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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Amid escalating tensions over Greenland and Trump’s tariff threats to the EU, gold hits another record high.

Market  the_farsight

The project has an eight year construction period, and once generation begins, estimated annual revenue is 31.48 billion rupees.

News  the_farsight

Following the series of ministerial resignations, the responsibilities of the education, youth and sports, and communications and information technology portfolios have been taken over by …

Politics  the_farsight

State-organised pro-government rallies have also been held across Iran, officially billed as demonstrations against “American-Zionist terrorism.” Iranian supreme leader Khamenei said the rallies which are …

International  the_farsight

After continuously denying party affiliation, Minister Gupta resigned; joins RSP and its election campaign in Janakpur.

Politics  the_farsight

Consumers enjoy the right to be informed about the price, quality and quantity, standard and composition of goods and services, including detailed disclosure of ingredients …

Society  Nima Yonjan

Thapa calls for a two-term limit for prime ministers; a high-level commission to investigate assets of all public officials appointed and elected since 2006 including …

Politics  the_farsight

After years of stalled plans, the government has approved up to 10% ethanol blending in petrol. Nepal Oil Corporation plans to begin blending this year.

News  the_farsight

The US has placed Nepal under its visa bond pilot programme, requiring eligible B1/B2 applicants to post a refundable bond starting January 21, 2026.

News  the_farsight

Nepal’s tourism sector saw a modest recovery in 2025, with 1.16 million international arrivals, but political unrest highlighted the sector’s ongoing vulnerability.

News  the_farsight

The study based on 2023/24 data covered enterprises across agriculture and forestry, manufacturing, services, tourism, and IT sectors. Most startup enterprises are funded through a …

News  the_farsight

DAO Parsa had earlier issued a prohibitory order and now extended it into curfew after protests from different groups of religious communities erupted and clashes …

News  the_farsight

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