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अर्थमन्त्री डा. स्वर्णिम वाग्लेले आज आर्थिक वर्ष २०८३/८४ को बजेट प्रस्तुत गर्दै

अर्थमन्त्री डा. स्वर्णिम वाग्लेले शुक्रबार संघीय संसदको संयुक्त बैठकमा आर्थिक वर्ष २०८३/८४ को वार्षिक बजेट प्रस्तुत गर्दै हुनुहुन्छ। बजेट सार्वजनिक गर्नुअघि मन्त्री वाग्लेले राष्ट्रपति रामचन्द्र पौडेललाई शीतल निवासमा भेटी राजस्व र व्ययको अनुमानित विवरणबारे जानकारी गराउनुभएको थियो। सरकारले हालै सार्वजनिक गरेको आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण २०८२/८३ ले देशको आर्थिक वृद्धिदर ३.८५ प्रतिशत हुने अनुमान गरेको छ। गत चैतको निर्वाचनपछि गठन भएको राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टी नेतृत्वको सरकारको यो पहिलो बजेट हो।

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    1. Private Sector Representatives Welcome Budget's Positive Signals for Business Environment

      Kathmandu. Private sector representatives have stated that the upcoming fiscal year's budget has given some positive signals towards improving the...

    2. Economist Dr. Govinda Nepal Criticizes Budget for Failing to Stimulate Economy

      Kathmandu. Economist Prof. Dr. Govinda Nepal has stated that the budget unveiled by the government for the upcoming fiscal year...

    3. Government Slashes Budget for National Pride Projects

      Kathmandu. The government has made extensive cuts to the budget for national pride and strategic infrastructure projects for the upcoming...

  2. Earlier today
    1. Budget to build strong foundation for long-term development: FM Wagle

      By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, Jun 2: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said that the government has presented the...

  3. Yesterday
    1. Govt plans to collect Rs 1600 billion in revenue in upcoming FY

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has shared that it is projected that the gross domestic product would reach Rs 7458 billion when the budget for the upcoming fiscal year is implemented. At an interaction organised by Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFJ), the Finance Minister opined that the budget for the upcoming fiscal year […]

    2. Govt plans to collect Rs 1600 billion in revenue in upcoming FY

      Kathmandu, June 1: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has shared that it is projected that the gross domestic product wou...

    3. Finance Minister Wagle says budget is transparent, targets Rs 1.58 trillion revenue

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the government has introduced a transparent budget aimed at improving Nepal’s economy through broad structural reforms. Speaking at a budget discussion programme organized by the Nepal Association of Financial Journalists (NAFIJ) in Kathmandu on Monday, Wagle said the budget has been designed to address the economic impact of […]

    4. Decision to impose VAT on electricity will not be reversed: Finance Minister

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has said the government will not reverse its decision to impose Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, but is exploring measures to ensure the additional burden does not fall on consumers. Speaking at a post-budget discussion organized by the Nepal Association of Economic Journalists on Monday, Wagle said the […]

    5. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle States Budget Aims for 5-Year Foundation

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has stated that the budget has been presented with the aim of laying a foundation...

    6. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle Claims Budget Will Lay Foundation for Economic Reform and Inspire Youth

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has claimed that the budget brought by the government will lay the foundation for...

    7. Finance Minister Claims Upcoming Budget Smallest in a Decade

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has claimed that the upcoming fiscal year's budget is the smallest and most balanced...

    8. Finance Minister Claims Price Reduction on Cars Up to 50 Lakhs

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has claimed that the price of cars up to 50 lakhs will decrease. He stated...

    9. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle States Government Will Not Back Down on Electricity VAT

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has stated that the government will not back down from the VAT imposed on electricity....

    10. Revisiting Last Week: Budgets, Balancing and Bottlenecks

      KATHMANDU: The past week was dominated by the unveiling of the federal budget for fiscal year 2026/27, the first full budget of the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah. More than a fiscal document, the Rs 2.124 trillion budget represents an attempt by the new administration to translate its election promises of governance reform, […]

    11. Discussion on next fiscal year’s budget to begin in House of Representatives today

      KATHMANDU: General discussions on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year are scheduled to begin in today’s meeting of the House of Representatives, under the second session of the Federal Parliament. According to the daily agenda published by the Parliament Secretariat, the general discussion on the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure for the fiscal […]

    12. House of Representatives to Discuss Budget for Fiscal Year 2083/84

      Kathmandu. Discussion on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year will begin in the meeting of the House of Representatives,...

  4. Older
    1. Budget not ambitious, smaller relative to GDP: Finance Minister

      Kathmandu, June 1 : Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has defended the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, arguing tha...

    2. 'Consumers will be millionaires thru VAT bill lottery scheme"

      Kathmandu, May 31: Minister for Finance Dr Swarnim Wagle assured that a new initiative launched by the government will t...

    3. Budget not ambitious, modest relative to GDP: Finance Minister Wagle

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said that the budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 is not overly ambitious and remains within a realistic fiscal framework. Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, Wagle said the budget size should be viewed in relation to the country’s projected Gross Domestic Product […]

    4. Budget is not large in size, Finance Minister Dr Wagle says

      Kathmandu, May 31: Minister for Finance Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that the size of the budget for the upcoming fiscal ye...

    5. Budget falls short on Nepal’s urgent priorities

      KATHMANDU: The Rs 2.124 trillion budget introduced by the government for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 is larger in size compared to previous years. However, it fails to prioritize tackling the challenges directly linked to the daily lives of common citizens. In the budget presented by Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle during a joint session […]

    6. Capital gains tax provision on shares is final, says Finance Minister Wagle

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has said the budget provision designating capital gains tax on share transactions as a final tax is a settled decision and will not be revised. Speaking to journalists at Singha Durbar on Sunday, Wagle said there had been attempts to create confusion over the provision despite it being introduced at […]

    7. Nepal can raise more public debt, says Finance Minister Wagle

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has argued that there has been no change in the government’s public debt mobilization policy adopted for managing resources to implement the Rs 2.124 trillion budget. During a discussion with media representatives today, Wagle stated that the current target for public debt remains around 42 to 43 percent of […]

    8. Finance Minister Wagle defends Rs 2.124 trillion budget as realistic

      KATHMANDU: At a post-budget press conference on Sunday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle clarified that the recently presented Rs 2.124 trillion budget for FY 2026/27 is disciplined and tailored to the state’s financial capacity, dismissing initial market rumors of an oversized Rs 2.5 trillion plan. Dr. Wagle highlighted that the fiscal package accounts for just […]

    9. Finance Minister Wagle to interact with journalists on budget

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle is set to interact with media representatives on the federal budget for fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) presented in Parliament on Friday. According to the minister’s secretariat, the interaction programme will be held at Suvarna Hall at the Ministry of Finance in Singha Durbar at 3 pm today. Finance Minister Wagle had […]

    10. Finance Minister to Interact on Budget 2083-84

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle is to interact with journalists through a press conference regarding the budget for the fiscal...

    11. Budget outlines series of business, investment reforms

      Kathmandu, May 31:Through the budget of the next Fiscal Year 2026/27, the government has expressed its 'full commitment'...

    12. Nepal introduces soft power promotion agenda in budget for the first time

      Kathmandu, May 30: The government has, through the budget speech for the upcoming fiscal year, introduced a new programm...

    13. Gyawali says budget fails to address poor, farmers and workers

      KATHMANDU: CPN-UML leader Pradeep Gyawali has criticized the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, saying it fails to adequately address the concerns of poor people, farmers and workers. Commenting on the budget unveiled on Friday, Gyawali said ruling parties have frequently accused previous governments of pushing the country into debt, yet the new budget itself […]

    14. Private sector in Chitwan welcome budget 2026/27

      Chitwan, May 30: The budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) made public by the government on Friday has been welco...

    15. RSS NEWS COMMENTARY: Budget 2026/27: A push for digital transformation

      By Narayan Prasad Ghimire, Kathmandu, May 30: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle presented a Rs 2124 billion budget for t...

    16. “Budget is ambitious, resource mobilization will be difficult”

      KATHMANDU: Former Finance Minister and Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat has described the new budget as ambitious. Commenting on the budget presented by Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle on Friday, Mahat said the Rs 2.124 trillion budget exceeds the country’s actual economic capacity. According to him, the budget is not fully practical […]

    17. Private sector upbeat, opposition wary about budget

      By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 30: The budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 has drawn mixed reaction from politicians,...

    18. Govt unveils Rs. 2124 bn budget for FY 2026/27

      By Modnath Dhakal & Laxman Kafle,Kathmandu, May 30: With an aspiration to achieve 7 per cent economic growth, Finance M...

    19. Finance Minister Presents Ambitious Slogans in Budget 2083/84

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has presented the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/084, which includes ambitious slogans...

    20. Nepal’s budget for FY 2026/27: A 40-point breakdown

      KATHMANDU: On May 29, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle delivered an unprecedented fiscal blueprint to a joint session of the Federal Parliament. Facing sluggish domestic investment, high administrative overheads, and a private sector weighed down by regulatory red tape, the government unveiled a record-breaking budget outlay of Rs 2,124.34 billion (approximately Rs 2.124 trillion) for […]

    21. Government sets ambitious 7% growth target, tightens inflation limit to 6%

      KATHMANDU: The government, in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 has set a target of achieving a seven percent economic growth rate and maintaining inflation within the limit of six percent. Presenting the budget in the Federal Parliament today, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle stated that economic transformation, structural reform, and restoring the […]

    22. Baburam Bhattarai praises ‘fresh style’ of budget, Barshaman Pun criticizes neglect of poor’

      KATHMANDU: The newly presented budget for the upcoming fiscal year by Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has drawn contrasting reactions from key political figures, highlighting a divide between its modern presentation and its socioeconomic substance. Former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai offered a positive take on the presentation, describing it via social media as a “thrilling […]

    23. Wagle’s bold budget promises reform, but misses the roadmap

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, from the political party enjoying a two-thirds majority, announced several reform programs while presenting the budget, but failed to present a clear blueprint regarding its implementation. In the budget presented by Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, tax rates have been reduced. Presenting a budget of Rs 2.124 trillion, Finance Minister Wagle […]

    24. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle Unveils Rs 21 Khadra 24 Arab Budget; Private Sector Reacts Positively with Reservations

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle unveiled a budget of Rs 21 khadra 24 arab in the joint session of...

    25. Government Prioritizes Labor, Foreign Employment, Youth Empowerment, and Sports in Budget

      Kathmandu. The government has also prioritized the sectors of labor, foreign employment, youth empowerment, and sports in the budget for...

    26. Government Allocates Significant Budget for Lumbini Province Infrastructure and Development

      Butwal. Presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/084 in the joint meeting of the Federal Parliament, the government...

    27. Government Reduces Infrastructure Ministry Budget, Prioritizes Key Projects

      Kathmandu. The government has made some cuts to the budget of the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development for the upcoming...

    28. Budget buzz from shops to streets [Photo Feature]

      KATHMANDU: As the government presents the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 in Parliament, significant interest and curiosity have been observed among citizens across the country. Particular attention has been drawn to the budget as it is the first one introduced by the government led by the Rastriya Swatantra Party. Many people, including the general […]

    29. Finance Minister Announces Policy Reforms in Financial Sector

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has announced significant policy reforms and new arrangements in the banking, insurance, securities, and...

    30. Everything You Need to Know About Nepal’s Budget for FY 2026/27

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle presented the federal budget for fiscal year 2026/27 to a joint sitting of Parliament on May 29, 2026. With a total outlay of Rs 2,124.34 billion (approximately Rs 2.124 trillion), this is the largest budget in Nepal’s history and marks a 25.2 percent increase over the revised estimates of […]

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    31. Economy is projected to grow by 7 per cent

      By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 29: The government has projected the economy to grow by 7 per cent. Finance Minister Dr. S...

    32. Government Allocates Budget Prioritizing Infrastructure and Social Sectors

      Kathmandu. The government has allocated the budget for the upcoming fiscal year prioritizing infrastructure construction and social sector development. In the...

    33. Parliament to Discuss Budget for Three Days

      Kathmandu. The budget presented by Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle in the joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday...

    34. Govt prioritises agricultural revival; boosts fertiliser subsidy and support measures

      KATHMANDU, MAY 29The government has placed high priority on the revival of the agriculture sector in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84.Presenting the budget at a join...

    35. Finance Minister Announces Policy Reforms for Investment Promotion in Budget

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has announced that appropriate policy and legal arrangements will be made for investment promotion,...

    36. Finance Minister Announces Tax Reforms in Budget

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has made a comprehensive review of tax rates in the budget for the upcoming...

    37. Major financial reforms unveiled to boost investment and foreign market access

      KATHMANDU: In a bid to revitalize the national economy and improve the ease of doing business, the government has announced a sweeping set of financial policy reforms through the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. Presenting the budget statement before a joint session of the Federal Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle unveiled several […]

    38. Finance Minister Presents Budget, Karnali Region Faces Neglect

      Surkhet. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle presented the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/084 on Friday. The budget, amounting to...

    39. Government Allocates Financial Transfer Ceiling for Provinces and Local Levels for FY 2083/84

      Kathmandu. The government has made public the ceiling for financial transfer to be allocated to provinces and local levels for...

    40. Govt sets 7 percent economic growth target

      KATHMANDU: The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has set a target of 7 percent economic growth for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced the ambitious target while presenting the new budget, which also sets an economic growth goal of 6 percent for the current fiscal year. Meanwhile, the […]

    41. Government Projects 7% Economic Growth in FY 2083/84

      Kathmandu. The government has presented the budget with an estimate of 7 percent economic growth in the upcoming fiscal year...

    42. Government to Review National Security Policy 2075

      Kathmandu. The government is going to review the National Security Policy 2075.Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle stated this while presenting...

    43. Budget size set at Rs 2.124 trillion for FY 2026/27

      Kathmandu, May 29 The government has announced a total budget of Rs 2 kharb 24 arab 34 crore for the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle stated that the budget has been set at this scale while presenting the annual financial plan. He informed that Rs 431 billion has been allocated for capital […] The post Budget size set at Rs 2.124 trillion for FY 2026/27 appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

    44. Govt presents Rs 2.124 trillion budget for FY 2026/27, unveils sweeping tax, economic and sectoral reforms

      KATHMANDU: The government has presented a total budget of Rs 2.124 trillion for fiscal year 2026/27, outlining major fiscal, tax, financial, and sectoral reforms aimed at boosting economic growth, improving public services, and attracting investment. The government has also set a revenue target of Rs 1.405 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Swarnim […]

    45. Budget 2026/27: Quadrilateral development program focuses on agriculture and industry in Mid-Madhes

      KATHMANDU: The government has prioritized balanced regional development, agricultural revitalization, tourism promotion, and an investment-friendly environment through the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Presenting the budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 at a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle proposed developing high-potential rural and urban areas as “growth poles” and […]

    46. Government targets Rs 1.405 trillion revenue for FY 2026/27

      KATHMANDU: The government has set a revenue target of Rs 1.405 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget in the Federal Parliament, stating that the revenue target has been set to support the financing of the proposed budget. He also said the government expects […]

    47. Budget 2026/027: Total Rs. 2124.34 billion

      By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 29: The government has unveiled an estimate of annual income and expense for the year 2026...

    48. Govt announces around 21% salary hike for civil servants

      KATHMANDU, MAY 29The government has announced an increase of nearly 21 percent in the salaries of civil servants.Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle, while presenting the budget for...

    49. Siddhababa tunnel set for completion next fiscal year, Dhauwadi Iron Company to shift to PPP model

      KATHMANDU: The government has set a target to complete the Siddhababa Tunnel within the next fiscal year while announcing a shift of the Dhauwadi Iron Company to a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Presenting the federal budget for fiscal year 2026/27, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said priority infrastructure corridors, including key highway and regional road […]

    50. Government unveils budget of Rs 2.124 trillion for FY 2026/27

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a budget of Rs 2.12434 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle informed a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday about the total size of the budget. Out of the total allocation, current expenditure is set at Rs 1.27058 trillion, which accounts for […]

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      Kathmandu, May 29: The government is going to promote Nepal as a destination for 'wellness tourism' in the international...

    52. Government announces major capital market and tax reforms in FY 2026/27 budget

      KATHMANDU: The government has unveiled major policy reforms targeting the capital market and investors through the budget for fiscal year 2026/27. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle announced in the joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday that capital gains tax (CGT) on the sale of listed securities will be treated as a final tax. The […]

    53. Govt increases taxes on alcohol and cigarettes

      KATHMANDU: The government has increased taxes on alcohol and cigarettes. Presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year in a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said that the tax rates have been revised upward. Excise duty on cigarettes has been increased by around 10 percent, along with hikes […]

    54. Govt announces ‘Blue Bus’ service for women

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to introduce a modern “Blue Bus” service for women to ensure safer public transportation. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament on Friday. He said the service will be equipped with CCTV cameras and designed to ensure […]

    55. Govt declares capital gains tax on listed shares as final tax

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that capital gains tax on the sale of shares of listed companies will now be treated as a final tax. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 in a joint sitting of Parliament on Friday. “In the case of securities […]

    56. Government Decides to Retain Previously Increased Allowances

      Kathmandu. The government has decided to keep the allowances, which were increased twice before, as they are. Finance Minister Dr....

    57. 21% salary hike for civil servants, minimum pay set at Rs 40,000

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a 21 percent salary increase for civil servants, security personnel, and public school teachers in the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said the revised pay structure sets the minimum monthly salary at Rs 40,000, while top-level positions will now exceed Rs 100,000. The […]

    58. Govt announces 10% salary hike for civil servants, minimum salary set at Rs 40,000

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a 10 percent salary increase for civil servants and employees paid from public funds. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. The revision comes after a long gap in salary adjustments for government employees. Previously, salaries […]

    59. Social security envelope reaches Rs 120 billion

      KATHMANDU: In a major expansion of the national social safety net and child protection systems, the government has announced a massive fiscal commitment alongside a landmark humanitarian pledge. Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced a total allocation […]

    60. Nepal to be promoted as a destination for ‘Wellness Tourism’

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    61. Govt allocates Rs 13.15 billion for free medicines and maternal health program

      KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 13.15 billion for various social health protection programmes, including treatment support for poor citizens, maternal safety programmes, free medicine distribution, and social health security initiatives. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said the allocation is […]

    62. Budget targets tourism boost with Janakpur wedding hub, Danphe trail, and Shaligram path

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a series of new tourism initiatives under the federal budget for fiscal year 2026/27, focusing on cultural, religious, and adventure tourism. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said Janakpur will be developed as an international wedding destination, while a new “Danphe Trekking Route” will be introduced to promote eco-tourism in Himalayan […]

    63. Government to Review Mining Licenses

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    64. Govt allocates Rs 46.42 billion for agriculture ministry

      KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 46.42 billion for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the annual budget in the Federal Parliament on Friday. He said the allocation is aimed at strengthening agricultural production, livestock development, and sectoral modernization. […]

    65. Government Allocates Budget for Ministry of Labour

      Kathmandu. The government has allocated the necessary budget for the Ministry of Labour.Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle informed that a budget...

    66. Govt pledges to resolve issues of squatters and landless citizens within next fiscal year

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that it will address the management and settlement of squatters and landless citizens within the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the annual budget in the Federal Parliament. Presenting the budget, he said the government is committed to resolving long-standing issues related to […]

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    68. Government Announces Lottery for Remittance Senders

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    70. Government allocates Rs 32.46 billion for chemical fertiliser subsidy

      KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 32.46 billion for chemical fertiliser subsidies in the upcoming fiscal year, aiming to ensure the supply of essential agricultural inputs. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, while presenting the federal budget in Parliament, said the allocation is intended to support the import and distribution of chemical fertilisers required for agricultural production. […]

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      KATHMANDU: The government has introduced a wide-ranging industrial reform package in the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27, featuring concessional loans for women entrepreneurs, reduced electricity tariffs for industries, and private-sector management of the Motipur and Mayurdhap industrial zones. Presenting the budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said women-led enterprises will be given […]

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    74. Govt allocates Rs 101.95 billion for health sector, expands insurance and specialist services

      KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 101.95 billion for the health sector in the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget in the Federal Parliament on Friday. He said the allocation prioritizes expansion of health services, social security programmes, and health infrastructure development. The government has set […]

    75. Industrial reforms announced with women-focused loans, power discounts, and private zone management

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      KATHMANDU: Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced a major multi-sector expenditure layout targeting human capital expansion, power transmission security, and an intensive nationwide overhaul of competitive athletic arenas. The education sector received a substantial financial commitment of […]

    78. Govt doubles nurses’ night allowance

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    79. Government to Establish Processing Centers for Two Agricultural Products

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      KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 2.07 billion for the National Agriculture Modernization Program. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday. Presenting the budget for FY 2026/27, he said the allocation is aimed at supporting the modernization […]

    81. Govt allocates Rs 15 billion for health insurance, expands burn treatment capacity

      KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 15 billion for the health insurance programme in the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27. The allocation is Rs 5 billion higher than in the current fiscal year, where Rs 10 billion had been set aside for the programme. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the annual budget […]

    82. Government to Establish Disability Rehabilitation Centers in All Provinces

      Kathmandu. The government has stated that it will establish disability rehabilitation centers in all provinces. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle...

    83. Major Highlights of the Budget for FY 2026/27

      Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has unveiled a broad set of policy and infrastructure measures in the federal budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27, spanning aviation reform, agriculture, energy expansion, social protection, and large-scale infrastructure development.

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    84. Government doubles nurses’ night allowance, plans burn care upgrade

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a doubling of night-shift allowances for nursing staff working in public health facilities. Presenting the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026/27, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said the move is aimed at improving the morale and welfare of frontline healthcare workers. The government also pledged to upgrade burn treatment […]

    85. Government to operate Gorkhakali Rubber Industry, six other state entities under PPP model

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a plan to operate the long-closed Gorkhakali Rubber Industry along with six other public enterprises under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, while presenting the federal budget for fiscal year 2083/84 in a joint sitting of Parliament, said that the selected state-owned enterprises will be revived through […]

    86. Government Doubles Night Allowance for Nursing Staff, Expands Healthcare Services

      Kathmandu. The government has announced to double the night allowance for those deployed in nursing services. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim...

    87. Govt allocates Rs 4.3 billion allocated for sports sector

      KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 4.3 billion for the sports sector. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle shared the information while presenting the budget speech for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84. The budget also includes a provision for lifelong healthcare support for athletes who win international medals, ensuring they can lead a dignified life after […]

    88. Education sector budget increased by Rs 7 billion

      KATHMANDU: The government has increased the allocation for the education sector by Rs 7 billion in the upcoming fiscal year. Presenting the budget for fiscal year 2083/84, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle announced that the total education budget has been raised from Rs 211.17 billion in the current fiscal year to Rs 218.30 billion for the […]

    89. Govt pledges 24-hour clean drinking water within 5 years, plans institutional merger in water sector

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that it will ensure 24-hour access to clean drinking water through a smart distribution system within the next five years. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said that 65 percent of citizens will have access to […]

    90. Finance Minister Presents Budget Prioritizing Koshi Province Infrastructure, Energy, and Sports

      Biratnagar. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, while presenting the budget for the fiscal year in the Federal Parliament on Friday,...

    91. Govt announces modern cricket stadiums in 8 major cities

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to construct modern cricket stadiums in eight major cities within the next five years. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said the cities of Biratnagar, Lahan, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Birendranagar (Surkhet), and Dhangadhi will have modern […]

    92. Government announces online education for migrants, provincial teaching hospitals, and new stadium upgrades

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a series of new education, health, and sports initiatives in the federal budget for fiscal year 2026/27. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said Nepali migrant workers abroad will be able to pursue higher education through distance-learning programs under Nepal Open University. The government also plans to gradually upgrade major hospitals […]

    93. State funding for political parties proposed based on vote share

      KATHMANDU: In an effort to institutionalize financial transparency and accountability within the country’s political system, the government has announced a proposal to provide state subsidies to political parties. Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle stated that the government […]

    94. Floodlights to be installed in 10 stadiums, Rs 4.03 billion allocated

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that floodlights will be installed in 10 stadiums across the country in the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He also said that Rs 4.03 billion has been allocated for the implementation of the […]

    95. Govt to upgrade major hospitals into medical universities

      KATHMANDU: The government has unveiled a plan to transform three major health institutions into international-standard medical universities. Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said that Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Bir Hospital under the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), and Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS) will be […]

    96. Govt allocates Rs 5.93 billion for information and communication sector

      KATHMANDU: The government has allocated Rs 5.93 billion for the information and communication sector in the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said the allocation aims to support the development and expansion of the information and communication sector […]

    97. Government consolidates scattered fuel and road levies into unified ‘Green Tax’

      KATHMANDU: In a major consolidation of customs-point revenue collection, the government has announced the integration of various scattered fuel, infrastructure, and pollution levies into a single, unified “Green Tax.” Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle declared that existing […]

    98. Government plans to upgrade major hospitals into medical universities

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to develop three leading health institutions into international-standard medical universities. Presenting the federal budget for fiscal year 2026/27, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Bir Hospital under the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), and Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS) will be upgraded and […]

    99. Government announces new visa bill, women-only blue buses, and pay hikes

      KATHMANDU: The government has unveiled a series of new welfare and infrastructure measures in the federal budget for fiscal year 2026/27, including immigration reform, women-focused public transport, and salary increases for state employees. Presenting the budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said a new visa bill will be introduced to simplify and digitize […]

    100. Govt to expand irrigation to additional 15,800 hectares

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to extend irrigation coverage to an additional 15,800 hectares of land in the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said that following the expansion, irrigation facilities will reach 64 percent of the […]

    101. 1040 MW Electricity to be Added in Upcoming Fiscal Year

      1040 MW electricity will be added in the upcoming fiscal year.Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle stated this on Friday through...

    102. Budget 2026/27: 31 govt bodies to be scrapped, 18 to be restructured

      Kathmandu, May 29: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is presenting budget speech in the joint meeting of the federal par...

    103. Government allocates Rs 286.48 billion for infrastructure, introduces intraday trading

      KATHMANDU: Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle unveiled a high-budget capital expenditure plan for national development alongside sophisticated reforms for Nepal’s capital and financial markets. The government has allocated a massive Rs 286.48 billion to the Ministry of […]

    104. Budget to set standard for good governance: Finance Minister

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has expressed confidence that the upcoming budget will establish a benchmark for good governance. Initiating the budget speech for Fiscal Year 2083/84 BS (2026/27) at a joint session of the Federal Parliament, the Minister said the new budget aims to bring reforms across policies, laws, institutions, procedures, and leadership, […]

    105. Govt announces 200 road bridges and major highway expansion plan

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced the construction of 200 road bridges in the fiscal year 2026/27. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the annual budget in the Federal Parliament. He also said that 1,000 kilometres of roads will be blacktopped during the same fiscal year. Wagle further stated that an additional 80 […]

    106. Government Announces Bus Service for Women

      Kathmandu. The government has announced the operation of a 'by bus' for women. While presenting the budget speech for the...

    107. Govt to introduce National Trauma Policy to reduce road accident losses

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to formulate a National Trauma Policy aimed at reducing losses of life and property caused by road accidents and emergency trauma cases. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said the policy will focus on minimizing […]

    108. Harka Sampang Leaves Parliament During Budget Speech

      Kathmandu. While the budget statement for the economic year was being read from the Parliament House in Singha Durbar, Harka...

    109. Govt to restructure health insurance system, aims 90% coverage in 3 years

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a major restructuring of the health insurance programme. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday. He said scattered social health security programmes and health-related liabilities will be integrated into a unified payment […]

    110. Government unveils reform-oriented budget for FY 2026/27

      Kathmandu, May 29 Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle on Thursday presented the national budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 in a joint meeting of the Federal Parliament, unveiling what the government described as a reform-oriented financial plan focused on good governance, economic transformation and industrial growth. The budget speech was delivered after a Cabinet meeting […] The post Government unveils reform-oriented budget for FY 2026/27 appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

    111. Nepal introduces sovereign wealth fund, eases foreign investment exit rules

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced wide-ranging financial and regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening capital mobilization and attracting foreign investment while presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament on Friday. A key highlight of the budget is a new policy to channel a portion of […]

    112. Government Announces Road and Bridge Construction Goals

      Kathmandu. The government has announced that it will pave 1,000 kilometers of road within the upcoming fiscal year 2083/084. Similarly,...

    113. Government allocates Rs 37.46 billion for East-West Highway, targets 1,000 km of road blacktopping next fiscal year

      KATHMANDU — Delivering the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced massive capital injections for strategic connectivity projects, prioritizing the upgrading of national arterial roadways and bridges. The government has earmarked a hefty Rs 37.46 billion exclusively for the expansion […]

    114. Govt targets 1,000 km of road blacktopping, allocates Rs 37.46 billion for East-West Highway upgrade

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to blacktop 1,000 kilometres of roads in the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He also said that Rs 37.46 billion has been allocated for the upgrading of the East-West Highway, one of […]

    115. Govt announces discussion on subsidy for nationally recognized political parties

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to provide financial grants to nationally recognized political parties based on their vote share in the last election. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said the proposal to allocate subsidies to political parties with national […]

    116. Informal laborers to be brought into social security net, voluntary allowance waiver campaign launched

      KATHMANDU: Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced a targeted expansion of the national safety net alongside an innovative civic campaign to optimize state resource distribution. In a major legislative push for labor welfare, the government has set […]

    117. Govt to integrate informal workers into social security system

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to bring workers in informal and unorganized sectors into the social security system by June. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said the initiative aims to help resolve labour disputes and expand social protection coverage […]

    118. Harka Sampang walks out during budget presentation

      KATHMANDU: Shram Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang walked out of Parliament while the budget for the upcoming fiscal year was being presented. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle was presenting the budget in a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament when Sampang exited the meeting. He said he left the session due to other important commitments. […]

    119. Govt launches voluntary campaign to forgo social security allowance for able citizens

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a voluntary campaign encouraging financially capable citizens to opt out of social security allowances. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in a joint session of the Federal Parliament. He said the initiative, framed under the slogan “those who can give, give […]

    120. Government to Provide Grants to Political Parties Based on Election Votes

      Kathmandu. The government has announced preparations to provide grants to political parties. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced this in the...

    121. Forex reserves to be leveraged for sovereign wealth fund, NRB pre-approval for foreign investment repatriation scrapped

      KATHMANDU: Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle unveiled sweeping financial and regulatory modifications to optimize national capital and attract foreign investors. In a first-of-its-kind monetary strategy, the government has announced a policy to mobilize a portion of Nepal’s […]

    122. Govt to enable Nepal Aushadhi Limited to produce 25 types of medicines

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to expand the production capacity of Nepal Aushadhi Limited. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said the state-owned pharmaceutical company will be made capable of producing 25 types of medicines as part of efforts to […]

    123. Government to Launch Clean Toilet Campaign

      Kathmandu. The government is going to start a clean toilet campaign. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced this on Friday...

    124. Private sector to trade electricity internationally, non-performing hydropower licenses to be revoked

      KATHMANDU: In a series of market-opening and regulatory interventions designed to energize trade and startup investments, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced groundbreaking structural shifts while delivering the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget address before a joint parliamentary session on Friday. In a landmark policy expansion for the energy sector, the government has officially opened the […]

    125. Government Announces Vision Kathmandu-2040 Plan

      Kathmandu. The government has announced the Vision Kathmandu–2040 plan. On Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle made such a provision...

    126. National banking asset management company to be established by Poush deadline

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that a National Banking Asset Management Company will be established by the end of December to address long-standing issues in the financial sector. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said the new institution will be set […]

    127. Government Announces Immediate Power Purchase Agreements for Projects Under 10MW

      Kathmandu. The government has announced immediate PPAs for electricity projects with a capacity of less than 10 megawatts. Finance Minister Dr....

    128. Govt announces 40% investment incentive for agriculture pilot program

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a new pilot program offering a 40 percent investment incentive subsidy for farmers investing in agriculture and livestock production. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the national budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. He said the government aims to transform agriculture into a respectable […]

    129. Siddhartha Highway to be upgraded to international standard

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that the Siddhartha Highway will be upgraded to international standards. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. Presenting the annual budget, Wagle said the upgrade aims to improve connectivity, transport efficiency, and overall infrastructure quality along the major […]

    130. Government to Expedite Project Completion in Mission Mode

      Kathmandu. The government is going to work in mission mode to complete projects within the stipulated cost and time. Finance...

    131. Government Announces Exit from Anti-Money Laundering Grey List

      Kathmandu. The government has announced that it will soon be removed from the anti-money laundering grey list. On Friday, Finance...

    132. Govt to prioritise mathematics education from school level

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that mathematics education will be given higher priority in schools in line with the needs of the technology era. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday. He said that development in the […]

    133. Government aims to exit FATF ‘Grey List’ and save Rs 20 billion through austerity measures

      KATHMANDU: Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced aggressive anti-money laundering goals alongside strict fiscal austerity measures designed to save the state treasury Rs 20 billion. In a major bid to safeguard Nepal’s international financial standing, Dr. Wagle […]

    134. Government Announces Incentive Program for Large-Scale Farmers

      Kathmandu. The government has brought a program to encourage large farmers through the budget.In the budget statement for the upcoming...

    135. Government to launch ‘Matribhumi Fund’ for AI and fuel storage, divest Nepal Telecom shares to build tech hub

      KATHMANDU: Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced the establishment of a sovereign ‘Matribhumi Fund’ (Motherland Fund) to bankroll highly critical, long-term strategic projects. According to Dr. Wagle, the Matribhumi Fund will be utilized to finance mega-infrastructure initiatives, […]

    136. Vision Kathmandu 2040 to be implemented

      By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 29: The government has decided to implement Vision Kathmandu 2040. Finance Minister Dr. Sw...

    137. Govt to integrate dozens of services into Nagarik App, announces AI push

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced plans to integrate dozens of public services into the Nagarik App and expand digital service delivery. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. Presenting the annual budget, Wagle said that multiple government services would be linked with the […]

    138. Government to restructure public enterprises and study multi-tier VAT

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of public enterprises (PEs) alongside plans to study a multi-tier Value Added Tax (VAT) system to boost revenue efficiency. Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint session of the Federal Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle outlined strategic steps to rescue […]

    139. Bishal Bazar shares to be issued to the public

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that shares of Bishal Bazar will be issued to the general public. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. Presenting the annual budget, Wagle said the move is aimed at expanding public participation in key commercial assets and […]

    140. Finance Minister Announces Public-Private Partnership for Sick Industries

      Kathmandu. Sick projects will be brought into operation through DDA within the next financial year through public-private partnership. Finance Minister...

    141. Government pledges swift exit from FATF grey list

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that it will work to remove Nepal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list at the earliest possible time. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. Presenting the annual budget, Wagle said the government is committed […]

    142. Government to scrap 31 public bodies, restructure 18 in major cost-cutting drive

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a sweeping administrative reform under the new federal budget, aimed at reducing state expenditure and improving efficiency. Presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27, the Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle said 31 public bodies will be dissolved and 18 others will be restructured as part of a broader effort to […]

    143. Government to Enact Intellectual Property Protection Law

      Kathmandu. The government is going to make laws to protect intellectual property.Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced this on Friday...

    144. Government to Formulate Law on Credit Recovery

      Kathmandu. The government has announced that it will formulate a law related to credit recovery. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle...

    145. Govt to introduce law on recovery of outstanding credit

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that it will introduce a new law on the recovery of outstanding credit (receivables) in the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. The proposed legal framework aims to strengthen the recovery of unpaid dues, […]

    146. FY 2026/27 budget: Capital gains tax declared final, customs tiers slashed

      KATHMANDU: Presenting the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27 before a joint parliamentary session on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced sweeping structural tax reforms, resolving long-standing policy disputes and simplifying the country’s trade and investment regimes. In a landmark decision for investors, the government has declared the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) as a […]

    147. Govt targets Rs 20 billion savings through spending cuts

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced a plan to save Rs 20 billion by cutting general expenditures in the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. Presenting the annual budget, Wagle said the savings would be achieved through the abolition and […]

    148. Finance Minister Proposes New Laws for Economic Transparency and Investment Security

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, through the annual budget for the fiscal year 2083/084 presented in the Federal Parliament, has...

    149. Government Abolishes 31 Bodies

      Kathmandu. The government has abolished 31 bodies.In the upcoming fiscal year 2083/084 budget statement, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced...

    150. Govt abolishes 31 bodies, merges six in institutional restructuring

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced the abolition of 31 public bodies and the merger of six others as part of a major institutional restructuring plan. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2083/84 in the Federal Parliament. Presenting the annual budget, Wagle said the decision was aimed at […]

    151. VAT refund to be made automatic

      KATHMANDU: The government has announced that value added tax (VAT) refunds will now be processed automatically. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament. The move comes in response to long-standing demands from private sector entrepreneurs and business owners, who had been […]

    152. Maximum 29% Tax Rate Announced

      Kathmandu. Now a maximum of 29 percent tax will be levied. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle made such an announcement in...

    153. Comprehensive review of taxes, income tax ceiling up

      By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 29: The government has made a comprehensive review of taxes.Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim W...

    154. Income Tax Exemption Limit Increased

      Kathmandu. The limit for income tax exemption has been increased. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced this on Friday through...

    155. Finance Minister Wagle commences presentation of FY 2026/27 budget in Parliament [Live]

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has commenced the presentation of the annual budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 before a joint session of both houses of the Federal Parliament. The highly anticipated address is currently underway. This session marks a landmark milestone as the 75th formal budget presentation in Nepal’s history. It is also […]

    156. Cabinet meeting endorses budget for 2026/027

      By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 29: The meeting of the Council of Ministers has endorsed the annual budget for fiscal year...

    157. Cabinet approves fiscal budget

      KATHMANDU: A meeting of the Cabinet has approved the income and expenditure estimates (budget) for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27). The meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Friday approved the budget. Earlier, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle briefed the Cabinet on the proposed […]

    158. Finance Minister breaks tradition, carries budget in Nepali paper file [Photo Feature]

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has prepared the fiscal year 2026/27 budget in a traditional Nepali paper file rather than carrying it in a bag or briefcase as done in the past. He left the Ministry of Finance a short while ago with the budget documents for the Cabinet meeting. In previous years, finance […]

    159. Finance Minister Wagle carries Nepali handmade paper file for budget speech

      KATHMANDU: Swarnim Wagle arrived at the Parliament building carrying a file made from Nepali handmade paper ahead of presenting the national budget. According to his secretariat, finance ministers have traditionally carried briefcases while delivering budget speeches, but Waglé broke with that practice by choosing a locally made paper file. In previous years, former finance ministers […]

    160. Finance Minister Dr. Wagle presenting budget for FY 2026/027 (Live)

      By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 29: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle is presenting the annual budget for fiscal year of...

    161. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle Presents Budget in Nepali Paper File

      Kathmandu. The budget for the economic year 2083/84 has been brought in a Nepali paper file. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim...

    162. Balen Led Government Presents Budget

      Kathmandu. The Balen-led government is presenting the budget today. The new budget of the government, which is close to a...

    163. Budget to focus on good governance and economic revitalization

      Budget to focus on good governance and economic revitalizationKathmandu, May 29: Minister for Finance Dr Swarnim Wagle i...

    164. Cabinet meeting taking place to endorse fiscal budget

      KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has called a Cabinet meeting at 2:30 PM to endorse the income and expenditure estimates (budget) for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27). The meeting will be held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle is scheduled […]

    165. Budget to focus on good governance and economic revitalization

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is presenting the executive budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 in a joint sitting of the Federal Parliament today. As per the constitutional provision of presenting the national budget on Jestha 15, the government’s annual estimates of income and expenditure are being tabled in the federal legislature […]

    166. Government to Present Budget for Fiscal Year 2083-84 Today

      Kathmandu. The government is going to present the annual budget for the fiscal year 2083-84 today. A cabinet meeting has...

    167. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle Presents Budget Today

      Kathmandu. Focusing on good governance and economic revival, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle is presenting the income and expenditure details...

    168. Nepal's Budget History: Controversies and Key Moments

      Kathmandu. The budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 is coming today. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagley will present the budget in...

    169. Nepal's Budget for FY 2083/84 to be Presented Today; Historical Budgetary Context Reviewed

      Kathmandu. The annual budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 is to be presented today. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle will present...

    170. Govt to unveil fiscal year budget today

      KAHTMANDU: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 (2026/27) at a joint meeting of the Federal Parliament today (Friday). The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government, formed with a near two-thirds majority following the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election, is preparing to unveil the budget in […]

    171. Finance Minister Presents Budget to Federal Parliament

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle is presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year in the joint meeting of...

    172. Budget for FY 2026/27 today

      Kathmandu, May 29: Amidst high public expectations for departure in development, governance and job creation, Finance Mi...

    173. Govt unveiling budget on Friday

      Kathmandu, May 28: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, 2083/84 in t...

    174. Govt unveiling budget on Friday

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is presenting the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, 2026/27 in the joint meeting of federal parliaments tomorrow. The Rastriya Swanatra Party (RSP) government formed with near two-thirds majority of votes through the March 5 House of Representatives (HoR) election is unveiling the budget in line with the RSP […]

    175. Finance Minister Wagle briefs President Paudel on upcoming national budget

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle briefed President Ram Chandra Paudel on the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 on Thursday. Minister Wagle visited the President’s Office at Shital Niwas and informed the President about the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next fiscal year. During the meeting, Wagle also handed over […]

    176. Swarnim Wagle briefs President Paudel on upcoming fiscal year budget

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has briefed President Ram Chandra Paudel on the upcoming budget for the next fiscal year. On Thursday afternoon, Minister Wagle visited the President’s official residence, Shital Niwas, to brief President Paudel on the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure (budget) for the fiscal year 2026/27. During the meeting, the Finance […]

    177. Parliament completes preparations for budget presentation in joint session

      KATHMANDU: The Federal Parliament Secretariat has announced that all preparations have been completed for the joint session of Parliament where the annual budget for fiscal year 2026/27 will be presented. The joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly will be held at 4 PM on Friday in the multipurpose hall of […]

    178. Parliament secretariat ready to hold joint meeting for budget

      Kathmandu, May 28: The federal parliament secretariat has said it completed preparation for the budget announcement in t...

    179. Most ministries show weak spending performance in first nine months of fiscal year

      KATHMANDU: Most federal ministries have recorded weak expenditure performance during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, with several ministries failing to spend even one percent of their allocated capital budget. According to ministry-wise expenditure details made public by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, the Office of the Prime Minister and Council […]

    180. Customs Offices to Suspend Goods Clearance on Budget Day

      Kathmandu. On the day the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 is to be presented (Friday, Jestha 15), customs...

    181. Federal Parliament Budget Presentation Not From New Hall

      Kathmandu. The budget for the financial year to be presented in the joint session of the Federal Parliament tomorrow will...

    182. Agriculture sector growth to almost halve this fiscal

      By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu, May 28: The growth rate of the agricultural sector is estimated to decline in the curren...

    183. Government Presents Economic Survey 2082/83 Highlighting External Sector Strength Amidst Internal Challenges

      Kathmandu. The government on Wednesday made public the 'Economic Survey 2082/83'.Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle presented the Economic Survey in...

    184. Budget announcement at 4pm on coming Friday

      Kathmandu, May 27: The government is unveiling the budget for the coming fiscal year, 2083/84 in the joint meeting of th...

    185. Economic Survey for FY 2082/83 shows positive economic indicators

      Kathmandu, May 27: Though some positive indicators have been seen in the country's economy, some structural challenges s...

    186. Finance Minister presents Economic Survey in NA

      Kathmandu, May 27: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has presented the Economic Survey for Fiscal Year 2082/83 in the me...

    187. Finance Minister presents Economic Survey in NA

      KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has presented the Economic Survey for Fiscal Year 2025/26 in the meeting of the National Assembly (NA), the upper house of the Federal Parliament, today. Minister Wagle had previously presented the Survey in today’s House of Representatives meeting before this. In today’s meeting, the Secretary of the National Assembly, […]

    188. Government Economic Survey Reveals Electricity Access Gaps in Schools

      Kathmandu. The Economic Survey published by the government shows statistics that electricity access has not yet reached schools. The Economic...

    189. Economic Survey made public: growth estimated to be 3.85%

      By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 27: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has presented the economic survey of the current fi...

    190. Government Releases Economic Survey for Fiscal Year 2082/83

      Kathmandu. The government has released the economic survey for the current fiscal year 2082/83. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim...

    191. Finance Minister Presents Economic Survey 2082/83 in Federal Parliament

      Kathmandu. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle presented the Economic Survey of the current fiscal year 2082/83 in the Federal Parliament. Presenting...

    192. Economic Survey being unveiled today

      KATHMANDU: The Economic Survey of the current fiscal year 2026/27 is to be unveiled today. Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is scheduled to present the Economic Survey in separate meetings of the both houses of the Federal Parliament today. There is a practice of presenting the Economic Survey before presenting the budget for coming fiscal […]

    193. Economic Survey being unveiled today

      Kathmandu, May 27: The Economic Survey of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS is to be unveiled today. Finance Minister D...

    194. Government Prioritizes Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Development

      Kathmandu. The government has given high priority to the construction of transmission lines along with electricity generation. With an ambitious...

    195. Government's First Budget Nears Presentation Amidst Economic Challenges

      Kathmandu. The budget presentation day is approaching. There is widespread interest in what the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 budget will...

    196. Govt prepares to table Civil Service Bill this session

      KATHMANDU: The government is preparing to register the draft of the Federal Civil Service Bill in the Federal Parliament during the ongoing session. The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has already secured the Finance Ministry’s feedback after incorporating 10,000 public suggestions, and is now awaiting inputs from the Law Ministry and the Public […]

    197. Parliament Session Room Prepared for Budget Presentation

      Kathmandu. As the time to present the new budget for the upcoming financial year draws near, preparations for the House...

    198. Government Prepares FY 2083/84 Budget Amidst Industry Demands

      Butwal. The federal government led by Balendra Shah is currently busy preparing the budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 to...

    199. Government Finalizes Budget for Fiscal Year 2083/84, Focusing on Private Sector Growth and Economic Reform

      Kathmandu. The government is in the final stages of preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84.According to the...

    200. Government Proposes NPR 51.14 Billion Budget for Agriculture Sector in FY 2083/84

      Kathmandu. The budget for the agriculture sector in the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 is being closely watched. According to the...

    201. Government Prepares New Appointments Amidst Controversy

      Kathmandu. The government, which has abolished political appointments in most bodies, is now preparing for new appointments in the vacant...

    202. Government Plans to Reduce Budget Size and Ministry Ceilings for Upcoming Fiscal Year

      Kathmandu. The government is preparing to reduce the size of the budget and the ceiling for ministries for the upcoming...

    203. Government Committed to Concluding Transitional Justice: Minister Gautam

      Kathmandu. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Sobita Gautam, has stated that the government is committed to bringing transitional...

    204. Education Secretary Cites Major Issues in Settling Old Audit Discrepancies for School Buildings

      Kathmandu. Education Secretary Chudamani Poudel has stated that there is a big problem in settling old audit discrepancies related to...

    205. Government Plans Salary Hike for Civil Servants in Upcoming Fiscal Year

      Kathmandu. The government is preparing to increase the salaries of government employees through the budget for the upcoming fiscal year...

    206. Government ready to resolve problems in the construction sector: Minister Lamsal

      Kathmandu, May 22: Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal has said that the government is ready to address...

    207. Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal Addresses Construction Sector Issues

      Kathmandu. Minister for Physical Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal has stated that the government is ready to solve the problems seen...

    208. Finance Secretary States Budget to Attract Private Investment

      Kathmandu. Finance Secretary Ghanashyam Upadhyay has said that a budget will be brought in the upcoming fiscal year that will...

    209. Government Prioritizes Energy Sector Development in Upcoming Budget

      Kathmandu. The government has given special priority in its policies, programs, and budget for the development and expansion of the...

    210. Education Secretary States Budget Prioritizes Local Levels

      Kathmandu. Education Secretary Chudmani Poudel has stated that the budget for the upcoming fiscal year is being prepared by giving...

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