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Former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli Arrested in Connection with Gen-Z Protest Case Kathmandu — Former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has been arrested by police in connection with the controversial Gen-Z protest case. He was taken into custody on Saturday from his residence in Gundu, Bhaktapur, after being served an urgent arrest warrant.
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·28 Mar, 2026
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Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak Arrested, Probe Advances Over Gen-Z Protest Crackdown Kathmandu — Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has been arrested, officials from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office confirmed. He was taken into custody from his residence in Katunje, Bhaktapur earlier today. The arrest follows a decision by the newly formed government to implement the report prepared by a probe commission led by Gauri Bahadur Karki. Soon after the Cabinet meeting, Home Minister Sudhan Gurung held continuous discussions with heads of security agencies to initiate legal action.
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·28 Mar, 2026
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Balen Shah Sworn in as Prime Minister, New Cabinet Formed Amid Economic Challenges Balen Shah has officially taken the oath of office and secrecy, marking the formation of a new government in Nepal. The oath was administered by President Ram Chandra Poudel at a special ceremony held at Shital Niwas. The event was attended by Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut, and other senior political leaders and dignitaries. The ceremony followed Vedic traditions, with the Nepal Army presenting a ceremonial salute.
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·27 Mar, 2026
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Apollo Hydropower Completes IPO Allotment for Locals and Nepalis Working Abroad Kathmandu — Apollo Hydropower Limited has completed the allotment of its initial public offering (IPO) shares issued to project-affected local residents and Nepali citizens working abroad. The company confirmed that the allotment was finalized on Chaitra 12, 2082. Under the offering, the company had reserved a portion of its issued capital for specific groups. A total of 470,000 shares were allocated to residents of project-affected areas, while 94,000 shares were issued to Nepalis employed overseas with valid labor approval.
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·27 Mar, 2026
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Lock-in Period of Maikhola Hydropower Shares Nears End, Over 2.4 Million Shares to Become Tradable Kathmandu — Maikhola Hydropower Limited has announced that the lock-in period for a significant portion of its shares is set to expire, paving the way for a large volume of shares to enter the secondary market. The company had issued its initial public offering (IPO) to the general public in Baisakh 2080, and in accordance with regulatory provisions, shares allocated to promoters, employees, and local residents were subject to a three-year lock-in period. This restriction is now set to end on Baisakh 18, 2083.
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·27 Mar, 2026
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Swarojgar Laghubitta Opens Sale of 3,500 Promoter Shares to General Public Kathmandu — Swarojgar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited has opened the sale of 3,500 promoter shares to the general public after failing to receive sufficient applications from existing promoter shareholders. According to the company, the shares—held under the name of promoter shareholder Jagadish Sah—were initially offered to existing promoters with a 35-day notice period, as required by Nepal Rastra Bank regulations. However, due to a lack of applications within the stipulated timeframe, the company has now invited the general public to apply.
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·27 Mar, 2026
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SuryaJyoti Life Insurance Company Limited Announces Sale of Promoter Shares Kathmandu — A promoter shareholder of SuryaJyoti Life Insurance Company Limited has initiated the process to sell 220,000 promoter shares, the company announced through a public notice. According to the company, the decision to proceed with the sale was approved by the board of directors after a formal request from the concerned shareholder. In line with regulatory provisions, existing promoter shareholders will be given first priority to purchase these shares.
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·27 Mar, 2026
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Siddhartha Bank Limited Credits Bonus Shares to Demat Accounts Kathmandu — Siddhartha Bank Limited has announced that it has successfully credited bonus shares to its shareholders’ beneficiary (Demat) accounts. The distribution follows the resolution passed during the bank’s 24th Annual General Meeting, which approved a 5 percent bonus share issuance.
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·27 Mar, 2026
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On the last trading day of the week, the NEPSE index closed higher at 2,950.16 points, with the Sensitive, Float, and Sensitive Float indices also rising. A total of 343 stocks were traded, amounting to NPR 1.316 billion. Five companies, including Reliance Spinning Mills and Super Khudi Hydropower, traded at the positive circuit limit. Shares of National Hydropower and Ridi Power rose over 6%, while Panchakanya Mai Hydropower fell 7.48%. Among 13 sub-indices, nine gained, with the Hydropower sub-index increasing the most at 1.56%.
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·26 Mar, 2026
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The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has distributed NPR 5.3 billion as profit to its depositors and contributors for fiscal year 2081/82. Approximately NPR 5.19 billion went to depositors’ accounts, and NPR 105.5 million to Pension Fund contributors. Depositors will receive a total return of 9.25 percent. The fund also provides loans for housing, education, maintenance, simple loans, and land purchase. Currently, the EPF has 578,000 depositors and 96,000 Pension Fund contributors.
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·26 Mar, 2026
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Atmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) has announced a 14.25 percent bonus share and a 0.75 percent cash dividend (for tax purposes) from last fiscal year’s profit. The company has called its seventh Annual General Meeting on Baisakh 7, 2083 BS in Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City to approve the proposal. It has also announced a book closure on Chaitra 26, and only shareholders holding shares traded up to Chaitra 25 on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) will be eligible for the dividend.
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·26 Mar, 2026
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Private Sector Entry Opens in Power Transmission as NEA Invites Bids for Four Projects Kathmandu — Nepal’s private sector, which has long been active in electricity generation, has now been given an opportunity to directly participate in the construction and operation of transmission lines. The move comes after Nepal Electricity Authority invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) for four transmission line projects, formally opening the sector to private investment. The authority issued the call on Falgun 28, seeking applications from domestic and international developers to build the projects under the Build–Own–Operate–Transfer (BOOT) model. Under this framework, private companies will finance, construct, and operate the infrastructure for a fixed period before handing it over to the government.
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·26 Mar, 2026
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Last Day to Apply for Sopan Pharmaceuticals IPO Reserved for Nepali Workers Abroad Kathmandu — Sopan Pharmaceuticals Limited has set today, Chaitra 12, as the final day to apply for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) reserved for Nepalis working abroad. The company had opened the share issuance under its first phase on Chaitra 9, specifically targeting investors who have obtained labor approval and are employed overseas.
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·26 Mar, 2026
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Kalinchok Hydropower to Open IPO for General Public from March-End Kathmandu — Kalinchok Hydropower Limited is set to open its Initial Public Offering (IPO) for the general public from Chaitra 22, marking the second phase of its share issuance. The company has already completed the allocation of shares reserved for project-affected locals and Nepali workers employed abroad.
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·26 Mar, 2026
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The Nepalese stock market witnessed a correction on Wednesday after five consecutive days of gains. The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index fell by 24.45 points to close at 2,935.94. Despite the decline, the total trading amount increased to over Rs. 15 billion. A few stocks hit the positive circuit level, while Ngadi Group Power Ltd. topped the market in terms of trading value. Out of 13 sub-indices, only two increased while 11 declined, indicating short-term profit booking by investors.
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·25 Mar, 2026
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Taksar Pikhua Khola Hydropower Limited’s IPO for local residents of the project-affected area closes today (Chaitra 11). Taksar Pikhua Khola Hydropower Limited had received approval to issue 4.23 million shares, of which 1.2 million shares were allocated to local residents of Bhojpur District. The company has received a CARE-NP Double B Plus rating from CARE Ratings Nepal, and the issue and sales manager for the IPO is Prabhu Capital Limited.
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·25 Mar, 2026
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Market Sentiment Rebounds: Nepal's Stock Market Valuation Crosses Rs 5 Trillion Mark KATHMANDU – The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has regained significant momentum, reflecting growing investor confidence fueled by hopes of political stability and the anticipation of capital market-friendly reforms from the new government. As of Tuesday, the total market capitalization has surpassed the Rs 5 trillion threshold, positioning the market to potentially challenge its previous all-time highs.
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·25 Mar, 2026
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The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index closed higher for the fourth consecutive trading day on Tuesday. The benchmark index gained 23.83 points to reach 2,960.40. However, total market turnover slightly declined compared to Monday and stood at around Rs. 14.83 billion. Five stocks hit the positive circuit level during the session, while Radhi Bidyut Company recorded the highest turnover. Out of 13 sub-groups, 8 indices increased while 5 declined.
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·24 Mar, 2026
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Kathmandu: U.S. President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of attacks on Iranian power plants, causing global oil prices to drop and European and U.S. stock markets to rise. Iran has denied Trump’s claim. International crude oil fell from $113 to $96 per barrel. Asian markets, especially Japan and South Korea, were affected due to dependence on the Hormuz Strait for energy supply. Experts warn that this crisis could have long-term impacts on the global economy.
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·24 Mar, 2026
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Kalanga Hydro Limited has opened its IPO from today (Chaitra 10) for project-affected local residents and Nepalis working abroad. The company is issuing 4.9 million shares, which is 35 percent of its issued capital of Rs. 1.40 billion. In the first phase, 1.4 million shares have been allocated to local residents, while 350,000 shares are reserved for Nepalis working abroad. Investors can apply for a minimum of 10 shares and a maximum of 20,000 shares. The company’s 15.33 MW Kalangagad Hydropower Project has been in commercial operation since Magh 27, 2079.
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·24 Mar, 2026