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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.

Bhaktapur welcomes its first-ever film festival this week, showcasing 24 independent films and celebrating the city’s rich culture through cinema, and local storytelling

Art & Culture  the_farsight

Home Minister Aryal is set for the lone expert seat in the upper house, while Shrestha’s NTNC appointment revives past nepotism controversies, raising questions about …

Politics  the_farsight

With the apex court refusing to stay the EC’s decision, Sah’s nomination remains cancelled, confirming Matrika Prasad Yadav as the declared winner.

Politics  the_farsight

Petrol and diesel prices increased by up to NRs 15 and NRs 10 per litre respectively from Monday, while LPG remains unchanged despite higher import …

News  the_farsight

The crash comes weeks after the deadly Trishuli bus plunge, whose probe panel has urged stricter enforcement of transport safety rules.

News  the_farsight

Soldiers safe as attack on Mays al-Jabal draws fresh condemnation, the latest in a pattern of strikes on UNIFIL positions since hostilities between Israel and …

International  the_farsight

This week’s calendar brings a lineup of live music of some renowned Nepali bands, dance tribute shows, exhibitions and creative workshops including string art and …

Art & Culture  the_farsight

The stock market edged up by 4.45 points on Sunday, with the index closing at 2,824.9 points and daily turnover recording NRs 14.32 billion amid …

Market  the_farsight

The state-owned fuel supplier says West Asia tensions have not yet affected supplies to Nepal, but calls for precautionary consumption and warns of action against …

News  the_farsight

Authorities are finalising an operating company and preparing 150 trained staff before the facility can open.

News  the_farsight

NEPSE climbs 23.87 points to close at 2,820.4, driven by strong gains in banking, finance, and hydropower sectors; weekly turnover nears NRs 50 billion.

Market  the_farsight

Trading activity slows as NEPSE dips 46.78 points, with most sectors in the red and total turnover dropping to NRs 13.2 billion.

Market  the_farsight

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