Currency reform comes as Nepal seeks to revive tourism and reduce cross-border legal troubles for travellers. Authorities say Gazette notice will be published soon, ending years of confusion and frequent arrests at border points.

The benchmark falls to 2,609.03 as more stocks lose value.

A Rs218 million project brings treated water to Radhakrishna Tole, easing daily struggles.

Cabinet also restores Rs70 subsidy as farmers struggle with falling production and delayed payments.

The index edges up 7.39 points as late trading lifts the market.

Bank’s report says water scarcity threatens livelihoods, cultural heritage, and social stability.

Ncell has asked all agencies and service providers to quickly update their systems to include the new 971 range.

Charge sheet claims officials colluded with Chinese contractor to inflate estimate by $74 million, causing the biggest single-project loss in Nepal’s history.

Businesses say casinos boost footfall in Nepal’s frontier towns, but authorities warn of widespread regulatory breaches, money-laundering risks and political protection enabling illegal operations.

A large number of commuters are cheated daily in terms of price and safety but there is no agency to listen to their grievances.