A 25-year-old ride-share driver succumbed to severe burn injuries after setting himself on fire near the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor following a dispute over a wheel lock on his motorcycle.

The newly issued right shares of Himalayan Power Partner Ltd. have been listed for trading on NEPSE following the completion of the allotment and auction process.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah continues his engagement with the private sector, holding high-level talks with energy entrepreneurs to discuss investment, policy reforms, and the future of Nepal's power sector.

The securities regulator is preparing a time-bound reform roadmap to address stock market concerns, strengthen investor confidence, and enhance market efficiency.

Goat meat prices have jumped sharply across Nepal over the past two weeks, driven by shrinking domestic supply, bird flu concerns, import hurdles, and rising consumer demand, raising fears of an even bigger shortage during the Dashain festival.

Despite three finance ministers overseeing the fiscal year, the government spent only 79.04% of the annual budget, with a significant portion disbursed during the final month of the fiscal year.

The central bank continues its liquidity management efforts by conducting another large-scale deposit collection auction from banks and financial institutions.

After several days of decline, gold prices bounced back sharply in the domestic market on Friday, while silver also recorded a notable increase.
All government payments under the fiscal year 2082/83 budget must be completed through the digital system by Thursday, as payment processing will be suspended from midnight in line with financial regulations.
The Department of Passport has temporarily halted passport application services to implement a new passport system, while passport collection services will continue as usual.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Nepal’s economy to grow by 3.9% in 2026, citing broader regional and global economic challenges, a figure well below the government's growth target.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined by 19.67 points on Thursday, extending its losing streak, while daily trading turnover stood at Rs 4.61 billion.