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Why IPPAN opposes SEBON’s proposed IPO rules

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IPPAN warns that SEBON’s proposed NRs 100 minimum net worth requirement and stricter project completion criteria could make nearly 60% of hydropower projects ineligible for IPOs, limiting their access to construction financing.

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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.

IPPAN warns that SEBON’s proposed NRs 100 minimum net worth requirement and stricter project completion criteria could make nearly 60% of hydropower projects ineligible for …

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The allegations follow a series of legal controversies involving the Dalit rights activist, whose ministerial nomination was withdrawn last year.

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Flash floods along the Budhi Gandaki River have damaged hydropower projects and cut off settlements, leaving more than 100 tourists stranded in Jagat.

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Fourteen people have been reported killed in two days of attacks on Riyadh airport, while flight cancellations mount and Iran offers to facilitate dialogue between …

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The deletion of more than 130 million names from electoral rolls has fuelled concerns over voter access and electoral transparency, prompting opposition parties to demand …

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At least 10 people are missing after sudden flood in Gorkha washed away homes, bridges and a hydropower project’s construction camp, prompting warnings for downstream …

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Justice Phuyal challenges bench selection as two Judicial Council members dissent over four nominees

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After modest gain in the previous trading session, the market was up by 17.15 points on Friday.

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The economic freedom score edged up to 6.59, but the country slipped one place to 90th among 165 jurisdictions as weaker performance in regulation and …

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The study found considerable dissatisfaction among Nepalis with the existing housing system, with rising expenses, climate risks and a shortage of affordable homes threatening housing …

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A potentially historic El Niño expected to peak in December could disrupt rainfall, threaten agricultural production and push food prices higher across Asia as the …

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The federation has been particularly significant for energy-intensive industries, businesses involved in VAT-exempt transactions, small and medium-sized enterprises, and hotels and tourism businesses.

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