NDF 2004 Issues that need to be addressed Bishwambher PyakuryalDuring Financial Year 1977/78, revenue surplus had met 40 per cent of the development expenditure. The scenario is now totally changed. Revenue surplus cannot even meet regular expenditure compelling the country to resort to either... 02 May, 2004
Indian polls: Not one-horse race Anand K SahayThe first phase of polling on Tuesday to elect India’s fourteenth Lok Sabha — there are four stages in all, concluding on May 10 — confirms the dilemma of psephologists and analysts.Voting was held for 140 parliamentary seats, i.e.... 22 Apr, 2004
Power supply could hit FDI flow to S Asia Himalayan News ServiceNew Delhi, April 22:The irregular power supply in South Asia could become a deterrent to the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to the region, a leading US official said here.“I know what it takes to attract significant... 22 Apr, 2004
Financial sector reform II Privatisation is not a solution Devendra Pratap ShahFinancial Sector Reform (FSR) was an agenda discussed in the recently concluded pre-consultative meetings of Nepal Development Forum. A well-functioning financial service sector is essential for the country’s sustained economic... 20 Apr, 2004
World environment day : Eutrophication: a major environmental problem Deepak Raj Subedi Kathmandu: Nepal, being a landlocked country with no direct access to seas and oceans, has immense source of freshwater with applicable potential. However, we have been facing serious environmental problems associated with water. It... Travel Abroad 06 Apr, 2004
Fallujah punctures US’s optimism Jim LobeApril Fools’ Day is traditionally one of good-natured mischief, but not this year. Indeed, US President George W Bush’s trademark smirk, which normally fits the day’s spirit, was nowhere to be seen Thursday. The reason was clear enough:... 04 Apr, 2004
Experts urge change of mindset for growth Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 1:Experts and senior government bureaucrats today strongly voiced concerns over the mindset of the people which has been considered one of the biggest hurdles in smooth development of private sector for... 02 Apr, 2004
BIZ BRIEFS New rice varietyKATHMANDU: Hardinath-1 (BG1442) paddy has been recommended for this harvesting season for terai and inner-terai. A meeting of variety approval, release and registration sub-committee at the National Seed Board recommended the rice on... 02 Apr, 2004
India, China urged to help in electricity generation Himalayan News Service Kathmandu, March 24: Speakers at the inaugural ceremony of a five-day long Electro Tech-2004 have requested India and China — the two big neighbours of Nepal — to help Nepal in electricity generation with capital and... 24 Mar, 2004
IMF mission in capital to review state of economy Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 12:Following the approval of aid to Nepal by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the tune of $70 million every year for three years, under the Poverty Reduction Growth Facility (PRGF) in September last year,... 13 Mar, 2004
Women behind bars Sanjeev SatgainyaKathmandu:This book is a book of memories of the days that Durga Ghimire, the author spent behind bars for protesting against the Panchayat regime. Ghimire is now the chairperson of Agro-forestry, Basic Health and Cooperatives Nepal... Travel Abroad 07 Mar, 2004
Biz briefs Nepal best in hospitalityKATHMANDU: Nepal has been voted for its best service and hospitality award in Germany. According to Nepal Tourism Board, Reise & Preise, one of the leading consumer traveller magazines in Germany conducted a poll for their... 05 Mar, 2004
