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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.

Fuel prices go up fifth time in just over a month

NOC raises diesel, kerosene, and aviation fuel prices again, citing surging global oil costs driven by West Asia tensions.

News the_farsight

US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday

Trump on his Truth Social platform confirmed the US military's statement, a more limited operation than envisaged in his earlier post that asserted all ships …

International AFP/RSS

Parliament prorogued after 8-day session marked by ordinances, procedural business

Speaker and deputy speaker elected, ordinances approved, and reports tabled in the brief April 2–10 sitting as budget season approaches.

Politics the_farsight

In fourth consecutive hike, petrol hits NRs 219 per litre in Kathmandu

Petrol, diesel and LPG prices increased sharply from Friday, with the NOC citing rising global costs and mounting losses despite partial tax relief.

Economy the_farsight

Nepal’s growth to slow to 2.3% in FY26 amid global shocks: World Bank

Slower tourist arrivals, rising transport costs, and potential supply chain disruptions are expected to constrain growth through FY26, the Bank noted.

Economy the_farsight

Israel airstrikes Lebanon threatening truce, kills at least 254

Coordinated strikes across Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley hit Hezbollah targets and urban areas, threatening already fragile peace efforts.

International the_farsight

Cabinet clears three debt projects. What’s inside them?

Routine approval follows earlier board clearances from these development banks, with funds directed toward digital public infrastructure and credit access reforms.

Economy the_farsight

Know about NASA’s Artemis II mission

Artemis II sets a new human spaceflight record, sending four astronauts farther from Earth than ever before gathering critical data for future lunar exploration.

International the_farsight

Fresh weather system brings rain across Nepal

Rain spreads across multiple provinces as a new western system triggers thunderstorms, snowfall, and possible hail in parts of the country.

News the_farsight

Cabinet cuts fuel taxes by half amid rising fuel prices, appoints NPC vice-chair

Gunakar Bhatta and Kiran Pandit get key economic roles as the government halves fuel taxes in its meeting on Tuesday.

Politics the_farsight

Kandel appointed attorney general amid questions over political proximity

Kandel’s recent role defending Rabi Lamichhane raises concerns about perception, if not legality, in a post that demands trust and independence.

Politics the_farsight

NEPSE index recovers with 83-point gain after previous day’s sharp fall

Investor confidence rebounds as NEPSE climbs to 2,760, buoyed by government reassurances.

Market the_farsight