Corporate Governance

Sanima Bank Delivers Strong Q3 Performance, Signals Improved Efficiency and Growth Momentum

Nepal’s Economy at a Critical Crossroads: War Shock, Crackdown on Big Industrialists, and the Race to Exit the Grey List

Government Moves to Bring Cooperatives Under Central Bank Oversight, Raises Questions Over Capacity and Reform Effectiveness

Nine Insurance Companies Yet to Meet Capital Requirements, Raising Concerns Over Sector Stability

Asset Investigation Commission Begins Work, Government Moves to Tackle Corruption and Impunity

Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid West Asia Tensions, Supply Risks Shake Global Energy Markets

Real Estate Transactions Surge in Chaitra, Revenue Jumps Over 40% as Policy Easing Revives Market

Non-Life Insurance Business Crosses Rs 37 Billion in Nine Months, Growth Signals Rising Risk Awareness and Market Expansion

NEPSEtrading

Primary issues

Income & debt

Live market

Read & learn

NEPSE Trading Network

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All Articles — Page 46

Task Force on Constitutional Amendment Advances Agenda, Key Structural Changes Under Discussion

Industrialist Shekhar Golchha Arrested in Stock Manipulation Probe, Raises Serious Questions on Corporate Governance

Sanima Bank Delivers Strong Q3 Performance, Signals Improved Efficiency and Growth Momentum

Nepal’s Economy at a Critical Crossroads: War Shock, Crackdown on Big Industrialists, and the Race to Exit the Grey List

Government Moves to Bring Cooperatives Under Central Bank Oversight, Raises Questions Over Capacity and Reform Effectiveness

Nine Insurance Companies Yet to Meet Capital Requirements, Raising Concerns Over Sector Stability

Asset Investigation Commission Begins Work, Government Moves to Tackle Corruption and Impunity

Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid West Asia Tensions, Supply Risks Shake Global Energy Markets

Real Estate Transactions Surge in Chaitra, Revenue Jumps Over 40% as Policy Easing Revives Market

Non-Life Insurance Business Crosses Rs 37 Billion in Nine Months, Growth Signals Rising Risk Awareness and Market Expansion