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High-Level Asset Probe Targets Former Prime Ministers, Arrest of Ex-Minister Sparks Political Shockwaves
High-Level Asset Probe Targets Former Prime Ministers, Arrest of Ex-Minister Sparks Political Shockwaves Kathmandu — A major anti-money laundering investigation has reached Nepal’s highest political circles, with authorities initiating detailed scrutiny of assets linked to three former prime ministers and senior political figures. According to officials, the probe is examining the sources of both movable and immovable assets of Sher Bahadur Deuba, KP Sharma Oli, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, along with former ministers Arzu Rana Deuba and Dipak Khadka and their family members.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Mar, 2026
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Government Moves to Absorb Dormant Bank Funds, Pushes Digital Overhaul of Revenue System
Government Moves to Absorb Dormant Bank Funds, Pushes Digital Overhaul of Revenue System Kathmandu — In a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening domestic resource mobilization, the government has announced that funds lying idle in bank and financial institution accounts for over a decade will be brought into the state treasury. The decision, included in the government’s 100-day action plan, targets unclaimed deposits that have remained inactive for years, reflecting an effort to unlock underutilized financial resources within the economy.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Mar, 2026
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Government’s 100-Day Economic Agenda Signals Reform Push, Execution Remains Key Test
Government’s 100-Day Economic Agenda Signals Reform Push, Execution Remains Key Test Kathmandu — The newly formed government led by Balendra Shah has placed economic reform at the center of its 100-day action plan, outlining an ambitious roadmap aimed at revitalizing investment, strengthening industry, and modernizing the revenue system. The policy direction reflects a clear intent to rebuild private sector confidence while accelerating structural reforms that have long remained stalled.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Mar, 2026
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Foreign Aid to Nepal Rebounds, but Shrinking Budget Share Signals Structural Shift
Foreign Aid to Nepal Rebounds, but Shrinking Budget Share Signals Structural Shift Kathmandu — Nepal has recorded a notable rebound in foreign aid inflows in the fiscal year 2081/82, with total Official Development Assistance (ODA) disbursement rising to USD 1.60 billion, marking a 15.5 percent increase compared to the previous year. The growth reflects renewed engagement from development partners and improved project execution after a period of slowdown, indicating a gradual normalization in external financing flows.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Mar, 2026
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Budget Formulation Begins Amid Policy Reset: Government Faces Test of Realism and Delivery
Budget Formulation Begins Amid Policy Reset: Government Faces Test of Realism and Delivery Kathmandu — With the formation of a new government, Nepal has formally entered the early phase of preparing the national budget for the fiscal year 2083/84. The process, led by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with the National Planning Commission, has initiated structured consultations with key ministries, signaling a shift toward aligning political commitments with fiscal planning.
Dipesh Ghimire30 Mar, 2026
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Arrest of Former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli Signals Escalation of Accountability Debate in Nepal
Arrest of Former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli Signals Escalation of Accountability Debate in Nepal Kathmandu — The arrest of former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli in connection with the controversial Gen-Z protest crackdown has marked a decisive turning point in Nepal’s evolving political and legal landscape. Taken into custody from his residence in Gundu, Bhaktapur on Saturday morning, Oli’s arrest comes after the issuance of an urgent warrant, reflecting a shift from political discourse to formal judicial action.
Dipesh Ghimire28 Mar, 2026
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NEPSE Extends Weekly Rally by 2.54% Amid Strong Turnover; Market Nears Key Resistance as Momentum Signals Overheating
NEPSE Extends Weekly Rally by 2.54% Amid Strong Turnover; Market Nears Key Resistance as Momentum Signals Overheating Kathmandu — Nepal’s stock market continued its upward trajectory this week, with the NEPSE Index climbing 2.54% to close at 2,950.16 points. Compared to last week’s close of 2,877.03, the benchmark index gained 73.13 points, reflecting sustained bullish sentiment among investors. The market also ended the final trading day on a positive note, rising 14.22 points, suggesting that buying pressure remained intact despite approaching a critical resistance zone.
Dipesh Ghimire28 Mar, 2026
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New Government Takes Office Under Balen Shah Amid Rising Economic Risks and High Public Expectations
New Government Takes Office Under Balen Shah Amid Rising Economic Risks and High Public Expectations The swearing-in of Balen Shah as Nepal’s new Prime Minister marks the beginning of a politically decisive phase, but one that is equally loaded with economic uncertainty. Administered by President Ram Chandra Poudel at Shital Niwas, the ceremony symbolized not just a transfer of power but a shift toward a new political narrative driven by fresh leadership. The formation of a full cabinet alongside the Prime Minister indicates an immediate push toward governance, yet the underlying economic landscape suggests that the real test lies ahead.
Dipesh Ghimire27 Mar, 2026
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Margin Trading Set to Inject Fresh Liquidity into Nepal’s Secondary Market
Margin Trading Set to Inject Fresh Liquidity into Nepal’s Secondary Market Kathmandu — Nepal’s secondary stock market is on the verge of a significant transformation as the long-awaited margin trading facility moves closer to implementation. With the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) approving the “Margin Trading Facility Procedure, 2082,” investors and market participants are anticipating a new wave of liquidity that could reshape trading dynamics in the coming months. The introduction of margin trading allows investors to purchase shares using borrowed funds through brokers, a shift that is expected to expand market participation. For years, investors had been calling for such a mechanism to deepen the market and improve access to capital. With the regulatory green light now in place, brokerage firms can develop their own operational frameworks and begin offering margin lending services.
Dipesh Ghimire27 Mar, 2026
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Rising Power Demand and Supply Gaps Raise Risk of Industrial Load Cuts in Nepal
Rising Power Demand and Supply Gaps Raise Risk of Industrial Load Cuts in Nepal Kathmandu — Nepal is once again facing mounting pressure on its power system as rising summer demand, combined with structural weaknesses in energy production and distribution, threatens potential electricity cuts in industrial sectors in the coming weeks. Despite being declared load-shedding free in 2016, the country now finds itself confronting familiar vulnerabilities, exposing gaps in long-term energy planning. The surge in electricity demand has been driven by seasonal and behavioral factors. With temperatures rising, consumption has increased significantly, particularly in urban areas. In the Kathmandu Valley alone, demand has climbed from around 500 megawatts during winter to nearly 600 megawatts at present. Compounding this trend is a shortage of cooking gas, which has pushed more households toward electric alternatives, further increasing load on the grid.
Dipesh Ghimire26 Mar, 2026

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All Articles — Page 51

High-Level Asset Probe Targets Former Prime Ministers, Arrest of Ex-Minister Sparks Political Shockwaves

Government Moves to Absorb Dormant Bank Funds, Pushes Digital Overhaul of Revenue System

Government’s 100-Day Economic Agenda Signals Reform Push, Execution Remains Key Test

Foreign Aid to Nepal Rebounds, but Shrinking Budget Share Signals Structural Shift

Budget Formulation Begins Amid Policy Reset: Government Faces Test of Realism and Delivery

Arrest of Former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli Signals Escalation of Accountability Debate in Nepal

NEPSE Extends Weekly Rally by 2.54% Amid Strong Turnover; Market Nears Key Resistance as Momentum Signals Overheating

New Government Takes Office Under Balen Shah Amid Rising Economic Risks and High Public Expectations

Margin Trading Set to Inject Fresh Liquidity into Nepal’s Secondary Market

Rising Power Demand and Supply Gaps Raise Risk of Industrial Load Cuts in Nepal

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Primary issues

Income & debt

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All Articles — Page 51

High-Level Asset Probe Targets Former Prime Ministers, Arrest of Ex-Minister Sparks Political Shockwaves

Government Moves to Absorb Dormant Bank Funds, Pushes Digital Overhaul of Revenue System

Government’s 100-Day Economic Agenda Signals Reform Push, Execution Remains Key Test

Foreign Aid to Nepal Rebounds, but Shrinking Budget Share Signals Structural Shift

Budget Formulation Begins Amid Policy Reset: Government Faces Test of Realism and Delivery

Arrest of Former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli Signals Escalation of Accountability Debate in Nepal

NEPSE Extends Weekly Rally by 2.54% Amid Strong Turnover; Market Nears Key Resistance as Momentum Signals Overheating

New Government Takes Office Under Balen Shah Amid Rising Economic Risks and High Public Expectations

Margin Trading Set to Inject Fresh Liquidity into Nepal’s Secondary Market

Rising Power Demand and Supply Gaps Raise Risk of Industrial Load Cuts in Nepal